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How Do You Say That?! with Perdita Lawton - British Voiceover

February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

On “How Do You Say That?!” this week - Perdita Lawton joins Sam & Mark for a heady combination of ★Technical explainers ★Word salads ★Cosy crime ★Suffolk accents ★Taming puppies ★Brilliant Breath Control and our favourite: ★Playing the truth
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In ep 158 of “How Do You Say That?!” Perdita Lawton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to level the prosody in a corporate read, maintaining friendliness in the face of a very dry subject and how to...

How Do You Say That?! with Hannah Hebblethwaite - British Voiceover

January 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

On How Do You Say That?! - Mark heads to the south of the river, and chooses a character with a little estuary attached!
Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or your favourite podcast platform.
We're a Radio Times Magazine recommended listen - so why not give it a go yourself?

January 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Our guest on How Do You Say That?! is @scottishhannah.bsky.social. We play around with different paces, nail a tight 30” ad (some of us better than others!), get a bit whimsical and discover Samantha's Big Revelation for 2026!
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In ep 157 of “How Do You Say That?!”, Hannah Hebblethwaite joins Sam and Mark to talk about fitting too many words into a commercial read, varying the pace to combat a list, making IT interesting (eve...

WHERE DOES THAT PHRASE COME FROM with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp

January 23, 2026 at 9:52 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Join the Grumpy Boys on their new YouTube episode as they talk about etymology - where popular phrases come from! A rolling stone gathers no moss! Eat your carrots and your eyesight will be better! But where do these phrases originate?
youtu.be/h69VMUliQqI
#lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

How Do You Say That?! with Vicki-Jo Eva - British Voiceover

January 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Our guest on How Do You Say That?! is Vicki-Jo Eva.
This week:
🍸 How to add personality to corporate B2Bs
💤 The differences between sleep stories for adults and kids
🎙️ Infusing your words with action and emotion

And, of course, the lava floor game!

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In ep 156 of “How Do You Say That?!” Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the differ...

MOVING HOUSE with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp

January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Join the Grumpy Boys as they talk about moving house! From buying and selling property, via solicitor nightmares to the actual moving day, why is moving such a hassle? #lifestyle #grumpy #property #lgbtcommunity
youtu.be/vhCZpIyLgoY?...

How Do You Say That?! with Barney Cooper - British Voiceover

January 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

New Year, New Episode, New Sonic Chaos on the first “How Do You Say That?!” of the year! Barney Cooper joins Sam & Mark to dive into ★ Breaking up scripts with pauses ★ Finding the perfect pace for a sleep story ★ How to sound proud without sounding smug!
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In ep 155 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Barney Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about breaking up a script with pauses, the pace of a sleep story, and how to exude p...

How Do You Say That?! New Year Special - British Voiceover

January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

It’s the New Year Special on "How Do You Say That?!" and if you want to book more video games in 2026: this is the one to listen to with Mike Bodie - Olivier Award-nominated actor and one of the UK’s most prolific voice actors in video games.
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In our New Year special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” we go back to our conversation with Mike Bodie - and bring you the full unedited version. Originally titled "The one with the Golden Game Adv...

HAPPY NEW YEAR with the Grumpy Old Gays #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

January 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Happy new year from me and Matthew x

December 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

The Grumpy boys wish you and yours a very happy new year! There are so many things at the turn of the year to get grumpy about though! Here are just a few!

youtu.be/5rbCPbTpQmU?...

#newyear #grumpy #gay

HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat

December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

It’s time for a catch up!!! We're on VIDEO for the whole Christmas special of How Do You Say That?!”. It’s the one with the Boxing Day Boxes with two special guests (Phil Rowe and Katy Maw).
Find it wherever you listen to good podcasts AND on YouTube in glorious technicolour ⬇️
youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaE

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HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat

December 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

On “How Do You Say That?!” - it's our Boxing Day special - with REAL BOXES!
Katy Maw and Phil Rowe are our guests... There are ★ props ★ surprises ★ noises ★ chaos ★ drinks ★ turbans ★ beards ★ Christmas jumpers ★ and (of course) SCRIPTS 👀 PLUS IT'S ALSO A VIDEO EPISODE!!!
youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaE

YouTube video by How Do You Say That?! podcast

HAPPY CHRISTMAS from the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

December 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Join the Grumpy Boys for Christmas!
youtu.be/yO0ybcpShLc

How Do You Say That?! with Rhiannon Moushall - British Voiceover

December 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Just another quick tease for our Boxing Day video special on "How Do You Say That?!"

You’ll be able to listen on all good podcast platforms and WATCH the entire episode on YouTube.

December 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” - Christmas is on the way with Rhiannon Moushall. We have the Biggest University in the World ★ Japanese Gacha Games ★ a Saloon Madame ★ a Reindeer who’s terrified of heights ★ and the most evil Elf on a Shelf ever!
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In ep 152 of “How Do You Say That?!” Rhiannon Moushall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting a God complex and trees in the run up to Christmas! We work out how to sell something to a board of dire...

PETS AT HOME with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Join the Grumpy Old Gays as they remind you a dog is for life, not just for Christmas.
This week's episode is all about Pets! They discuss the best and worst things about having a pet.
youtu.be/AK-3xiDxs3g

How Do You Say That?! with Pete Nottage - British Voiceover

December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” - Channel 4 continuity maestro and voice actor @petenottage.bsky.social
We explore:
★ Genuine vs OTT
★ Futuristic audio drama
★ Mrs Claus (from Yorkshire)
★ Giggly teachers
★ Mark’s little Christmas Cracker!
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In ep 151 of “How Do You Say That?!” Pete Nottage joins Sam and Mark to talk about the ins and outs of TV continuity, as we learn the tricks from someone who trains new announcers! We hear from a teac...

DELIVERY DISASTERS with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

New Episode!! Join the Grumpy Boys as they work out which is the best delivery company - and more importantly which is the worst!
Does your delivery driver just throw your parcel over the fence?

youtu.be/aBa2gXyCqVI

#grumpy #podcast #life #lgbtcommunity

DENTIST NIGHTMARES with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

December 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Tree’s up!

December 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

This week the Grumpy Boys are talking about DENTISTS! Why we avoid going, why the sound of a drill can cause nightmares... and if you were a kid in the seventies, we talk about the trauma caused with dentistry back then!
youtu.be/YU2Zw2W6dMI?...

How Do You Say That?! with Carla Terry - British Voiceover

December 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” - Game Shows and Exhibitions with the brilliant Carla Terry! Plus… Atmospheric courtrooms ★ Miss Trunchbull ★ Noisy TV studios ★ The French Resistance ★ Unpredictable moments AND ★ what would Judi Dench do?!
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In ep 149 of “How Do You Say That?!” Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama - but which side a...

THAWING MARIAH CAREY with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee

November 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Come to the Cake & Bake Show at Olympia this weekend - where I'll be the compere on the main stage. Everything you need to take your baking up a notch - and you can get a discounted £10 ticket using these details: www.thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk and type in code CABMARK

November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

Join the Grumpy boys as they realise this is the busiest time of the year. What with Christmas preparations, putting up the tree, outside lights and then what to buy people - it's all exhausting! Watch our unique prespective here:
youtu.be/ETtJEotMsVk?...
#christmas #mariahcarey #grumpy