The Future of Radio

The Fonz jumps the shark. There’s a Photoshop opportunity here that I’m just not skilled enough to act upon.

It’s American Idol for the Radio. Witness the Public Radio Talent Quest. (You can’t make this shit up!):

Do you have what it takes to be public radio’s next great host? Do you have that most elusive of qualities – hostiness?[Ed. note: *cough*.] Now is your chance.

Ira Glass delivers his verbal approval. (Link to Audio)

How does jumping the shark figure in to This American Backlash?

Don’t miss Gross! Contest Attracts Public Radio Amateurs, over on Gawker. It was the source of this fascinating piece of news and, God help those poor souls, they listened and commented on a bunch of the segments that’ve been entered thus far.

Also see: Anti-American (Life, that is).