Hey Jonathan Lemire...

[PCIntern]

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I’ll get right to the point. I listen to your entire show virtually every morning as I drive to work which takes me more than an hour so I generally hear the whole episode. Two things:

You talk a mile minute which is fine, but you’re having problems breathing and swallowing. You need to talk to a public speaking expert on how to manage this situation. You are gasping and also smacking your lips which does not work real well, especially when someone is listening as opposed to watching which I would daresay many people are who stream your service into their automobile. You happen to have an excellent style and simply need to work on this in terms of communication skills. Otherwise you’re not all bad…

Secondly, and more importantly, you preface every discussion about the Democratic candidate, an issue which is important to Democrats, the Democratic primary, and anything else that has the word “democratic” attached to it by stating that historical precedent states that the party in power loses the midterms. This disclaimer has become somewhat ridiculous since we are not in ordinary times and for you to have to repeat it three, four, or five times per show is in any case unnecessary. Anyone who watched the Kentucky Derby should know that conventional predictions are often completely askew. Why don’t you mention that historical precedent is that radical candidates are often soundly defeated in what should be otherwise competitive elections. I haven’t heard that from you lately, if ever.

Oh yes, and really, nobody cares who your favorite teams are…you’re not an oddsmaker. It’s extraneous and tedious.

[hlthe2b]

1. There are at least two dozen CNN and MSNBC pundits and show hosts I would like to do similarly

I don't understand why they don't have voice coaches and public speaking experts to consult with. As a professional who frequently spoke at conferences, I did so many years ago--mainly because I pick up elements of accents from my early years living in various areas of the country where local accents are quite pronounced. Looking out at those early audiences, I could tell they were focused on figuring out my accent rather than on what I was saying. I know I do that myself. Coaching helped. Some seem to feel such critiques to be unacceptable. But, I say, speak any way you want to informally. No one should criticize. But with extensive disparate public audiences from throughout the country, I think they owe it to make sure they are readily heard and understood.

Really, they need to do so. There are some whose voices are so grating that I can't stand to hear them on podcasts or live on tunein radio. Somehow seeing them live or on video is less difficult, but nonetheless...

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Agree, I hung up on him months ago, he's an irritating sort

If allergies are the problem, seek treatment. And stop smirking.

[Sneederbunk]

4. Most of us on the West Coast are sleeping.

[mopinko]

3. it would be one thing if the last few elections didnt defy the polls left and right.

but yeah, it's time to add an addendum to that- j6 hangs over this election all the way to the local level.

[cbabe]

5. Bad voices on npr, also. I wonder if they are

broadcasting from home due to covid with poor equipment?

I turn off programs a lot due to annoying screechy flat adenoidal voices. The worst sound as if they’re attacking their guests or showing off rather than having a conversation.

The bad voice syndrome has also infected some CBC programs. Sad.

[Skittles]

6. I really detest the adenoidal ones

why are they so prevalent in broadcasting, ugh