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Sleeves

03-09-2007, 06:38 AM

Public Radio is sponsoring an American Idol style <a href="http://www.publicradioquest.com/">Talent Quest </a> that looks pretty cool.  They're looking for a new host of a new show...and they don't seem to have many rules about either. I entered, but I don't know if they'll really dig somebody who's mostly make believe... :)But I did think some of yas might want to think about it... This is from the FAQ:What's this "Talent Quest" all about? We're looking for the next great public radio host - three of them actually. Public radio needs new ideas and new voices - especially as it expands online and beyond broadcast. We thought the best way to find new talent was to throw it wide open, inviting the public to enter, to vote, and generally help shape the whole thing. It is public radio, after all. How does it work, in a nutshell? Basically anyone can enter (read the rules first) by submitting a two-minute audio piece in the First Round (April 16-May 14) introducing yourself. After the public votes and our judges deliberate, we'll announce 10 semi-finalists who get a cash prize and advance to the Second Round and are assigned a Challenge that tests their "Hostiness". After that there are three more rounds, more Challenges, and more prizes until we've selected the Three Finalists - each of whom gets $16,000 ($10k cash and $6k towards a producer/mentor) to produce a pilot show for public radio. When all is said and done, we'll present the final three hosts and their pilots to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for potential further funding as a radio series. All along the way there will be various bonus rounds, new opportunities, and surprises for the finalists, runners-up and voters too. Who are you looking for? The short answer: people who you'd want to hear on the radio. It's not like we have a specific sound in mind, like "be the new Bob Edwards" or something. In fact, we're intentionally making the Talent Quest as wide open as possible, hoping to attract people from all walks of life. To make the cut you'll have to have the elusive quality we've come to call "Hostiness"...

PapaBear

03-09-2007, 06:40 AM

I actually think your show would be great on NPR!

ralphbxny

03-09-2007, 06:45 AM

Nice. Good luck brother.

reillyluck

03-09-2007, 06:47 AM

hey stugots, hey stugots!

reillyluck

03-09-2007, 06:48 AM

and sleeves, we love make believe.  you would be great!!!!!!  we need more sleeves!!!!

Don Stugots

03-09-2007, 07:36 AM

i will be entering.  i would like to see a STUGOTS/SHERWIN crossover entry also. REILLY, i told you to stick with me and we will take the roller coaster ride somewhere.  this maybe stop #2. you in?

TerrancePryor

03-09-2007, 08:02 AM

No thanks for me.I want to get where I want to be in my own way and not by a stupid reality contest or whatever it is.

Don Stugots

03-09-2007, 08:09 AM

TerrancePryor wrote: No thanks for me.I want to get where I want to be in my own way and not by a stupid reality contest or whatever it is. fuck yeah, Kelly Clarkson who?  not that i am a fan, but she is doing what she wanted to do, sing pop music and make cash.  good for her.

reillyluck

03-09-2007, 08:13 AM

Don Stugots wrote: i will be entering.  i would like to see a STUGOTS/SHERWIN crossover entry also. REILLY, i told you to stick with me and we will take the roller coaster ride somewhere.  this maybe stop #2. you in? but of course my dear.

TerrancePryor

03-09-2007, 08:19 AM

Don Stugots wrote: TerrancePryor wrote: No thanks for me.I want to get where I want to be in my own way and not by a stupid reality contest or whatever it is.  fuck yeah, Kelly Clarkson who?  not that i am a fan, but she is doing what she wanted to do, sing pop music and make cash.  good for her.   I understand what you are saying but I would rather do it the regular way.

Don Stugots

03-09-2007, 08:22 AM

TerrancePryor wrote: Don Stugots wrote: TerrancePryor wrote: No thanks for me.I want to get where I want to be in my own way and not by a stupid reality contest or whatever it is. fuck yeah, Kelly Clarkson who? not that i am a fan, but she is doing what she wanted to do, sing pop music and make cash. good for her. I understand what you are saying but I would rather do it the regular way. you do whaever you gotta do to get to where you want to go.  there is no easy way.  if this was a WPLJ thing then i would agree but it is public radio, very different.   REILLY: always part of the team and the dream.

JustJon

03-09-2007, 09:19 AM

To make the cut you'll have to have the elusive quality we've come to call "Hostiness"...Someone watches too much Colbert Report

SatCam

03-09-2007, 11:09 AM

JustJon wrote: To make the cut you'll have to have the elusive quality we've come to call "Hostiness"...Someone watches too much Colbert Report 

aint it the truthiness

Badinia

03-09-2007, 12:01 PM

Thanks for passing it on, Sleeves!  This looks hella-interesting.  And now, I begin to put the cart before the horse:  Will this haircut work when I meet Ira Glass? I wonder if I can get the psychotherapy I need to keep my tongue civil on the NPR airwaves. Will Sleeves still be my friend after I win? How long before I get to be on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me?

Hottub

03-09-2007, 12:03 PM

reillyluck wrote: Don Stugots wrote: i will be entering.  i would like to see a STUGOTS/SHERWIN crossover entry also. REILLY, i told you to stick with me and we will take the roller coaster ride somewhere.  this maybe stop #2. you in? but of course my dear. Hey guys, don't forget to give me the new number when you'se get to Hollywood.If you are still taking my calls, that is!<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/down.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" />

Sleeves

03-09-2007, 12:12 PM

Badinia wrote: Thanks for passing it on, Sleeves! This looks hella-interesting. And now, I begin to put the cart before the horse: Will this haircut work when I meet Ira Glass? I wonder if I can get the psychotherapy I need to keep my tongue civil on the NPR airwaves. Will Sleeves still be my friend after I win? How long before I get to be on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me?1.  Ira Glass likes hair that "tells a story".2.  Like Stugots, you will have trouble with the c-word (this is my secret edge over you two cussers). Slang Therapy will only make this worse.  3.  Best friends.  Closer than ever.  Almost partners. Hmm...4. Win or lose, I think you get to be on Wait Wait almost immediately.Very Fun!  I'm glad some people are into it...be cool to get a rf.net person into the next round. And I still don't think they'll allow a make believe host.  Although maybe that's the definition of hostiness?