The Human Voice in the Age of AI: Staying Real in a Synthetic World

What does it mean to keep your voice — your real, human voice — in a world where AI can mimic almost anything? This week, narrator, actor, voice artist, and writer Kris Keppeler joins Michael for a warm, honest, and deeply human conversation about creativity, identity, and staying connected to the people you create for. Kris has narrated more than 50 audiobooks, performed everything from cats to presidents, and built a storytelling career around curiosity, humor, and the power of voice. Together, she and Michael explore: How she discovered her voice in junior high choir The difference between acting on stage, on camera, and in the booth The unseen work behind audiobook narration Why booking creative work is harder than most people realize What she learned about audience after years of “creating into the void” How she uses AI — and where she draws the line What it means to stay human in a rapidly changing creative landscape And in a powerful Herst Method™ moment, Kris opens up about the part of her creative journey that still feels unfinished… and what she hopes creators remember about their own voice. If you’re a storyteller, a creator, or someone trying to find your voice in a noisy world, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: Want to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- Podcasts This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -

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The Human Voice in the Age of AI: Staying Real in a Synthetic World is an episode from One More Thing Before You Go by Michael R Herst.

This episode is 38:45 long.

This episode was published on Jun 10, 2026.

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