PRX hates The Sound of Young America
PRX is the Public Radio Exchange, a sort of online content depot for public radio producers. Independent producers upload their content -- programs, news reports, features -- to the site, and stations visit to license pieces to fill holes in their programs or schedules.
Part of the system is a sort of peer-review mechanism. PRX has an "Editorial Board," and at least one of them reviews nearly every piece uploaded to the site. Additionally, any PRX member (anyone can sign up for free) can write a review of any piece.
It's a great system... two of The Sound's affiliates found out about the show through PRX, and lots of people in public radio get to hear the show that otherwise might not.
Unfortunately, PRX HATES THE SOUND OF YOUNG AMERICA.
A sample review (from an editorial board member who works for Radio Netherlands):
Or this one (from an editorial board member from Atlantic Public Media), which included a rating of one out of five:
So, uhm, if you get the chance, head over there, sign up (it's free), and write a thoughtful review of a show.
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Part of the system is a sort of peer-review mechanism. PRX has an "Editorial Board," and at least one of them reviews nearly every piece uploaded to the site. Additionally, any PRX member (anyone can sign up for free) can write a review of any piece.
It's a great system... two of The Sound's affiliates found out about the show through PRX, and lots of people in public radio get to hear the show that otherwise might not.
Unfortunately, PRX HATES THE SOUND OF YOUNG AMERICA.
A sample review (from an editorial board member who works for Radio Netherlands):
The guests, Jonathan Goldstein and Jonathan Katz are typically public radio. But stylistically our host is all slick baritone Clear Channel morning zoo. Without being intentionally offensive, how old is the program host? He sounds like someone older trying to be young. He looks young in the picture.
Or this one (from an editorial board member from Atlantic Public Media), which included a rating of one out of five:
It's just a little jarring to have jokes come out of nowhere and not a natural part of the conversation. The humor has that disruptive effect from the back of the classroom....
So, uhm, if you get the chance, head over there, sign up (it's free), and write a thoughtful review of a show.
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posted by Jesse Thorn at Wednesday, May 31, 2006
6 Comments:
Don't take it so hard. I mean, I'm a fan of public radio, but you can't expect your show to mesh perfectly with all these people. They're a bit too sweatery for the Sound.
Jesse -- I agree with Matt 100%. But maybe those public radio execs will take off their sweaters, slip off their Bass Weejuns, and let their freak flags fly. Then they'll appreciate the Sound, the New Sincerity, and everything that is awesome. Someday. What a wonderful day that would be. Unless you're Garrison Keillor. I bet he sends a sweater to each NPR programming exec every year for Christmas. Until then I decided to take your advice and leave a review at the PRX website. Good Luck!
Are they even listening to the same program I do? Slick? Jarring humor? Please.
I agree with the second critique, at least for some of the episodes/interviews. And I like TSOYA.
Flippin' DBs...
"He sounds like someone older trying to be young. He looks young in the picture."
I have to admit, your voice does belie your age, but I just figured you had a big sack or something.
Lord how out of touch are these PRX memebers?
About Jesse's voice... for those of us that have been listening for a while, we've heard the progression from pimply to polished. That's a good thing... Jesse's voice is gold! Gold I tell you!
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