There's a pretty decent morning talk show host out of Amarillo that I listen to freqently. I usually try to call in once a week, although I pick my moments carefully, because they limit calls to once a week.

Yesterday I was listening to the radio in the afternoon, and I heard a commercial for that show. Like many call in shows, it played clips from various callers to advertise the show. As it was playing one such clip, I was finding myself agreeing with the caller on every point...and it took me a few seconds to realize it was one of MY calls.

I didn't recognize my own voice, because every time I have tried to tape record my own voice, I've gotten a case of "tape recorder anxiety". As a result, my voice comes out higher and more nasal than the voice I heard on the radio, which carried VERY well over the radio. The only reason I eventually recognized my call was because of the word usage. I have a style that is not easily copied, and certainly NEVER copied word for word like that call was.

I was pretty flattered to make the show's "highlight reel" of calls. It certainly will help for people to get to know who I am, as much of my district is within this station's listening area.