Launching the radio show. Help me get a virus... or is that go viral

[Burgold]

Okay, thanks to many of you... we're about to launch at least virtually. In a few days, I plan to have a new piece up featuring a Tuskegee Airman I met at the reopening of the Pioneers of Flight Exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum.

The goal of this show is give sunlight to people, acts, and issues that are under-represented and celebrate the brilliance and efforts that saw often are ignored in many media outlets. We get so much repetition and so much gloom from much of the media that there ought to be an outlet where we can hear the other side. There is tremendous talent, originality, and effort out there as well as positive stories that just don't get their due.

I'm hoping that you will visit the site and let me know what you think. What works, what doesn't, how you find the stories, etc. More, I'm hoping that you can help me catch a virus... or is that go viral. One of the goals is to collect enough data that I can take this show and keep it virtual, but add a terrestrial broadcaster (there are a few mumblings about that already and I'll keep you guys in the loop when that becomes more serious).

So, if you like the website and what I produced please share it, announce it, and let the world know it's there. Link it on your facebook, twitter, and your own websites. Heck, if you hate it do the same thing only twice as ferociously

Mostly though, thank you guys from the ones who donated and helped me with the Cobblestones project in its infancy, to the ESers I've interviewed on NPR, and to those who have listened to my pieces over the years and helped me so much through their support and criticism.

I do consider so many of you friends.

best,

Andrew

www.cobblestonepath.org

[Burgold]

Oh, and if you like any of the pieces or my reporting... dropping a note at the contact form could be a help.

[Teller]

I look forward to being able to say "I knew you when..." Although it may already be to late for that, what with your national pieces and your art exhibits. I wish you the very best, my friend. I love it when great things happen for truly great people.

[fullnelson9999]

I am in awe. As a journalism major, I could only hope to have half of the success you have had. Getting your name out there and getting recognized isn't the easiest thing to do.

Many props to you.

[Kosher Ham]

It's about time. Can't wait. Good Luck Brother.

[Burgold]

Thanks.

It's crazy because on some levels I find myself shocked at all I've gotten to do and at the same time I feel like a little fish who's just struggling not to asphxyiate.

[Burgold]

So, yesterday the website got just shy of a thousand hits with about 500 views. I'm not sure if in webland if that's good or bad, but it feels like a nice start. Thanks to those who visited. Keep spreading the word.

[polywog999]

Thanks.

It's crazy because on some levels I find myself shocked at all I've gotten to do and at the same time I feel like a little fish who's just struggling not to asphxyiate.

Think of yourself as having already made it. Imagine yourself counting the millions. Go ahead, the world is yours.

[Burgold]

Millions would certainly be nice, but I really just want to have the opportunity to explore and share a bunch of the stories that I think need to be brought forward. It's funny, but several of the stories that I am proudest of I had to fight hardest to convince people were air worthy... like the medically fragile foster kids or Jews in Cuba. I think I was proven right because after airing, both were subsequently picked up for national rebroadcast.

There are so many incredible stories out there. I know I can't cover them all, but I'd like to be able to really pursue the ones most meaningful to me and hopefully others.

[Teller]

Wog's absolutely right. I've read Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" a few times, and that's the fundamental principle of it. Live your life as if the things you want are already yours. Be grateful as if you already have it. The theory is that the positivity draws those things to you. It sounds hokey, I know, but I like the idea.

[Burgold]

Wog's absolutely right. I've read Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" a few times, and that's the fundamental principle of it. Live your life as if the things you want are already yours. Be grateful as if you already have it. The theory is that the positivity draws those things to you. It sounds hokey, I know, but I like the idea.

I think I buy that. It's tough though to act that way though. I'm a little cautious by nature which I think no one believes given the stuff I've done.

[Burgold]

Mike had the idea that I should develop a Cobblestone sig for this board. Here's my attempt... does it work? The link within the sig works which is kinda cool. At least it worked for me.

[chipwhich]

Good luck Burgold. Unfortunately the one thing ES is not good at is rallying the troops to help ES members in business activities. There are lot of members here who could help each other, but they don't know how to come together to help each other in business/careers...if that makes sense. There is some assistance, but it's not what it could be.

[Burgold]

Good luck Burgold. Unfortunately the one thing ES is not good at is rallying the troops to help ES members in business activities. There are lot of members here who could help each other, but they don't know how to come together to help each other in business/careers...if that makes sense. There is some assistance, but it's not what it could be.

We're still a great community though... esp. in helping individuals.

As for the business thing, much as I would love more (I feel like Oliver Twist a lot recently) I understand that everyone has their causes and so any support is amazing and the odd thing about ES is that while many of us have become friends we're also strangers... even with our friends.

[Burgold]

Muppet Gonzo, the Great... aka Dave Goelz just sent me a letter endorsing the webshow. Even better, he had a few critical thoughts (like he didn't like the pic I used to represent him and sent me some others to consider), but he went through everything... even the blogs!

How cool is that! (Readjusts his professional image)

I mean...

Yes, another celebrity has visited and spoke well of the radio work that I do. Having such a following can be tedious. When will they stop fawning over me. Tee hee.

Seriously though, a two-page email from Gonzo just makes the kid in me giddy.