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🕑 Added 2021-12-20 13:46:43 +0000 UTCHey hey monkeys! So the blog is usually a $5+ tier reward, but I've decided in honor of the holiday spirit I'd open this particular entry up to everyone! This blog is an opportunity to catch you up on my life a bit, to give you little peeks behind the curtain of content creating, and whatever else comes to my mind :D
Health Update:
Soo first off, a great health update!! For you guys who may be new around here, this year has been a really hard year for me health-wise. I've had chronic voice problems associated with GERD (acid reflux), and I've pretty much been in the 7th circle of hell. BUT....!!!
I have made HUGE headway with this issue, finding that cutting out refined sugar and gluten has made my symptoms practically VANISH. My voice is literally healthier right now than it's been in years, which is why you guys are seeing a flood of new audios!! I'm actually healthy enough to record, and ENJOY recording!! It's a huge, huge, huge victory. So thrilled.
The Creative Process: Answering Your Questions
Some of you have asked what I like to listen to while I write scripts, whether I listen to music, or whatever. Truth is music tends to distract me and I end up jamming and getting into that rather than my work. I typically have youtube videos playing on my phone while I work. Some of my fav channels are Cinemasins, Food Theory, Film Theory, and here's a super weird one.... The Hoof GP. Yes.... it's a cow hoof trimming channel. It relaxes me okay?? XD.
Where do I get my Sound Effects? I use predominantly Freesound.org Storyblocks.com and Pond5.com for my sound effects. I'm veeeeerrrry picky about the quality of my SFX, and how well they're recorded. I won't use any SFX with background noise in them, or poor mic quality. So those three websites tend do the trick most of the time! In a pinch, I've been known to record my own SFX if I just can't find the right one in an online library.
Have I ever been caught recording or has anyone I know ever found my channel online?
Nope!! I've been super sneaky, and I'm a very accomplished secret agent! haha. I managed to have two different family members live with me at different times when they were down on their luck, and that was over the course of nearly two solid years... and no one ever knew. Granted, I had to install a camera doorbell to know when people were getting home from work, XD. Wearing headphones and recording can definitely make you vulnerable to getting caught, as you can't hear if people are coming in and out of the house.
The closest I've ever gotten to being "caught" in any form would be neighbours wondering what the hell I'm doing next door. I've had to explain that I'm a voice actor and that whatever they hear, no one is being murdered or harmed in the making of my recordings. They have always laughed and thought it was super cool. But then they always ask "Ooooh you're a voice actor?? Where can we hear your work??" And I'm like "uuhhhh, NOWHERE!!!" Then I take off running awkwardly.
Holiday Stuff
I'm hosting my family for Christmas this year at my new home, and I'm super excited! They arrive tomorrow and I've got the place all decked out. I'm taking them to see a few shows at a local venue, gonna play the role of tour guide a bit. Reckon we'll watch movies at night, let mum shop during the day, me and my brother will probably go out and find some manner of trouble to get into, and dad will nap through most of it all. hehehe!
Weeell that's about all I can think to write at the moment, I hope you guys have an AMAZING holiday!! Thank you so much for being part of this community, you are loved and so appreciated. Cheers and many blessing to you and yours,
-B
Comments
Truly, it’s a Christmas blessing and I’m so thankful!! Thank you everyone for sticking with me through some hard times this year!
Better health and happy family gathering (in a new home) what more could one wish for during 2021 holidays? I hope you enjoy it all to it’s fullest.
Vii
I'm SO glad to hear that your health has been improving and that things overall have been looking up for you, Ben! 😊 Please continue to take care of your health. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your family 💜 (Also, I love behind the scenes stuff so it was fun to read about "almost-getting-caught-recording" haha! I've honestly always wondered about that. I've been caught reacting to ASMR roleplays as the Listener and it's awkward enough for me; can't imagine how it is for the actors themselves when recording 🤣)
Nite_Owl
Same to you as well, I work on Christmas Eve but I’ll make for communion, but I do Christmas Day off! Hope you have fun with your family and also I’m sooo glad your feeling much better and just in time for holidays right!? Happy Christmas Owl 🦉
Artysmarty_mum
OK I actually watch the hoof GP too, I have no idea why, I think it falls in the pimple popper zone but hey nice to meat (small pun) someone else who views it. Its a shame you don't share this with loved ones, you should be so proud of this and all you've achieved. I for one love watching this channel grow. Also such great news about your health, I hope that continues for you into the new year, at least you didn't get to the 9th circle of hell I here there's no coming back from that one.
I wish all of you and your family Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!
Hahaha that would be a funny audio!
Jay-quelyn
Ben, so happy to hear you have finally gotten relief from the GERD issues! I know how difficult this year has been for you where your voice is everything to you for your livelihood. I am cracking up picturing you running away from your neighbors when they want to know more about your voice work! 🤣 It does make me wonder though what you would do if anyone close to you ever found your channel and asked you about it after noticing that Aussie Ben sounds a lot like you. That might even be a fun audio idea, especially if the one that found your channel was a close friend you developed feelings for.
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Misa Amane
Glad things have gotten better for you Ben!
Earl Grey Audios
So happy to hear your voice is feeling better! Have an amazing Christmas Ben. You of all people deserve it! 💜
Of course you found a way to kick GERD’s ass you’re Batben after all!!! Enjoy the holiday with your family 🧡🧡🧡
Haha that’s awesome!! And thank you!
Hey Ben guess what? I like the hoof GP too! Give your family a big hug from mee and I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. I'm so glad things have improved for you health wise as well,
This blog post makes me smile like a dumb monkey lol. So many good vibes in it, it’s contagious, thank you so much ! I’m beyond happy for your voice health and your plans for holidays with your family. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a wonderful year to come ❤️ Love you !
