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  • How I Got Here: Max Harwood
    Feb 17 2026

    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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    1 Std. und 20 Min.
  • Outside The Smoke: Is it Viable to Have a Performing Career Without Living in London?
    Feb 3 2026

    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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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
  • The Babble Box
    Aug 19 2025

    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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    47 Min.
  • The Round Table: How Important Is It to Be Part of a Team?
    Aug 5 2025


    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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    52 Min.
  • Performing and Side Hustles: Can the side hustle be the key to helping actors thrive? Part 2
    Jul 22 2025
    Part 2 of Episode 2: Julie and Richard delve deeper into the conversation around all things related to side hustles, joined by actress, writer, and founder of Prep Your Rep London, Ceili O'Connor. Can the entrepreneurial side of an actor help them thrive?

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    37 Min.
  • Performing and Side Hustles: Can the Side Hustle be the key to helping actors thrive?
    Jul 14 2025

    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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    38 Min.
  • Introduction: Welcome to Vocal Babble!
    Jun 30 2025

    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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    49 Min.