Rad(io) Shorts Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: A Fresh Start
Hanes Orrock for Margaret
Margaret has just been made the co-owner of the WK5A radio station along with her longtime business partner Todd. Margaret is definitely the more goal oriented of the two and very clearly the one in charge of making the tough business decision. For this role I was picture a voice similar to Lizzy Caplan but am open to any take on the character. Please only read the lines for Margaret, the other lines have merely been added to provide context.
Margaret: Todd are you even listening?
Todd: Yes! No small talk, just straight to business I get it. You know this isn't my first time firing someone?
Margaret: ohhh I know, and that's exactly why I'm telling you, no small talk.
Todd: Nothing wrong with being polite.
Margaret: Last time we did this you told the person we were firing "if there is anything I can do to help please let me know" and do you remember what she said?
Todd: No?
Margaret: she said, and I quote, "you could help by not firing me!"
Todd: oh yeah now that you mention it that was a little awkward.
Margaret: yes, extremely! So this time none of that politeness, we need to be firm in our decision. Firing people isn't a nice thing to do, so stop trying to be nice about it. Add a little venom to your attitude.Margaret: Look Anthony, you've given us plenty of great years of on-air broadcasting but the network is looking to go in a different direction and we just don't think there is a place for you in it.
