Let's hear your "air checks!"

Colin Campbell

OK, I know a lot of you are, or have been "jocks." Here's my embarassment... let's hear yours!

Colin Campbell · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007, 10:51 (GMT) Post subject:

This was posted AFTER Todd's comments below but the board is screwing up....

Reminds me of "The Big 8" CKLW 20/20 news. (You will have to be at least in your 40's to apreaciate this.)

Colin Campbell · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007, 10:52 (GMT) Post subject:

Strange... I posted AFTER Todd and it put it BEFORE his post. Weird.

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

Ok, I'll play. But I don't want anyone making fun of me!

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

If you're wondering what the weather is like today in Southern California...

Todd Ellis · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007, 15:37 (GMT) Post subject:

Not an air check - but a story. My first radio job was at a small Mom & Pop radio station where I did just about everything: news, sports, weather, everything. On the weekend the big newscast was at noon. intro > :60 stop set > rip-n-read national news > :60 stop set > local news. The lead story in the local news was basically this - "Local man seriously injured in car accident ..." as the news intro was running the boss called the "hot line" and told me to change the story - the man had died. Well - I'm a pro, right ... I'll remember. (you know where this is going, right?) Well, I do the national news, hit the spots then start the local news ... " A local man seriously injured in car accident last night ..." THEN I remembered ... "so seriously, in fact, he's dead." In my 17 year old mind - this was beautiful! I covered that SO well - what a pro. Then the hot line was ringing again. Let's just say the boss was not happy. Not only was his phone ringing - all the station lines were lit - the entire freaking town was up in arms about this idiot on the radio. I didn't get fired - but to this day - you will not find me without something to write with.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007, 01:21 (GMT) Post subject:

Okay, so it took me a while to respond to this thread. I didn't have any old airchecks laying around so I made one this afternoon while on the air. I work at a Contemporary Christian station here in Atlanta (in the top 10 Atlanta stations), but we're obviously pretty limited in how often we can open the mike or what we can say. Still, I try to have fun.

Oh, yeah, "Stephenson" is my air name. Has been for YEARS.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007, 01:32 (GMT) Post subject:

OK, I don't want to be harsh and I know that most of us are somewhat embarassed by "on air" airchecks... but Scott... that was what is called in the biz the "wednesday afternoon format." Meaning that you told the audience what day it was over and over again. Unless they are addicted to mind altering drugs.. they knew it was Sunday. Sorry. Other than that, very natural.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007, 01:35 (GMT) Post subject:

Um, gee, Colin, I guess I was distracted by reading all the voiceoversavvy.com forums while on the air! Wink

Colin Campbell · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007, 01:46 (GMT) Post subject:

You know I have a tough time on here because I was taught that if you don't have anything nice to say... don't say anything at all.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007, 01:54 (GMT) Post subject:

Hey, don't go pouting, buddy. I was having a bit of fun with you. I went back and gave it a listen and by golly you're right! I didn't even realize I was doing that, so honestly, thanks for bringing it to my attention. And I believe you DID end up saying something highly complimentary which I very much appreciate!

No offense taken, and a well-deserved critique!