[ZUBC] Wanted: New Podcast Host!

ATTENTION Zelda Universe

Have you ever listened to a radio show and said "I could do that!" or heard a podcast and thought "It would be so cool to be a part of something like that."? Well check it out:

The ZUBC is looking for a bright new Host/Production Assistant (or PA's) for the ZUcast! We need an enthusiastic, friendly and creative person to complete our team in order to improve the quality of the ZUcast.

We are about to start doing a few things differently when it comes to the hosting style, two things in particular:

1. We'll have four hosts; Margar, Cody, Link, and this new person. There will be two hosts per 'cast, and we'll shuffle up pairings throughout the year.
2. Our hosts will be active in the production and writing process, taking part in weekly meetings where at least one of the two Co-Executive Producers (Liah and Margar) will be present. Meeting days and times will be flexible to accommodate schedules, but it will be once weekly, with extra sessions (for recording and such) as needed. Possibly, it will be required for that month's hosts to be present at all four meetings for a given month, while the non-hosting PA's would need to attend two (probably the first two of the month). At these meetings, everyone must put aside everything else and offer their fullest concentration to the matter at hand. Your Producers are busy ladies with jobs and households to run, and we can still have fun while working, I promise!

Note: You do not have to be a regular forum member to be a part of this podcast. Whether you're a main-site visitor, forum rat, or wiki-junkie, we believe everyone can bring something unique to the table.

Also, if you are an existing member of the ZUBC you are permitted to submit an audition entry should you wish, but will abide by all set rules and regulations like all other auditions.

Here's a rough idea of how the process will go and what requirements we ask of our new recruits:

Process (a one-month time-frame/the production of one podcast):

• Week one: discuss what segments are going into the podcast this month including the order they'll be in, as well as creative transition ideas for the hosts to use while moving from segment to segment. Write a first-draft script.
• Week two: Listen to any segments that are recorded and write/edit previous script.
• Week three: Listen to any recorded segments and tweak script if necessary. Start recording under the instruction/direction of the script and producers.
• Week four: Hopefully all recording is done, but if any last-minute things need to be done we'll do it here, and then crank it out for editing ASAP.

Requirements (100% a must):

• Skype (it's free and you can download it here).
• A headset or headphones & a mic (not just a microphone).
• Audacity, or some other way to reliably record MP3 files of decent quality. 44100 sample rate preferably, but (grudgingly) not required.
• A file hosting account (there are plenty of good free ones) I strongly recommend MediaFire.
• RELIABILITY- Enough time to devote one-two hours a week (three is at the upper end, and we'd try to avoid that).
• Grammar, spelling, and schmoozing/conversation skills (or at least willing to learn), as well as being able to take critique.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility, willing to compromise and think critically.
• You will receive a ZU e-mail account (ZU staff use Gmail) and this must be checked regularly. If you already have a Gmail account, that's fine, too. Also, being vigilant in checking for updates in the staff forums is mandatory.

How to Apply:

• Write a few paragraphs that include why you want to host and produce, what skills you bring to the table, and one suggestion or idea for the cast.
• Turn what you've written into a two-three minute speech. Record it while sounding as natural and non-scripted as you can.
• Turn in both; written application and recorded speech (which don't have to be identical, since the written and spoken word are different art forms many times).
• Send your submissions ONLY to this address: zubc@zeldauniverse.net. NO PMs. NO VMs. NO IN-THREAD SUBMISSIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you do not follow these rules, your submission is likely to be ignored.

Due date:
December 10.

I'm sure people will have questions, so ask away!

i would be the best ever because im a cool guy like liah said once i was the coolest person to ever live and thats why i should be a host for the zelda universe broadcasting centre okay

Originally Posted by Notsil

i would be the best ever because im a cool guy like liah said once i was the coolest person to ever live and thats why i should be a host for the zelda universe broadcasting centre okay

DISQUALIFIED!

har har har

Maybe I should apply to this castypod thing. I dunno. My voice is too sucky fr these things. :[

Do you guys have a semi-regular weekly schedual or does it go week to week depending on what everyone's doing?


Also, just out of curiosity, why does it have to be headphones and a mic instead of just the mic?

The headphones are needed because you'll be recording with other people. It then gets edited and sounds weird if the other host is talking twice.

I also intend to apply.

Ahhhhh, right, should have hought of that. Thanks Shots.

Originally Posted by Mattocks

Do you guys have a semi-regular weekly schedual or does it go week to week depending on what everyone's doing?


Also, just out of curiosity, why does it have to be headphones and a mic instead of just the mic?

We try to find a day that's agreeable to both hosts for that month's cast, and stick with that, but from month to month depending on who's hosting, the weekly day and time might change.

And the headphones are so that you can hear everyone else and not have the sound coming out of your speakers, or else everyone else's voice would get recorded on your recording and sound like poop

Man. This would be awesome. I think I'll stick with semi-monthly (or so) submissions, though. Being a host would be great, though, so I'll take a rain check! Maybe in a year or two I'll feel like it more. Or something of the sort. I assume this is for a full-fledged, talk-in-between-segments host, right?

Originally Posted by EzloSpirit

Man. This would be awesome. I think I'll stick with semi-monthly (or so) submissions, though. Being a host would be great, though, so I'll take a rain check! Maybe in a year or two I'll feel like it more. Or something of the sort. I assume this is for a full-fledged, talk-in-between-segments host, right?

yes. but not every month. we will be rotating the pairings month to month so that, for example, it's me and lunk one time, then me and cody, then cody and new person, then lunk and new person, then new person and me, etc etc.

I would love to do this.

I'll record a speech sometime soon.

I'm loving the enthusiasm for this so far. Great stuff, guys. Looking forward to hearing the entries <3

Yes! ME! I wanna go i have the power. Uh yeah add me i want to. Please. Lol

Can we do editorials, general video game information, and the like in ZUBC, if we are accepted?

Ha, if I do this can I use my normal voice? It's very warm/friendly sounding, though I can make different tones and attitudes too, I can't submit anything now though. I gotta sore throught (no really I do) Pluss my current headset sucks for that sorta recording. I'll give it a try though, never judge a book by the cover right?

I'd probably be able to do reviews for movies(new movies that I've seen and would recoment) and a rant segment or two lol.

Originally Posted by Pringles

Yes! ME! I wanna go i have the power. Uh yeah add me i want to. Please. Lol

Go ahead and submit your entry to the zubc email.

Originally Posted by Valhelm

Can we do editorials, general video game information, and the like in ZUBC, if we are accepted?

Generally the rule is if you’re hosting you don’t have another segment in that particular podcast episode. But there’s exceptions like Liah being a host and doing the Round Table Discussion, but that’s from just not having enough hosts. Thus, this thread.

Now, in months when you’re not hosting you can suggest segments you want to do to the other producers and it’ll be taken on a episode by episode basis.. generally.

Originally Posted by MetroidMaster

Ha, if I do this can I use my normal voice? It's very warm/friendly sounding, though I can make different tones and attitudes too, I can't submit anything now though. I gotta sore throught (no really I do) Pluss my current headset sucks for that sorta recording. I'll give it a try though, never judge a book by the cover right?

I'd probably be able to do reviews for movies(new movies that I've seen and would recoment) and a rant segment or two lol.

Just be natural with your voice. And if you want to show off some inflections go for it.


And remember guys, you’re applying for a Production Assistant as well, which involves some work and time out of your day. It’s not all about your 15 minutes of ZU fame. So be sure to include why you’d be good as a PA along with why you’d be a good host.

Okay. I'd love to do a piece on hype for games, sometime.

Haha I might rant about IGN's movie prank in the april podcast just to blow off some steam. lol(If I get in) I haven't the funds to buy a decent headset for something like this. But I'll roll some coins and see if I can find something half decent

Hmm, for a submission I might do an artical on zelda now compared to zelda way back when. If I get in, that can be my segment for the first run or maybe some stuff about I dunno. The fact that link DOES talk. that would be a fun discussion with one of the vets I think.

Whateves, I have no job or school, so don't worry about me wasting time in my schedual

Keep in mind we’re not asking for a member that makes content for segments like Hombre does, for example. We’re mainly looking for a Host and a PA

However, even if you don’t get in to the Host position you can still submit segments as a non-ZUBC member and if we like it we’ll put it in the podcast. Ezlo has pretty much sent us a segment from him every podcast and we’ve put it in.

I know, I know.
I would like to a host, though. I think I'd be a pretty good one.

Also, my parents both work for National Public Radio.