In this investigative essay, Stanford sophomores, Steven Tagle and James Madsen, enter the bowels of Stanford and encounter the a world in which the minute genetic difference between humans and primates is on display - an animal research laboratory.
Listeners will quickly note that there are some glaring levels issues here, that the piece is far too long, and that it is written in more of a print than a radio style, and that while Madsen is frequently mentioned, he is peculiarly absent from the piece. In short, this piece is not quite ready for prime time.
But, I think it is close. I suspect what is really missing here is a seasonded radio editor. All of its flaws aside, I truly enjoyed the access this piece provided into a hidden world where scientists develop such close relationships with the primates they are testing that they need counseling in order to deal with the harsher realities of their jobs. Tagle's voicing is fresh and energetic, and his storytelling style is engaging. I look forward to hearing more of Tagle's work in the future.
Review of Me and My Monkey
Kerry Seed
Posted on February 28, 2005 at 08:43 AM
In this investigative essay, Stanford sophomores, Steven Tagle and James Madsen, enter the bowels of Stanford and encounter the a world in which the minute genetic difference between humans and primates is on display - an animal research laboratory.
Listeners will quickly note that there are some glaring levels issues here, that the piece is far too long, and that it is written in more of a print than a radio style, and that while Madsen is frequently mentioned, he is peculiarly absent from the piece. In short, this piece is not quite ready for prime time.
But, I think it is close. I suspect what is really missing here is a seasonded radio editor. All of its flaws aside, I truly enjoyed the access this piece provided into a hidden world where scientists develop such close relationships with the primates they are testing that they need counseling in order to deal with the harsher realities of their jobs. Tagle's voicing is fresh and energetic, and his storytelling style is engaging. I look forward to hearing more of Tagle's work in the future.