The Evening Dish with Joplin James

I for one am tired of these gay people on VH1 who tear celebrities apart because of the dress they decided to wear to an awards show. I'm not homophobic, but I hate those high-pitched, prissy voices saying, "Oh my God!!! Did Tara Reid just roll out of bed with that on!?!" I hate the snobbery more than the level of gayness, you could say.

I didn't hear any of that snobbery or any sort of high elitistness from you. I'm not sure I agree with your opinion about American Idol this year, but I thought you were very funny and I admire your honesty.

I have to admit I was a little aprehensive when I read your intro. I thought you were going to be an "in your face" personality. Not at all. You came off quite well.

Oh, and please don't tell anyone, but I took my 13 year old daughter (who also cried when Elliot Yamin was booted) to see Taylor Hicks. He's better live than on AI.

Good Luck!

Please check me out: http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/2409

Cheers!

I liked your enthusiasm, and how you demonstrated yourself as a knowledgeable AI fan with references to last season... it might have been cool to hear some deeper commentary, like comparing Elliot Yamin to some of this season's male contestants, but I guess that was part of the 58 minutes of the show we missed - I suppose that's a personal preference that ties hostiness to a sense of individual perspective, but your voice and energy really came through!

I like your voice, your style, your energy. Good luck getting to Round Two!

As I go through these entries I am seeing quite a few that represent the gay community. That certainly seems to send a message that gay listeners would like to see themselves reflected more in the offerings of public radio. I think Joplin has a fresh, honest voice, although I'd like to hear him enunciate more clearly. I, like some other commentators, was relieved that he really did not talk trash -- I think there's enough trash out there on commercial radio, we don't need it on public radio!

Heidi Estrin
The Book of Life podcast
jewishbooks.blogspot.com

Hey!

I love your voice. You've got a freshness and energy that would certainly be welcome on my radio. :)

One thing,though, that I would welcome even more is a different, less stereotypical voice from the gay community. I can tell from your crisply casual speaking style that there is much more to you than gossip about American Idol. What will make us listeners cheer for you is whatever you consider unique about yourself. What are your biggest peeves in your day-to-day existence? Have you had any surreal moments while driving to work or having dinner with your family?

Gay men talking trash is the ultimate cliche, and as a friend of the gay community, I thirst for more diversity of opinion and style. Even from the short clip you've submitted, I call tell there's more to you, and I'm dying to hear it!

Take care, and much love,
Jennie

The last sentences should have read:
"So pull up a chair, sit back, and let's start slinging some trash!"

I must have got carried away in the excitement of submitting my entry! HA!

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