What Makes a Great Storyteller? Thom Pinto Talks Documentary and Docuseries Narration

What makes a great storyteller in voice over? In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Marc Scott sits down with legendary voice actor and coach Thom Pinto to break down the art of storytelling in documentary and docuseries narration. From visualization and emotional connection to understanding network styles and structure, Thom shares decades of insight into what separates average reads from compelling, bookable performances. If you’ve ever wanted to break into documentary narration or simply become a stronger storyteller in your voice over work, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: • What actually makes someone a great storyteller • Why visualization is the #1 skill for narration • How storytelling has evolved across networks like Discovery, Nat Geo, and PBS • The importance of understanding brand and audience • Common mistakes voice actors make in documentary auditions • How to structure your reads for long-form narration • Why you need to consume the genre you want to book • The role of music, pacing, and emotional connection • Practical audition tips to stand out in narration Whether you’re brand new to narration or looking to level up your storytelling skills, this is a masterclass you don’t want to miss. CONNECT WITH THOM PINTO 🖱️ Thom Pinto Website - https://www.thompinto.com 🖱️ Thom Pinto Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pintopipes 🖱️ Thom Pinto LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-pinto-05717747 🖱️ Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott 🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO 🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * VOpreneur® ➡️ Visit https://vopreneur.com * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam ➡️ Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: ➡️ Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * 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