I hate the guy that does the Kyser Health News segments - it sounds like he's slobbering over the mic the entire time. Why would you do this? It is a very nerdy dream come true to join Jessica as a voice of NPR. Chioke I’Anson, Ph.D., an instructor in the Department of African American Studies in the College of Humanities and Sciences, joins Jessica Hansen as one of NPR’s two voices of underwriting. ", New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. For me, this extends to the reporters’ voices as well, particularly on NPR. And Why It's. Whereas once only trained professionals were given a television or … I think they're exceptionally well written, concise, clear and educational. That said, Boston's local morning guy, Bob Oakes, has a legendarily annoying voice. It gets a bit much. I think you gotta put Diane Rehm in a special category of honor. I think he's got the best moderator voice. All public radio fans welcome. Don't get me wrong, I still listen, but sometimes you're like "oh give it a rest, it's the goddamn stock market. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Glen Washington (Snap Judgment) is so smooth, I also like Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji (Code Switch). Please stop. Like his mouth is just 20% wetter than everybody else, and then he smacks his lips, and... Oh fuck, just talking abotu it makes my skin crawl - I turn the radio off when he's doing anything. Billy Quizboy. That woman came back from a neurological disorder that destroyed her speech and learned how to talk again. Anyway, Kelly McEvers has the worst, absolute worst vocal fry and over dramatization of any NPR announcer. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. And a hell of a storyteller! There are a lot of great voices too though. Wade Goodwyn is my favorite NPR voice ever. 'Planet money,' 'This American Life,' 'Radiolab,' 'Startup'… Why? Ari Shapiro has the voice and tone of someone hosting a kid's show. I like hearing Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, especially when she's reporting from Dakaaaaaar. Glen Washington (Snap Judgment) is so smooth, I also like Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji (Code Switch). I also really like Nina Totenberg, her voice and the editing of her stories.

Someone just posted the same question a little over a week ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/NPR/comments/6qki2a/best_npr_voices/. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Yes her voice was tough to take but once you realized what she went through...well fuck. National faves: Jack Speer, Megna Chakhrabarti, Terry Gross. ... Bob Oakes, has a legendarily annoying voice. I don't get the Kai Ryssdal hate, dude just sounds like he loves his job, He sounds like he's grinning from ear to ear the whole time. A primary cause of NPR voice is the sheer expansion of people broadcasting today. The NPR Podcast. I propose calling this phenomenon “NPR voice” (which is distinct from the supple baritones we normally associate with radio voices). NPR’s reporters don’t all have perfect, radio-smooth voices, but they all sound natural and confident on air.

My girlfriend and I also can't stand his voice for more than a few minutes, which is a shame, as hes usually reporting on some pretty interesting stories. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Phoebe Judge (Criminal) is also lovely, as is Roman Mars (99 PI). Like many, I am both addicted to and repulsed by the news. Big fan of Tom Ashbrook's voice. Worst laugh is definitely Dan Pashman (The Sporkful). I love Kai, he sounds like the laid back college professor we all wanted a class with. Diane Rehm's interviewing skills made up for her voice. Corva Coleman is smoother than silk. As the creator of this clips puts it: "All my favorite US podcasts are being ruined by this universally adopted affectation. My personal least favorite is Bill Littlefield (Only a Game) for some reason I can't explain. Formerly worst voice was Diane Rehm. Also (and I know we're talking about podcasts here not just NPR official stuff) Abby Jacobson's voice on a Piece of Work is perfect for that particular project. There are a lot of great voices too though. His voice started airing Nov. 28. For all fans of public radio, this is a community designed to showcase really good radio stories -- and the people who make them. National faves: Jack Speer, Megna Chakhrabarti, Terry Gross, National do-not-calls: Kai Ryssdal, Charlie Pierce. “Misophonia Versus NPR” illustration by Cousin Isaac. Can't listen to her. ... a little over a week ago. So Annoying 5 diggs Audio Funny. I can't stand Ira Flatow. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For three full days their voices echoed over the NPR airwaves, accusing Republicans of fighting to withhold immunizations from poor children and of being antiprogress. Which is a shame, because Science Friday could really be my jam otherwise. Voice.