Episode 35: Pete Gustin- Legally Blind Voiceover Actor, Audio Production Guru, Author & Surfer

The Oceanriders Podcast

Behind this enchanting voice is an inspiring backstory. Pete was diagnosed early with Macular Degeneration, which sounded like a death sentence for a child. Still, Pete had a tough determination to show the world that he can do many things despite his limitations. Life sure, became harder and harder as his vision gradually degenerated to the point of being considered as legally blind.

In this conversation, Pete relates his story of positive outlook and unwavering determination. It was not easy for him to get a job as his condition became a serious issue to prospective employers. At times, even the people he looked up to, would discourage him to the point where his determination started to dwindle. Thankfully, no one could stop him from doing what he loves and he shares how he stays amazing in his job despite the irony in his chosen profession.

Pete also speaks about his upcoming two novels and he lets us in on a little preview and background on them. Interestingly, Pete enjoys surfing, as well. On the weekends, he was out riding the waves and enjoying the California sun. His story is without a doubt, a story of defying even the impossible.

Episode Highlights:

• 02:08 The Man Behind That Prominent Voice
• 09:20 The Voiceover Acting Profession
• 13:06 A Lesson for Voiceover Actors
• 17:26 The Secret Behind Voices
• 22:57 Creative Imaging
• 24:28 Pete’s Library of Sounds- Tirade Imaging
• 26:54 Catching Unseen Waves
• 34:40 Dealing with Other Surfers
• 37:54 Pete’s Upcoming Novels

I'm very excited today to introduce you to my guest. His name is Pete Gustin. You may not have heard his name too much, but you probably know his voice. Pete is in fact a voiceover actor. Now you can hear him on radio and TV stations all over the world on cartoons, adverts, and even movie trailers. But what's even more amazing in Pete’s story is that he is legally blind. I was excited to find out more about his job and how he's out daily shredding waves in Carlsbad, California.

“I'm not going to stop because I love it too much. And it's too important for my own mental well being to get out of this booth and to go surfing, no one's going to make me stop.” -Pete Gustin

This is what I love about this podcast- you and I get to discover the incredible and inspiring stories of surfers from around the world, each and every one of them contributing in their own way to the community. As a matter of fact, if you enjoy this podcast, you can rate it, review or subscribe to it on iTunes, or on your favorite podcast platform. Pete Gustin’s story is an incredible tale of abnegation, willpower, positivity and never giving up on your dreams.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.

Ciao,

Imi

Connect with Pete:

• Website
• Email
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Youtube
• Telephone: [phone]

Resources Links:

• Pete’s Audio Library: Tirade Imaging

Quotes:

• 13:06 “It's not the big voice all the time. It's people that know how to act.” -Pete Gustin
• 13:34 “Voice acting is acting.” -Pete Gustin
• 27:57 “I just figured I'm decent in the water, I've always got a good feel for it, I want to get back in... So I'm going to try that (surfing). -Pete Gustin
• 34:40 “It's a total mixed bag and I wish it wasn't. I can't change the world and I can't change the way people act.” -Pete Gustin
• 35:18 “I'm more concerned when I go out there, about getting in someone's way than I am about catching my own waves. I don't want to ruin anyone's time.” -Pete Gustin
• 35:34 “I'm really trying to advertise to people that I'm not trying to be in the way.” -Pete Gustin
• 36:05 “I'm not going to stop because I love it too much. And it's too important for my own mental well being to get out of this booth and to go surfing, no one's going to make me stop.” -Pete Gustin
• 37:03 “I am nothing special at all. I'm just another guy trying to make my way out there.” -Pete Gustin
• 44:01 “I want to be better at surfing; I want to I want to continue to go out there and get better every day.” -Pete Gustin

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