| Ohio Homeless Man Earns Second Chance With 'Golden Radio Voice' |
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Jan 05 2011 |
By Ryan G. Murphy, RTDNA Digital Media Editor |
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Homeless Drug addict as Journalist
Yes, this is what it's come to. In the Digital era, we have "citizen journalists", anyone with a camera or mic as "reporter" and now Drug addicts with a "God given" Voice are now the heralds of information in our society. I look forward to in depth reporting, current affairs, well written and presented insights on local affairs for this man. Please advise where his RSS feed will be so that we may be enlightened by his work. Thanks, Mike Houston, Tx
By mike arrington on Jan 05 2011
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Miller
He's been clean for 2 years. We've all made bad decisions and wished we could try again. Listening to him speak you can tell that he is intelligent, eloquent, and earnest. You clearly missed the point.
By B on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice
Yes, for TV it's beauty (or premature gray hair for men); for radio, it's voice. You have these things (and connections help, too) and the "journalism" establishment will exalt you as worthy of reading some PR bulletin they receive from their friends. This is the current state of journalism in our country - the voice of the people, the fourth branch of government has been silenced. God help our nation.
By Tony on Jan 05 2011
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Another Shot
Everyone deserves another shot. Let's see what he can do!
By Michael White on Jan 05 2011
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GIVE HIM A JOB!
Someone hire him!
By anonymouse on Jan 05 2011
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I will cheer for this guy!
WOW! You know Mike, this man is clearly very intelligent and he does indeed have a God given ability. I believe in people being able to improve their lives and being given a chance. Drugs and alcohol affect many, many people. Should they be punished forevor for having this problem? People go through hard times, whether self inflicted or otherwise. Sounds to me like the man has been trying very hard to change his life. I would LOVE to see this guy get a HUGE contract! I will cheer for the guy!
By Elsa on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless Guy with Golden Voice
I am not a big fan of the homeless. I think many are scam artists and drug addicts. These are people who are willingly throwing away their lives. And that is what this man did by his own admission. God gave him a gift and he threw it away. But now I believe with his sobriety and his humility, God has opened doors for him. That voice is absolutely amazing. And perhaps over time he can use this talent to help others. I hope he stays clean and hope he always is humble and I hope he prospers greatly in this autumn time of his life. What a remarkable voice! God Bless him!
By Freddie Chavez on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice Guy
Good look fella! you really deserve a break.
By Dave Levine on Jan 05 2011
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voice
I love stories like this!! ...made me tear up...
By Paul Ochoa on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice Guy
My Goodness, Mike. Was it even necessary for you to comment? This is a nice story. This man isn't asking for much--just another chance. What's it to you? Cut him a break.
By Louise Olson on Jan 05 2011
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Arrington
Mike, you are right. We should never forgive anyone who has made a mistake. That's what Jesus would want, total unforgiveness. Also he would want all news to come from corporatist sources. It's like that time he told people to stone that woman. And when he got sponsored by the Pharisees.
By John Wu on Jan 05 2011
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Good for this guy!
Good for this guy and the station that hired him! he wants to work, and God given tallent is difficult to come by. I commend this man, even so late in life to have a positive change for life.
By PCR on Jan 05 2011
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Give him a job !
His voice is "golden".
By Roger on Jan 05 2011
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salary?
He is already making a demand for the amount of salary he wants? I'm sorry but I could never be homeless, because I would take any job for any salary to avoid it.
By Alaskan on Jan 05 2011
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God watches out for Ted Williams
Good on ya, Mr. Williams! It only goes to show that God does indeed work in mysterious ways!
By midwest on Jan 05 2011
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What's his Age?
On his interview with CBS Early Show he said he was 53 yet I've seen two reports that he is 71 (logical considering his mother is 90+).
By PhoneBill on Jan 05 2011
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Mike the dick
Mike you are a dick that is all.
By Chris on Jan 05 2011
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A chance
Yes. Anyone deserves a second chance. Yes. He is talented. Yes. He's been sober for two years. But I think we will let this man down by not giving, in addition to a job, some good solid advice. For his own advancement he needs a local dental school to help with the appearance of his teeth. A barber to spruce him up some. A mentor to explain "how to work" and how to overcome obstacles without turning to an addictive substance. When you have been on the streets for a long time, you loose the basic life skills which enable you to be a good citizen. I have hope for him if people are sincere in their offerings and willing to step out of their comfort zone and really offer him some good suggestions on life. Deep down I think this is what he wants but know of no other way to ask, than other than a "job". I have helped homeless to get jobs before and I found that without a solid mentor and support system they usually fall back to the past ways. Don't we all? So will someone who has made it in his industry with a "heart" please mentor this man. The other thing which concerns me is our attitude that just because someone has a nice voice, they are deemed "obviously intelligent". Yes it is good to be articulate but it does not follow that it makes one intelligent. Perhaps this is why we are mislead by so many journalists today. Yes there is a spot for this young man; but he needs more than to be told he is intelligent because he has a nice voice. Let's get real people.
By sandy on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless DJ
He CLAIMS to have been clean for 2 years. Staying sober is not easy, not to mention staying sober while you're homeless. The problem isn't that he doesn't have a job or that he's homeless, it what led him there. Clear Channel just hired this guy to look good. What's going to happen IF he screws up? Pulling someone off the street and telling them that you're going to give them a 2nd chance in life is a huge responsibility. It's not just a paycheck and a thank you. It's teaching them how to live as a productive member of society. They better be patient with him and not tears his drams away the minute he screws up....because he will! That's what addicts do, they screw up! BTW....there's lots of good people out of work that have done good things with their life besides drinking and drugs.
By Brady on Jan 05 2011
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hope all works well!
This guy definately deserves another shot. Good for him that he got sober! Just because someone used to do drugs doesn't mean they are a despicable human being. Some of the comments so far have been nothing short of mean spirited and ignorant.
By mike on Jan 05 2011
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Golden Voice
It's good to hear a "positive story" amidst all the garbage news we're usually fed on a daily basis. This guy's been blessed with a god given golden voice. If he's sick of his lot in life and chooses a narrower path; then let his travels be smooth and his life enriched. I hope he doesn't forget where his blessing came from and what he needs to do to keep it.
By MadMax on Jan 05 2011
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Obama Needs a New Press Secretary
Good Luck
By Jeff on Jan 05 2011
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Ted Williams
Ted, stay clean. God will provide if you keep the faith and keep clean. I look forward to hearing more of you.
By Phil on Jan 05 2011
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Golden Voice
Yes, he has a great face and voice for radio! Clean for TWO YEARS, and still he pan handles for a living, and completely looks the part of a bum. Hard to believe this man is genuine about anything. If he were so motivated, so gifted, so desirous of improving his lot in life, I honestly don't think he'd have graduated no further than a street corner day after day after day, as evidenced by his weathered skin.
By Hapscan on Jan 05 2011
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wow
As if being homeless wasn't bad enough, he's obviously suffered repeated electrocutions... poor bloke.
By kel on Jan 05 2011
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Voice Wonder
Why is everyone so concerned about this man's intelligence? Your local news anchors are dolts and I'd love to see how Glen Beck would score on an IQ test. I'm sure you'll overlook Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Riley when they get a prescription drug addiction so why don't you give this man a chance? This man has a talent, let's celebrate it, you dingus.
By Trent Vanderbuilt on Jan 05 2011
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Give him a shot
Trent, take your left wing lying hate drool, get out of here and go down to the intersection where this man is standing. Take his sign, and YOU stand there. Ted deserves a break - YOU deserve to stand at intersections holding cardboard signs....
By jes2 on Jan 05 2011
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Wow
That was really touching. I wish the best for him and hope that he stays clean.
By Greg on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless sober radio announcer
hey mike arrogant, he is an announcer, not a journalist or "reporter".Why deride a sober homeless guy who was trained as a voiceover artist? ever hear the voice guy on Jack Van Impe? very similar. It is a talent and an art. You are misdirected in your attack on this story and this man. Have a little love for your brother who has done you no wrong.
By brcns on Jan 05 2011
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Golden Voice
Somebody give this guy a chance.
By Mike on Jan 05 2011
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Mike, grow up
Everyone is a little messed up. His problems were manifested in drugs and alcohol. You have your own se of issues and brokenness to deal with, no? both problems are solved by a relationship with Christ. God bless, bro. While you are sitting in judgement, not only did Christ say, "what you do for the least of these, you have done for Me," but He also says...."what you did NOT do for the least of these, you did NOT do for Me." Think about it.
By soberbygrace.org on Jan 05 2011
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Another Golden Voiced Junkie
Many of the haters that are posting here probably consider Rush Limbaugh as their main source of information. Those same people forget that he was a Oxycontin junkie that lost his hearing from abuse.
By Mr. Nice Guy on Jan 05 2011
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Cool voice
i have more respect for this man than for 90% of the bums on the street. He OWNED up to why he's in this predicament, drugs and alcohol. He also expresses a desire to improve his lot in life.
By DrJohn on Jan 05 2011
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I wonder ...
Why is it that he says god gave him his voice, but doesn't blame god for giving him his drug habit. I always find it interesting that people are willing to thank god for the god thinks, but not damn him for the bad things. I guess hypocrisy is alive and well in Christian religion.
By JohnF on Jan 05 2011
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Mr NiceGuy
Youre no better than the other knucklehead. You are both making broad, sweeping assumptions, and you're both wrong. I love me some Rush, and love me some addicts. Now, what say you?
By soberbygrace.org on Jan 05 2011
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Must be nice...
I am amazed at how many hateful things are posted about this man. I guess I should feel blessed to be in the presence of such righteous beings. So many who have never made a mistake or messed up. He appears to be trying to better his life. He has a wonderful voice and I hope nothing but happiness follows him from this point on. We were all meant to be happy and homeless or not he is no exception.
By Amanda on Jan 05 2011
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Arrington the ass
Hey, Mike. Be careful. One of these days your kids who got their arrogance from you may end up on the streets in need of help. Maybe a self righteous commenter or two will expose their meaningless lives too. Thanks to you.
By Keven Scott on Jan 05 2011
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Ohio Homeless Man Earns Second Chance With 'Golden Radio Voice'
I see a lot of negative posts here and it is dis-heartening. As a person who has worked with the homeless in a shelter I can tell you that they are stuck in a tough spot. To get a job they need a resume, decent clean clothes, and a permanent address. Shelters are full of talented and intelligent people. The donated clothes that they often wear are other people's cast off items that they have to rummage through in the shelter's closet. Rather than criticize this man, why don't you take on a person at a shelter as a project- take them to get decent interview clothes and write them a resume. It is true that some people that are homeless don't care, but the average homeowner in 2010 is 10 pay checks from where this man is. It could be you.
By Mike on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice Man
Seems like a darn nice person...you just want to see this man see good fortune.
By Steve Wagner on Jan 05 2011
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Mike's Comment
Mike...pretty much spot on. This makes me almost as warm inside as the Michael Vick rehabilitation story. It's so wonderful. I just wish we could reach Charles Manson, he had a difficult childhood and it wasn't his fault. He was the true victim.
By Steve on Jan 05 2011
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Give him a chance!
Rush Limbaugh is a reformed drug addict; maybe this guy will do better than Rush!
By Mike M. on Jan 05 2011
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Great voice
You have a great voice.Listening to you is entertaining. You are right about God. God gave you a talent.Please use this talent for God,for yourself and for others.Jesus loves you and all of us.
By Rocco Rinaldi on Jan 05 2011
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Second chances
I'm happy for this guy. I'm thrilled to see this guy get a fresh chance at a productive happy life. Sure people screw up and end up on the street by their own mistakes sometimes life just deals good people a bad hand. In either case people like Mike should hope that others would not be so cold to them if they woke up one morning to find their world turned upside down.
By SJ on Jan 05 2011
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God gave him a second chance
Anyone posting a comment that references God and anything negative with this guy, need to get right with God themselves. No matter his story, he's a child of God and he's as equally loved as everyone else on here. No more, no less. Perhaps you can find a reference in the Bible that challenges this thought, but I remember Christ giving a prostitute a second chance and he never judged her. Perhaps they have a higher opinion of themselves than God does.
By Scott on Jan 05 2011
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God Given Talent
Mike - I truly feel sorry for your type of being (certainly NOT human). First of all you are in Houston where I'm sure there are NO Homeless people or refugees from Katrina. I realize that in Texas there are no imperfect people - only ones who pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Furthermore, judging by your very Un-Christian HATRED for Homeless people I would guess that Jesus would have amounted to a dirty, useless, homeless bum by your standards. Lastly, Mike, if by some misfortune you should become jobless or homeless I hope you will continue to be righteous & Hate homeless people with the same fervor. Of course I would not want you to be a hippocrite so just save everybody time & start by Hating what you see in the mirror every day of your useless, hateful, pathetic life.
By Ken on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless Man With God Given Talent
If Michael Vick deserves a second chance, then this man certainly does. I hope he will remain clean and sober. God Bless!
By Drew on Jan 05 2011
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2nd Chance
Mike: Drugs and alcohol are a scourge. I don't think he would sound so lucid (yeah, he looks really scruffy) if he was still using. He just needed help and a job. Not sure he needed to be given a house.
By Mac Levins on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless in Ohio
Some of you who post just don't get it! We are all human, not perfect. We've all fallen, just some farther than others. Some of you judged this man but his appearance, others by the fact that he was homeless and others...well maybe you are just jealous of his "pipes." We've all be given second chances, many three or more. Give this guy some slack and be encouraging. Stop being hateful!!
By Fast Freddie on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Man Fan
I am a conservative and a Rush fan. I love this heart warming story and I wish him a great future. This is a story of humility and redemption. It is a great story for personal responsibility. He admits to self destructive behavior and offers no excuses. He realizes that only his talent and willingness to work will change his life. He also realizes that that he does not deserve a handout. He merely asks for handouts on an exit ramp... not demand from a government source. The choice to give or not is up to those who drive by. I could "Monday-Morning quartback" his strategy for a comeback, but hey its working. If I owned a production company, I would hire him. We both could make good profits. Notice, that I said I would hire him; not become his self-appointed savior. We would work together for as long as it was mutually beneficial. His future is uncertain, but it is getting better everyday. I am rooting for him! -From the Ravings of the Psychomancer
By Psychomancer on Jan 05 2011
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Radio man comments
Hey Mike (from Texas) ...while you're at it, why not beat up a few old ladies and kick a couple of dogs...just be careful of spitting on superman's cape you unappreciative nitwit!
By Dave on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless man with a great voice
Not only does he have a great voice, he has a wonderful personality. And I find his appearance to be warm and friendly as well.
By Martin Steinbrugger on Jan 05 2011
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THE REAL GOLDEN VOICE STORY
heres a link to GV background. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/meet-felon-golden-voice awww, let's give him a chance- just like barack!
By j on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Golden Man
His drug and alcohol habit will serve him well in the employ of Clear Channel.
By Don Eyemousse on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Guy
Why is someone who has been clean for two years still homeless? I've been there and there is no excuse for being homeless other than addiction mental illness or laziness! There is simply to much help available to those who want it to still be homeless after two years of sobriety!
By zooski on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless man w/Radio voice
I wish this man all the luck in the world. What a wonderful voice, and seems to have a personality to match. It just goes to show that they who try, eventually will succeed. Bless him for his two year sobriety!
By Marie on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice
Heck, even I'd buy a used car from this guy. Hope he gets a steady gig somewhere.
By Tangair on Jan 05 2011
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RADIO
I think John F should know that we have a free will and we can't blame God for the choices we make. Sad so many are so ignorant. This man has admitted that he was the problem and has changed. I wish him the best of luck and to the person who blamed him for still being homeless I hope you are never in that situation, In my previous job I've seen people struggle for years. It is a vicious circle of hopelessness yet this man is hopeful. Great story.
By DELIA on Jan 05 2011
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Wow
Wow! At first I thought the video was dubbed! This guy is unbelievable. As a political conservative I say, to Heck with all these boring political arguments - Let's see if we can put the guy back to work! Shower, rehab, a big grant, small place to live.
By dmcsherlock on Jan 05 2011
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Ted Williams
I've dealt with people who have abused alcohol and drugs for the past 19 years. So far, it appears that Ted has addressed his issues with drugs an alcohol despite remaining homeless. He is humble, gracious for the outpouring of assistance from the community and desires this opportunity to reclaim his life. I wish him the best of luck.
By Rob P. on Jan 05 2011
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Great!
I for one would like to hear his voice on the air. I can think of a few voices I could live without. I hope he is able to continue living sober. Heck he is the poster child for what someone in his shoes can do if they put the effort in. From rags to riches (I hope). Good luck to you sir, it sound like you deserve it.
By Variable on Jan 05 2011
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Radio isn't what it used to be
Unfortunately, radio isn't a good path to financial security. After college, I spent several years working in radio and got to know the industry pretty well. 20 years ago working in radio was a pretty hand-to-mouth existance. Unless you're in a big, highly competitive market, you're probably making a little more than minimum wage. A smaller market station simply cannot afford to pay announcers a decent wage. There's just not enough money. In a large market, you stay on the air only as long as you pull in the big numbers. Ratings drop slighly, and you're gone. Radio has never been kind to aging voice talent.
By Michael on Jan 05 2011
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radio man
Isn't Oprah looking for some new talent? Maybe her "sincere passion" will pave the way for this 15 minutes of famer.
By g dog on Jan 05 2011
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radio man
Now that I look at this,with his current sobriety and the proper lighting, he could win a Keith Richards look=a=like contest.
By g dog on Jan 05 2011
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Radio Voice
This not a political comment, I promise. But does this guy not look EXACTLY like Obama would if he were 20 years older & homeless? The bone structure of his face is identical. I watched this 3 times just to listen. It is a golden voice.
By Cali on Jan 05 2011
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golden voice
Two years clean, (and articulate, as VP Biden described Obama) talent suited to the job and he's willing to work. Give him a small one year "trial" contract, if he hits the booze and dope get rid of him. If he does well re-up his next contract with some decent $$. Briko
By Briko on Jan 05 2011
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Great voice Williams!
Good luck to you guy! A guy in the Phillipines can be come the new lead singer of Journey and now a recovering homeless guy is going to be doing radio, voice overs, and announcing for the Cavs! Thank you youtube!! and to the guy who posted the vid!
By J Simple on Jan 05 2011
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Sounds Great
I worked in radio for a few years. Small market, so it didn't pay much. I did production work, both live and recorded, I also was an air personality. I think some of the offers this guy is getting are great. I would love to have these offers myself, and wish this guy would have received these offers earlier. Best of luck to him. also if you do not like the homeless or think this man should not be given the chances offered. You should probably learn to think a little more logically. It may be more expensive in the long run to let this man stay on the streets. Healthcare for the homeless is a huge burden on the system. Plus he will be one less homeless person for you to dislike. Brian Keith Former Cumulus (KKGB and KYKZ) producer and air personality.
By Brian on Jan 05 2011
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Second Chance
Isn\'t that great in that we live in the greatest country on the face of this earth and we all have the opportunity for a second chance. Great story.
By Khan on Jan 05 2011
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Give him a break
I don't know why anyone would have a problem with this story. It's a wonderful human interest story and the guy does have talent (very well spoken) and a golden voice to boot. Everyone makes mistakes (some more than others), but someone who admits those mistakes and does the hard work to change deserves a second chance. With God's help, I think this man will turn things around and it makes me happy. I have less patience for those who expect a handout for doing nothing other than existing.
By Gal in Dallas on Jan 05 2011
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The Golden Voice
He's been clean for two years, but even on drugs he could do a better job than our journalist within the MSM
By Roger on Jan 05 2011
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To all you nay sayers...
Remember the saying, "There but for the grace of God go I."
By Jackylynn on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless ex-Radio Announcer
As a former Chicago radio announcer and voice over guy all I can say is this is a fantastic story. I wish him the best of luck. P.S. I mean this in a GOOD way, please don't blow your opportunity. That would "blow it" for the next person. In other words, people will be less inclined to extend a helping hand. By the way, you sound GREAT!
By "Ken Milan" on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless ex-Radio Announcer
As a former Chicago radio announcer and voice over guy all I can say is this is a fantastic story. I wish him the best of luck. P.S. I mean this in a GOOD way, please don\'t blow your opportunity. That would \"blow it\" for the next person. In other words, people will be less inclined to extend a helping hand. By the way, you sound GREAT!
By \ on Jan 05 2011
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Homeless ex-Radio Announcer
As a former Chicago radio announcer and voice over guy all I can say is this is a fantastic story. I wish him the best of luck. P.S. I mean this in a GOOD way, please don\\\'t blow your opportunity. That would \\\"blow it\\\" for the next person. In other words, people will be less inclined to extend a helping hand. By the way, you sound GREAT!
By George on Jan 05 2011
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God Bless and Good Night (and Good Luck)
I hope the lessons he's learned in life serve him well. Sometimes it's standing at the abyss, or at the bottom of it, clearly is God's way of turning people around. Congrats to him and to those that help him.
By BrianDTexan on Jan 05 2011
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yikes
wow, the dude has a great attitude. he will survive, good luck, god bless
By blahber on Jan 05 2011
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nobody said he was a journalist
I don't know what the big deal is. The guy is not a journalist, or reporter, or anything else except what he claims to be; a great voice over talent. So he fell on hard times. Give the guy a break. Jeez!!!
By Bob on Jan 05 2011
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I like his hair
I like his hair.
By dargu on Jan 05 2011
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Amazing voice
This guy has become his rise from the bottom of the pile. He should be given a shot at voice overs, radio commercials etc. If he falls again, he falls. But something tells me he's going to make it big. Great story.
By Hank on Jan 05 2011
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Pay Attention
He is a radio announcer, not a journalist. And most journalists are drug addicts because most americans are.
By Holly on Jan 05 2011
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Awww poor little feller.....
Look at all the bleeding hearts come out for this one. Lulz.
By Drew on Jan 06 2011
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Hiring
This man has an amazing talent. Should someone give him a job based on that alone? No. Other things to consider are his ability to consistently show up for work and and on time, his ability to handle the demands of the job, and his ability to get along with others including coworkers and audience members. He seems like a great guy. Hopefully he will find employment and get back on his feet.
By PG on Jan 06 2011
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Hey I wonder boy
I wonder wrote, "Why is it that he says god gave him his voice, but doesn't blame god for giving him his drug habit. I always find it interesting that people are willing to thank god for the god thinks, but not damn him for the bad things." The answer is because his voice was given by God and not a choice of Ted made and the drug habit was the result of Ted's choice to start doing drugs in the beginning in direct disobedience to God's commands. To blame God is to totally deny humans have chosen to sin and to not take responsibility for our collective evil behavior. Unlike you, Ted has obviously taken responsibility for his mistakes and that is most likely how he has stayed clean for 2 years. No one will change until they finally admit addiction is their own choice and fault.
By I don't wonder on Jan 06 2011
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Naive
Well isn't that just too nice. Problem is, he's not likely to stay clean. His decision, His life. Who ever hires him is playing a longshot. Best of luck but it isn't about luck, it's about personal responsibility.
By Lysander on Jan 06 2011
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Second Chances
A lot of potential air talent never gets a First Chance. With the number of worthy candidates who are applying, why go out of your way to hire somebody who is risky? PR? (DISCLOSURE: I was an engineer; I almost never went on the air, except at home on the ham bands.)
By JM in San Diego on Jan 06 2011
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So Naive ...
How naive people can be. First of all, if he was really clean for two years, he wouldn't still be begging on the street corner. Lesson No.1 with addicts of any kind: Never trust what they say, never depend on them until they've positively proven that they have undergone the necessary change. He's obviously a long way from that point. To those of you who are quick to embrace and grab your hankie; google his name every few weeks and you'll be enlightened.
By Lysander on Jan 06 2011
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People can and do change....
Fact: People can and do change....As with our country, his future has yet to be written.
By Such is life on Jan 06 2011
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Ted Williams
Go Ted! What a great story. For those of you that are confusing journalism with voice overs it is a totally different thing. Voice artists just read copy. They do not report. Just to set the record straight since there seemed to be a lot of confusion out there. And boy does he have the voice. I was in the voice industry and with a voice like that he will get a lot of jobs. You know people take different paths in life and addictions can make bad things happen to good people. Sometimes with addictions your self esteem suffers and it is hard to pick yourself up again without a support system which he may not have had. I am just glad he could turn himself around. Sounds like now he is on the right path. God bless Ted! I would listen to anything you read for!
By Kate on Jan 06 2011
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Go Ted, Go!
Yep! I've got the DEEP-TRUCKING voice to carry-on ALL DAY/ALLNIGHT. I did one stint in a Chicago WareHouse off Rand X-mas of '003. My "homies" unloaded trucks for The Eddie Bauer Warehouse X-mas Sale & got fired. I was offered a room with a mike and became the announcer to..."Welcome to the Eddie B. Warehouse Sale! Our hours are.. For more info.." I was never more HAPPY with my life.But, my BAd Check Felony (Late in Rent) has side-lined me to Kenosha and warehouse work only. Seems I'll never get back to where I want tobe. Staying away from the upper eschelon in rentals has humbled my life peacefully.
By Gialloreto on Jan 06 2011
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This Apprentice might make it.
Go Ted, Go! It was the 2 months before X-mas when all thru the Warehouse were nuthin but homies unloading truck like a mouse. Then they fled with their loot hoping never to return and UP! pops John G! for a chance to earn a spot in the Holiday announcers arena. BANG! I went from setting up tables and racks of clothes to the Holiday Sales Announcer for the Eddie Bauer Warehosue X-mas Sale. '003 was a blast for me.But, since a Bad Check Felony arrest-but NO conviction- Im waiting to expunge and git the HELL outta Kenosha for good.
By John Gialloreto on Jan 06 2011
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If you can't say anything nice...
...don't say anything at all. Because this is not a story of earth-shattering importance. This is NOT something that needs investigative journalists to uncover government money going to corrupt sources. This is a LITTLE story, about a guy hopefully getting his life back on track and becoming a productive member of society. So save your rants and stress and muck-raking for places where it'll really MATTER to the state of our country or humanity, and just let this guy alone to deal with his life. I'm only 40 and feel like an old person when I think "People used to be a lot more polite when I was growing up!"
By artgyrl on Jan 06 2011
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homeless guy with radio voice
I\'m a recovering alcoholic. Never homeless, but could have been. Unless you have lived in my or his shoes, don\'t judge. I got sober at age 53, went back to school and became a nurse and am doing great. Please be supportive of this person, or anyone for that matter, who is trying to do better. Isn\'t this what life is about? What if it was your brother, like mine who didn\'t get sober and was drunk and hit by a car and killed? This homeless man is sober and wants to get better. Please give him a chance. We should all have second chances because we all as humans make mistakes.
By maysong on Jan 06 2011
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Better voice than Obama
He dees not need a teleprompter. Also appears to be more qualified. He actually had a real job in the past. I like him because because he asks before taking my money. Lets put someone who knows what they are doing in the white house... Radio Man for President!
By The People's voice on Jan 06 2011
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fantastic
absolutely amazing! I'm mesmerized watching this. I wish this gentleman the best. He is clearly looking for a second chance, and I hope someone gives it to him.
By DL on Jan 06 2011
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jobs
stop buying off china and stop the pill mills and we have jobs !
By rick dorty on Jan 06 2011
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It's amazing the lengths people go..
..to look at the negative side of every thing. It sickens me how judgemental and outright ignorant some of these posts are. It's like 'people' can barely begrudge him the credit for his awesome pipes, or the fact he's addressing his addiction problems or that he's obviously intelligent and well spoken. They're is such a rush to pish all over every aspect, what a jaded, negative,miserable and pathetic collection you all are.
By Matt on Jan 06 2011
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The gentleman with a golden voice
I think this guy would be perfect candidate to fill in for Tommy B on 92KQRS Radio in Minnapolis when Tommy takes one of his monthly vacations!
By DeanO on Jan 06 2011
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"Second Chance"?
This is not a "Second Chance" for 'ole Ted. Probably more like his 30th. He hasn't seen his mom in 20 yrs. Nice guy huh?
By Bill on Jan 06 2011
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I'm glad people are not God.
If this man has truly cleaned up his life. I say give him a chance. It's so easy for others that have never been there to cast the first stone. He sounds like he's wanting to do right. Give him a chance. God has no throw aways. I say if he's really turned it around give him a chance.
By Coast2co on Jan 06 2011
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Good Luck
Good for him. I hope he gets on the right track and has a bright future. I was a DJ at a small town radio station from the age of 13 to 18 (dad owned the station), so I know what he means by the magic of it all....there's also a lot of boredom involved too though. Anyway, good luck golden voice guy.
By GL on Jan 06 2011
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Does not "Deserve" second change
Neither he, nor anybody else "deserves" a second chance. Kudos on ClearChannel for giving this guy a chance that he doesn't deserve on his own merits. However, his prospects are real thin. Homelessness is virtually always a collateral consequence of deep-seated mental and/or emotional dysfunction. A job will help, but he is going to need much more than a mere job to pull him out of the hole he dug for himself.
By Feste on Jan 06 2011
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The Homeless guy w/ the VOICE
Well, a talent who threw it all away gets a second chance. I guess. Hope he does not blow it again.
By john smith on Jan 06 2011
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2nd chances
"If but for the grace of God there go I" This statement is taken from the Word of God. It carries the thought of one considering themselves to be blessed, because any one of us could be placed in this kind of situation, because we all have made bad choices in life and God gave us a second chance.But he has humbled himself before God and thats why he's being blessed now. Be careful not to throw stones John 8:1-11
By laura on Jan 07 2011
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Man with the golden voice
Easy now folks, Mike from Texas has a right to his opinion. Its not his fault he is from Texas where 90% of the population has parents that were related before they got married!
By TJMaxx2000 on Jan 07 2011
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Past and recent past
Anyone looked into his past? Like his 4 daughters and blind wife he abandoned? How about the second lady he impregnated and left with a child? Charged with fraud? Was he not robbing cars 2 days earlier in a Lowes parking lot???? Now he has hit the jackpot, if nobody will look into him a bit more...
By Mike on Jan 07 2011
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The average IQ in America is 50!
So I guess all you people that think he should be forgiven for robbing people and given a second chance are going to go down to a prison near you and find a convict that has just been released , so you can take him in. Remember, even if he/she has killed someone or is a predator, THEY DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE ACCORDING TO ALL OF YOU!!!
By bob on Jan 08 2011
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fools for the Golden Voice
I said it would take a few weeks, but I was wrong,as it only took two. Dry for 2 years, but still panhandling? P.T. Barnum was right, evidenced by the people here and in the media that got suckered by ole' Ted.
By Lysander on Jan 13 2011
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