I am sharing here an audio file containing a series of commercials I did several years ago. I used to think these were really great radio ads. Looking at them now, I have warm feelings…nostalgia…but I can more honestly evaluate them as ranking from marginally decent to a step or two (or more) below mediocre. … Continue reading The (Not-Quite-Good, Not-Quite-Legal) Old Days
I’ve been fortunate enough to interview a handful of notable figures in my radio life.. some of my favorites were dropped in my lap by a fellow named Corey Sorenson, who was a salesperson for our radio stations. These were classic-era artists performing at area venues, and we did the interviews primarily to promote the … Continue reading Talking To A Righteous Brother
Last June my good friend David Kuskie and I went to Denver on a little jaunt. (Fewer than 4 days is a “jaunt”; 5 or more days is a “vacation”.) It was a marvelous trip! We went to a huge arcade bar (not to be confused with Arcade Fire) and played all the way through … Continue reading (Two Of) The Monkees!
I’ve been writing “funny” radio commercials for two decades. Funny is in quotes because humor is in the ear of the beholder. You try to make a commercial that is entertaining and sells the product, whether the individual reaction is a belly laugh, mild chuckle or smile. Many of my spots fall into the “two-voice” … Continue reading Writing Two-Voice Spots
