Hosts more than Program Ideas

This was posted: "Keep in mind that we are looking for host talent ahead of ideas for new shows.... be sure when you enter, we hear enough of you as host to get excited about your entry. For round one - wow us with you."

I appreciate this dialog because I could use a bit more clarity. If we have an idea for a show, do you want us to "host" it as if it were the real deal? Is that a way of you hearing our "hostiness"? Or do you want us to talk to you about ourselves, like an audio resume, one on one? And what if you're already doing a show on the radio....do you want to hear that?
Please explain how you want us to wow you so we can! Thanks so much! Camille

Izzi, we all appreciate your helping us realign our approaches in order to stay within the guidelines of what you're looking for.

But here's the deal - in listening diligently to as many entries as I can, there's a lot of entries that break the rules - multiple host voices, more interviewee answers than interviewer questions - and so on.

Does this automatically remove these entries from consideration by the judges? Will they still be eligible for that all-important 'popular vote' go-to-the-head-of-the-class wildcard that advances them to the next level?

Gee, am I being a little obsessive-compulsive about the rules?

In another vein... I'm listening a lot not only to help me craft my upcoming entry, but also to be a good community member. Listeners attach to public radio affiliates because of relationship and community - they feel affinity and establish emotional ties. I can't help but think that this same community-building may become an important by-product of the contest - perhaps the element that will link many of us and establish personal connections that may outlast the actual competition.

It's interesting that you posted this. There are lots of entries that are thematic, and lots of entries that are "about the post-er."

BTW, Cheezy eggs rock. My cubs like the way I do them too... Of course, they like them a lot better than Lucky Charms.

Cheers!

Jimmy
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re: hosts
versus

ideas for new shows
or
good production

I'm thinking... notes about this could be helpful in the directions for voters and directions for submitters...

(e.g., currently in the instructions for voters, the copy asks us to vote on "the entry" as opposed to the "potential host" or "host without regard to production quality or story idea")

Right here, I could use a little direction in terms of separating a host from his or her idea... What are some of the criteria you think of? voice quality? warmth? curiosity? just the "do I want to hear more of this person? do I care enough to want to know about their personal life as listed?"

Thanks!