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]]> false Vocal Babble info+685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641@mg-eu.acast.com 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 vocal-babble https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1750953005482-92c0c5ae-35ea-4a3a-a79a-7297d3cb08f9.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/vocal-babble Vocal Babble Raising the Curtain on Performers Minds: Sophie Linder-Lee Raising the Curtain on Performers Minds: Sophie Linder-Lee Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 1:09:50 69ca534198052f52e8a79169 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/raising-the-curtain-on-performers-minds-sophie-linder-lee 69ca534198052f52e8a79169 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 raising-the-curtain-on-performers-minds-sophie-linder-lee with special guest Sophie Linder-Lee full 2 5 In this episode, hosts Julie and Richard are joined by Nottingham born actress and life and performance coach Sophie Linder Lee, for an inspiring and honest conversation. Sophie shares her journey through the industry so far, alongside the powerful work she does to support performers in navigating their careers while protecting their wellbeing in a demanding and ever changing profession.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Artwork: Tom Harrop




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]]> In this episode, hosts Julie and Richard are joined by Nottingham born actress and life and performance coach Sophie Linder Lee, for an inspiring and honest conversation. Sophie shares her journey through the industry so far, alongside the powerful work she does to support performers in navigating their careers while protecting their wellbeing in a demanding and ever changing profession.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Artwork: Tom Harrop




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]]> <![CDATA[But I'm Just a Dancer: Katie Deacon]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:03:53 69b43e507ebe44dc8b231249 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/but-im-just-a-dancer-katie-deacon 69b43e507ebe44dc8b231249 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 but-im-just-a-dancer-katie-deacon with special guest Katie Deacon full 2 4 On this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by performer Katie Deacon, who, after training in classical ballet, made the move into musical theatre. Reflecting on her journey, Katie chats about the differences between the two worlds, her passion for great teaching, and how, despite the odds, she advocates for a change to the narrative around how dancers are perceived in musical theatre.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Katie Deacon

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Design: Tom Harrop


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]]> On this episode, Julie and Richard are joined by performer Katie Deacon, who, after training in classical ballet, made the move into musical theatre. Reflecting on her journey, Katie chats about the differences between the two worlds, her passion for great teaching, and how, despite the odds, she advocates for a change to the narrative around how dancers are perceived in musical theatre.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Katie Deacon

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Design: Tom Harrop


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]]> Return Stage Left: Kirsty Sparks Return Stage Left: Kirsty Sparks Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:06:37 69a1a1d80b98e7a136aee2a9 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/return-stage-left-kirsty-sparks 69a1a1d80b98e7a136aee2a9 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 return-stage-left-kirsty-sparks with special guest Kirsty Sparks full 2 3 In this episode, Julie and Richard chat with actress Kirsty Sparks, who recently returned to the industry after a 20 year hiatus. Having enjoyed a celebrated career in shows such as ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘Cats’ and ‘Starlight Express’, she then stepped away from the industry to focus on her family while exploring other pursuits, including work as a choreographer, artistic director, teacher and fitness coach.


Following her return to the stage in the UK tour of ‘Hairspray’, she can now be seen in the UK and Ireland tour of ‘Top Hat’, which previously played at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Southbank Centre. Kirsty shares her journey and reflects on what it has been like to step back into the spotlight.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Kirsty Sparks

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop



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]]> In this episode, Julie and Richard chat with actress Kirsty Sparks, who recently returned to the industry after a 20 year hiatus. Having enjoyed a celebrated career in shows such as ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘Cats’ and ‘Starlight Express’, she then stepped away from the industry to focus on her family while exploring other pursuits, including work as a choreographer, artistic director, teacher and fitness coach.


Following her return to the stage in the UK tour of ‘Hairspray’, she can now be seen in the UK and Ireland tour of ‘Top Hat’, which previously played at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Southbank Centre. Kirsty shares her journey and reflects on what it has been like to step back into the spotlight.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Kirsty Sparks

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel for Vocal Balance Ltd.

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop



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]]> How I Got Here: Max Harwood How I Got Here: Max Harwood Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:20:13 698c77c9feb59e13a3c2ddce false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/how-i-got-here-max-harwood 698c77c9feb59e13a3c2ddce 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 how-i-got-here-max-harwood with special guest Max Harwood full 2 2 Joining Julie and Richard is actor and star of stage and screen, Max Harwood. Best known for his breakout role as Jamie in the Amazon film ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, as well as appearances in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ , 'Black Mirror' and ‘Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief’, Max joins us to share insights from his journey so far. Drawing on his own experiences, he discusses his thoughts on how to look after yourself both professionally and personally while navigating the entertainment industry.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Max Harwood

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom

Photography: Christopher James Creative 

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge


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]]> Joining Julie and Richard is actor and star of stage and screen, Max Harwood. Best known for his breakout role as Jamie in the Amazon film ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, as well as appearances in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ , 'Black Mirror' and ‘Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief’, Max joins us to share insights from his journey so far. Drawing on his own experiences, he discusses his thoughts on how to look after yourself both professionally and personally while navigating the entertainment industry.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Max Harwood

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom

Photography: Christopher James Creative 

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge


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]]> Outside The Smoke: Is it Viable to Have a Performing Career Without Living in London? Outside The Smoke: Is it Viable to Have a Performing Career Without Living in London? Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:02:39 GMT 1:13:02 697cf278f1dd68ab36423d72 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/a-performers-life-outside-of-london 697cf278f1dd68ab36423d72 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 a-performers-life-outside-of-london with special guest Thomas Walton, actor and founder of Theatre North full 2 1 Vocal Babble hosts Julie Gossage and Richard Halton are joined by Thomas Walton, actor and founder of the community interest company Theatre North. Together, they discuss all things theatre in the North of England and whether it is viable to pursue a performing career on stage while living outside London.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Thomas Walton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge


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]]> Vocal Babble hosts Julie Gossage and Richard Halton are joined by Thomas Walton, actor and founder of the community interest company Theatre North. Together, they discuss all things theatre in the North of England and whether it is viable to pursue a performing career on stage while living outside London.


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Guest: Thomas Walton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Artwork: Tom Harrop at Designed by Tom

Photography: Christopher James Creative

Studio: Podcast Room, London Bridge


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]]> The Babble Box The Babble Box Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 47:14 689f6548290bdec8f98b4a36 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/the-babble-box 689f6548290bdec8f98b4a36 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 the-babble-box full 1 4 In this final episode of Season 1, Julie and Richard answer questions from listeners, picking a random selection from The Babble Box as they tackle topics on all things voice and life.


Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton


Time Stamps:


1:16

Question 1: Any tips for for pre-menstrual voice syndrome affecting singing? 


6:38

Question 2: Why does my voice get tired so quickly during practice?


13:35

Question 3: How much should I practice each day?


21:37

Question 4: Any tips for dealing with stage fright?


35:38

Question 5: How do I heighten my belting range? 

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]]> In this final episode of Season 1, Julie and Richard answer questions from listeners, picking a random selection from The Babble Box as they tackle topics on all things voice and life.


Hosts: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton


Time Stamps:


1:16

Question 1: Any tips for for pre-menstrual voice syndrome affecting singing? 


6:38

Question 2: Why does my voice get tired so quickly during practice?


13:35

Question 3: How much should I practice each day?


21:37

Question 4: Any tips for dealing with stage fright?


35:38

Question 5: How do I heighten my belting range? 

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]]> The Round Table: How Important Is It to Be Part of a Team? The Round Table: How Important Is It to Be Part of a Team? Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:41:00 GMT 51:43 6891d1ac34f09da0e515882a false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/the-round-table-how-important-is-it-to-be-part-of-a-team 6891d1ac34f09da0e515882a 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 the-round-table-how-important-is-it-to-be-part-of-a-team How Important Is It to Be Part of a Team? full 1 3

In this week's episode, we meet some members of the Vocal Balance HQ team. With Julie taking the hosting reins solo, the episode focuses on getting to know the people behind the company and exploring the importance of being part of a team.


Cast: Julie Gossage, James Leeman, Louisa Beadel, Charlie Clay, Amy Whittle and Matt Faull.


*Please note: As our team members are based across the UK, this episode features a mix of guests joining both online and in person.



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In this week's episode, we meet some members of the Vocal Balance HQ team. With Julie taking the hosting reins solo, the episode focuses on getting to know the people behind the company and exploring the importance of being part of a team.


Cast: Julie Gossage, James Leeman, Louisa Beadel, Charlie Clay, Amy Whittle and Matt Faull.


*Please note: As our team members are based across the UK, this episode features a mix of guests joining both online and in person.



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]]> Performing and Side Hustles: Can the side hustle be the key to helping actors thrive? Part 2 Performing and Side Hustles: Can the side hustle be the key to helping actors thrive? Part 2 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:14:06 GMT 36:58 687f565ea2391fe432430680 false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/performing-and-side-hustlespart2 687f565ea2391fe432430680 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 performing-and-side-hustlespart2 Episode 2 Pt.2 full 1 2

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]]> Performing and Side Hustles: Can the Side Hustle be the key to helping actors thrive? Performing and Side Hustles: Can the Side Hustle be the key to helping actors thrive? Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:02:24 GMT 38:22 6874fdd5c81f4db04a4b17ca false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/performing-and-side-hustles-can-the-side-hustle-be-the-key-t 6874fdd5c81f4db04a4b17ca 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 performing-and-side-hustles-can-the-side-hustle-be-the-key-t Episode 2 Pt.1 full 1 2 In Part One of Episode 2, Julie and Richard are joined by actress, coach, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Together, they discuss all things related to side hustles and explore whether the entrepreneurial side of an actor can help them thrive.

This episode is split into two parts.

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]]> In Part One of Episode 2, Julie and Richard are joined by actress, coach, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Together, they discuss all things related to side hustles and explore whether the entrepreneurial side of an actor can help them thrive.

This episode is split into two parts.

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]]> Introduction: Welcome to Vocal Babble! Introduction: Welcome to Vocal Babble! Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:27:24 GMT 48:58 686290bc653df36e7bfe617e false https://shows.acast.com/vocal-babble/episodes/introduction-welcome-to-vocal-babble 686290bc653df36e7bfe617e 685d6db54a2d8b8b5177e641 introduction-welcome-to-vocal-babble full 1 1 Welcome to the very first episode of Vocal Babble. In this episode, we chat to our hosts and Vocal Balance co-founders, Julie Gossage and Richard Halton, to find out more about them and the story behind Vocal Balance


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts/co-founders: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative


The Vocal Babble producers would like to provide a special thanks to Rebecca Ridout for providing the recording equipment for this episode.

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]]> Welcome to the very first episode of Vocal Babble. In this episode, we chat to our hosts and Vocal Balance co-founders, Julie Gossage and Richard Halton, to find out more about them and the story behind Vocal Balance


Production: Vocal Balance Ltd.

Hosts/co-founders: Julie Gossage and Richard Halton

Producers: James Leeman and Louisa Beadel

Music: Scarlet Halton

Photography: Christopher James Creative


The Vocal Babble producers would like to provide a special thanks to Rebecca Ridout for providing the recording equipment for this episode.

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