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Welcome to Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout - where each week we explore pulp science fiction stories from the Atomic Age, and beyond.
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Join hosts, friends and voice actors Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski as we navigate the freelance world while simultaneously being massive introverts. We ask the age-old question: how do you put yourself out there, when literally the last thing you want to do is… put yourself out there. Find out what earth-shattering conclusions we come to on this week’s edition of Inside Voice.
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Welcome back to Inside Voice, where we kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into the world of coaching for voice actors. Hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski return from their hiatus to discuss the evolving role of coaching in their careers and how it can both empower and overwhelm. Join us as we explore the nuances of coaching, from the benefits …
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Inside Voice, Episode 10 - Success Wears Pajamas And Lives On Your Couch
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"Be customer service driven... making your customers happy is not only going to drive your business forward and make it sustainable, it takes it from being self focused to something that is outside of yourself." ~Louise In Episode 10, we talk about working from home. We discuss our own lists of pros and cons of working from home as a freelancer, th…
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Are you an introverted freelancer struggling to make your mark? This week's episode of Inside Voice is a must-listen. We're joined by Rob Smith, a voice actor who's mastered the art of thriving in the freelance landscape while honoring his introverted tendencies. Rob shares his journey from radio to voice acting, his experience at Voiceover Atlanta…
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A Bad Day for Sales By Fritz Leiber Don't wait to "Get 'em while they're hot." By then, it is too late to get them of all! In our final episode of The Atomic Hideout, we meet a salesman. Or rather, a salesbot, on a day that just may not pay off to be in the sales business. Written by Fritz Leiber Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in …
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Ever felt like the last thing you want to do is put yourself out there, especially in the competitive world of voice acting? You're not alone. Join Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski on 'Inside Voice' as they share their post-Voice Over Atlanta experiences, tackle the intricacies of freelance life, and discuss the importance of community in the voic…
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Why are we talking about... diaper fetishes? What kind of podcast is this, anyway? Brad is getting ready to go to Voice Over Atlanta! I big conference with lots of attendees... and lots of opportunity for social anxiety! How's he going to deal with it? Also, how do we keep our heads up when revision requests cause your confidence to nose done? Chec…
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What actually is an introvert? Heck if we know! But, this week, we get into what "introversion" means, what some of the different types of introvert you might be, and we discuss some of the "popular science" ideas of introversion... and really explore the definition of introversion through our own personal experiences. We also talk about "good enou…
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Brad wants to talk about weekends as a freelancer… and as an introvert! Then, Louise wants to sort the the avalanche of information that's available. With so much info out there in podcasts, youtube videos, blogs and coaches... how do you sort out the info that's right for you? Then, we discuss a client we've both had experience with - and the chal…
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Happy Valentines Day from the past… or the future… or whatever. Brad and Louise talk about their audiobook production process, and Brad outsources his proofing (Thank you Listen Closely Proof and Prep!) We discuss creating your own spaces and networking opportunities - NOVA, Samwichland and getting together with other voice actors. Brad is reading …
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Brad and Louise are both grumpy. They discuss quantity of socializing versus quality - and what happens when it’s both? Why does Louise love spreadsheets so much? How to learn hard new things - and when to outsource. We also talk about getting coaching while being an introvert. Louise is coaching with Tina Morasco, and reports in on it, and we talk…
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In Episode 2, Louise and Brad share a little more about themselves, talk about their own journeys as actors, freelancers and voice actors. Brad shares a bit about his audiobook recording process. Then they discuss holding your ground on pricing, as an extravert... should you be a pushover or a jerk? Don't offer discounts that aren't being asked for…
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Are you an introvert trying to make your mark in the freelance arena? Tune into 'Inside Voice,' where hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski reveal how they navigate the industry while embracing their introversion. This week's episode is packed with relatable anecdotes, practical advice, and a good dose of humor. It's not just a podcast—it's a com…
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Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 5 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We're exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series. We return for our fourth visit to this story, with chapter 5. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to ful…
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Ask A Foolish Question By Robert Sheckly It's well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you'll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations. Written by Robert…
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Morgue Ship, Part 2 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again. Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet StoriesDi Brad Grochowski
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Morgue Ship, Part 1 By Ray Bradbury This was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again. Written by Ray Bradbury Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Summer 1944 in Planet StoriesDi Brad Grochowski
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The Carnivore With special guest narrator: Louise Porter Why were they apologetic? It wasn't their fault that they came to Earth much too late. It's the end of the world, and humanity has been saved by a conglomerate of the cutest aliens imaginable. So, why do they seem so worried... and why to they keep apologizing? Written by Katherine MacLean Na…
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From Outer Space The grizzled old space veteran leaned back in his chair and stared up through the transparent dome. In the black sky, myriad white specks gleamed without twinkling, their light unbent by atmosphere or dust. The steady pulse of the airmakers kept rhythm with the heartbeats of the young men seated in a semi-circle, listening with gli…
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Spaceman's Luck Holt wasn't interested in mere glory. He was on his way to the Moon, but only because that's where he'd find the road to all the money he could spend. Holt had it all planned.... Written by George O. Smith Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1953 by Future Publications, Inc…
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Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 2 and 3 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We're be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series. We return for our third visit to this story, with chapter 2 and 3. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is…
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Grounded Lieutenant Colonel Martin sat back in his hard desk chair and looked out through the tinted window to where the slim, dartlike jets waited, poised on the sun-washed runways. A red and blue jet swooped down out of the brilliant, cloudless sky and shot along the runway, wheeled and rolled back toward the parking strip. It was the courier shi…
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Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 2 Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years. Written by Stephen Marlowe Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.…
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Prison Of A Billion Years, Part 1 Adam Slade was a man who had nothing to lose by making a break for it. The trouble was, he knew that no one had ever escaped from the Prison of a Billion Years. Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1956 in the popular science fiction magazine, Imagination.…
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Second Landing A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. I love christmas… and I’m very excited to share this very special christmas sci-fi story with you. So light the yule log, decorate your tree, cuddle up with your loved ones, and get ready to enjo…
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Galactic Ghost The Flying Dutchman of space was a harbinger of death. But Willard wasn't superstitions. He had seen the phantom—and lived. I’m excited to share with you a very special Halloween episode - a spooky story of a ghost ship in space. A ghost rocket, to be precise. So pull your covers up close, let in the spooky spirit of the season, and …
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Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series. We return for our second visit to this story, with chapter two. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying t…
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Of All Possible Worlds - Part 2 of 2 "Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!" Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956Di Brad Grochowski
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Of All Possible Worlds - Part 1 of 2 "Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you have a chance to undo it!" Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956Di Brad Grochowski
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Spaceman On A Spree - Part 2 of 2 "What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?" Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.Di Brad Grochowski
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Spaceman On A Spree - Part 1 of 2 "What's more important—Man's conquest of space, or one spaceman's life?" Written by Mack Reynolds Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963, 1954.Di Brad Grochowski
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Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 1 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We'll be exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series. In series one we'll start with chapter one, and return for chapter two a few episodes from now. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a y…
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Holes Around Mars - Part 2 of 2 The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics. That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest. "Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!" Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published…
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Holes Around Mars - Part 1 of 2 The mysteries of the newly explored red planet abound... some of them defy all known laws of physics. That, however, doesn't seem to matter in the slightest. "Science said it could not be, but there it was. And whoosh—look out—here it is again!" Written by Jerome Bixby Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published…
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Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough.... Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.…
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Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough.... Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.…
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Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough.... Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.…
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Flight from Tomorrow Hunted and hated in two worlds, Hradzka dreamed of a monomaniac's glory, stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. But he didn't know the past quite well enough.... Written by H. Beam Piper Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in 1950 in the popular science fiction magazine, Science Fiction Stories.…
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