# Surfer Dude on The No Agenda Show

Surfer Dude comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2012 to March 2013.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** March 2012 – March 2013
- **Related topics:** [Hyundai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyundai.md), [Voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [Audition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audition.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Commercials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercials.md), [Nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [Psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md), [Toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Public Service Announcements, Surfer Dude Voice

- **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-21
- **Time:** 2:28:01–2:31:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/public-service-announcements-surfer-dude-voice.md

A discussion on the structure and timing of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) leads to a reading of a National Institute of Health script regarding underage drinking. The host utilizes a "surfer dude" voice to perform the script, suggesting that such character voices could be used for future No Agenda promotional spots or professional voiceover work.

Keywords: [psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [surfer dude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surfer-dude.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), alcohol abuse

### Hyundai Voiceover Audition, Toyota Surfer Voice Commercials

- **Episode:** [395: Multi Modal Mutt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/395-multi-modal-mutt.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-29
- **Time:** 30:25–32:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/395-multi-modal-mutt/chapter/hyundai-voiceover-audition-toyota-surfer-voice-commercials.md

A recent audition for a Hyundai commercial using a "surfer dude" vocal style resulted in no callback, despite positive feedback from family. Similar vocal styles have appeared in recent Toyota "Number One for Everyone" sales event advertisements, suggesting a trend in automotive marketing toward casual, non-authoritative voiceovers.

Keywords: [hyundai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyundai.md), [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [surfer dude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surfer-dude.md), [commercials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercials.md)

### Adam Curry's Hyundai Commercial Audition

- **Episode:** [394: No Bagles for You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-25
- **Time:** 1:49:25–1:55:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you/chapter/adam-curry-s-hyundai-commercial-audition.md

Adam Curry performs several takes for a Hyundai commercial audition, attempting to meet the "trustworthy everyman" and "urgent" specifications. John Dvorak provides direction, encouraging Curry to use his "surfer dude" and "Pee-wee Herman" voices to make the dry copy more engaging.

Keywords: [hyundai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyundai.md), [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [audition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audition.md), sonata hybrid, elantra, [surfer dude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surfer-dude.md)

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