About this episode

Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri, shares her journey and insights into voice acting and technology in a candid conversation with host Randall Kenneth Jones.

Go beyond the familiar voice and discover the heart, artistry, and insight behind one of technology's most recognizable features, Siri. In this engaging episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, host Randall Kenneth Jones welcomes not just a legendary guest—but a longtime collaborator and close friend, Susan Bennett, best known as the Original Voice of Siri. For nearly a decade, Bennett has served as the show's announcer while also sharing a genuine off-mic friendship with Jones—giving this conversation a rare authenticity, warmth, and humor. Their easy rapport fuels a candid discussion that blends personal stories with professional insight, offering listeners a truly definitive interview. Bennett—an accomplished voice actor, voiceover artist, singer, and highly engaging keynote speaker—shares the surreal experience of becoming "classic Siri," revealing how she unknowingly recorded the voice that would become a global phenomenon. She reflects on the shock of going from anonymous performer to worldwide recognition, while also addressing misconceptions about credit, compensation, and the realities of working in voiceover. The episode dives deeper into the art and science…

People in this episode

Host: Randall Kenneth Jones

Guest: Susan Bennett

Topics covered

• voice acting
• technology
• artistry
• creativity
• human connection
• art and science
• artificial intelligence

Keywords

• Susan Bennett
• Siri
• voice acting
• technology
• artistry
• creativity
• AI
• voiceover
• human connection

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Siri

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