The Woman on the Bus

You stand head and shoulders above the rest. Good luck in Round 2 of this Quest!
Jim Barfuss
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2824

“Life is full of surprises. When I looked toward the future in my youth, I did not see myself standing here.” Seymour B. Moore

I live in L.A. and have heard your great work a lot! and you do have a great voice!

-Will, http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/5723

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” - Arundhati Roy

I liked your story and your voice. I feel a sense of solidarity with you as I am also a small person who carries a big mic and headphones when I'm working.
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Julie
DIY Nation

Very smooth and professional. Fun to listen to. Well put together....but Tam...eat something!Layna Berman
Your Own Health and Fitness
www.yourownhealthandfitness.org

That was a great 2 minutes.

You rock. Keep on pushing the envelope and asking the tough questions!

Sallyfranz

"Both faith and fear are the belief in things not seen." S. Franz

Even with a limited amount of time, you managed to make an amusing story. Nice job, good luck!

I remember hearing Tamara as a teen, that is 15 years old, on Weakend Edition Sunday. Her essays on growing up where the cows out numbered the people 10 to 1 were always fun. I have stumbled across her work many times in the past 12 years from Cal Berkeley, to San Francisco, Fresno, Ohio, Pasadena and now Sacramento. I think it is about time she gets her own show so I won't have to keep searching her out. I'm starting to feel like a stalker.

She speaks to a new demographic (one without hearing aides and fading fond memories of the 60's). So tie her down before she hits 30 and we can still trust her.

I vote for Tamara the Chicago way - twice.

So says Donnwho

This was a good piece : )

Good luck!

-kb

Looking for answers? After checking out my submission here you can find them on www.prx.org/pieces/18374.

That was an awesome story! You most definitely have great radio experience and I really like the way your delivery has a natural sound to it. And the clip of Mr. S was perfect!

Great story well told. You sound very natural. Good luck!

Excellent voice and story telling! Great production too! You make us(the listener) wanting more…Nicely Done
Steve

Best one I have heard so far - the big question on my mind right now is what did you ask him?

Michael

one of my favorite entries of the whole crazy bunch of them! awesome job, tamara!

Nice story, you kept me engaged for the whole 2 minutes, which hasn't always happened. Good Luck.

It sounds like there's some dissention in the ranks here about what the point of this contest is.

The folks running this shindig seem to to be pretty intent on making sure that we understand that the only individuals who aren't allowed are those who are already hosting a nationally syndicated show.

There are several candidates who have radio experience, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll have any more of a chance than anyone else (the mystical "hostiness" seems to be a rather elusive concept). As has been noted elsewhere, there's not point to worry at this point...might as well enjoy the ride!

By the way - nice piece, Tamara. I'm a bit relieved we're competing in different categories ;-)

I thought this story was very engaging and humorous, and your voice was very enthusiastic and alive. I would have liked to have known the question you asked Gov. Schwarzeneggar (God, I hope I spelled that right!), but his reaction was definitely classic.

The strength of this piece was the fact that you really grabbed the listener with your story, and you leave your listeners wanting more. Excellent job!

Enjoyed this audition, but I don't think that a "fresh voice" for NPR is someone who is already on the air with public radio.

I was captivated from the start and stayed with you the entire time. I really love it when i have a mental picture of what's going on while I'm listening, and you expertly painted one for me. Thanks for sharing!

Tamara, this piece is awesome and you're very hosty. But don't you already have what the rest of us are competing for: a career in public radio??

...and I like your work! This entry reflects your style, listenability, and professionalism - hostiness, if you will!

You have a long career ahead of you! I hope to hear you on NPR often in the future! All the best of luck!

Terrific! Very natural and very hosty.

This is going to be good. Honestly, if you have a cast or an audience telling their stories of politicians, or a fracus on the bus, or some normal story that is linked to another, this has potential to have a great show. So far, you've been the best I've heard.

I want to say that I loved listening to Tamara's voice. I'm really afraid once I cast my vote, I won't be able to listen anymore.

This has left me wondering what chance I have; Tamara is as polished as can be. Shucks, she's been on the radio for 12 years.

I hear Tamara Keith has a secret softball weapon (aka the swinging bunt). Maybe we'll hear a story from her about THAT someday?

I hear hostiness! This is a wonderful example of good storytelling where a clear, recognizable personality comes through. Bravo!

This is fun, makes Arnold seem accessible to everyone. Well done.

For a talk show, I'd want to hear a bit more "authority" and a little less "perky," but I think that can come with more training. Thanks for the story, and for opening up your personality to us.

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