First Calls: The Thrills, The Spills, The Horrors

[Beth]

actually, it's very clever. you can hear the show over the phone. i was pleased about this when i called.

technology!

[iAmBaronVonTito]

thanks, Beth.  this is nice to know.  i dont want to be the dope with the delay playing in the background.


now i just need something to say; it'll fall into my lap eventually, im sure...years down the line.

[scratchbomb]

I called in for the first time last week. Had nothing for the topic, but thought I'd contribute some Pete Seeger-related material. If it was a rookie's first at-bat, I'd call it a foul out behind the third base bag.

[dave from knoxville]

I called in for the first time last week. Had nothing for the topic, but thought I'd contribute some Pete Seeger-related material. If it was a rookie's first at-bat, I'd call it a foul out behind the third base bag.

I feel like you definitely put the ball in play.

[snogrog]

One of these days I'll make that fateful call...I imagine the weight of dialing is going to feel like the scene in The Rock when the President picks up the phone and orders the attack on Alcatraz. And then I'll flame out. Hard.

Why is this so nerve wracking?!

[iAmBaronVonTito]

what's nerve racking is wanting to call into the show and not having anything productive to say; the day will come, so im not too worried about it. 

although, when it comes to firsts, for anyone who hasnt called the show yet, do you think it would be less nerve racking to actually meet Tom in person instead.

[dave from knoxville]

I am sure the difference between "real Tom" and "radio Tom" is wide enough to drive an Amish horse cart through.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

that's possible. 

the reason i ask is because i don't really have an opinion on this and the likelihood of me calling in or meeting Tom is slim to none. 

[dave from knoxville]

that's possible. 

the reason i ask is because i don't really have an opinion on this and the likelihood of me calling in or meeting Tom is slim to none. 

Awww, share yourself with the faithful! We want to hear a voice!!! Who's with me on this?

[snogrog]

I feel like meeting somebody is way easier than to just "meet" them on the phone. Example:

I work at a Best Buy in Boston and one day I was walking my department and saw none other than Brendon Small looking at TVs. I  had a minor freak out as I am a huge fan of Home Movies and his other work and decided I should go up to say hi and just say I really enjoyed his work and hopefully not bother him too much. Bear in mind, I'm a pretty shy guy, so for me to decide to go up to do that was kind of a big deal for me.

...of course he got a phone call right as I was about to say something and he was on it for 20 minutes and somebody grabbed me with questions.

BUT I DIGRESS. I am way more nervous to "step up to the plate" on the show than I imagine I would be if I saw Tom in person.

[samir]

Awww, share yourself with the faithful! We want to hear a voice!!! Who's with me on this?

Seconded!

[Gibby]

OK, all things working out, I am calling on Tuesday. I have something to contribute.

[crumbum]

One of these days I'll make that fateful call...I imagine the weight of dialing is going to feel like the scene in The Rock when the President picks up the phone and orders the attack on Alcatraz. And then I'll flame out. Hard.

Why is this so nerve wracking?!

Somehow I think Spike never had this problem.

[buffcoat]

It's ok to want to invite Mr. Belvedere over for dinner.  It's not ok to want to keep Mr. Belvedere in a jar in your basement.

[snogrog]

It's ok to want to invite Mr. Belvedere over for dinner.  It's not ok to want to keep Mr. Belvedere in a jar in your basement.

...Brocktoon?