Lucky Dog Audio Post: Prank Calling The Intern

Prank Calling The Intern

charles — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:39:00 -0500

So, Judson approached us several months ago about being our intern. Really, our friend Ben approached us several months ago about his friend Judson being our intern. Anyway, our initial response was thanks but no thanks. We've never had an intern. We don't really need an intern. Etc etc. Well, Judson and Ben just wouldn't let up about the whole thing. "Are you sure you don't want an intern?" asked Ben. "Judson REALLY wants to be your intern." After several emails and iChats we conceded to meet Judson. We did our darnedest to scare him off. "Judson, if you are going to intern with us there's gonna be a lot of data entry," said Scott. "These is nothing glamorous about this kind of work," I said with a steely expression, "Are you sure you want to do this?" Yes, yes. Judson was excited. He wanted in.

So we conferred with Judson's professor at UALR and set up a course for the month of July. Then we came up with a rough outline of work we could assign to Judson, our intern. Things like archiving finished spots, soldering cables, updating our talent demos so they included more of Brian Winkeler's spots. Suddenly we were excited. We had an intern!

Not so fast. Turns out that in between signing up with us as an intern and showing up for his first day (July 7) Judson accepted a gig playing guitar in a touring band. Our buddy Jason ran into Judson on Monday of this week, learned this, and called us. Judson had been meaning to call but. . .

No intern. But more seriously, no heads up from Judson, the intern-turned-touring-guitarist, about the change of plans. So we decided it might be fun to play a little phone prank on Judson.

Here's the cast:

Me playing me. Rather me playing a slightly more passive-aggressive me.

Voice actor Bob Hulsey as Keith Satterfield, our attorney who has been working all week on "paperwork" for the internship. (Incidentally, this isn't the first time we've cast Bob as a lawyer).

Judson as himself, the unknowing recipient of our prank call.

Listen to Prank Calling The Intern

Judson was a great sport about the prank. Obviously he gave us permission to post the recording saying that he would have his lawyer contact us with a release form. Ha!

Also, we are pretty excited for Judson. July looks like it's going to be a busy month for him on the road. He will be looping through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. His touring schedule can be found here and here.

Congrats Judson and good luck on the road!

"Prank Calling The Intern" by wms

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:15:14 -0500

nola is about excess, not frugality. pay the $8 for turtle soup at mandina's and eat a tater log in starkville to make up for it.

"Prank Calling The Intern" by sellout

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:43:24 -0500

now, now, williams. i was merely suggesting the boys take advantage of the free happy hour grub at the Circle Bar before indulging in all the city has to offer. gotta make those road dollars last!

"Prank Calling The Intern" by wms

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:07:52 -0500

sellout confounds me. after all the years of training and tutelage, debate and experimentation, we get the recommendation for "gazpacho" in nola? whuh?

"Prank Calling The Intern" by sellout

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:02:25 -0500

Suggested road food for the tour:

Tulsa-- Bill's Jumbo Burger (home of the 1lb burger)

OKC-- there's a good Thai joint close to the Blue Door. Greg will know, ask him

Dallas-- good luck

Austin--- should be easy. mmmm, migas!

NOLA. oh man. First of all have a bowl of gazpacho at happy hour during load in. then get thee to a po boy. Joey K's is easy to get to from the Circle Bar. And say hello to Lefty.

Shreveport-- George's and Strawn's are both within waking distance from the club. For a real treat go to Herby K's or Brother's (downtown).