Mark Henderson . Texas Chicken Noodle Casserole

Mark Henderson . Texas Chicken Noodle Casserole

April 23, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

Mark Henderson joins Cheryl Holling to discuss authenticity, storytelling, and the significance of family recipes in voice acting.

This week I'm joined by Mark Henderson; a teacher, scientist, musician, and voice actor whose sound is as trustworthy as your favorite family recipe. We're talking about authenticity, rhythm, science, storytelling — and what makes a voice truly resonate. Mark Hails from Bonita, California, a rural community in southern San Diego County. Known for its equestrian charm and proximity to the Sweetwater Reservoir, it's the perfect backdrop for Mark to slip, or I should say sip away, for a little midweek wine tasting to balance booth life with the rich local offerings around him. And speaking of offerings, family recipes are a lot like sacred offerings passed down on handwritten, oil-stained recipe cards, family cook books, or while cooking in the kitchen. For Mark, that recipe isTexas Chicken. He's not sure where it originated, but from the very first time it appeared on his mother's table, it was a hit. It showed up at numerous church potlucks, before he and his brother's made it for their own families, and later into the homes of his daughters, who are carrying this family recipe forward. It's the kind of recipe that invites adjustment — more chilis for heat, extra cream for…

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