In my latest YouTube video, I’m trying something different – and I’d love your input.

For years, I’ve used my own voice in videos where I share stories from my paddling, rowing, biking, and endurance races like the Missouri River 340. However, even after 36 years in the U.S., my accent is still strong — and it’s part of who I am. It adds authenticity and a personal connection. Some of my videos also use just ambient sounds, text, and music to tell the story.

Recently, though, I experimented with something new: using an AI-generated voiceover.

I chose “Sean,” a calm and clear British voice from Epidemic Sound. The result was smooth and professional — maybe more polished than my own recordings. But it made me wonder: does that polish come at the cost of personality?

After publishing that AI-narrated video, one viewer left a comment that stuck with me:

I believe your own voice has much more character than the AI voice. I heard you speak in an older kettlebell video and your accent is wonderful.

That gave me an idea: why not ask my viewers directly?

So in this new video, I present two versions of the same clip — one in my own voice, and one with Sean’s AI narration. There’s even a playful moment where we both try to introduce ourselves. (Spoiler: only one of us can pronounce “Marek Uliasz” correctly.)

This isn’t just a technical experiment — it’s about connection. Some videos are personal, with me talking to the camera. Others are quiet, reflective, faceless shots from the water. Maybe different voices are better suited to different moods.

Now I’d love to hear what you think.
Watch the video, compare the two voices, and let me know: Should I keep using my voice? Use AI? Or blend both? Thank you for your input.

Also, I’ve included a few frames from the video below.

Recent videos on my FitOver67 channel using AI voiceover:

• My best is enough – a message for every aging athlete or active senior
• 10 Life lessons from Rainer Maria Rilke when paddling and rowing