1 00:00:00,740 --> 00:00:02,907 Welcome to a FM Radio refreshers . I'm 2 00:00:02,907 --> 00:00:05,073 staff sergeant , bryson Guerrero , A K 3 00:00:05,073 --> 00:00:08,960 A DJ G refreshing 4 00:00:14,940 --> 00:00:16,940 your radio skills are like anything 5 00:00:16,940 --> 00:00:19,051 else . If you don't use them , you'll 6 00:00:19,051 --> 00:00:21,273 lose them in this video . We'll explore 7 00:00:21,273 --> 00:00:23,162 what show prep is and why it's so 8 00:00:23,162 --> 00:00:25,107 important will cover the following 9 00:00:25,107 --> 00:00:27,790 topics , sourcing material , planning , 10 00:00:27,790 --> 00:00:30,230 intros and intros , teasing and tying 11 00:00:30,230 --> 00:00:32,750 breaks together , Ci to entertainment , 12 00:00:32,750 --> 00:00:35,690 ratio themed hours and breaks , service 13 00:00:35,690 --> 00:00:38,100 elements , micro slots and show prep 14 00:00:38,100 --> 00:00:40,990 platforms . A well planned show with 15 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:43,080 ample preparation sounds much better 16 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:45,080 than a show hastily thrown together 17 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:47,191 with no focus . It's easy to hear the 18 00:00:47,191 --> 00:00:50,420 difference . Your prep time is the most 19 00:00:50,430 --> 00:00:52,570 important part of your show . This is 20 00:00:52,570 --> 00:00:54,903 when you set your themes , your command , 21 00:00:54,903 --> 00:00:56,959 information , goals and objectives , 22 00:00:56,959 --> 00:00:59,280 what readers and bits you'll set up and 23 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:01,391 what interview questions you'll use . 24 00:01:01,740 --> 00:01:03,518 It's also the time to plan your 25 00:01:03,518 --> 00:01:05,518 audience interactions and prime the 26 00:01:05,518 --> 00:01:07,960 pump for engagement per the Eagle 27 00:01:07,960 --> 00:01:10,590 Playbook Part one , page 34 . You 28 00:01:10,590 --> 00:01:12,850 should have 20 minutes of prep time per 29 00:01:12,850 --> 00:01:15,350 hour . You are on air . So a four hour 30 00:01:15,350 --> 00:01:17,461 show needs about 80 minutes of prep . 31 00:01:17,540 --> 00:01:19,484 If you're not getting this time to 32 00:01:19,484 --> 00:01:21,707 produce a quality on air product , talk 33 00:01:21,707 --> 00:01:24,000 with your leadership . You already show 34 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,430 prep every day each time you like or 35 00:01:26,430 --> 00:01:28,374 share a social media post , you're 36 00:01:28,374 --> 00:01:30,041 curating the content , you're 37 00:01:30,041 --> 00:01:32,208 interested in the conversation you had 38 00:01:32,208 --> 00:01:34,374 in line at the chow hall about the new 39 00:01:34,374 --> 00:01:36,152 menu options or the buzz in the 40 00:01:36,152 --> 00:01:38,263 community groups , about new check in 41 00:01:38,263 --> 00:01:40,541 procedures at your healthcare facility . 42 00:01:40,541 --> 00:01:42,763 That's show prep material , chances are 43 00:01:42,763 --> 00:01:44,874 other audience members are interested 44 00:01:44,874 --> 00:01:46,874 in the same topics . Start making a 45 00:01:46,874 --> 00:01:49,041 list of topics you can bring from your 46 00:01:49,041 --> 00:01:51,097 life into your show prep . The safer 47 00:01:51,097 --> 00:01:53,319 later feature on many social media apps 48 00:01:53,319 --> 00:01:55,430 is a great tool for this . If you and 49 00:01:55,430 --> 00:01:57,652 your friends are talking about it , the 50 00:01:57,652 --> 00:01:59,874 audience probably is too . But exercise 51 00:01:59,874 --> 00:02:01,870 good judgment . Your affiliate has 52 00:02:01,870 --> 00:02:04,010 access to subscription services that 53 00:02:04,010 --> 00:02:06,580 build daily radio show prep . These 54 00:02:06,580 --> 00:02:08,524 sources not only have articles and 55 00:02:08,524 --> 00:02:10,747 commentaries , they often include audio 56 00:02:10,747 --> 00:02:12,636 elements you can download and use 57 00:02:12,636 --> 00:02:14,747 during your live show , including pre 58 00:02:14,747 --> 00:02:16,913 constructed bits , but more on that in 59 00:02:16,913 --> 00:02:18,802 our big construction module . Not 60 00:02:18,802 --> 00:02:20,969 knowing how to enter or exit . A break 61 00:02:20,969 --> 00:02:23,080 is one of the easiest ways to stumble 62 00:02:23,080 --> 00:02:25,136 on air . Taking the time during your 63 00:02:25,136 --> 00:02:27,358 show prep to lay out and write out your 64 00:02:27,358 --> 00:02:29,358 intros and Paltrow's will make your 65 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:31,469 show run smoothly . If you're talking 66 00:02:31,469 --> 00:02:33,636 about budgeting and finances . Plan to 67 00:02:33,636 --> 00:02:35,691 use a song like Bills by lunch money 68 00:02:35,691 --> 00:02:37,691 Lewis as the song ends the phrase , 69 00:02:37,691 --> 00:02:39,802 everybody got Bills repeats twice and 70 00:02:39,802 --> 00:02:42,024 ends with a dramatic grown attack . The 71 00:02:42,024 --> 00:02:44,191 song fade and script yourself an intro 72 00:02:44,191 --> 00:02:45,650 to the topic and 73 00:02:45,660 --> 00:02:49,300 the Bills 74 00:02:49,300 --> 00:02:52,070 don't stop coming . Do they were just a 75 00:02:52,070 --> 00:02:54,292 couple of days away from payday . So if 76 00:02:54,292 --> 00:02:56,348 you're looking to make better use of 77 00:02:56,348 --> 00:02:58,459 your money , be sure to check out the 78 00:02:58,459 --> 00:03:00,403 financial readiness seminar , Army 79 00:03:00,403 --> 00:03:00,270 community , you can script your outro 80 00:03:00,270 --> 00:03:02,381 to this break ahead of time as well . 81 00:03:02,381 --> 00:03:04,548 After the bulk of your break is done . 82 00:03:04,548 --> 00:03:06,603 Plan to walk the ramp of a song that 83 00:03:06,603 --> 00:03:08,659 helps package this break a song like 84 00:03:08,659 --> 00:03:10,881 Britney Spears work , can fit right out 85 00:03:10,881 --> 00:03:13,048 the final sentences of your break , so 86 00:03:13,048 --> 00:03:14,937 you have a pre built exit and are 87 00:03:14,937 --> 00:03:17,048 properly time to use the ramp . I was 88 00:03:17,048 --> 00:03:19,159 checking out my TSP contributions the 89 00:03:19,159 --> 00:03:21,326 other day and you just gotta make sure 90 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:23,326 you're maxing those out , you gotta 91 00:03:23,326 --> 00:03:25,548 make that money work for you , Brittany 92 00:03:25,548 --> 00:03:25,270 definitely knows what's up . This hit 93 00:03:25,270 --> 00:03:27,830 from 2000 and 13 is her reminder to 94 00:03:27,830 --> 00:03:30,550 keep your eyes that financial prize 95 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:34,140 planning your intros and outro helps 96 00:03:34,140 --> 00:03:36,251 you stay on track with your show prep 97 00:03:36,251 --> 00:03:38,650 and prevents rambling teasing is the 98 00:03:38,660 --> 00:03:40,716 art of offering just enough upcoming 99 00:03:40,716 --> 00:03:42,882 content to incentivize the listener to 100 00:03:42,882 --> 00:03:44,827 stay tuned but not giving away the 101 00:03:44,827 --> 00:03:46,993 payoff . If you're talking about money 102 00:03:46,993 --> 00:03:48,660 management in one break , try 103 00:03:48,660 --> 00:03:50,660 connecting the topic to the tuition 104 00:03:50,660 --> 00:03:52,882 assistance program by mentioning to the 105 00:03:52,882 --> 00:03:55,104 listener how you can get over $4000 for 106 00:03:55,104 --> 00:03:57,420 free with just a few clicks , Most 107 00:03:57,420 --> 00:03:59,364 people who hear free money will be 108 00:03:59,364 --> 00:04:01,587 motivated to stick around the key is to 109 00:04:01,587 --> 00:04:03,642 not directly say that you're talking 110 00:04:03,642 --> 00:04:05,864 about tuition assistance . This invites 111 00:04:05,864 --> 00:04:07,864 the audience to listen to your next 112 00:04:07,864 --> 00:04:10,031 break where you talk about the tuition 113 00:04:10,031 --> 00:04:12,142 assistance program and direct them to 114 00:04:12,142 --> 00:04:11,700 your local education center . 115 00:04:11,980 --> 00:04:14,220 Successful teasing hints at the most 116 00:04:14,230 --> 00:04:16,119 interesting part of your upcoming 117 00:04:16,119 --> 00:04:18,174 content without giving it away . You 118 00:04:18,174 --> 00:04:20,341 want to keep the listener motivated to 119 00:04:20,341 --> 00:04:22,690 stay tuned . Your listeners want to 120 00:04:22,690 --> 00:04:24,860 hear exciting and relevant information 121 00:04:24,860 --> 00:04:27,220 to their everyday lives . It's our job 122 00:04:27,220 --> 00:04:29,442 to integrate command information into a 123 00:04:29,442 --> 00:04:31,553 fun accessible package . The listener 124 00:04:31,553 --> 00:04:33,770 can enjoy . A general rule of thumb is 125 00:04:33,770 --> 00:04:35,603 to think about how the ci you're 126 00:04:35,603 --> 00:04:37,548 pushing affects you personally and 127 00:04:37,548 --> 00:04:39,492 start their most of your content . 128 00:04:39,492 --> 00:04:41,492 Should link back to C . I . In some 129 00:04:41,492 --> 00:04:43,740 form themes , tie your show into a 130 00:04:43,740 --> 00:04:46,050 cohesive package . They come from all 131 00:04:46,050 --> 00:04:48,328 levels . They start with the D . O . D . 132 00:04:48,328 --> 00:04:50,439 Communications playbook are shaped by 133 00:04:50,439 --> 00:04:52,661 your service and combatant commands and 134 00:04:52,661 --> 00:04:54,772 especially by your local installation 135 00:04:54,772 --> 00:04:56,828 commanders . Your local commanders , 136 00:04:56,828 --> 00:04:58,661 themes and messages are the most 137 00:04:58,661 --> 00:05:00,828 important issues in your area and will 138 00:05:00,828 --> 00:05:02,994 help you sync with their initiatives . 139 00:05:02,994 --> 00:05:04,994 Use them in your show prep . If the 140 00:05:04,994 --> 00:05:07,106 command has noticed an increase in dy 141 00:05:07,106 --> 00:05:08,994 incidents , your show prep should 142 00:05:08,994 --> 00:05:10,883 include more integration with the 143 00:05:10,883 --> 00:05:13,050 substance abuse program , topics about 144 00:05:13,050 --> 00:05:14,994 responsible drinking , advertising 145 00:05:14,994 --> 00:05:17,106 based shuttle services and other ways 146 00:05:17,106 --> 00:05:19,328 your local community can respond to the 147 00:05:19,328 --> 00:05:21,494 issue . This increases a FN's value to 148 00:05:21,494 --> 00:05:23,661 our local commanders wider D . O . D . 149 00:05:23,661 --> 00:05:25,717 Level themes are always relevant and 150 00:05:25,717 --> 00:05:27,939 should be localized in your show prep . 151 00:05:27,939 --> 00:05:30,106 If the D . O . D . Is pushing focus on 152 00:05:30,106 --> 00:05:32,272 life outside the uniform schedule , an 153 00:05:32,272 --> 00:05:32,230 interview with the soldier that plays 154 00:05:32,230 --> 00:05:34,230 in a band or feature an airman that 155 00:05:34,230 --> 00:05:36,230 volunteers at a food kitchen on the 156 00:05:36,230 --> 00:05:38,452 weekends . Get creative the D . O . D . 157 00:05:38,452 --> 00:05:40,550 Recognizes monthly observations that 158 00:05:40,550 --> 00:05:42,661 are great places to start show prep , 159 00:05:42,661 --> 00:05:44,606 you can even weave these into news 160 00:05:44,606 --> 00:05:47,160 breaks and spots your listeners expect 161 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:49,160 to hear certain radio elements when 162 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,438 they tune in like top of the hour news , 163 00:05:51,438 --> 00:05:53,382 weather and traffic updates , time 164 00:05:53,382 --> 00:05:55,382 checks , etcetera . Make these more 165 00:05:55,382 --> 00:05:57,493 exciting and relevant by weaving your 166 00:05:57,493 --> 00:05:59,716 themes and events into them during your 167 00:05:59,716 --> 00:06:01,938 weather break . Plan a shout out for an 168 00:06:01,938 --> 00:06:03,993 M . WR event on the upcoming sunny , 169 00:06:03,993 --> 00:06:06,216 saturday , heavy traffic in your area . 170 00:06:06,216 --> 00:06:08,216 A good time to remind people of the 171 00:06:08,216 --> 00:06:10,438 late hours at the base exchange . Every 172 00:06:10,438 --> 00:06:12,493 moment of your show can integrate ci 173 00:06:12,493 --> 00:06:14,493 and be more than basic Eagle format 174 00:06:14,493 --> 00:06:16,438 breaks . Don't have to be long , a 175 00:06:16,438 --> 00:06:18,549 short 10 to 15 2nd talk break after a 176 00:06:18,549 --> 00:06:20,840 song and before a spot break is a great 177 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:23,062 time to open your mic . You can mention 178 00:06:23,062 --> 00:06:25,284 a gate change , give traffic updates or 179 00:06:25,284 --> 00:06:27,420 any other short useful info . These 180 00:06:27,420 --> 00:06:29,087 short breaks keep you present 181 00:06:29,087 --> 00:06:31,087 throughout your show and allow more 182 00:06:31,087 --> 00:06:32,976 flexibility in delivering content 183 00:06:32,976 --> 00:06:35,290 prepped for them . There's no one 184 00:06:35,290 --> 00:06:37,457 correct way to show prep . You'll have 185 00:06:37,457 --> 00:06:39,457 your own style that works for you . 186 00:06:39,457 --> 00:06:41,401 Here are a few ideas that work for 187 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:43,623 others . Take what you can and adapt it 188 00:06:43,623 --> 00:06:45,623 for your use . Here's an example of 189 00:06:45,623 --> 00:06:47,957 show prep mapped out for an entire show . 190 00:06:47,957 --> 00:06:49,957 Note that this does not include the 191 00:06:49,957 --> 00:06:51,901 break intros and intros . Here's a 192 00:06:51,901 --> 00:06:54,012 wider scope . Show prep that lets the 193 00:06:54,012 --> 00:06:56,012 DJ plan their week . This is only a 194 00:06:56,012 --> 00:06:58,234 part of the DJs . Prep and is used more 195 00:06:58,234 --> 00:07:00,401 for planning . This is a more in depth 196 00:07:00,401 --> 00:07:02,290 prep a DJ has built with specific 197 00:07:02,290 --> 00:07:04,490 information relevant to their show . 198 00:07:04,500 --> 00:07:07,970 The possibilities are endless . Good 199 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:10,480 prep makes a tight show . Get creative , 200 00:07:10,490 --> 00:07:12,601 try new things and most importantly , 201 00:07:12,601 --> 00:07:15,260 have fun . Practice . Makes perfect . 202 00:07:15,270 --> 00:07:18,060 Have a great show .