The BlogTalkRadio Blog

Jacob Weisberg, Editor-in-Chief of Slate, an award-winning site “offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, and culture.”

Weisberg joins hosts Eric Olsen and Shaun Daily on BlogTalkRadio Today to discuss his newest book entitled The Bush Tragedy.

Weisberg was previously Slate’s chief political correspondent, and has written for New Republic, Newsweek, and New York Magazine, to name a few.  Weisberg has authored several books on politics including In Defense of Government, The Road to Chadville, about the 2000 election, and the Bushisms series.

The discussion gets underway here.

Today we have released a new form which will simplify the Featuring process on BlogTalkRadio.

You can find the form when you login and hit the “Promote” tab under “Features Requests.” Or click here.

The form allows hosts to select a segment, describe why it should be featured, input guest information, insert weblinks to promotional materials, and upload photos all in one form.

With this easy-to-use form, you can request to be featured in a few different ways.

1. Featured On the Homepage scrollbar (upcoming)
2. Featured in Category (archive)
3. Considered a Featured Host
4. Request a segment to consider for Best of BTR

With all these different types of Features Requests in one place, it will be much easier for hosts to submit information directly from their segments, and easier for BlogTalkRadio to keep track and process your requests.

Please check out the form, and try it out! The form has fields for detailed information, but not all fields are required to submit. When you have submitted the information successfully, you will receive a message confirming receipt of your request. Its simple and cuts down on the (digital) paper trail of sending multiple emails.

The Features and Promotion team will always be available at hostpr@blogtalkradio.com to assist, answer questions, and read schedules you are working on. The Features requests, however, will have to be submitted through this form in order to be processed. You’ll have time to transition, but if you try the form, you’ll want to switch right away!

As always, since BlogTalkRadio is a live network, featuring decisions are made according to requests received and daily content. For this reason, BlogTalkRadio is unable to confirm featured slots in advance. Featured spots are limited and BlogTalkRadio has sole discretion about promotion and feature status.

Thanks for hosting in our BlogTalkRadio community! Please email us if you have further questions.

You may watch him on hit series 30 Rock, or from his cameos in countless comedy projects, but Judah Friedlander’s face and approach are certainly unique.

We are pleased to welcome Judah to BlogTalkRadio’s airwaves.  He’ll join Paula Mazur, the screenwriter of Nim’s Island, the highly anticipated Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin film.  Both guests join the beloved geeks of Movie Geeks United.

Also in this broadcast: first impressions from the Sarasota Film Festival.  Don’t miss this insider’s peek at the hot new films of the year.

Sneak Preview: Movie Geeks will celebrate their One Year Anniversary on air next weekend.   Stay tuned for clips from over 180 interviews with the creative minds of movies and TV, listener call-ins, and giveaways!

Today, Washington Post columnist Howard Kurtz has written a piece about BlogTalkRadio that makes us proud.

In his column Media Notes, Kurtz explains how “With BlogTalkRadio, the Commentary Universe Expands.”

The article talks about the story behind our Citizen Broadcast Network, how some “unlikely stars have been born,” and BlogTalkRadio’s emergence as a tool for more empowering and interactive experiences online.

CEO Alan Levy says:

Its great that BlogTalkRadio is recognized by the number one media critic in the country, Howard Kurtz, as “a populist force in cyberspace.” This validates BlogTalkRadio as a powerful online medium that is a true Citizen Broadcast Network. As I said in the article, my Dad would be proud.

We have grown so much since August of 2006. Starting from the ground up, an empty network with no hosts, to our current impressive lineup of content, Kurtz observes that in addition to bloggers, “some better-known people are also gravitating toward the outlet.”

We want to take this opportunity to thank the many hosts and listeners who have brought their enthusiasm, energy, and discussions to our community.

Read the Washington Post article here.

This Saturday, tune into Winchester Radio for close encounters with your favorite stars.

The segment will kick off with live interviews with Supernatural stars who play the Winchester brothers, Jared Padalecki and Jim Beaver.  They’ll discuss their upcoming appearance at EyeCon.

Keep listening for an interview with EyeCon ‘08 promoter Kenneth Smith.

The show goes live at 6:30 pm ET on Winchester Radio.  Join the conversation by listening live, and don’t miss this chance to commune with your fellow Supernatural fans in the chat room.

See the Winchester Brothers headquarters for more information.

Discuss the best and worst-dressed, as well as predictions from the red carpet of the 80th annual Academy Awards with the Movie Geeks.

BlogTalkRadio’s number one show for film lovers brings their usual wit and insight to their Oscars coverage. Tune in and hear what pictures and people should take home the golden statues tonight.

Spoiler alert: the Geeks’ opinions are usually spot-on, so if you haven’t heard the winners yet, listen with caution!

Update: Oscar-winners Suzie Templeton and Hugh Welchman of Peter and the Wolf to join Wednesday’s show at 10pm ET.  Don’t miss it!

If you’re a movie lover, chances are you’ve experienced Bo Goldman’s work in one way or another.

Since he arrived on the scene in Hollywood, Goldman has set the bar with his screenplays for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Scent of a Woman” to name a few.

If you count these in your top favorites, don’t miss this rare opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Bo, the creative mind behind the films.

In today’s edition of Movie Geeks United, the acclaimed scribe discusses his past work with fans, the recent strike, and hopefully gives us some insight into his future projects.

Listen to the show here.

She’s back!

Vocal powerhouse Melinda Doolittle, American Idol singing sensation from last season, will be back on Moments with Melinda this Sunday at 4pm ET.

After her first two sessions on BlogTalkRadio interacting with her fanbase, Melinda has decided to join host Tyler from MelindaFan.net for a third show.

In this special ninety minute edition, Melinda will update fans on her upcoming debut album, including a discussion of her single “My Funny Valentine” which will hit iTunes on February 12.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with one of your favorite Idol personalities.

Tune in at 4pm ET for Melinda Doolittle LIVE!