national commercial campaign for UnitedHealthcare featuring Chuck Norris With 2017 well on its way, the Super Bowl and Oscars come and gone, and some interesting times in general, it's important to focus on our work.  I am honored to be voicing a brand new (and, yes, funny) national commercial campaign for UnitedHealthcare once again.  The ad has been well-received by industry professionals as well as friends and family.  It even made Adweek's recent "10 Most Watched Ads On YouTube In January" (see above link) which proves that Healthcare is still a laughing matter for some.  Leo Burnett Chicago was again the key creative behind this gem.  The best part of it all? Getting to (sort of) meet Chuck Norris. Hope you enjoy! Nudd, Tim.  10 Most Watched Ads On YouTube in January. Adweek. Web. 10 Feb 2017. 27 Feb #Commercial #TV #ChuckNorris #UnitedHealthcare #Voiceover

In 30 seconds, an otherwise complex situation becomes a little less of a headache. Effective advertising will do wonders for the minds of consumers, especially when it comes to healthcare, a complex issue in this era.  Nothing to worry about with a sense of humor, right?  It all depends on who's producing it.  Solid writing and creative brain power can identify a problem and entice people with a solution.    As is the case with UnitedHealthcare, a brand I've had the pleasure of voicing for these last few years.  It was once again an honor to be part of these new AARP spots produced by LeoBurnett. #AARP #Commercial #Medicare #healthcare #voiceover #TV See for yourself!

Ear-Catching: New Ad for Philadelphia Cream Cheese Dazzles I mean... #philadelphiacreamcheese #commercial

Yes. Mistakes are a big part of my day... #recording #voiceover #mistakes #fun

The NYC auditioning landscape has changed...for now From in person auditions to sending mp3s from the home studio, what daily voice over life used to look like before things went haywire... #voiceacting #nyc #quarantine #covid19

Pat Metheny, who doesn't do a lot of interviews, sat down with youtuber Rick Beato to discuss his journey as a musician, life, new album and more. I've long been a fan of his interesting intrument configurations, and inspirational methods. Great interview - check it out here:

I'm Watching: New Bank of America spot from Leo Burnett delivers the goods Leo Burnett with another hilarious spot - this time from Bank of America. The "Cant Stop Banking" campaign is clever and grabs your attention...

Music Label Strata-East profiled in new piece from NPR's Jazz Night In America I'm a music sponge with my ears open for anything I might not have heard before, and some of my favorite works of inspiration have come from American music labels like Blue Note, Concord, WarnerBros and Sunnyside. But I hadn't heard of Strata-East until catching a recent NPR 50th Anniversary profile. Formed in the 70's by pianist Stanley Cowell and trumpeter Charles Tolliver, Strata-East was one of the first to give its artists control over their music - a novel concept at the time - but one that had a lasting impact on musicians for years to come and helped pave the way for revolution within the industry. Check out the music

I'm watching Yellowstone and rethinking communication... The creators of the TV series Yellowstone on Paramount+ tapped into a goldmine of family dynamics, and I'm here for it. As a fan, I'm intrigued by the growly-gruff Costner and constant drama, but one of the main things that sticks out for me is the constant befuddled mess of communication problems between parents and kids. It's kind of like Succession...with more horses. Yellowstone, like Succession, is effective in showing how filial duty comes with problems that require complex solutions. The Dutton kids fall over themselves to live up to their father's expectations of undying loyalty, while receiving little support or encouragement. It's a "Why?" / "Because I said so" kind of world, and makes me realize how important it is to think about how we talk to one another. All the metaphors and speeches make for great acting moments, but damn, what a plethora of miscommunications! Watch Trailer:

So I finally picked up a CAD e100s Of course, it’s been officially retired from CAD's product line, so you can’t buy it new. The one I got doesn't seem too noisy*, and captures warm, smooth vocal characteristics I don’t always find with my Neumann TLM 103. I noticed more of a bass presence without the high-pass filter, but liked it, and with some help from an audio pro, this thing is sounding damn near perfect. Now whenever I record with this mic, it sounds like someone is adding a little bit of vinyl crackle - subtle but effective. * A few years ago, CAD issued returns on “noisy” versions of this model, but used models are still available. Pros Impressive sound and simple user interface Versatile and effective Affordable ($500-$600 range) Built-in -10db PAD switch and bass rolloff Cons Still a bit noisy at higher gains Shock mount isn’t easily detachable UPDATE: One Year Later It's been a year of using my CAD e100s and, unfortunately, the noise issue only got worse. Sadly, the mic has been retired to a lonely wooden case and I don't plan on using it anytime soon. However, CAD has since released an updated, cheaper version - the E100Sx. I haven't heard anything yet but may consider this one down the line... For now though, the CAD e100s has been a bust, and I'll be sticking with the Neumann.

InTheMix YouTuber Gives In-Depth Analysis of EQ World As I delve deeper into music production, I constantly find content that helps me better understand aspects of my own career. Recently I came across InTheMix, whose videos on all aspects of audio engineering and production have been eye-opening and easy to understand. Check this one out on EQ. He explains the different types ranging from parametric to graphic and many more. His calming voice also helps.

New trailer dropped for 007 No Time to Die International spies, lovers, villains and a ton of high stakes action - what more could we want? The trailer for the new James Bond film is out and it's looking like it will hold up for action fans...