Comments on: Mr. Personality http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/ GOOD Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:09:11 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Seanford http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6079 Seanford Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6079 I can even begin to imagine the number of times that I have just sat in my car in a parking lot of my driveway, not wanting to miss the end of a This American Life segment… that being said though I cannot say that I am totally sold on a TV series. There is just a cretin magic to it on the radio where so much is left to the listener’s mind to fill in for themselves – hope they don’t loose that. I can even begin to imagine the number of times that I have just sat in my car in a parking lot of my driveway, not wanting to miss the end of a This American Life segment… that being said though I cannot say that I am totally sold on a TV series. There is just a cretin magic to it on the radio where so much is left to the listener’s mind to fill in for themselves – hope they don’t loose that.

]]> By: mavishmarron http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6131 mavishmarron Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6131 nice topic in the chapter. nice topic in the chapter.

]]> By: cadlerzgmailzcom http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6134 cadlerzgmailzcom Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6134 I second Seanford's remarks about his attraction to this program. TAL is simply one of the most riveting shows on radio, hands down. It's strikes a cord with it's simplicity, honesty, and curiosity. I can't find any other way to describe it, and it works for me.<br /> <br /> I can't wait to see the program, and am only disappointed that it's on Showtime and not on something a bit more relevant like PBS. Oh yeah, and I don't subscribe to Showtime! :)<br /> <br /> I second Seanford’s remarks about his attraction to this program. TAL is simply one of the most riveting shows on radio, hands down. It’s strikes a cord with it’s simplicity, honesty, and curiosity. I can’t find any other way to describe it, and it works for me.

I can’t wait to see the program, and am only disappointed that it’s on Showtime and not on something a bit more relevant like PBS. Oh yeah, and I don’t subscribe to Showtime! :)

]]> By: mavishmarron http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6142 mavishmarron Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6142 good matter. good matter.

]]> By: mavishmarron http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6188 mavishmarron Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6188 good text in the message. good text in the message.

]]> By: thinaction http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6197 thinaction Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6197 I am riveted by TAL and look forward to the new stories every week. The inspiration and introspection that comes from many of the stories is unmatched on radio. I too hope the essence of his radio show is captured on television. If such a feat is accomplished, I'm sure it will be as successful as his radio program. I am riveted by TAL and look forward to the new stories every week. The inspiration and introspection that comes from many of the stories is unmatched on radio. I too hope the essence of his radio show is captured on television. If such a feat is accomplished, I’m sure it will be as successful as his radio program.

]]> By: Kemp http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6237 Kemp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6237 A taste of what's to come?<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/03/ira_glasstips_o.html" target="_blank">Ira Glass on YouTube</a>.<br /> <br /> A taste of what’s to come?

Ira Glass on YouTube.

]]> By: RarelyConcerned http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6683 RarelyConcerned Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6683 I'd love to know the name of the prepubescent teen who does Ira's voice. It has a great effect, and my kids love it. Anyone know? Think I heard it once on The Simpson's.. I’d love to know the name of the prepubescent teen who does Ira’s voice. It has a great effect, and my kids love it. Anyone know? Think I heard it once on The Simpson’s..

]]> By: msjorden http://www.good.is/post/mr-personality/comment-page-1/#comment-6709 msjorden Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.good.is/mr_personality#comment-6709 I read your article and when I came to this line I realized why I was so interested in listening to my Public Radio Station on the way home everyday for last three years. This fellow you mentioned had something to do with "it". What is "it" ? Well here is the line I focused on, "The result, the Peabody Award-winning radio show This American Life—still a revolution in its 12th year—has been widely credited with helping to mold the modern, conversational sound of public broadcasting." this line made me realize that the sound of public broadcasting I was so intrigued by from 2002 to 2005 was of his influence. I had an idea it ranged 12 years because its inception/dominance was at the helm of a former political party. I often would listen and discount the conversational dialogue and just focus on what I calld the underlying message to the topic. Often after listening I would be able to get the overall message. What made me most mad was that the message was not one I agreed with. I considered it a form of brainwashing. You I see by the awards consider it good. It I felt was only a variant tool of propaganda, you have a different perspectice I see. The public radio I felt was hijacked. I could only say this, often times I would see my world just as you intended me to. I made comparisons of my world here in Louisiana to others far away possibly oversees in third world countries. It was hard for the comparisons to be made, but they could be depending on ones ability to relate. However, I could always also see or "hear" the bend to a political point of view that was of the composer. Not often did I see an attempt to take to opposite side and transpose the points of view to help the other side gain perspective as to why the world is shaped in the fashion that it is. I give you much credit, I had no other channel to listen to, nor do I have many more ways of avoiding the same on my cable TV. I guess that in itself is deserving of award winning status. I will admit however that 2 of 5 days were something of an attempt to bring a balanced approach, if only half heartedly. :) I read your article and when I came to this line I realized why I was so interested in listening to my Public Radio Station on the way home everyday for last three years. This fellow you mentioned had something to do with “it”. What is “it” ? Well here is the line I focused on, “The result, the Peabody Award-winning radio show This American Life—still a revolution in its 12th year—has been widely credited with helping to mold the modern, conversational sound of public broadcasting.” this line made me realize that the sound of public broadcasting I was so intrigued by from 2002 to 2005 was of his influence. I had an idea it ranged 12 years because its inception/dominance was at the helm of a former political party. I often would listen and discount the conversational dialogue and just focus on what I calld the underlying message to the topic. Often after listening I would be able to get the overall message. What made me most mad was that the message was not one I agreed with. I considered it a form of brainwashing. You I see by the awards consider it good. It I felt was only a variant tool of propaganda, you have a different perspectice I see. The public radio I felt was hijacked. I could only say this, often times I would see my world just as you intended me to. I made comparisons of my world here in Louisiana to others far away possibly oversees in third world countries. It was hard for the comparisons to be made, but they could be depending on ones ability to relate. However, I could always also see or “hear” the bend to a political point of view that was of the composer. Not often did I see an attempt to take to opposite side and transpose the points of view to help the other side gain perspective as to why the world is shaped in the fashion that it is. I give you much credit, I had no other channel to listen to, nor do I have many more ways of avoiding the same on my cable TV. I guess that in itself is deserving of award winning status. I will admit however that 2 of 5 days were something of an attempt to bring a balanced approach, if only half heartedly. :)

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