Could you win 'NPR Idol'?
POSTED: 9:19 a.m. EDT, April 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Even public radio is jumping on the "American Idol" bandwagon.
Searching for a few good voices, the Public Radio Talent Quest, an "Idol"-style competition, will offer three aspiring radio hosts a chance at $10,000 and a shot at a national show.
The contest is being run by the Public Radio Exchange.
"We're looking for people with hostiness," said executive director Jake Shapiro. Hostiness, he explained, is "that elusive, magnetic x-factor quality" all good hosts have.
Unfortunately for Don Imus, he can't enter.
"One of the only requirements we have is that you can't have already hosted a national show," Shapiro said. "Though (Imus) might be looking for a new gig, the Public Radio Quest is not open to him."
Contestants can submit two-minute auditions online beginning Monday. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and listener votes.
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SoWal Insider
Think they would ban me if I called someone a mofo wench? 
SoWal Expert
Think they would ban me if I called someone a mofo wench?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Think I will say goodnight- must go work on my public radio voice. Somehow I just don't see it happening for me!
Somehow I just don't see it happening for me!
Beach Fanatic
Think they would ban me if I called someone a mofo wench?
That's a good one!
SoWal Insider
Think I will say goodnight- must go work on my public radio voice.
Good nite. Practice makes perfecto. You think they would let you bring the dargarita ball with ya?
fartblossom
ummm no chance of me winning....
SoWal Guide
Think I will say goodnight- must go work on my public radio voice.
hey, you and I were just talking about doing our own radio show at seaside radio - wench gossip/talk show - and having all the sowallers call in to chat. maybe they would like this format. :roll:
SoWal ExpertAuthor
hey, you and I were just talking about doing our own radio show at seaside radio - wench gossip/talk show - and having all the sowallers call in to chat. maybe they would like this format. :roll:
I think it would have to run at happy hour.SoWal Expert
hey, you and I were just talking about doing our own radio show at seaside radio - wench gossip/talk show - and having all the sowallers call in to chat. maybe they would like this format. :roll:
:clap_1: :clap_1: Do it!
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