Ever feel like you’re sending auditions into a black hole? In this episode, veteran casting director Kelly Moscinski pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes... and what actually makes voice actors stand out. With nearly 20 years of experience casting for major brands, Kelly shares the insights most actors never get to hear. We talk about: Why playing it safe is a fast track to the “No” pile What casting directors really listen for in the first 3–5 seconds The surprising role authenticity (and even imperfections) play in booking Why blindly following specs could be hurting your auditions The importance of submitting raw, human reads Why confidence might be the missing piece in your audition game Kelly also dishes on the biggest trends heading into 2026 and how to stay on top of the game, even if you’re still early in your journey. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 📗 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey - https://amzn.to/4peUlWy📘 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3KdwEhg📙 Happy Accidents by Jane Lynch - https://amzn.to/4gea8AO CONNECT WITH KELLY MOSCINSKI 🖱️ Voicecaster - https://voicecaster.com🖱️ VoicecasterLab - https://www.voicecasterlab.com🖱️ Authentically Unfiltered (Career Coaching) - https://authenticallyunfiltered.com🖱️ Kelly Moscinski on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelly.moscinski.vc🖱️ The Voicecaster on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thevoicecaster 🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO 🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * Voice Over Marketing Playbook ➡️ Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com * 10 Common Marketing Mistakes VO's Make ➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com/10mistakes * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam ➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: ➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? ➡️ Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group ➡️ Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. https://vopreneur.com/free