Comments on: Choked

By: Ian

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:14:01 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I’ll be sure to pass them on as other people who start clubs like mine may end up in the same situation some day.

For a plus, I’ll be on the Dave Rutherford show on AM 770 in Calgary, but with Rob Breakenridge interviewing (who I’ve met in friendly terms). So it should go well.

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By: Yossarian

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:52:27 +0000

Choking is not uncommon even with people very experienced in being interviewed. I’d suggest making a list of the common points and responses – even if they seem obvious. That’ll serve as a safety net the next time it happens. Also have several different ways of conveying the message – that makes you sound less like a broken record (note that I haven’t heard your interviews, so I’m not commenting on your style!)

Finally, allow yourself to make a point that isn’t in response to a direct question – usually done at the end. Something brief and to the point that would do to summarize the main talking points.

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By: janfromthebruce

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:51:55 +0000

It’s about respecting all diverse views and not placing one – Christianity above any other.

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By: Ian

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:33:34 +0000

Thanks. Basically on the interview I left 5 seconds of dead air on a question I’ve had to answer repeatedly before. They’re not all going to be perfect though, so I’m not too worried.

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By: Idealistic Pragmatist

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:21:50 +0000

I didn’t hear the interview, but you sure sound eloquent here.

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By: Chrystal Ocean

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:57:00 +0000

I’d have said something like:

The absence of a reference to god does not impose a non-theist practice on god believers or theists. An absence of something cannot be an imposition.

The inclusion of a reference to god, however, does impose a theist ritual on all participants, whether they are believers or not.

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