Roy Samuelson in the Press
Elevating Conversations Around Audio Description and Inclusive Storytelling
Over the years, Roy Samuelson has been recognized across hundreds of platforms for his work in voiceover, AD performance, coaching, and industry advocacy. From national media features to podcasts, panels, and keynote appearances, Roy continues to be a trusted voice advancing AD accessibility for blind and low-vision audiences.
This archive highlights Roy’s impact in the industry and his dedication to quality, parity, and inclusion.
The Latest Features:
AFB Possibilities Podcast, Episode 2: A Deep Dive on Audio Description
https://afb.org/news-publications/media/afb-possibilities-podcast/episode-2 AFB’s Possibilities Podcast episode features the interview with our audio description team for the film. (Possibilities trailer here) AFB Possibilities Podcast, Episode 2: A Deep Dive on Audio Description A conversation with Roy Samuelson, Colleen Connor, Satauna Howery, Serina Gilbert, and Bridget Melton on the power of audio description.
Candidate Petition Statement for Television Academy
(Official Television Academy link) With endorsements from Lily Tomlin, Bob Bergen, Seth Green, Inger Tudor, and Dan Bucatinsky, I’m running for Co-Governor of the Performer’s Peer Group of the Television Academy. TV Academy Performer Members, please vote here Biographical Statement: With hundreds of credits on projects including House of The
The ADNA Presents
With over 200 interviews with audio description professionals of all kinds, The ADNA Presents podcast shares professional approaches to AD, and the voices, writers, quality control specialists, engineers, producers, and facilities who craft this unique art form for TV and Film. The ADNA Presents Podcast
Comic-Con Panel 2024
This panel was the official announcement for the presale of my book, found here at roysamuelson.com/book – for the below video, I’ve been doing this 3 minute bit for a few years now, it still seems to resonate and give a sense of the multiple aspects of the audience experience
Not So Bad Podcast
https://mattymc2.podbean.com/e/but-how-do-you-even-watch-tv-anyway/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR00fBs2xrOJLCwOn5VGUTqJzOVYAeDX_V_kWh0r2x-p12q0HATbKjqrFi0_aem_LEfGh3FzzydtFI_MrrtWWw
BBB Cross Post with The ADNA Presents
Stephanae McCoy, founder of Bold Blind Beauty, cross posted this ADNA Presents podcast episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q685lJY1gI To follow along with The ADNA Presents, here’s the link
Access World Interview 2024
https://afb.org/news-publications/media/aw-podcast/episode-7 Welcome to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. The AccessWorld podcast is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, Aaron and Tony celebrate the power that audio description can have toward making media more inclusive for audiences who are blind or have
2024 ACB Sunday Edition: AFB Film “Possibilities”
Sunday Edition: Catching up with Tony Stephens and Roy Samuelson and the AFB Film Possibilities https://www.acbmedia.org/2024/04/07/sunday-edition-for-april-7-2024-catching-up-with-tony-stephens-and-roy-samuelson-and-the-afb-film-possibilities/ This week Anthony and crew welcome Tony Stephens and Roy Samuelson back to the show. We will find out what they have been up to and we will dive into all the information
TMNT: Every Voice Actor Who Has Played The Turtles — Cowabunga that’s a big cast of TMNT actors!
From the article – Every Voice Actor Who Has Played The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (thegamer.com) Aside from Marvel and DC, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is another comic book property with many adaptations across films, television, and games. There’s been animated TV show after animated TV show, along with many animated and
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