My checkered past leads to radio

Ari,
I wish I had heard this before Round 1 was over so I could have voted for you. I agree completely with the other commenters about why you would make an excellent host. You sound authentic, accessible, warm, engaging, light with a touch of humor but also grounded and serious. You sound real. And while you have a distinct voice which is a good thing, you don't bring overabundant personality or ego. You place yourself as a recognizable personality, but one who would not overshadow the pieces you'd introduce. You could also provide your own thoughts and your own productions without detracting from other pieces. I'd *want* to know what you were thinking.

I love the idea of a youth radio program, particularly one that doesn't segregate "youth" as a special-interest group. They deserve their own program, but probably one that they host. You could play a 'host emeritus' role. And then go get your own grown-up show!

I agree that your voice and person sound authentic and charming.

Ari, I'm down with your mission and I love your voice. You sound real, and it's a real real, not a put-on real. I'd also like to hear you reading children's books!

...you were born to do radio. Your voice has tremendous appeal and you have not even the slightest hint of falseness or self-absorption, which is always off-putting IMHO.

As for the youth radio idea, it's something I'd support fully. My older daughter has been acting onstage since she was 6, and the sense of self-worth she has developed cannot be matched. When kids are encouraged to pursue creative visions and make things happen by dint of hard work and self-expression, so many of the issues facing them become non-issues: drugs, alcohol, sex, poor grades, etc.

Your youth radio work would counter a trend that concerns me - kids wanting to be famous just to be 'famous.' When we divorce fame from achievement, anything we achieve becomes shallow and easily threatened - we don't feel as if we deserve what we get. But when we work hard and achieve some level of fame, we know what goes into success.

You have all the elements for a successful transition into Round Two and beyond. I hope, for the sake of all our kids, that you advance.

-- Linda

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and i would definitely listen. but you would be producer, and not host?

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Why not, I mean there is From the Top which showcases young musicians, so why not a show that show cases young people doing radio shows? (Forget about all these 1452 adults that would die to have their own radio shows showcased.) But, yeah, kids who have a calling to make radio could stand to have a radio about them doing just that.

Ari, I've been trying to formulate classes that would teach young people how to write scripts (for stage/video). I got interested in this when my daughter was taking acting lessons at a private fine arts school. The kids had to work with these "off the shelf" plays that were already written, so the kids really missed out on that part of the process.

Steve

It falls to the enlightened, and the intelligent and the sane to take responsibility for the deluded or doltish or insane.

It makes me pay attention a lot more closely. I wish I could take your class. I don't think they'd let me in to MIT, though. ;-)

ADQ

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Keep on rockin' in the free world.

Think this is a strong idea, certainly a worthy goal. Liked your natural style as well; good luck

Schup57

I'd love to hear more young people's voices on the radio and it sounds like you'd be a great host to help them get there. Best of luck in this contest!

your tone is very down-to-earth and friendly, while your concept would be a great public service. your students are lucky to have you as a teacher! good luck!
~laurel

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A first kiss, a dental emergency, identifying the Big Man on Campus and talking back to Punky Brewster.

You definitely have a public radio voice, Ari - you'd be great!

I like the idea and I like you the voice. It's has a nice warm, quality to it. Best of luck.

Thank you for your comments, Ari, and we love your concept!
Can we take your class too?

The MommyDocs

Great entry! I really appreciate your 'straight to the point' introduction and concept. Your voice has a round, softness which is easy to listen to and your personality seems inviting and encouraging.