Public Radio Talent Quest

Thanks to our friend Jake over at PRX, I spent far too long today clicking through Public Radio Talent Quest submissions. I’m giving you the link, but be forwarned: it’s dangerously addictive.

If you’ve missed the recent slew of publicity, Talent Quest is a nationwide search for the next generation of public radio hosts, and they’re having open auditions now. Contestants can submit a 2-minute audio demo of talk, entertainment, or music programming for their shot at $10,000 and the opportunity to produce a pilot show. If you’re a public radio revolutionary, this is your chance to go from podcaster to communicaster.

My favorite demo so far is Robert Kraft‘s, though it hardly seems fair since he’s got such a foot in the door already — he’s the President of Music for Fox. I’m still fishing for young upstarts to root for. Bicyclemark, I’m looking at you.