Mary, me

Lovely, fun, young voice... crisp concept. Good stuff.

Cheers,
Jennifer

Shameless plug:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/3290

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life -- and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted t

You have an excellent voice for radio, a clear idea of where you want your show to be headed, and you have a passion for independent radio. Those are all big +'s in my book. If you had a radio show on NPR, I would definitely listen in.

I know there's only a few hours left to vote, but if you want to vote for my audio, here's the website:

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/2177/

Can I have some of it too? Maybe when you get your next show, we can all get it.

since that's my name, too, but you kept me listening with your bright and friendly delivery and the most original program idea in this contest (haven't listened to 1,452 entries, but I have heard many). Yes, why not a show about Marys about turn 30? It's kinda like that CBS radio segment (I think) that chooses someone randomly from the phone book, travels to the person's town, and learns about his/her life, although this is an entirely original spin, and I offer the example only to confirm how well it can work.

Just so you know, thirty was one of the best and most transformative years of my life (and I trust more are to come). I will enjoy living vicariously through the experiences of all the Marys on your program.

Best of luck to you,
Another Mary

Mary ... Great style and warmth, great spirit & vitality, a great concept, and a great title! I hope I get to tune you in on NPR ... your concept & the way you put it across would be perfect. Best of success to you! - Joy

http://publicradioquest.com/node/800

I wish I were a Mary. I'd love to work with you. Sounds like you are at the right point in your career to take on such a project. I really love the idea of Mary, me. And you have that radio voice, that energetic (but not too much) that I tend to like listening to. Good luck with both your Quests.

ps. Cory from Mates of State was one of my first interviews. She is so nice! I was so nervous. Great, quirky music. Did you hear them on the live San Francisco episode of TAL? It was great. Wish I had been there.

elizabeth
news director
morning host/producer
kisu 91.1 fm pocatello, idaho

Mary,
Your enthusiasm comes through so clearly. You sound like you've found your passion, and what a joy that is.

Jennie

Come on over and leave a comment about your childhood.
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/3708

Love your radio voice, and when you get done with the Marys turning 30, please feel free to start interviewing the Jill´s who have turned 50! In an age obsessed country, I think this idea you have for a show could actually take off, but I don´t think you need to limit yourself to women. Marcs turning 30 would be equally interesting. And how nicely you convey your passion for radio as well. Great job. Jill

Your voice and delivery completely convey your passion for radio and it is very easy on the ears. Your concept of a Mary cross section of American life is really fun and open ended!

On a bit of a different note, your title freaked me out a little bit because I posted a silly video on youtube last week titled, "Marry Me". So of course I had to listen to you entry and I'm glad I did!

great concept mary...and you do have the talent to make this happen...wish you best of luck!

Don't get the leg warmers thing (are they really coming back?? How 1982!!), but I like the mission of your idea.

I thought my life would take off when I turned thirty. I'm gonna be 37 this year, God willing, and I'm still waiting for my life to take off.

I hope you make this show happen no matter what, Mary. Good luck! :)

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Please listen, then vote and comment if you are willing, to my 2 minutes of funk (sans funk)
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/805

I really like her style. Clear, engaging and funny. Her idea sounds fun too. Even if that idea doesn't fly, I'd love to hear her on the radio! Yay for Mary!

Thanks everyone for the great feedback...I love the community this website/contest has built.

thanks again,
~mary

From one hip young thing to another, I say Rock On. I am totally grooving on your voice. And it shows how much you love radio... nice!

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I'm a Punk Knitter!
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1320

There is a very nice quality to your voice that makes me want to listen. Thanks for sharing it with us all.

Speechguy

I can't believe I've entered!
Speechguy says, "Please listen, vote and comment. Thanks."

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/840

You sold me with Mates of State! hahaha. Great band! Go college radio!

Good luck!

Elizabeth

My entry at Public Radio Quest:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/7572

My College Radio Myspace (feel free to friend me!):
http://www.myspace.com/girlsongprimerradio

I love the voice and the sincerity. Don't know about the concept but there's a show out there waiting for you to host it.

Good luck.

John Hingsbergen
Program Director, WMUB-FM

Say that five times fast! Great production, nice smile in your voice.
Don't know about the legwarmers, though. But then, I never have...

Be Baffled By Bafflegab!-->
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"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy" - Spike Milligan

You have a hot radio voice, catchy name for a show and a great concept. Two thumbs up from the guy who reminds you of someone you have heard on the radio before. I am 30 and would love to have insight into the woman's point of view on this age. Good luck.
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I loved the production techniques you used! I think you could actually *expand* on that premise (maybe call it 'What's In A Name?'), & tackle others after the Mary thing - otherwise, you limit yourself to that 1 venture. You could take a pretentious name, & profile multiple people from different socio-economic backgrounds who share it, or a really 'down home' name & do the same... Run w/ it!
You asked me to tell you more about my idea to bring kids into the audience - & yes, it hit me like a brick (actually, YOU could do that, too - find out how many 'Shanias' are out there (for instance) right now - use the Social Security Administration website to track that... I want to see childhood social issues brought to the forefront - I have several in mind, but this post would be too long (& I'm sure I'm not the 1st or last to think of it)!

Well done, on yours, though. -(;o)~

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very good...you seem hosty...interesting idea, however just talking to other mary's seems rather exclusive...what about all the leroys out there???

Tell me more!

This sounds interesting. I'm curious to hear what sort of Marys you'll wrangle up for the show.

I love your personality, Mary - but midlife crisis that 30? Oh ... for the sake of the rest of us the same age, you're not allowed to talk like that. :)

You have an engaging voice I want to hear more of. Your enthusiasm is compelling, and it's an interesting time of life.

i love this idea, mary. i'm turning 29 this year myself and it's given me quite a bit to think about. your voice is engaging. good luck!

O.K. but I'm not totally wedded to your pitch. I mean isn't it a bit capricious to put someone on your show just because their name is Mary?

How about a show called, Let's be Frank?

or...here it comes... wait for it....

The Importance of Being Ernest?

But you do have hostiness and five red stars from me.

Steve

I’ve come to see that the ultimate source of all human anguish is that we are finite beings sentient of infinity.