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erika

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2009, 02:15:42 PM »
Or better yet, just pre-tape it!
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Steve of Bloomington

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2009, 02:32:23 PM »
Maybe I make a soundboard of myself and use that?

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theylive716

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2009, 02:54:23 PM »
ew bouy... we'll see what happens :-[

TOM: "WFMU, you're on the air"
ME: "hi, this is eric from buffalo... (vomit)"
TOM: "...moving on"
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Lyle Hemmings

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2009, 04:26:14 PM »
I've a terrible fear of calling up and nightmare autopiloting myself to toilet talk and gomp-ville
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snogrog

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2009, 04:34:23 PM »
The one time I called it was on an easy topic (Tom doing a List of ranking things which I think are the best for first timers to get in on the fun) and I was SUPER nervous, but Tom was very nice and you just have to realize you're just talking to somebody. I got Heave Ho'd and I was so excited that I could say I got heave ho'd to my friends who listened.

It's honestly, a very odd experience and I want to call in again some time but just never am free Tuesday nights! Just do it and see how it goes. Just have something to say and have a point to it!
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Hoboken Brian

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2009, 05:12:24 PM »
Just remember, there's no need to be nervous (although I was). What one man can do, another can do.
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amiright??

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2009, 06:52:08 PM »
I find that there are typically three things you MUST remember:

1. Geddy (Lee) - Bass
2. Alex (Lifeson) - Guitar
3. Neil (Peart) - Drums and percussion.

But then, I've only called once.
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masterofsparks

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2009, 08:01:19 PM »
Pace up and down the room and hum the guitar riff to "Limelight" while you're on hold. I guarantee you'll be in the right headspace by the time you're on.
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masterofsparks

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2009, 08:03:56 PM »
Unless something has changed since I last called, there is a burst of static when your call is put on the air, so if you hear one right before "FMU, you're on the air," YOU'RE ON. This will save any embarrassing "Is it me?" moments and you can plow right into your first call.
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Sarah

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2009, 08:06:56 PM »
There hasn't been for me.  I've pretty much always been uncertain.
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fyodor

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #25 on: October 07, 2009, 03:40:52 AM »
I was terrified and ruined a pause/beat that Tom had setup to reinforce a point. I was scared but I did it! What one FoT can do, another can do!
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Spalding

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #26 on: October 07, 2009, 10:23:41 AM »
Quote from: amiright?? on October 06, 2009, 06:52:08 PM
I find that there are typically three things you MUST remember:

1. Geddy (Lee) - Bass
2. Alex (Lifeson) - Guitar
3. Neil (Peart) - Drums and percussion.

Maybe more appropriately, "All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players. Performers and portrayers." and that thing about the guilded cage. .
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Pastor Josh

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2009, 11:26:09 AM »
I've been calling pretty regularly for a while now, and I still get so nervous I shake.  And it just gets worse the longer I'm on hold.  I know I'm just giving Mike and Tom fodder here.  The next time I call, I'll be on hold so long that all I can do is shout "Pretty Show!  Nice Man!"
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Christina

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #28 on: October 07, 2009, 11:28:24 AM »
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 06, 2009, 08:03:56 PM
Unless something has changed since I last called, there is a burst of static when your call is put on the air, so if you hear one right before "FMU, you're on the air," YOU'RE ON. This will save any embarrassing "Is it me?" moments and you can plow right into your first call.


You're right, MoS, there is a burst of static. I had previously assumed that was my poopin' cell phone.
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ChrisRawk

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Re: getting the guts to call in?
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2009, 12:29:37 PM »
I'd love to call in one of these days.  Tuesdays are when I do the local comedy open mic, though, so it would be tough to swing it.  Maybe I could call from ONSTAGE???  hmmmmm
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