What has surprised you about the entries in general?
I've been surprised by how many of the entrants seem to already have a show elsewhere...
I've been amazed by how many really really great entries there are. I can see how they'll get it down to the top 100 or so, but how will they get it down to 10? It'll be tough.
And you? What has surprised you?
Deborah
delicious
diggI need to listen to more entries but I get the feeling that everyone just wants to be on This American Life, which, ironically, seems to have become the new cliche.
Drew
www.budacast.hu
Call me Pollyanna, but I think it takes a whole lotta guts (mind you intestinal fortitude, not the greasy grimy gopher kind) to create, produce, and in most cases direct yourself and run the board not to mention (but here I go) have your act together enough to send it in under deadline.
I like the creativity. I think the first round should be about presence and intent...I am sure the challenges will bring out more originality.
And just for the record--seriously dude, (as we are oft to say out here in Santa Barbara), never call me PollyAnna.
presence and intent is what hostiness is all about.
NPR Hosts:
Engaging
Smart
Curious
Surprising
Honest
Intriguing
Humorous
Clever
Authentic
Human
Real
Trustworthy
Knowledgeable
Steve
I’ve come to see that the ultimate source of all human anguish is that we are finite beings sentient of infinity.
I hope this doesn't sound crass because I certainly don't mean it to be.
I'm noticing that a lot of the entries sound like they could already fold into a segment of currently produced programs. I'm hearing a more "correspondience" if you will.
Am I wrong or misreading what I'm hearing?
well, at least I hear the same thing in a lot of the entries.
Steve
I’ve come to see that the ultimate source of all human anguish is that we are finite beings sentient of infinity.
1. I thought there'd be MORE entrants.
2. I get the feeling some people are recording their spots on their cell phone.
3. Strangely, I think the age range is evenly spread out, which is surprising...and encouraging.
4. People love their public radio. Yea!
K.S. Haddock
5. Seems that the fact that someone already has a radio show on the air (not a podcast) should sort of disqualify them. Or maybe I'm being too competitive...
K.S. Haddock
This Quest has reaffirmed in me the knowledge of the diversity in the American populace thought/expression - ability/and in a few cases non-abilty.
Ed
It would be interesting to see a breakdown of entrants by age, gender, urban/suburban/rural, etc. I'm guessing those of us over 40 are in the minority...
Deborah
Listen away at: http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/703
I'm under 100.
So There.
Jimmy
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Please listen to my entry (and comment, please) at:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/197
I made a tune for you (and everyone at the PRTQ) http://jimmybearpearson.com/prtq.php.
Inquiring Bears want to know! (SM)(TM)(C)(R)(MIC
Unfortunately, the world evolves around the young and the restless. But I'm guessing over forty is still cool and hip (I think we coined that phrase).
Ed
Never knew one could grow out of restlesness. I guess they haven't got my meds right yet. ;-)
Deborah (42 and not afraid to admit it)
Listen away at: http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/703
You'd be suprised how many of us old duffers (heh) are entered. I'm 41 and I've been harboring a desire to be on the air since I was 10!
Speechguy
I can't believe I've entered! Please listen, vote and comment. Thanks.
I've been on this site now for at least a few days before I actually signed up and then put in a submission. I've since spent nearly every waking minute on here listening and voting on every entry that comes up. I can't leave a comment on most of them or I'll never get anything else done. But I have to say...I have huge respect for everyone on here and am following what you all are saying. I'd truly love to do an interview with nearly everyone!
Check out my entry:
I just wanted to point out that I do think that there are a lot more folks participating (at least on the voting and comment end). I have really been enjoying voting and tend to leave comments when I'm really moved by something (or I just haven't gotten to it yet). I do find though while at work very little time to actively participate and so my voting time is left to my at home hours. I think my husband is starting to suspect something ;-) Anyway, that's just my 2 cents!
I, for one, have been really surprised by just how much I enjoy listening to everyone's entries. It's been like an addiction! It seems I'm not the only one who shares that sentiment...
a) the number of really really excellent submissions. There's probably 30 to 40 people who rate being in the top 10.
b) the number of really really, no way in hell can this person host a national show, submissions. Easily the bottom half, (250 - 300), saw the help wanted sign up and said, "well I can talk, how about hiring me."
Steve
Curiosity is were all great conversations begin.
The man really has been a presence, hasn't he? But...you might want to correct the spelling on your "Curiosity..." tagline before dishing... (hint: were should be where)
cheers ; )
ks
K.S. Haddock
... it's Steve! He's listened to EVERYBODY!!! The man has iron ears?! (But definitely not tin ones)
;)
*n*
"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about" - Oscar Wilde
what surprises me is the "lack" of participation...I mean think about it, there are only a handfull of people who are involved in everything...from forum conversation, to helpful advice, to commenting and voting and who are on this site every day, participating.
an example of some of these people are
Jenean
Linda
Steve
Nurmi
Elizabeth
Katie
Bear
myself and several more....but considering thers is over 500 entrants,
10-20 people isn't alot if you ask me...
I mean these are the people who are wanting the whole aspect of being a host...to do more than just talk on the radio...they want involement....weather they win or not...watch and see how many of "these" people cross over to round 2.
thats just my opinion.
sorry Jennifer...but to clarify a little...I dont think judges will favor people for "commenting" but they are looking at overall participation because lets not forget there is work outside the program you will be hosting....you WILL have to help people out- you WIll have to answer questions...and be opinionated because thats the personality of the host...not reading a script.....hosting is a full time job that has many requirments and responsibilities...check out the list Steve posted on that. if your not willing to do a little of everything - would that be the person you want for a host?? I would'nt I want someone who cares and does everything they can and participates in everyway they can...not just talk to the mic for 30 minutes and goes home...but that's just me
That's a relief. I think. I was worried I was over-participating and coming across as some brown-nosing point junkie. I just can't quit listening to the entries.
I think I understand what you're getting at Chad. I agree that you need to have more than talent to be heard in the world. You have to have gumption. For instance, I just started an internship program at my station and I'm giving the first chance to this guy who just keeps showing up at 6 in the morning wanting to hang out and see how I do what I do. That's gumption. He just really, really wants it. And, I know he won't take the opportunity for granted. He will work hard and won't complain about not getting paid to work. But that's just me, and my internship program.
I think there would be more than a couple of really disapointed people if the judges showed preferential treatment to those who are participating in the forums. I'm not posting comments and participating in the forum to turn the judges' eyes. Rather, I'm doing it to network with y'all -- to read and hear what other like minded people are thinking. And, just today I had another thought that perhaps this is a unique opportunity for us to show some of the people already working in national public radio what we like and don't like about what we hear -- what we want to hear more of, and who we want to hear from.
elizabeth
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