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:
Nation’s Blind Podcast
March 4, 2020 – Audio Description: A Professional Perspective (Part 2 of 2) This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the second of two episodes exploring the topic of audio description. Chris Danielsen chats with Roy Samuelson, voiceover artist and audio description narrator for hit shows like NCIS and Star Trek, Picard, and major motion pictures like
Blind Pride International
Around 49:44, Joel Snyder introduces me to this call in conference. This entire conversation shares a lot of valuable feedback from audiences and professionals.
Life After Blindness
https://lifeafterblindness.com/39 podcast link download link From LifeAfterBlindness.com: It’s an audio description extravaganza on the Life After Blindness Podcast! First, I speak with audio description narrarator and voiceover artist, Roy Samuelson about the creation process and the current state of audio described content. Then, I show you how to turn on
SOLD OUT – Audio Description Narration Workshop 2020 March
This workshop has sold out! We will have more coming. Most details of Audio Description narration, and how to do it, can be shrouded in isolation. There are all kinds of vendors who have different approaches. When the opportunities come, what skills do you bring to the table? Roy has
SOLVE Variety article
https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/true-crime-content-studio-solve-expands-into-podcasts-raises-20-million-from-elisabeth-murdoch-other-investors-1203433065/ Solve, the interactive true-crime and mystery studio that spun out of Elisabeth Murdoch’s Vertical Networks, is diving into podcasting with plans to develop content in other media formats in 2020. The L.A.-based startup has raised $20 million in funding from Elisabeth Murdoch, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Upfront Ventures and Shari Redstone’s
Insomnia podcast
I’ve not seen an author of audiobooks create a podcast series of each chapter. It makes it digestable, enjoyable, and with her commentary. I enjoyed narrating this book, and it’s great to see these new approaches to audio entertainment! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riveting-reads-season-1-insomnia-by-j-r-johansson/id1489888739?fbclid=IwAR16IJP0T0UgPqR0F1fqDMfBVPX5MD1UOrMAMdWZk11MRJWrGD-vxQf04Qs Press release
SOLVE from iHeart Podcasts
One Crime, Four Suspects, 20 Million Fans, Can you SOLVE the case? Roy Samuelson appears as Roger.
Aira interview: The Art of Audio Description
https://aira.io/art-of-audio-description?utm_source=twitter_blog_18&utm_medium=organic_18&utm_campaign=2019ff_blog_v5
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