Commit.

Read and agree to our guest request if you'd like to participate.

Guest Request

Your Commitment:

• participate while recording for 90 minutes on a Monday night at 8 pm (flexibility accommodated)
• wear headphones while recording
• listen to at least one previous episode to understand the character of the show
• prepare:
  • 1 current topic of your choice and support with reputable news articles or references
    • include a key question on your topic to stimulate discussion
  • "what gives you hope" no more than three minutes long
  • self-intro including:
    • one sentence topic summary
    • state your name (easy enough)
    • 20 seconds on "what makes you awesome" (i.e. introduce any part of your background/self that you want to represent in our conversation)
• ask smart questions; that's our whole thing

Logistics:

• choose a "soft" room so as to minimize echoes (usually sitting on a bed or or a comfy couch can suffice)
• we're currently using zencastr (link will be provided) for recording
  • we need your e-mail address to receive the link
  • recording session happens in-browser (no downloads)
• we sometimes use Skype (requires account) for sessions
  • only the back-up plan for now
• you are invited to use this platform to promote your issue/cause/project, just please give us a heads up if you plan to do so

Show Format:

• intros/opening business/topic previews
• 3 topic segments (~15 minutes each)
• what gives us hope (~10 minutes in total)
• credits (Amy)
• sign-off  (please allow for a few seconds of silence after sign-off for easier editing)

Sound easy enough?  If so, please submit a Guest Application to start a conversation!