Life In America
... but it's such a great topic. I think the show idea is fantastic, you'll just need to ensure that you're never talking 'down' to your guests and audience and instead talkin' 'to' them.
(Something it sounds like you'll be very good at. I know it's hard to state the case for the show without all those declarative statements.) Good luck!
And if you have a second, please let me know what you think of Cereality!
And thanks especially for "A Central Place To Plug Your Spot." I've met lots of great folks there and found links to some spot-on pieces. Hey, that makes you my favorite host on this ode to hostiness. How's that for esteem?
Be Well,
Theresa
Confusious Says rate a clip with some stars every day and you will always have a guiding star at night.
Ed your voice could certainly be that of a radio personality and your piece was thought provoking.
My only slight criticism would be that it sounded, especially towards the end, as though you were reading a script. It began to sound more like an op-ed piece instead of like a conversation. You would probably not have a script as a host, but whether you do or not I think the goal is to never SOUND like you do. I'm sure it's something that you could improve with practice and slowing down a bit might help.
The positives certainly outweighed the slight negative. Good Luck.
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Ed - I think that the clip represented your voice, style and perspective quite well. I found it thought-provoking, particularly in light of the people committing homo/suicide in the Middle East.
Would you be willing to reciprocate and check out Timing Is - Everything at http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/8098?
Very thought provoking Ed, I really enjoyed your piece.
I really appreciate the fact that you're choosing to use this forum challenge us to think. The best of Public Radio always asks us to consider ourselves, our world, and how we might improve our lives and those of our neighbors.
With your entry, you've demonstrated that you have the ability to carry on that great tradition.
I don't get it either and it's a problem within my generation!
I feel very strongly against the argument that TV and Video Games are to blame. I've been playing Nintendo my whole life and you don't see me eating mushrooms and jumping on people's heads.
Well not jumping on people's heads at least. Haha.
Anywho, I feel it's more of a parenting problem than anything else. I believe parents really need to talk to their kids. Be a part of their lives, as apposed to just being "those people that nag at you to no end."
Also, they really need to stop blaming the media for all their problems, passing the buck is a bad habit to get in to. People don't seem to want to take responsibility for themselves these days.
Sorry for my rambling, but this is always a touchy subject for me.
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/5728
If you like, give me a listen! (please)
I'm glad to hear you just landed a job in radio, and I appreciate your entry into this talent quest (you certainly have Talent). I believe NPR needs young people such as yourself to bring new life and a new listener base that can grow up with NPR.
I won't disagree with your "parenting problem" analysis, but I do believe it goes much deeper than just one cause. For that reason we need to constantly seek the solutions by first finding how the problem came about (that's why I firmly believe we need people from every age, genre, group, and class to participate). Once we have Dialogue from every sector of society, then and only then can WE begin a process of healing America. Again Thank You for listening to mine, it lead me to listen and then vote on yours (you get 5 stars)
Ed
I really enjoyed the clip, very thought provoking topic, best of luck.
A great idea, timely & thought-provoking. You have a terrific voice & natural, easy, listenable speaking style. Much success to you on this & all your projects. - Joy
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Please check out my entry ("One Thing ..."). It'll just take a minute or two.
I love the topic and would like to hear from the youth themselves, when retreiving answers.
Ed thanks for the "you go girl" post...but what do you mean share my story around the campfire?
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Stephanie C. Harper, PHR, CCP, CHRM
Author, Career Expert and Speaker
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You have a great voice..best of luck.
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Stephanie C. Harper, PHR, CCP, CHRM
Author, Career Expert and Speaker
www.StephanieHarper.com
You've got a voice that is equally at home talking current events or setting up a Barry White marathon. Good Luck, Ed
It's nice to hear from talented people who aren't afraid to speak their minds in their own 2 minute spots. I really Loved your "Hot Blooded" first 2 minutes of your very long career in this "Entertainment" business. I'll encourage everyone to hear you at http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/2853 -
Sincerely,
Ed
Yeah, your voice is off the hook, and the subject matter is interesting and topical. Would have been nice, though, if you had a little music under your piece and maybe gave your well-written text a bit of air...
Good luck!!
K.S. Haddock
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www.kshaddock.com
Do you want to know why you scare me? It's because you have such a great voice, good articulation, and you make so many excellent points. Hence, I can really feel competition from you.
In truth, I think you would make an excellent radio host. I would definitely tune into your show, and I am really impressed by your audio so far. You are truly very talented, and I would not be surprised to see you go into the next round.
your voice sounds nice, and the idea is very interesting! good luck to you!
I thought the topic would be appropriate since the Public Radio Quest began on the same day as the VATech tragedy. I really do appreciate you comments and hope to hear your feelings on the topics raised.
Ed
I think this is a wonderful topic for a show, it connects the thoughts and opions of each of us and our circle of friends (that most likely have the same views) to a wider circle of people. I believe evolution comes from understanding and a greater understanding comes from exposing oneself to different ideas and ways of life. Also, you, Ed have the ability to communicate your message very well. Good Luck to you!
The basic unit, you, plus activity equals radiance.
Ed - you've got a great radio voice and have chosen a very provocative subject. I read somewhere that almost 15% of American teenagers considered suicide in 2000, though I expect the number is actually higher. It's a difficult time socially, hormonally, and pressure-wise. But there's a big difference between contemplating suicide and carrying it out. And I think the key is communication. Most of the suicides I have known came from out of the blue, where friends and family didn't even realize something was wrong. If there were more (or rather different) forums of communication and personal outlet, it might mitigate the problem. However, I fear that one of the lasting wide-spread consequences of the VaTech tragedy is that teens and college students will be *less* likely to communicate with parents, teachers, and peers about violent or self-destructive thoughts, for fear of being branded a potential sociopath. It's terribly sad.
So there it is - you asked for our thoughts... those are some of mine.
Actually I think the subject choose us (the day this Quest for the next NPR radion host began was the day of the VATech incident). As to the statistics -Suicide is the third highest cause of death among teenagers age 15-24. Suicide rates have doubled for children of 5-14 years old in the past generation. Last year 15 million prescriptions were written for (SSRI) antidepressants for children and teenagers. (see http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/2004-09-22-suicide-rates-doubled-5-1... )
thus illustrating we definitely have a problem. However, we need to find the root of the problem - I don't think we hadn't considered that this person (the VATech murderer) was suicidal, after all he had been given a psych evaluation after others had complained about his anti-social behavior. Could it be that it was just another case of sweeping a known problem under the rug? I also don't believe that it's the fear of the young people to communicate with peers, parents, or others in the outside world (go to ganggod.com to see what I mean). In my mind the question looms, are these young people living in a surreal world caused by some sort of displacement from the rest of society. Could their anger and ultimate violent behavior (either self inflicted or inflicted upon others) be their way of getting their point across? And, if so why do they choose this type of rage. I know I appear to just be asking questions, but, by exploring the questions and opinions that derive therefrom we may just, if nothing else, stumble upon the solution.
Again I Thank You for your comments and compliments.
Sincerely,
Ed
I really do want to hear your opinions, comments, and possible solutions on any topic that affects our Life In America. Let's get the dialogue going - Remember you're either part of the problem or part of the solution, let's go to work solving the problems.
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