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Compelling content, excellent production values. Enough?

This gripped me with the rich, clean sound of thunder and first-hand accounts which introduced the feature.

Well edited. Nicely written. Many sounds and voices all designed to advance the story. Narrated authoriatatively and consistantly authentic.

The sound and voice descriptions had me walking beside her during Barbara's tour of the region four years after the fire.

Add a billboard, create a news hole and an avail or two and you have a really good 59-minute documentary ready to use. The subject matter might not engage all communities but certainly could have "local' ties to many.

This is an important issue and, frankly, I would raise my rating following some edits.

It might have been nice to talk to a doctor motivated by profession versus a doctor motivated by citizenship opportunities but I suppose the realities of working in a rural environment remain the same.

It painted a vivid image but it would be off putting to many urban and rural dwellers to be characterized by "gun shots or sticks".

This was a realistic look at a big problem. Perhaps the dire situation could have been illuminated even more with a personal story of someone dealing with a serious health issue, a health issue complicated by limited access to a physician. Chana points to an intense work load. I would have like to have heard about specific examples.

I'm glad that we heard the doctor, in spite of the fact that he's leaving, cite examples of the positive aspects of working in a rural community.

Lots of potential here. Important story.

I liked this. It got me thinking about my own community. Plus, I learned a few things. And his authenticity and passion come through without beating me over the head and the use of sound was purposeful.

I found the opening a bit awkward. Personally, I might have opened by describing the magazine assignment. It seems like the best and most direct way to set up the story. And the early narration was a bit on the stiff side but he found that storytelling voice, if sporadically, as the piece progressed.

With the Boys of Summer ready to take the field next week, now would be a good time to air this polished program.

This is a tale of a performer's rise to "overnight success" status. I say that with sarcasm for this is a diary of a talented baseballer and his uphill struggle to reach the Major Leagues.

The diary captures the emotions of Adam Hyzdu as he chases a dream while balancing the demands of being a husband, father and first time homeowner. It's a story of frustration, faith, success, love, competition and the cruel realities of for-profit sport.

It's cleanly edited, has excellent production values and will prove to be an insightful listen for the baseball lovers out there.

I enjoyed listening to the lecture but as a program director I would hope to have an avail to identify the program so that late joiners could be brought into the conversation. I would also want an opportunity to do a station break so that I could update weather, share an underwriting announcement, do some cross promotion and so forth.

In a perfect world I would have a billboard and a newshole.

Gail spoke quite fast at times and a 15-second id avail and a 60-second break would also allow the listening audience to catch their breath.

Gail didn't begin speaking until about 3-minutes into the program. Perhaps some of the information about the series could be moved to the end of the broadcast and why not drop in some provocative or just plain interesting audio from the lecture just before giving a more stripped down version of her bio? It would give the show some nice production values and perhaps would raise interest.

The first question was inaudible or close to inaudible. Maybe in post production that could be reinserted cleanly.

Heather was in the light-hearted spirit of the subject, but I would like to hear more animation in her voice and hear her being more playful and teasing during the interaction with the contestants.

Liked the fact that early on the concept was explained and I thought the early insertion of the parody song was cute.

Was confused by the Guess Who track and a couple of times I was distracted by the loud background noise (it must be an enormous challenge to reduce that at a race track).

This is so very subjective but I would have considered dropping in the closing song immediately following the audio from the triumphant contestant.

I love the fact that Heather isn't shy about approaching an amusing subject and a subject that is probably going to bring about some criticism.

We all try to model good behavior as parents, as adults, and this gives us much to consider. The studio interviews were done well and I am so glad that a young person, in this case a young man, was interviewed.

Still, perhaps the show would benefit from a short "set up" piece filed from the field. I wanted to hear more voices from the real world and wanted to hear from more young people.

Is there a way to incorporate questions from the audience. If not a live call in component, would it be possible to have call-outs or to solicit phone calls in advance of the recording session? And is there any chance to provide a little levity, appropriate levity to help me release my listening angst and to demonstrate that the people in the studio have human qualities just like the rest of us.

I applaud the fact that we heard conversation about culture and gender and the complexities of being both a parent and child and the peer pressures we all face.

Still, this is purposful radio that respects my intelligence and embraces civility.

I found myself wanting to hear more about the potential of having wireless access in the remote community and less about the challenges of development and construction. I think that is what my audience would want, too.

My interest was in the educational and commerce opportunities that Sandra talked about. And tell me about other opportunities it will present. I wanted to hear more from the residents...period.

Are there voices of opposition to the plan to 'wire' the community? Share with me those sentiments, too. That is, if they exist.

I believe it was about 4-minutes in that we learned about the challenges of bringing wireless to this remote locale. I would consider moving that to the beginning including descriptions of the terrain, the islolation, the sometimes harsh weather and so forth.

Great to hear a variety of voices and sound. Attention was given to production values. Sandra has a pleasant voice. I like her relaxed style but wouldn't mind hearing a little more personality in the delivery.

Funny, weird, corny. It had me blowing the dust off my old Chicken Man discs.

Animated, sound production values, good voice characterization and well written.

I enjoyed this work by Guyon. Honest, sensitive, touching at times and even funny.

Guyon set me up and kept me curious. Okay, how does this guy with this background end up as a cabbie. Later, he finds another way to keep me listening. Inspired by Taxi Driver. Oh my, who is this Guyon Knight?! I must keep listening.

Due to the length I am glad he added appropriate doses of music and his experience at taxi school became more enjoyable when Guyon fell into the instructor's voice.

Guyon bared his soul and I felt his awkwardness at possibly being viewed as an interloper.

In the outset he told us that he needed a place to go. In the end, with a heart wrenching story about one of his riders, we find out where that place is located.

Guyon's deliver can be a bit breathy and maybe some editing of the long-form edition would benefit the piece but I liked this...a lot.

The dilemma may be where to place a project like this. I don't have a place to showcase it. Do You?

Looking for an 'out of the ordinary last second' Christmas special? This is the one, especially for stations who program rock and related genres of music.

Excellent production values and rock solid (pun intended) musical recordings.

Ian Anderson has a great voice, a stylish delivery and he sounds honest, warm, funny and personal. Good balance between music and Ian's conversations.

Hear a great version of 'Moondance' and find out who motivated Ian to relearn flute technique. Laugh at good natured references to Eric Clapton and "slightly grumpy" Christmas music.

I liked this a lot.

I like the simple and tasteful intro. I enjoyed being surprised by the "word of the day" meanings but it was a bit much to digest in 3-short minutes. Perhaps through more inflection and use of pauses and other delivery techniques I would have gotten even more nourishment. Still, pleasant listening that respects me as a listener.

Loved the opening. Slick. The montage was clever and clean and I'm hit between the eyes shortly after that. I had an immediate desire to keep listening. I thought it wise that you set the show up BEFORE introducing your guest.

I'm assuming the callers were screened because not a single call brought the show to a screaching halt like we know some can. The callers advocated for me as a listener and advanced the show to new levels. I absolutely loved the question (comment?) from the cynical, angry sounding man who referenced "delusional" issues.

Coming out of the break with a strong clip from the father launched yet more engaging conversation.

I only wish that Andrew had been on an ISDN line. The phone line, for this radio guy, gets a bit tiresome after a while. Especially when the guest plays such an important role.

The opening gently and warmly brought me in...the pretty piano followed by natural sound. Nice.

And I learned a lot about this tiny creature in a short time period but wasn't hit with too many facts to digest in that limited time frame.

This might sound a bit too PSA-ish but a rewrite of the closing precautions might remedy that some. Word the advice in a more conversational tone perhaps.

Still, I learned and I feel a little bit smarter.