Rachel Gilbert: Due To Underwhelming Demand

Rachel Gilbert and I connected over microphones to discuss her perpetual reinvention in the world of audio.

We reminisced about her early days at Fanshawe College, her leap into radio, and the magic that made the Dave and Rachel Show such a staple for so many years. Hearing Rachel describe the camaraderie, the hustle, and even the heartbreak of industry layoffs is a tale told all too often. Her honesty about the challenges—like the decline of radio schools and the uncertainty of media jobs—was a little sobering.

I love Rachel’s ability to pivot. She hasn't just survived the changes; she thrived, building a successful voiceover business and launching a podcast with her former co-hosts. Their show, “Due to Underwhelming Demans,” is proof that authentic connection and storytelling still matter, no matter the platform. It is also ahead of its time when it comes to geo-local content.

Rachel’s insights on AI in voiceover work is something every aspiring voice actor should listen to, and her commitment to ethical practices is something I agree with. Above all, this conversation reminded me that, at its core, our podcast and voiceover industries are about connection.

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Equal-opportunity offenders who don’t take anything seriously, especially themselves. Dave, Rachel & Forman are the 3 best friends that anyone could have!

After the show stopped on Bell Media - it lived on as a podcast.

You can also watch the show on YouTube.

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You can get a voiceover from Rachel here - But first - check out the studio.

As a full-time, professional voice artist, Rachel's warm and conversational tone has been used in hundreds of voice projects around the world.

From national commercials across Canada and the USA to corporate videos and eLearning, many top brands have trusted Rachel to deliver their message.

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As per usual - you can watch the video here.