How in the hell do you get started in hot talk? Do you get plenty of tape together and find an agent? It seems 10 times harder than any other format even though there aren't near as many people fighting to get into it. Will Hot Talk die out when all the ones heading to satellite retire or will there be opportunity there for young guys to grow and become the next generation?
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The Next Generation of Hot Talkers
- Thread starter D-I-B
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> How in the hell do you get started in hot talk? Do you get
> plenty of tape together and find an agent? It seems 10
> times harder than any other format even though there aren't
> near as many people fighting to get into it. Will Hot Talk
> die out when all the ones heading to satellite retire or
> will there be opportunity there for young guys to grow and
> become the next generation?
Seems to me as the FM band see lesser stations flip to talk, there will be some stations that compete with heritage, arguably stodgier signals, with more outlandish in-your-face news/talk, somewhat along the lines of hot talk. Perhaps more like Leykis' old schtick, the hybrid of politics and his current topics.
> plenty of tape together and find an agent? It seems 10
> times harder than any other format even though there aren't
> near as many people fighting to get into it. Will Hot Talk
> die out when all the ones heading to satellite retire or
> will there be opportunity there for young guys to grow and
> become the next generation?
Seems to me as the FM band see lesser stations flip to talk, there will be some stations that compete with heritage, arguably stodgier signals, with more outlandish in-your-face news/talk, somewhat along the lines of hot talk. Perhaps more like Leykis' old schtick, the hybrid of politics and his current topics.
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Capt_Stoobing
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Getting started is always the hardest part. If you are totally new to radio then I suggest trying an internship with a Hot Talk station or show. Also try putting together your own show and putting it on the net. But really it's all about who you know and not what you know so networking is key. Plus alot of AM talk is picking up on the FM style so don't totally discount AM and straight news talk, make a name and a resume so you can get in the door, then let your talent and work do the rest.
- The Captain -
- The Captain -
> How in the hell do you get started in hot talk? Do you get
> plenty of tape together and find an agent? It seems 10
> times harder than any other format even though there aren't
> near as many people fighting to get into it. Will Hot Talk
> die out when all the ones heading to satellite retire or
> will there be opportunity there for young guys to grow and
> become the next generation?
>
I was one of the lucky ones to start in "hot talk". Most of the hot talk hosts started out as a DJ and just "graduated" into the talk format. Here is the timeline for me:
1. I started off as an intern at a sports station
2. Board op at a hot talk station
3. Producer of a talk show
4. Traffic guy during a talk show
5. Weekend talk show host
6. Overnight talk host
7. Night talk host
8. Fired
It took a total of about 3 years to do all of that and I did college radio before that. My story is kind of backwards since I started in talk and my most recent job was mornings at a rock station. But, I would give my left nut to be back in talk radio. It's by far the most rewarding. There are fewer perks, but it is far more enjoyable to do. Of course I am unemployed right now, so my way may be the worst. Oh, getting a decent agent is alot harder than it looks too, if you are unemployed. My experience is that they won't deal with you unless you already have a good gig. It is all worth it if you love what you do. Just keep trying. I wouldn't give up what I've done for anything. I consider myself one of the new generation "hot talk" shows with my co-host Bryan, but because of syndication, there are very few jobs out there.
Email me if you have any questions!
Mich<P ID="signature">______________
[email protected]
www.themichshow.com</P>
> plenty of tape together and find an agent? It seems 10
> times harder than any other format even though there aren't
> near as many people fighting to get into it. Will Hot Talk
> die out when all the ones heading to satellite retire or
> will there be opportunity there for young guys to grow and
> become the next generation?
>
I was one of the lucky ones to start in "hot talk". Most of the hot talk hosts started out as a DJ and just "graduated" into the talk format. Here is the timeline for me:
1. I started off as an intern at a sports station
2. Board op at a hot talk station
3. Producer of a talk show
4. Traffic guy during a talk show
5. Weekend talk show host
6. Overnight talk host
7. Night talk host
8. Fired
It took a total of about 3 years to do all of that and I did college radio before that. My story is kind of backwards since I started in talk and my most recent job was mornings at a rock station. But, I would give my left nut to be back in talk radio. It's by far the most rewarding. There are fewer perks, but it is far more enjoyable to do. Of course I am unemployed right now, so my way may be the worst. Oh, getting a decent agent is alot harder than it looks too, if you are unemployed. My experience is that they won't deal with you unless you already have a good gig. It is all worth it if you love what you do. Just keep trying. I wouldn't give up what I've done for anything. I consider myself one of the new generation "hot talk" shows with my co-host Bryan, but because of syndication, there are very few jobs out there.
Email me if you have any questions!
Mich<P ID="signature">______________
[email protected]
www.themichshow.com</P>
> Getting started is always the hardest part. If you are
> totally new to radio then I suggest trying an internship
> with a Hot Talk station or show. Also try putting together
> your own show and putting it on the net. But really it's all
> about who you know and not what you know so networking is
> key. Plus alot of AM talk is picking up on the FM style so
> don't totally discount AM and straight news talk, make a
> name and a resume so you can get in the door, then let your
> talent and work do the rest.
> - The Captain -
>
At this point you may consider brokered programming. You'll have to sell yourself.
> totally new to radio then I suggest trying an internship
> with a Hot Talk station or show. Also try putting together
> your own show and putting it on the net. But really it's all
> about who you know and not what you know so networking is
> key. Plus alot of AM talk is picking up on the FM style so
> don't totally discount AM and straight news talk, make a
> name and a resume so you can get in the door, then let your
> talent and work do the rest.
> - The Captain -
>
At this point you may consider brokered programming. You'll have to sell yourself.
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