In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound .
Jodi shares how her journey started in the mid-90s when she volunteered at CNIB, recording articles to reel-to-reel tape for the visually impaired. Years later, after burning out in SEO and internet marketing, she returned to the idea of voice acting and built a thriving career from scratch .
She talks about running The Muse's Muse, one of the earliest songwriting websites that grew into an online community of thousands, and how those lessons in marketing and community-building set her up for success in voiceover work. She also explains what it's like to balance union and non-union work, how AI voice technology is changing the industry, and why genuine acting and emotional authenticity will always set human performers apart .
The conversation also explores her passions outside of the booth—role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, a massive dice collection, and anime storytelling that blends lighthearted fantasy with deeper themes of love, loss, and memory. Jodi reflects on pivotal moments, like overcoming stage fright as a teenager, and shares her philosophy that "comparison is the thief of joy." Her advice for rebels in waiting is clear: run your own race, build relationships with clients who value you, and never assume you need to follow someone else's path .
"Some of the things we think are going to be so super important, just aren't really that important." — Jodi Krangle
"Run your own race." — Jodi Krangle
"The number one thing you're paying a voice actor for is to not waste your time." — Jodi Krangle
"Good audio makes everything look better." — Michael Dargie
Finding Voiceover | From CNIB volunteer work to professional voice actor.
Leaving SEO Behind | Why she pivoted from internet marketing to audio.
The Muse's Muse | Running a thriving online songwriting community in the 90s.
Stage Fright Lessons | Learning resilience from performing in high school.
Life in the Booth | Home studio vs downtown Toronto sessions.
Union vs Non-Union | Balancing Canada and U.S. work in a changing industry.
Clients That Matter | Building long-term relationships with people who value you.
Dungeons & Dragons | Dice collections, role-playing, and storytelling as improv.
Anime & Webcomics | Finding new perspectives through storytelling media.
The AI Question | Why authentic acting still beats a cloned voice.
Sound Matters | How audio branding influences trust and perception.
Advice to Rebels | Run your own race and stop comparing yourself.
Website (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/)
Jodi on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/)
Jodi on Facebook (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/)
Jodi on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/)
