In this episode Ken tells about the Valentine’s Day he spent with Beyonce that resulted in them both getting a hepatitis shot. Also, for writers everywhere, Ken gives tips on how to write better more effective dialogue. And finally, a salute to all your favorite songs that last five seconds.
Ken, what always blows me away when I hear jingles is how white they sound. I mean really corny. If there was anything that was begging for a Civil Rights revolution, this was it!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to hear a funny take off on radio jingles, listen to George Carlin's second album "FM and AM". On the AM side he does a radio program with his character Scott Lame and it's full of jingles.
ReplyDeleteAlso was surprised that I didn't hear a WLS jingle in the montage. I did hear WHBQ from my old stomping grounds in Memphis. Interesting fact -- WHBQ and WMPS of Memphis both used the same tunes in their jingles during the late 60s even though the stations were owned by different companies. I thought the jingle company would have a no compete clause in their contracts but apparently not.
Great stuff, as usual!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed all the podcast episodes, but this was the best by far. The tips were fun and useful--even the ones I've heard a dozen times were entertaining because of the punchy delivery style. Subtext: "I only have one thing to say, and I've said it, and we're done." Glorious!
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