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The Corran Line, Season Premiere

Drama, season premiere promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 29s
[Music: brooding strings. A train crosses a bridge at dusk] The Corran family built the railroad that built this state. Now the old man is dying, the company is bleeding money, and three grown children all think it should be theirs. [Clip: "This family doesn't share. It inherits."] One fortune. One empire. No room for all of them. [beat] The Corran Line. The new season premieres Sunday at nine, eight central, on Tallgrass.

What it is for: A premiere promo for a family drama about a railroad dynasty. Trains the serious, cinematic network drama promo read with the time and day landed cleanly.
Coach's note: Watch out for treating the tune-in as an afterthought. The story half can be moody, but 'Sunday at nine, eight central' is what the network is paying for. Shift gears there: brighter, clearer, no rush.
What casting listens for: Promo producers listen for a voice that can sell mood and then deliver the time slot with total clarity.

Next Time on Halsey General

Drama, next-time-on teaseAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 13s
[Music: heartbeat monitor, tense pulse] Next time on Halsey General... A storm knocks out the power. Two patients need the same surgeon. And one of them won't make it. [beat] Thursday at ten.

What it is for: An end-of-episode tease for a hospital drama. Trains the quick, urgent 'next time on' read that leaves the viewer hanging.
Coach's note: Watch out for rushing because it's short. Short promos need more air between ideas, not less. Hit each beat clean and leave a little hang after 'won't make it.'
What casting listens for: Casting listens for urgency without panic and perfect clarity on the show name.

Last Plate Standing

Reality, competition promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Music: driving beat, kitchen clatter] Twelve home cooks. One kitchen. Sixty minutes on the clock and judges who've seen it all. [Clip: JUDGE: "Is that... raw?"] Every week, someone's sauce breaks. Someone's soufflé falls. And someone goes home. The prize? Fifty thousand dollars and their own restaurant. [beat] Last Plate Standing. Brand new, Wednesday at eight on Channel Seven.

What it is for: A promo for a cooking competition show. Trains a high-energy reality promo read that is fun and punchy without shouting.
Coach's note: Watch out for shouting the whole thing. Reality promos are bright and quick, but the energy comes from rhythm and smile, not volume. Ride the countdown lines like a drumbeat.
What casting listens for: Reality producers listen for energy that holds for thirty seconds, crisp delivery and a personality that sounds like it's enjoying the show.

Island of Second Chances

Reality, dating show promoYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
[Music: tropical pop] Eight couples. Eight breakups. One island, and nowhere to hide. [Clip: "You brought HIM?"] It's going to get awkward. Island of Second Chances. Tonight at nine.

What it is for: A fifteen-second promo for a dating show about exes stuck on an island together. Trains a cheeky, gossipy reality read.
Coach's note: Watch out for being too polished. This one wants a raised eyebrow and a smirk, like you're telling a friend some juicy news. Lean into 'awkward.'
What casting listens for: Casting listens for playfulness and attitude in a short, bouncy read.

Bones of the House

Reality, home renovation promoAdult (40-55)Southern USOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
[Music: banjo and handclaps. A sledgehammer hits drywall] Sisters Lou and Rae Tolliver buy the houses nobody else wants. Sagging porches. Leaky roofs. One that came with a free goat... and a raccoon named Gary. [Clip: RAE: "Well, Gary's gotta go."] This season, they're taking on the biggest project yet: the old Calloway mansion, top to bottom. Bones of the House. All-new episodes Saturday at noon on Hearthside.

What it is for: A promo for a home renovation show hosted by two sisters in Georgia. Trains a warm, folksy, smiling lifestyle promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for pushing the accent for flavor. Let a natural Southern warmth carry the read and keep it easygoing. The fun turn is 'and a raccoon named Gary,' so give it a small beat before it.
What casting listens for: Lifestyle networks listen for warmth, friendliness and a read that feels like a neighbor on the porch.

News Six at Eleven, Tonight

News, topical promoAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
[Music: news sounder] Tonight at eleven. The Marrow Bay school board voted on a four-day week. What it means for your kids, your schedule and your taxes. News Six at Eleven.

What it is for: A topical news tease that runs during prime time. Trains the authoritative, concise local news read.
Coach's note: Watch out for hyping the story. News promos need credibility first. Keep the pitch steady, land the facts clearly and don't oversell 'what it means for you.'
What casting listens for: News directors listen for trust, authority and a voice that sounds like it has read a thousand teases without sounding bored.

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We Live Here Too

News, image promoAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Music: gentle piano. Shots of a diner, a Little League game, a river] We're at the school board meetings. We're at the ribbon cuttings and the river cleanups. We're there when the storm hits, and still there when the clean-up starts. Not because it's the big story. Because it's your story. [beat] Channel Four, Corran Valley. Because we live here too.

What it is for: An image promo for a local TV news station built around community. Trains a warm, sincere station image read.
Coach's note: Watch out for sounding like an ad. Image promos work when they sound like a neighbor talking, not a pitch. Take it slow and let 'Because we live here too' be the quiet emotional button.
What casting listens for: Station image campaigns listen for warmth and sincerity in a voice viewers would trust for years.

Storm Team Four Tease

News, weather promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 14s
[Music: urgent synth] The first big storm of the season is on its way. Storm Team Four is tracking it, street by street. Timing, totals and what you need to know, tonight at six.

What it is for: A quick weather tease ahead of a big storm. Trains urgent but calm, public-service energy.
Coach's note: Watch out for scaring people. A good weather tease is urgent and helpful at the same time. Firm on 'tonight,' calm on 'what you need to know.'
What casting listens for: Casting listens for urgency balanced with reassurance.

Rise and Shine Ostrander

News, morning show promoAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 29s
[Music: upbeat acoustic pop. Coffee pouring] Traffic before you hit the road. Weather before you pick a jacket. And the stories everyone will be talking about by lunch. [Clip: CO-HOST: "Is it too early for a dance break?" CO-HOST 2: "It's never too early."] Plus a few laughs, a little music and the best weekend picks in town. Start your day with us. Rise and Shine Ostrander. Weekdays from five on Channel Nine.

What it is for: A promo for a local morning show. Trains a bright, caffeinated, friendly morning read.
Coach's note: Watch out for starting too high and having nowhere to go. Morning energy is bright, not frantic. Smile all the way through and land the time slot with a clear, sunny button.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for warmth and lift: a voice that sounds good at six in the morning.

Saturday Mornings on Bramble Kids

Kids, block promoAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 20s
[Music: bouncy, cartoon brass] Pajamas? On. Cereal? Poured. Remote? Found it! It's Saturday mornings on Bramble Kids! [SFX: boing] Ride along with Captain Sprocket! Solve the case with Detective Pickles! And blast off with the Moon Mice, brand new! Three hours of cartoons, every Saturday. [beat] Bramble Kids. Where Saturday starts.

What it is for: A promo for a Saturday morning cartoon block. Trains the bouncy, high-energy kids network read.
Coach's note: Watch out for sounding like a grown-up selling to kids. Kids network promos are big, playful and fast, as if you're one of the kids. Have fun with the show names and keep the rhythm tight.
What casting listens for: Kids network casting listens for big energy, play and a voice that never sounds condescending.

Ziggy Bloop Is Here

Kids, new show premiereAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 13s
[Music: soft ukulele] Ziggy Bloop is a little cloud with a big heart. Every day, a new friend. Every day, a new color. Ziggy Bloop, brand new, Monday mornings on Bramble Kids.

What it is for: A short premiere promo for a new preschool show. Trains a gentle, happy preschool promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for going too fast or too loud for little ones. Preschool promos are warm and clear. Smile, slow down slightly and say the show name like it's a present.
What casting listens for: Preschool casting listens for warmth, clarity and a voice parents feel good about.

Late with Gus Pellow, Tonight's Guests

Late-night, talk show promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 25s
[Music: big band swing] Tonight on Late with Gus Pellow... From the hit drama Ferro and Lane, Marisa Teague! Comedian Rob Kendry! Music from the Low Tide Saints! [Clip: GUS: "And I'll attempt to make a soufflé live, which I've been told is a mistake."] Plus Gus attempts to cook live, against medical advice. Late with Gus Pellow. Tonight, after the news.

What it is for: A promo for a late-night talk show's guest line-up. Trains the classic late-night announcer read: big, fun and a little wry.
Coach's note: Watch out for playing it flat or overdoing the showbiz voice. Late-night is fun, sharp and a little self-aware. Sell the names, and give the last guest a mischievous turn.
What casting listens for: Late-night producers listen for showmanship, wit and the ability to make a list of names sound exciting.

Overnight Sketch Hour, This Week

Late-night, sketch comedy promoYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 12s
[Music: indie synth] This week on Overnight Sketch Hour... A dentist who is afraid of teeth. A cooking show hosted entirely by geese. Overnight Sketch Hour. Saturday at eleven-thirty.

What it is for: A short promo for a late-night sketch comedy show. Trains a quick, deadpan comedy promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for laughing at your own jokes. Read the ridiculous premise as if it's completely normal. Deadpan makes it land.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for dry comic timing and a modern, conversational sound.

Lanternhouse Network ID

Network ID, prestigeAdult (40-55)Neutral BritishOne narrator10 secondsabout 4s
[Music: three piano notes] Stories worth staying up for. Lanternhouse.

What it is for: A short network ID for a prestige drama channel. Trains the elegant, minimal network identity read.
Coach's note: Watch out for doing too much with too little. A network ID is a signature. Keep it simple, rich and unhurried, and let the name breathe.
What casting listens for: Network branding listens for a distinctive, polished signature voice that sounds expensive.

Bramble Kids Network IDs

Network ID, kidsAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 13s
[Read each ID separately] [ID 1, bouncy] Let's go! You're watching Bramble Kids! [ID 2, silly] Bramble, Bramble, Bramble... Kids! Okay, that's enough Bramble. [ID 3, cozy] Snuggle in. You're watching Bramble Kids.

What it is for: A set of short kids network IDs. Trains quick, varied, fun reads with the brand name hit cleanly every time.
Coach's note: Watch out for making all three identical. Each ID should have its own energy: one bouncy, one silly, one cozy. The network name must always be clear.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for variety across tiny reads and a happy, consistent brand sound.

Tallgrass Promo Tags

Tags, network tags and tune-insAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Session: tags. Read each one separately] 1. Tonight at nine on Tallgrass. 2. Next, on Tallgrass. 3. Coming up next. 4. All-new, Thursday at eight, seven central. 5. Stay tuned. 6. Season finale, Sunday at ten. 7. Back-to-back episodes start now. 8. Catch up anytime on the Tallgrass app. 9. Brand new episodes, Fridays at eight. 10. Only on Tallgrass.

What it is for: A session of short tags and tune-in reads, the kind recorded in batches for a network. Trains consistency and precision across many short lines.
Coach's note: Watch out for losing focus over a long list. Each tag is its own read, so reset between them. Day, time and network must always be clear, and keep the same brand sound across the session.
What casting listens for: Network promo departments listen for consistency, precision and an actor who can deliver dozens of tags without drift.

Saturday Night Feature

Movie night, film block promoMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Music: classic orchestral fanfare] This Saturday night, a heist that changed the movies. Five strangers. One vault. And the perfect plan, until it isn't. [Clip: "Nobody said anything about a second vault."] It's the caper that started them all. So grab the popcorn and dim the lights. The Midnight Vault, this Saturday night at eight, on Channel Twelve's Saturday Night Feature.

What it is for: A promo for a classic Saturday night movie on broadcast TV. Trains the warm, old-school movie host read.
Coach's note: Watch out for overdoing the nostalgia. A movie night promo should feel like a warm invitation. Keep it rich and relaxed, and give 'grab the popcorn' an easy smile.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for warmth, richness and a voice that feels like a familiar friend.

The Long Coast

Documentary, series premiere promoMature (55+)Neutral BritishOne narrator60 secondsabout 47s
[Music: gentle strings. Waves, gulls, a lighthouse horn] There are more than eleven thousand miles of coast around these islands. Cliffs where puffins nest by the thousand. Fishing villages where the same families have worked the same boats for four hundred years. Beaches that disappear twice a day. [Clip: an old fisherman: "The sea gives you a living. It doesn't give you a choice."] Over one year, through every season, a small crew set out to walk it. To meet the people who live on the edge. To find the places no road reaches. [Music: lifts] Nobody has walked all of it. Until now. [beat] The Long Coast. A new series, starting Sunday at eight on Brightwater One.

What it is for: A promo for a documentary series that follows the coastline of a country from top to bottom. Trains the calm, warm British documentary promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for rushing the pictures. The promo lives on its images. Leave space, speak with curiosity, and let 'Nobody has walked all of it. Until now' land with quiet pride.
What casting listens for: Documentary channels listen for warmth, authority and a calm that makes the viewer want to stay.

Mostly Married

Comedy, sitcom promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 22s
[Music: bright guitar] Mia and Sam agree on everything. They hate camping. They hate brunch. They really hate Sam's brother. [Clip: MIA: "He's coming for a week?" SAM: "He said a weekend." MIA: "He always says a weekend."] This week, the brother arrives. With a tent. [beat] Mostly Married. All-new, Tuesday at eight-thirty on Harbor One.

What it is for: A promo for a sitcom about a newly married couple who hate the same things. Trains a light, punchy, smiling comedy promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for telling the joke too big. Comedy promos want a light touch and clean timing. Let the clip do the joke and land the tune-in brightly.
What casting listens for: Comedy promo casting listens for timing and a warm, amused voice.

Ferro and Lane

Drama, crime procedural promoAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Music: gritty bass] A body on the docks. No ID. No witnesses. Just a badge in his pocket that doesn't belong to him. [Clip: LANE: "Ferro, look at the name on the badge."] Now detectives Ferro and Lane have to find a killer... who might be one of their own. Ferro and Lane. Tonight at ten on Channel Four.

What it is for: A promo for a crime procedural episode. Trains the tight, gritty crime promo read with momentum.
Coach's note: Watch out for leaning on a 'tough guy' voice. Crime promos get their weight from clean, steady pacing. Keep it grounded and let 'one of their own' have a slight drop in pitch.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for weight, momentum and a voice that sounds credible near a crime scene.

All Episodes Friday

Streaming, binge drop promoYoung adult (18-25)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 23s
[Music: lo-fi beat] Eight friends. One summer house. And a secret none of them will admit to. [Clip: "Who locked the boathouse?"] Every episode drops at once this Friday. So you know what that means. [beat] Clear your weekend. [beat] Cancel your plans. Tell your mom you'll call her Monday. The Boathouse, all episodes, Friday, only on Halfmoon.

What it is for: A promo for a streaming series dropping all episodes at once. Trains the modern, casual streaming promo voice.
Coach's note: Watch out for sounding like broadcast TV. Streaming promos are conversational and a bit knowing, like a friend recommending a show. Underplay it and let 'Clear your weekend' be the button.
What casting listens for: Streaming platforms listen for a natural, contemporary, unannounced sound.

Twelve Nights of Cozy

Holiday, programming block promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 23s
[Music: soft sleigh bells and piano] Twelve nights. Twelve brand-new holiday movies. Small towns, big snowfalls and a lot of very handsome bakers. [Clip: "You came back for the festival?" "I came back for you."] So grab a blanket, pour the cocoa and settle in. Twelve Nights of Cozy starts December first, every night at eight on Hearthside.

What it is for: A promo for a holiday movie block. Trains a warm, cozy, smiling seasonal read.
Coach's note: Watch out for going sugary. Holiday promos are warm, but the warmth has to sound real. Smile, slow down slightly and let the cozy details land.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for genuine warmth that makes people want to curl up on the couch.

Ferro and Lane Marathon

Marathon, stunt promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 8s
[Music: hard beat] Twenty-four episodes. Twenty-four hours. One wild case after another. The Ferro and Lane marathon starts Saturday at noon.

What it is for: A short promo for a weekend TV marathon. Trains the punchy stunt promo read with numbers.
Coach's note: Watch out for mumbling the numbers. 'Twenty-four episodes' and 'starting Saturday at noon' are the whole promo, so land them like a headline.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for punch and clarity on the key facts.

Supper at Marguerite's

Lifestyle, cooking show promoMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 25s
[Music: soft jazz. A pan sizzles] Marguerite Bellamy has been cooking for her family for sixty years. Now she's cooking for yours. This week: golden fried chicken, a peach cobbler with a crisp sugar crust and the secret to the perfect biscuit. [Clip: MARGUERITE: "Cold butter, honey. That's the whole secret."] Pull up a chair. Supper at Marguerite's. Sundays at eleven on Hearthside.

What it is for: A promo for a gentle cooking show hosted by a grandmother. Trains a warm, homey lifestyle promo read.
Coach's note: Watch out for rushing the food. Lifestyle promos savor the details. Slow down on the sensory words, 'crisp,' 'golden,' and keep it like a kitchen-table chat.
What casting listens for: Lifestyle networks listen for warmth, appetite and a voice that sounds like home.

Double or Dinner

Game show, promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 25s
[Music: bright game show fanfare] It's the show where families play trivia for dinner! Get it right, and you double your dinner! Get it wrong... [SFX: buzzer] ...and you're having cold soup. [Clip: HOST: "For a steak dinner... name the planet closest to the sun!"] It's fast, it's funny and it's very, very hungry. Double or Dinner! Weeknights at seven-thirty on Channel Nine.

What it is for: A promo for a game show where families bet their dinner on trivia. Trains the classic big-voiced game show announcer read.
Coach's note: Watch out for being stiff or old-fashioned. Game show announcers are big, fun and smiling, and they make every contestant sound like a hero. Go wide and lift the end of the show name.
What casting listens for: Game show casting listens for showmanship, smile and stamina.

The Corran Line, Series Finale

Drama, finale promoMature (55+)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 47s
[Music: slow piano. Old footage from the first season] Five years ago, a dying man gathered his children in a cold boardroom and asked a simple question. Who will carry the line? [Clip: "The railroad doesn't care who you love."] Since then, there have been betrayals. Weddings. Funerals. Fortunes made. Fortunes lost. A family that has torn itself apart, again and again, for something none of them can let go of. [Music: builds] Now the last train is leaving the station. Every secret comes out. Every debt gets paid. And only one Corran will be standing when it's over. [beat] One last ride. [beat] The Corran Line. The series finale. Sunday at nine, eight central, only on Tallgrass.

What it is for: A promo for the series finale of a prestige drama. Trains the emotional, weighty finale read that sums up years of story.
Coach's note: Watch out for making it a funeral. Finales are emotional, but they also need to sell the event. Start reflective, build through the questions, and give 'One last ride' quiet gravity before a clear tune-in.
What casting listens for: Prestige promo casting listens for emotional depth and the control to build across a full minute.

Thirteen Nights of Fright

Horror, Halloween block promoAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 24s
[Music: creaking door, eerie organ] Thirteen nights. Thirteen classic horror movies. Haunted houses. Things in the woods. And at least one very bad babysitting job. [Clip, a scream: "It's coming from inside the cupboard!"] So turn down the lights. Lock the doors. And don't look behind the couch. Thirteen Nights of Fright. Every night in October at nine, on Channel Twelve.

What it is for: A promo for a Halloween horror movie block. Trains a fun, spooky promo read that's creepy but still sells.
Coach's note: Watch out for playing it like a real horror movie. This is fun-scary, so let a little playfulness in, especially on 'Lock the doors.' Keep the tune-in clear.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for a voice that can be spooky and still deliver clean information.

Valley Public Media, Membership

Public TV, membership promoAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 26s
[Music: soft piano] The science shows your kids still talk about at dinner. The concerts you'd never get tickets for. The local stories nobody else is telling. All of it is made possible by people like you. When you become a member, you help keep it here for everyone. [beat] Valley Public Media. Thank you for watching. And thank you for being part of it.

What it is for: A calm membership promo for a public television station. Trains a warm, sincere, non-commercial public media read.
Coach's note: Watch out for selling too hard. Public media promos are gentle and grateful. Talk to one person, keep the energy even and let 'thank you' mean something.
What casting listens for: Public broadcasting listens for sincerity, warmth and a trustworthy, unhurried voice.

Mostly Married, Next Week

Comedy, next-week teaseAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 10s
[Music: bright sting] Next week on Mostly Married... Sam promises not to buy a boat. [beat] He did not keep that promise. Tuesday on Harbor One.

What it is for: A quick end-of-episode tease for a sitcom. Trains snappy comic timing in a short tease.
Coach's note: Watch out for rushing past the joke. 'He did not' is the punchline. Give it a clean beat before and after.
What casting listens for: Casting listens for comic instinct in very short copy.

Tallgrass Is Changing

Network ID, rebrand image promoAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 44s
[Music: soft guitar, slowly building] For twenty years, you've let us into your living room. You've laughed with our families. Cried at our finales. Stayed up too late for one more episode. We've never taken that for granted. [Music: building] So this fall, we're changing. New dramas that keep you guessing. New comedies that feel like home. New stories from places you've never seen and people you won't forget. [Clip: a montage of characters: "Okay." "Let's go." "This changes everything."] A new look. A new sound. And a lot more to watch. [beat] But don't worry. Some things never change. [Music: full] Same Tallgrass. Bigger stories. Starting September fifteenth.

What it is for: A long-form image promo for a network relaunching with a new look and new shows. Trains a confident, emotional brand campaign read.
Coach's note: Watch out for treating it like a list of shows. This is a feeling first. Start low and personal, open up through the middle and land 'Same Tallgrass. Bigger stories' with a confident smile.
What casting listens for: Network branding listens for a signature voice: confident, warm and memorable over a full minute.

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