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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => Gallimaufry => Topic started by: SFEley on May 14, 2007, 03:53:50 PM

Title: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: SFEley on May 14, 2007, 03:53:50 PM
There's a joint venture among several public radio companies to stage a contest (http://www.publicradioquest.com), with an apparent goal of finding one or more new hosts and shows for public radio. Some substantial cash prizes are involved too.

The contest is in multiple rounds. Round 1 simply asked for a two-minute clip that "shows off your personality." The deadline is today, so I spent a couple of hours this evening writing a two-minute piece ("Eley's Key to Relationships"), producing it, and uploading it.  This clip has nothing to do with Escape Pod or science fiction; I went more general than that.

Of the ten semi-finalists, one will be chosen by popular vote.  If you'd care to listen to my piece (http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1390) and then jump through the hoops needed to vote for it, I'd deeply appreciate it. Especially if you actually like it. 

Anyone else here who's entering this contest -- please post here and let us know about it!  I'd like to hear everyone's.
Title: Re: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: DKT on May 14, 2007, 06:21:57 PM
Thanks for the head's up.  You've got my vote, although I also voted for Mur.  But if one of you gets the job, I'll be happy  ;D 
Title: Re: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: oddpod on May 15, 2007, 06:41:53 AM
tiz done my dark master
Title: Re: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: Michael on May 24, 2007, 10:51:18 AM
Done.  Easier to get a bridge named after Stephen Colbert though...  ;D

Should we vote against everyone else, too? 
Title: Re: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: JaredAxelrod on May 24, 2007, 01:33:42 PM
Done.  Easier to get a bridge named after Stephen Colbert though...  ;D

Should we vote against everyone else, too? 

No need.  9 of the 10 finalists will be chosen by judges.  It's the tenth that's snagged by the popular vote.

So, um, vote for me, (http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/2004) too.
Title: Re: Public Radio Talent Quest
Post by: Michael on May 24, 2007, 10:23:23 PM
Okay, I will. 

Turns out here are 1,311 entrants, so doing a "Tonya Harding" would be impractical anyway. 
 8)