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This is going to be short but sweet. I have to thank Rob sheffield from Rolling Stone Magazine. He heard my new syndicated radio show “Old School” and did up a bit of a review. Here’s that review for you to peek at,

“Old School is a fresh nationally syndicated rock and roll radio show

spanning out music from the 60s to the 90’s. Old School’s host Bryan Cox

uses a unique strategy of grabbing the attention of his listeners. Cox is

like your close friend who tell important truths. Good buddies who get you smiling again. “If as many rock shows played with the honesty and passion of Bryan Cox, this would be a different world indeed.” - ROLLING STONE, ROB SHEFFIELD

Also the show has now been picked up by over 70 stations and is played across the US and Canada. Let me tell you I couldn’t be happier.

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As a voice over guy and stand-up I find myself being thrust into an unlikely new role. The Borderline Radio Network has asked me to host a weekly radio show, that’s now been picked up by them for syndication. This is a great honour and believe me a ton of fun. I’ll be running a show each week called “Old School”. This show features music and entertainment tid-bits from the 60’s through to the 80’s. Currently with a few complete shows done and in the can, things are looking up. I’m doing interviews within the 1 hour show. So far I’ve had great chats with Ken Marco, guitarist from the group Motherlode, Rick Coonce drummer from the Grass Roots, Tom Wilson from Back to the Future, Ernie Hudson “Ghostbuster etc.” and have quite a few more big names coming up, but I’m always looking. This is where you can help, if you want. If you know anyone from the music, entertainment, political industries that were popular anywhere from the 60’s through to the 80’s, I’d love to talk with them. Even if you know an agent that handles these folks, I’d love to talk to them. If you want to pass on my email, please do. This is a labour of love for me and free promotion for them. So if you know anyone that might want a friendly fun interview, let me know…and by the way I don’t bite. bigbry@sasktel.net

PS, Also looking for National Advertisers too !!
Here’s part of a press release,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Snegireff
503-432-1728

BORDERLINE RADIO NETWORK SYNDICATES
“OLD SCHOOL WITH BRYAN COX”

PORTLAND, OREGON, April 7, 2008 - Borderline Radio Network is proud to announce the addition of Old School with Bryan Cox to its blue-ribbon line-up of nationally syndicated programs. Broadcast to approximately 1 million listeners. Bryan dominates evening radio in more than 70 markets nationwide and internationally - among men and women 25-54.
“I’ve been working with Bryan for a few years and have seen his on-air presence and can’t wait for station reaction,” said Mitchell Keller, President/COO, in announcing the acquisition. “Our talent leads the pack in music programming through the evening for both Country and rock music format.”
“His infectious smile and sense of humor makes him a friend to literally thousands of listeners, proving that women and men will choose radio as their medium of choice in the evening,” Keller added.
Bryan Cox has that smooth-toned voice when it comes to imaging, “The Back Porch Show.” Cox has 25 years of media under his belt, from imaging radio spots to hosting his first radio show, where he called upon Charlie Daniels to be his first interview. Bryan, a successful comedian who has opened for the likes of Tom Jones and is heard online each week on the feature “Road Stories of the Real Highway Comics” by an audience of 3 million people, prefers working with clients from his home recording studio, one on one.

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As you might have guessed I love advertising and marketing. I’m loving all the advertising of new innovations to product we use everyday. But as one gets older either you try to stay on top of new innovations or you bitch about how things change and keep buying the same old thing. Companies are constantly advertising new innovations to their products. Is innovation a good thing?
How about Microsoft, they bring out a new improved product, then spend millions trying to correct their mistakes.
Cell Phones Companies seem to be cramming more an more in your phone. Cameras, Video, Texting, MP3’s, nose hair trimmers and yes you can still make a call and actually talk to someone.
Toothpaste and tooth brushes, has to be some of the worst for so called improved products. Now your toothpaste freshens breath, dulls feelings on your sensitive teeth–which is your mouth telling you that you should see a dentist, helps the tooth enamel. I just want a toothpaste to clean and if it does then it helps my over all mouth. Now you must use a tooth brush that has more moves than any NBA player. Vibrates, cleans deep, shines, look no coffee stains, I guess my old standard bristle head tooth brush still works.
Those are just a few examples of innovation that’s out there right now. The choices we have are greater than ever today. Thinking back, I’m sure our ancestors bitched about, things like…”OH, this new “key start” for cars is stupid…just keep the old dependable crank start” If you can think of any “innovations” on products that you like or dislike, please feel free to leave a comment.
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  If you need a giggle this is it. Working in broadcasting can be trying at times. There are the moments that a naughty word slips out or you get the giggles at just the wrong time. Anyone that’s been in Voice Overs or Broadcasting can say..”been there done that.”

Something happened on the BBC this morning that made the nation giggle!! I have to thank Geoffrey James, one of my favorite writers, for the heads up on this.

Hundreds of listeners have contacted BBC Radio 4 after newsreader Charlotte Green dissolved into giggles while reading a bulletin on Today.
She lost control after playing a clip of the oldest known recording of the human voice.
Presenter James Naughtie intervened as she struggled to tell listeners about the death of screenwriter Abby Mann.
“I’m afraid I just lost it, I was completely ambushed by the giggles,” said Green.
She admitted a similar giggling fit besieged her about 10 years ago, also on the Today programme.
“I did feel slightly embarrassed, knowing I have this reputation that I am prone to getting the giggles,” she said.
“People have been very sweet and everyone has been coming up to me said how much it has cheered up their Friday morning.”
Today’s editor, Ceri Thomas, said most listeners who contacted the show had commented on “how much they had enjoyed the moment”.
He added: “When Charlotte loses it, she really loses it.”

For the whole story and the audio clip… Check out The BBC Break Up
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Bryan Cox

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Marketing through the internet might be new to you. Advertisers are flocking to get their message out to a new audience. I myself have advertised on the web and was successful in scaring up some new business. So it works, but it can be expensive and there are, like in any realm of business, the fraudsters just lying in wait. Harvard Business have come out with a few ways not to be ripped off by the nice folks offering you increased traffic to your website. If you’re thinking of buying any web advertising please read this first. Sean Silverthorne has written a very good article called How Web Advertisers Can Avoid Being Ripped Off.
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Bryan Cox

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If you’re in Voice Overs, Advertising, Media or what ever, you know it’s really hard sometimes to keep motivated in the what we do. Here’s a list of a few things that you can keep in mind as you try to keep up with the day to day.

* Condition your mind. Train yourself to think positive thoughts.
* Condition your body. It takes physical energy to take action.
* Avoid negative people. Don’t take anything that they say seriously.
* Always remain flexible. No plan should be cast in concrete.
* Act with a higher purpose. If it doesn’t serve your goal, it’s wasted effort.
* Take responsibility for your own results. Don’t credit luck, good or bad.
* Stretch past your limits on a daily basis. That’s how you grow and evolve.
* Don’t wait for perfection; do it now! Perfection’s the enemy of good enough.
* Be careful of what you eat. It takes physical energy to succeed.
* Hang around motivated people. The positive energy will rub off on you.

For this full story please visit Geoffery James he lines it out for you in a very cool blog post.
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MTV in Canada is calling attention to globalsocial issues with the eight-part original Canadian TV series 4REAL.

Premiering Monday, April 14 at 8 p.m. ET, the show features Executive Producer Joaquin Phoenix, along with Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes, Casey Affleck, Mos Def and more, in separate 30-minute episodes.

As well, MTV is launching a multi-platform campaign to support the program. Each week, full episodes will be available on demand immediately following the broadcast at mtv.ca/think. Viewers can also visit Internet site 4REAL.com to find out more about the program and its content.

The celebrities embark on epic journeys to some of the most heartbreaking places on earth to connect with inspiring leaders who are affecting positive change in their local communities throughout the program, its producers describe.

Vancouver’s Sol Guy, 4REAL producer and co-creator, joins a different celeb every episode as they leave everything behind and go off the map. From Rio’s City of God, to the peaks of the Peruvian Andes to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, these celebrities are shocked and humbled
in ways they won’t forget.

“Our partnership with MTV and CTV allows 4REAL to be a ground-breaking show on multiple levels,” said Sol Guy. “We’re splitting profits with the communities featured and we have an entirely new take on celebrity involvement. Most importantly, this series delivers a positive message. It’s all about creating awareness and inspiring people to make a difference.”

4REAL is set to air on various National Geographic channels around the world. The original Canadian production will be seen in 166 countries in 53 different languages. Sol Guy and 4REAL co-creator Josh Thome were recently honoured with the National Geographic Emerging Explorers Award, which recognizes their work on the series.

The series features the following eight episodes (all airings are Mondays at 8 p.m. ET): 4REAL begins Monday, April 14 on MTV in Canada.

April 14 - 4REAL Peru with actor Cameron Diaz
April 21 - 4REAL Liberia with international music sensation M.I.A.
April 28 - 4REAL Haiti with Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 5 - 4REAL Yawanawa with actor Joaquin Phoenix
May 12 - 4REAL Pawnee with actor Casey Affleck
May 19 - 4REAL City of God with rap superstar and actor Mos Def
May 26 - 4REAL Kenya with Canadian hip hop star K’naan
June 2 - 4REAL Vancouver with actor Eva Mendes

I can hardly wait for the episodes
4REAL-The underside of Rodeo Drive with Paris Hilton
4REAL-Finding a good Gardener in Beverly Hills with Antonio Bandaras
4REAL-The other face of Plastic Surgery with Joan Rivers

If you’d like to read more of this article check out MediaCaster

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Commercials are great, being on an On Hold Message is fine but having your Voice featured in a movie is a dream for any voice over actor.
Eddy van Hamersveld has been working on a labour of love for over 2 years now and “Nadya’s Fritzes” is still in the works but moving forward with a First Preview showcasing soon. I was brought on board about a year ago and have handled the narration through out the movie.

This is a singled out story of a sniper woman during W.W.II who fought on the side of Russia. She was one of these courageous snipers women who became the best in the business.
Nadya, a fictional character based on true events, rose to the challenge and she became the cream of the crop but at what price this story asks.
“Nadyas Fritzes” is a touching, disturbing, true story of the heart, courage, loss, politics, as seen through the eyes of Nadya, her Mother and others. Each of the, well credited, actors in this movie, superbly portray each part. They each add something you rarely hear these days…heart!!

Mr. Van Hamersveld say’s it’s not like what Pixar would do as it’s more Psychedelic and improvised. So it’s an animation with many psychedelic turns. He calls it “Psychemation”.
I have to say it’s been an honour to work on such a ground breaking original film. “Please keep your eyes open and look for Nadya’s Fritzes previews and promos before this feature film animation hits the film festival circuit.” If you’d like to see the “under constrution” web page, check out, Nadya’s Fritzes

GOOD LUCK EDDY!!!

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<><> I’m proud to be from Canada. I’ll be the first on to jump up and defend a good Canadian TV show. The definitive word there is “Good”. But I don’t like being told by the Canadian Government, what to watch, told why I should watch it and even when to watch. This falls under the department of the CRTC which is somewhat like the FCC in the US.
YouTube, as you know, is the place for you to find clips from all your favourite TV shows. Yes everyone in Canada logs on and enjoys those great clips. Mind you some of the big studios have threatened massive lawsuits so YouTube has decided to take a few down and replace them with a “Sorry” message. Fox and NBC have now launched www.hulu.com but I find, that the clips for some of the greatest TV shows, are only available in the US. When Canadians go to play a clip all we get is a “Sorry” message. Why? It’s because the CRTC are blocking those clips to protect Canada’s TV Shows…they don’t hold any Canadian content. Recently in China it came out that China’s Communist Government actually have the power to block any and all Internet News reports on the Tibet demonstrations from around the World. So the Chinese can’t log on to Google or find any information on the Worlds view on Tibet. Not much difference between the CRTC and the Chinese Government is there?
I found a great blog about the whole question of HULU and Canada. You can check it out at The Market News plus they have some really good gadget news too. Feel FREE to send a link to this blog to the Government of your choice. Thanks for the read
Bryan Cox

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You know it’s frustrating when you really want to do something but you just can’t find any information on it. Questions arise, “maybe I shouldn’t do it” or “hey no one else must be doing it, I should.” For those who are thinking of getting into Voice Overs, FINALLY someone has come out with a very comprehensive collection of resources for the Voice Actor even clients. The Top 100 voice over resources, will show you who’s in the business, the best sites to go to get started, what you need to have and get. Voices.com has put together the most impressive collection of links about the voice over business I’ve ever seen in one place. This page is a must see for the Voice Over beginner and Voice Pro alike. If you’re a client looking to hire a voice this is a must read before you hire. Check it out at
The Top 100 Voice Over Resources
I’m very proud to have this blog listed in The Top 100 Resources.
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