Caption: Mike Doughty, Credit: Deborah Lopez
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Mike Doughty 

Mike Doughty Talks Social Media, Addiction, and Songwriting

From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Length: 00:08:06

Producer Rebecca Lavoie talks with singer-songwriter Mike Doughty about his unusually interactive presence on social media sites, the new narrative of addiction, and songwriting. Sound-rich. Read the full description.

Mike_small While many celebrities use social media, it's usually pretty one-sided. Singer Mike Doughty is a notable exception. A long-time blogger, interactive social media user, and prolific tweeter, Doughty talks about getting his start talking to fans online. In this sound-rich interview with producer Rebecca Lavoie, he reveals his songwriting secrets, talks about celebrity addiction, and how Twitter is making him a better writer.

Note: this piece features two new songs Doughty performed live during the interview.

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Piece Description

While many celebrities use social media, it's usually pretty one-sided. Singer Mike Doughty is a notable exception. A long-time blogger, interactive social media user, and prolific tweeter, Doughty talks about getting his start talking to fans online. In this sound-rich interview with producer Rebecca Lavoie, he reveals his songwriting secrets, talks about celebrity addiction, and how Twitter is making him a better writer.

Note: this piece features two new songs Doughty performed live during the interview.

Broadcast History

Aired on Word of Mouth on New Hampshire Public Radio on 2/10/11.

Timing and Cues

Note, there is a tag at the very end of this piece. Feel free to cut to fit into 8:00 hole.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

(optional host intro) These days anyone who’s even remotely well known has a feed on Twitter. While social media can break down the walls between celebrities and their fans, those connections are often pretty one sided and at worst, superficial – some A-listers even hire assistants to tweet for them.
New Hampshire Public Radio Producer Rebecca Lavoie recently spoke with one of her favorite musicians about his relationship with social media… mostly because he takes a totally different approach.

OUTRO:

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