I Need Help! (Al interview question suggestions)

Post by **Elvis** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:47 pm

Unless you're station manager or format requires you to ask, I would suggest you stay away from the standard questions -- you know the ones -- which are just going to evoke a scripted answer. Ask questions that allow him to give a more personal answer -- without getting too personal of course!!

If it's a college radio station, I agree with the suggestion to ask him about his own college experiences. What clubs/groups was he active in? What were some of his favorite classes/subjects? How did he come to work at the campus radio station? Did he ever get in trouble or was he a good student (in & out of the classroom), etc.

When he tours, does he get a lot of time to himself, or does he do a lot of sight-seeing, or is it all business all the time? What are his favorite places to visit (on & off tour)? Has he ever been to [insert a big attraction in your town here]? What are his favorites cities/venues to perform at? What bands/CDs does he currently listen to to relax. What is his favorite current movie/TV show/book/magazine? What's the recording process like? Can I borrow $5.00?

Dave

Limecat · Post by **Limecat** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:08 pm

Ask him what he did for his 27th birthday

Post by **Well, Well, Well** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:10 pm

Dear God, no.

Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:39 pm

Ask him what currently-active accordion players he admires (besides Dick Contino, of course)

Post by **fred27** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:06 am

btw, which concert will u be at for this

Post by **ludovica64** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:15 am

Elvis @ Jun 4 2008, 09:47 PM wrote: Unless you're station manager or format requires you to ask, I would suggest you stay away from the standard questions -- you know the ones -- which are just going to evoke a scripted answer. Ask questions that allow him to give a more personal answer -- without getting too personal of course!!

If it's a college radio station, I agree with the suggestion to ask him about his own college experiences. What clubs/groups was he active in? What were some of his favorite classes/subjects? How did he come to work at the campus radio station? Did he ever get in trouble or was he a good student (in & out of the classroom), etc.

When he tours, does he get a lot of time to himself, or does he do a lot of sight-seeing, or is it all business all the time? What are his favorite places to visit (on & off tour)? Has he ever been to [insert a big attraction in your town here]? What are his favorites cities/venues to perform at? What bands/CDs does he currently listen to to relax. What is his favorite current movie/TV show/book/magazine? What's the recording process like? Can I borrow $5.00?

Dave

Excellent suggestions Dave!

Post by **kyky27** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:25 am

i agree! great suggestions!

Post by **Eithne** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:05 am

Elvis @ Jun 4 2008, 02:47 PM wrote: Can I borrow $5.00?

a definite must! I'd love to hear what he says

Post by **kyky27** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:10 am

or ask for your $5.00 back. and see what happens. or say "Al, you still owe me five bucks."

Post by **Carol** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:55 am

Unless you're station manager or format requires you to ask, I would suggest you stay away from the standard questions -- you know the ones -- which are just going to evoke a scripted answer. Ask questions that allow him to give a more personal answer -- without getting too personal of course!!

I was planning on that.. But original (genuinely interesting) questions are hard to come up with when you've seen and heard sooo many Al interviews like I have, and I'm sure everyone here has.

And I'm sure there are a couple questions that pretty much have to be asked... :-/

...*scratches "What colour of underwear are you wearing?" off of the potentials list.. sorry Al-Gals*

If it's a college radio station, I agree with the suggestion to ask him about his own college experiences. What clubs/groups was he active in? What were some of his favorite classes/subjects? How did he come to work at the campus radio station? Did he ever get in trouble or was he a good student (in & out of the classroom), etc.

It's not college radio, it's our local Top 40/pop/rock type station... But these would be good coming from the radio business perspective!

When he tours, does he get a lot of time to himself, or does he do a lot of sight-seeing, or is it all business all the time? What are his favorite places to visit (on & off tour)? Has he ever been to [insert a big attraction in your town here]? What are his favorites cities/venues to perform at? What bands/CDs does he currently listen to to relax. What is his favorite current movie/TV show/book/magazine? What's the recording process like? Can I borrow $5.00?

These are fantastic! OE's is pretty awesome as well.

btw, which concert will u be at for this

This will be the Enoch, Alberta concert.