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[SFX: amp feedback, power chord]
No ballads. No filler. Just ten in a row that sound better loud.
Gravel, nine-seven-nine.
What it is for: A rock station sweeper that bridges two songs. Trains attitude and a hard, clean button over a music bed. Coach's note: Watch out for growling every word. Rock imaging is cool, not angry. Keep it low and relaxed, then put some teeth into the station name at the end. What casting listens for: Program directors listen for a voice with edge and swagger that still cuts through guitars clearly.
Turn It Up, It's Friday
Sweeper, top 40Young adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator10 secondsabout 8s
[SFX: whoosh into beat drop]
It's Friday, the boss just left early, and the hits don't stop.
Hot Wire, one-oh-two-five.
What it is for: A high-energy top 40 sweeper for a Friday afternoon. Trains bright, fast, smiling energy that doesn't tip into shouting. Coach's note: Watch out for yelling to sound excited. The excitement is in the smile and the pace. Hit 'Friday' like good news, then snap the station name. What casting listens for: PDs listen for a young, current sound with perfect timing against the music hits.
[SFX: screen door creak, acoustic guitar strum]
The songs you played on a dirt road with the windows down. The ones that were your mama's favorites. And brand-new ones you'll be singing by Sunday.
This is Prairie Fire, ninety-five-three. Real country.
What it is for: A country sweeper that paints a little picture between songs. Trains warmth and storytelling in fifteen seconds. Coach's note: Watch out for pushing a twang that isn't yours. Keep it natural and easy, like you're leaning on a fence. The smile goes on 'your mama's favorites.' What casting listens for: Country PDs listen for a genuine, warm voice listeners would trust to pick the next song.
[SFX: record scratch, heavy 808]
New heat. Throwbacks you forgot you loved. And bass you feel in your chest.
Sidewalk, nine-nine-five.
What it is for: A hip-hop sweeper with a laid-back, confident delivery. Trains riding the beat instead of fighting it. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing ahead of the beat. Sit back in the pocket, keep it cool, and let the station name drop right on the downbeat. What casting listens for: Urban PDs listen for authenticity, rhythm and a voice that sounds like the culture, not an imitation of it.
[Music: light piano swell]
Your favorite songs, fewer interruptions, and a workday that feels a little easier from nine to five. Even on Mondays. Especially on Mondays.
This is Cove, one-hundred-point-nine. Feel-good favorites.
What it is for: A soft adult contemporary sweeper aimed at at-work listeners. Trains a warm, gentle read that still sounds polished. Coach's note: Watch out for going sleepy. AC is warm but awake. Smile through it, keep the energy relaxed but forward, and give 'a little easier' a soft lift. What casting listens for: AC PDs listen for a friendly, reassuring voice that feels like part of a nice office day.
Jukebox, one-oh-three-three. The songs from the roller rink, the drive-in and the first car you ever owned. They never got old. Neither did you. Well, not much.
What it is for: A classic hits liner read live-style by an announcer. Trains warmth and nostalgia without sounding old-fashioned. Coach's note: Watch out for getting syrupy. The audience grew up with these songs and wants fun, not a eulogy. Keep a twinkle in it, especially on 'roller rink.' What casting listens for: PDs listen for a smooth, friendly voice that sounds like an old friend who still knows how to have a good time.
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Undertow, ninety-two-seven. New music from bands you'll pretend you discovered first. Most of it you won't hear anywhere else. Some of it you'll hear everywhere in six months. Probably because of us.
What it is for: A dry, slightly sarcastic alternative liner. Trains understatement and deadpan timing. Coach's note: Watch out for overplaying the joke. Alternative listeners hate being sold to. Say it flat, almost bored, and let the little pause before 'probably' do the work. What casting listens for: Alternative PDs listen for an honest, unpolished voice with dry wit and no announcer gloss.
News, traffic and weather on the eights. Real conversations about your town, your money and your schools. And no shouting matches. Just smart, local talk from people who live here too.
NewsTalk eight-ten, KXVD.
What it is for: A news-talk liner promising local, trusted coverage. Trains authority and credibility without coldness. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding like a movie trailer. News-talk needs trust. Read it steady and direct, and lean slightly into 'your town.' What casting listens for: News-talk PDs listen for credibility first: a calm, clear voice listeners believe.
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Liner, public and community radioAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
Millrace Community Radio is run by volunteers and paid for by listeners. No corporate owner, no national playlist. Just your neighbors, playing music they love. Thanks for being part of it.
What it is for: A community radio underwriting-style liner. Trains a sincere, unhurried, conversational read. Coach's note: Watch out for selling it. Public radio liners are a thank you, not a pitch. Keep it relaxed and genuine, like you're talking to one neighbor. What casting listens for: Community stations listen for warmth, honesty and a voice that sounds like it belongs to the town.
Something Good to Hold On To
Liner, Christian and inspirationalAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
Rough week? Long day? Whatever you're carrying right now, you're not alone in it. Turn it up and take a deep breath.
Harbor Light, ninety-point-five. Something good to hold on to.
What it is for: An inspirational station liner aimed at people having a hard week. Trains gentle encouragement that doesn't preach. Coach's note: Watch out for turning it into a sermon. Keep it human and kind, like a friend checking in. Slow down on 'you're not alone in it.' What casting listens for: Inspirational PDs listen for sincerity and warmth, a voice that feels safe to come home to.
Gravel Quick ID
Station ID, rockAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator5 secondsabout 5s
[SFX: guitar hit]
You're locked in to Gravel, nine-seven-nine. Play it loud.
What it is for: A five-second rock station ID. Trains a tiny read with a strong attitude and a clean button. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing it because it's short. Five seconds is plenty for eight words. Give each one weight and finish with a slight drop in pitch. What casting listens for: PDs listen for a voice with presence: something that sounds like the station's signature.
Hot Wire Quick ID
Station ID, top 40Young adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator5 secondsabout 4s
[SFX: zap]
Today's hits, all day. Hot Wire, one-oh-two-five!
What it is for: A quick top 40 ID that fits between hits. Trains snappy energy and pitch variety in a tiny space. Coach's note: Watch out for flat delivery. Even six words need a shape. Rise through 'today's hits' and pop the frequency. What casting listens for: PDs listen for brightness and precision against a fast music bed.
Real Country ID
Station ID, countryMature (55+)Southern USOne narrator5 secondsabout 5s
[SFX: fiddle sting]
Prairie Fire, ninety-five-three. Real country, right here at home.
What it is for: A short country station ID with a mature, friendly voice. Trains comfort and warmth in a single breath. Coach's note: Watch out for making it gruff. This is a smile you can hear. Keep it easy and warm, with a little lift on 'real.' What casting listens for: Country PDs listen for a trusted, grounded voice that sounds like home.
La Brisa Bilingual ID
Station ID, bilingual Spanish-EnglishAdult (25-40)Bilingual Spanish-EnglishOne narrator10 secondsabout 9s
[SFX: percussion roll]
La música que te mueve. The music that moves you. Ciento cinco punto siete, La Brisa. Your city, tu estación.
What it is for: A bilingual station ID that moves between Spanish and English. Trains clean switching between languages without losing energy. Coach's note: Watch out for changing voices when you change languages. Keep the same warm energy and pitch across both, and don't over-pronounce the Spanish or the English. What casting listens for: Bilingual PDs listen for natural, native-sounding ease in both languages and a smooth handoff between them.
Sideline 1460 ID
Station ID, sports talkAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator10 secondsabout 8s
[SFX: crowd roar, whistle]
Hot takes, cold facts and callers who are always right. Sometimes wrong, never boring. Sideline, fourteen-sixty AM.
What it is for: A sports talk station ID with swagger. Trains confident, opinionated energy that still sounds like fun. Coach's note: Watch out for shouting like a game announcer. Sports talk is about attitude and argument. Give 'never boring' a smirk. What casting listens for: Sports talk PDs listen for personality and punch, someone who sounds like they have takes.
[SFX: news stinger]
KXVD, Velden Falls. NewsTalk eight-ten. It's the top of the hour.
What it is for: A top-of-hour legal ID for an AM news-talk station. Trains a precise, authoritative read where every required element is clear. Coach's note: Watch out for mumbling the call letters. The call sign and city of license are the legal part, so they must be crisp. Space the letters slightly and keep the city name clean. What casting listens for: PDs listen for clarity and authority, the voice of the station's credibility.
Legal ID: Millrace Community Radio
Legal ID, public and community radioAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
This is Millrace Community Radio, KMLZ, eighty-eight-point-nine, Harlow Creek, Nebraska, and on translator K two-oh-four-Z-X, eighty-eight-seven, Ellery Junction. Listener supported, volunteer powered, and really glad you're here with us.
What it is for: A community radio legal ID that includes a translator frequency. Trains warmth while reading a more technical legal line. Coach's note: Watch out for going robotic on the technical part. Keep the friendly tone all the way through, and slow down slightly on the translator call sign. What casting listens for: Community stations listen for a clear, warm read that can make a legal ID sound like a welcome.
WJXH, Bramford. Jukebox, one-oh-three-three. Classic hits and good times, all day.
What it is for: A classic hits legal ID wrapped in a station slogan. Trains making the legal part sound like part of the show. Coach's note: Watch out for separating the legal line from the fun line so it sounds like two reads. Keep one smooth arc from the call letters to 'good times.' What casting listens for: PDs listen for a polished, friendly voice that keeps legal IDs from killing the mood.
Legal ID: Prairie Fire with HD Channels
Legal ID, country with HDAdult (30-45)Southern USOne narrator15 secondsabout 11s
This is KQPV, Tolliver. Prairie Fire, ninety-five-three. You can also find us on KQPV HD-1. Hear old-school country on HD-2, and Sunday gospel all week long on HD-3.
What it is for: A country station legal ID that also names two HD side channels. Trains reading a long list of numbers without losing the listener. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing through the HD part. Group it: main station, then each HD channel as its own little phrase. Smile on 'old-school country.' What casting listens for: PDs listen for a clean, warm read that makes even technical lines sound easy.
Your At-Work Station
Station promo, adult contemporaryAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
[Music: light pop bed]
The morning meeting ran long. The printer's jammed again. And someone microwaved fish in the break room.
We can't fix that. But we can make the rest of your day sound a lot better.
Cove plays more of your favorite songs at work, with fewer commercials every hour from nine to five.
So turn us up, a little. Your desk neighbor will thank you.
Cove, one-hundred-point-nine.
What it is for: An AC station promo that sells the station as an at-work companion. Trains a warm, conversational read with a gentle sell. Coach's note: Watch out for over-selling. AC listeners want calm and friendly. Talk to one person at a desk. Let the joke about the printer land with a little shrug. What casting listens for: PDs listen for warmth, intimacy and a voice that sounds like the best coworker in the building.
Thirty Years of Loud
Station promo, rock anniversaryAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[SFX: crowd, live guitar]
Thirty years ago, a bunch of people with bad haircuts turned on a transmitter and played something loud.
The haircuts got better. Mostly. The music never got quieter.
Thirty years of concerts, parking lot parties and songs your parents told you to turn down.
Thanks for sticking with us.
Gravel, nine-seven-nine. Thirty years of loud.
What it is for: An anniversary promo for a rock station. Trains pride, attitude and a gritty, big finish. Coach's note: Watch out for turning it into a heartfelt toast. It's rock radio. Keep the swagger, give the history a wink, and slam the button. What casting listens for: Rock PDs listen for an authentic, lived-in voice with grit and humor.
When It Matters, We're On
Station promo, news-talk storm coverageAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 55s
[Music: low, steady pulse]
Last spring, the sirens went off at two in the morning.
The power was out across half of Velden County. Phones were dying. Trees were down across Route Nine.
And on a battery radio in a lot of basements, a voice said, 'We're here. Here's what we know.'
[beat]
Our news team stayed on the air for nineteen hours straight. Live updates from the sheriff's office. Shelter locations. A caller who needed help getting his mother out, and three neighbors who heard it and went.
That's what local radio is for.
Not a national feed. Not a robot reading headlines from a thousand miles away. People who live here, covering the place we all call home.
[music lifts slightly]
When it matters most, we're on.
NewsTalk eight-ten, KXVD. Velden Falls' news and weather station.
What it is for: A news-talk station promo built around severe weather coverage. Trains a serious, reassuring read with real community weight. Coach's note: Watch out for dramatizing the storm. Listeners trust the calm voice in a crisis. Keep it level and grounded, slow down on the specifics, and let the last line sound like a promise. What casting listens for: News-talk PDs listen for trust, warmth and steadiness: a voice people want to hear when the power goes out.
Harbourside FM Is Yours
Station promo, UK community radioAdult (30-45)Neutral BritishOne narrator60 secondsabout 58s
[Music: light acoustic bed]
Harbourside FM broadcasts from a little studio above Penny's Bakery on Quay Street.
Which explains why our breakfast presenter is always in a good mood. And always covered in flour.
We're on air twenty-four hours a day, and almost all of it is run by volunteers. The lad who reads the shipping news is a retired ferry captain. Our Sunday jazz show is presented by a dental nurse. The Tuesday quiz is set by a woman called Doreen, and nobody has ever beaten her.
We cover the school fêtes, the council meetings, the lifeboat launches and the football results nobody else bothers with.
Because this is your station. It always has been.
[beat]
And if you've ever fancied having a go yourself, we're always looking for new voices. Pop in, say hello, have a pastry.
Harbourside FM, one-oh-six-point-two. Your town, on air.
What it is for: A British community radio promo celebrating the volunteers and listeners. Trains warmth, light humour and a sincere close. Coach's note: Watch out for going plummy or formal. This is a local station run from above a bakery. Keep it relaxed and friendly, enjoy the little jokes, and land the final call to volunteer with genuine invitation. What casting listens for: Community stations listen for a natural, local-sounding voice that makes listeners feel part of something.
[SFX: crowd screaming, beat drop]
The Summer Shed Tour is coming to Crestwood Amphitheater, and Hot Wire wants to put you in the front row.
Every weekday this week, listen for the siren. When you hear it, be caller nine, and you win two tickets plus a meet-and-greet before the show.
No purchase necessary. Full rules at hot wire one-oh-two-five dot com.
Hot Wire, one-oh-two-five. Front row is waiting.
What it is for: A concert ticket giveaway promo for a top 40 station. Trains energetic, urgent contest copy with clear instructions. Coach's note: Watch out for burying the instructions in hype. The listener needs to know when and how to win. Bring the energy down a touch on 'when you hear the cue,' then build again. What casting listens for: PDs listen for excitement that never loses clarity, especially on the rules.
Win Your Truck Payment
Contest promo, country cash giveawayAdult (30-45)Southern USOne narrator60 secondsabout 60s
[Music: upbeat fiddle and banjo bed]
You know the feeling.
The first of the month rolls around, the truck payment comes due, and your wallet starts doing that thing where it hides behind the couch cushions.
Well, this month, Prairie Fire wants to make that payment for you.
It's the Truck Payment Giveaway. Every weekday at seven-twenty, twelve-twenty and four-twenty, we'll play a song. If you hear three in a row by the same artist, call in. Caller ten wins five hundred dollars.
Five hundred dollars for the truck. Or the tractor. Or the four-wheeler your spouse doesn't know about yet.
We're not judging.
We'll be giving away money every weekday this month, and on the last Friday, one lucky listener wins a whole year of payments.
No purchase necessary. Must be eighteen or older. Rules at prairie fire nine-five-three dot com.
Prairie Fire, ninety-five-three. Real country, real money.
What it is for: A long-form country contest promo with a story setup. Trains humor, warmth and clean delivery of contest rules. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing the setup to get to the prize. The story is what makes people listen. Enjoy the details, smile on the punchlines, and slow down for the rules at the end. What casting listens for: Country PDs listen for a friendly storyteller who still nails the details listeners need.
[Music: a groovy bass line]
Get the platform shoes out of the attic.
This weekend, it's the Decade Dance Party on Jukebox. Name the year of the song we play, and you could win dinner for two and tickets to the Bramford Roller Disco Night.
Listen all weekend, starting Friday at five, and keep your phone close. We'll be giving away a pair every hour.
Jukebox, one-oh-three-three. Good times, all day.
What it is for: A classic hits contest weekend promo. Trains playful, nostalgic energy with a solid call to action. Coach's note: Watch out for pushing a cheesy disco voice. Have fun with it, but keep it a real person. The joke lands best with a smile, not a voice. What casting listens for: PDs listen for warmth, fun and a voice that can sell a contest without sounding like a game show.
The Wake-Up Crew
Show promo, top 40 morning showYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 25s
[SFX: alarm clock, beat kicks in]
Mornings are hard. Nikki, Dez and Big Lou make them a whole lot easier.
Celebrity gossip, the Secret Sound, and Lou's daily prank call, which this week got him banned from a pizza place. Again.
Plus the most hits in the morning, from six to ten.
The Wake-Up Crew, weekdays on Hot Wire, one-oh-two-five.
Snooze responsibly.
What it is for: A morning show promo for a top 40 station with a comedic edge. Trains playful timing and selling personalities. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing the jokes. Each bit needs its own little beat. Give the 'prank call' line a pause before 'again' so it actually lands. What casting listens for: PDs listen for comic timing and a bright, likeable sound that makes people want to wake up early.
The Drive Home with Coach Tully
Show promo, sports talk afternoonAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
[SFX: whistle, crowd noise]
He coached for twenty-two years. He's been fired twice. And he's never once kept an opinion to himself.
Coach Tully takes your calls every afternoon from three to seven. The trades, the bad calls, the coaches who need to go. No filter, no apologies, and no hanging up on you. Unless you deserve it.
The Drive Home with Coach Tully.
Sideline, fourteen-sixty AM.
What it is for: A sports talk afternoon show promo built around a big personality host. Trains opinionated, punchy energy with humor. Coach's note: Watch out for being too polished. Sports talk lives on attitude. Lean in, keep it gruff and funny, and let 'no apologies' sound like a promise. What casting listens for: PDs listen for personality and punch, a voice with opinions that still sounds friendly.
After Hours Slow Jams
Show promo, late-night R&BAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 56s
[Music: soft keys and a slow, warm groove]
The dishes are done. The kids are finally asleep. And the city outside has gone quiet.
This is your time.
Every night from ten until two, After Hours Slow Jams brings you the songs that were made for the dark. Classic soul, smooth R&B and the slow ones you still know every word to.
[beat]
Call in with a dedication for someone special. Someone you love. Someone you miss. Someone who left a dish in the sink, but you love them anyway.
You know who you are.
Your host is Angelique Moore, and she'll keep you company through the late shift, the long drive home and the nights you just can't sleep.
So dim the lights, pour something nice, and stay a while.
After Hours Slow Jams. Weeknights at ten, on Sidewalk, nine-nine-five.
What it is for: A late-night R&B show promo. Trains an intimate, smooth, low-volume read that stays clear and warm. Coach's note: Watch out for getting so breathy the words disappear. Lower the volume and get close to the mic, but keep the consonants. Let the long pauses breathe and smile on 'You know who you are.' What casting listens for: Urban AC PDs listen for a smooth, intimate voice that makes late-night radio feel personal.
Sunday Morning Encouragement
Show promo, inspirational Sunday showMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
[Music: gentle acoustic guitar]
Sunday mornings deserve a slower start.
Join Pastor Ray Whitfield and his wife Ellen for Sunday Morning Encouragement. Songs of hope, stories from listeners, and a few honest words to carry into the week ahead.
Put the coffee on. Sit by the window. Bring the whole family if they're up.
Sunday mornings from seven to ten, on Harbor Light, ninety-point-five.
Good music, good company.
What it is for: A gentle Sunday morning show promo on an inspirational station. Trains calm warmth and a soft, sincere invitation. Coach's note: Watch out for going slow and preachy. Keep it bright and warm, like a host pouring you a cup of coffee. A small lift on 'good company.' What casting listens for: Inspirational PDs listen for kindness, steadiness and a voice that sounds like a good Sunday morning.
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