Audio Goodness: Expedia

Expedia

Brian Berrebbi and I did a radio spot for Expedia that was a lot of fun in its weirdness.

In it, I play a traveler who receives a wake-up call from an Expedia spokesperson played by Brian. This was all actually recorded in a hotel room, with Brian calling me on the hotel phone. Most of what was done was improvised and a transcript of the unused sections had things like this gem:

Caller Would you feed my – would you feed my dog – would you give my dog his medicine? Tell you what? I did you a favor, would you do me a favor and just give my dog his medicine?

Guest He’s not – I don’t – he’s not here.

Caller Well, um he’s on his way. I took one of your socks and gave him your scent.

Guest He’s a bloodhound?

Caller Um he’s a coyote.

Guest Oh well, I’m sorry to hear that.

Caller You’re sorry? I own a coyote. That’s awesome.

Guest It’s dangerous, isn’t it?

Caller Ask me if he bites.

Guest Does he bite?

Caller No, but I do, and he hates it.

Guest And I’m going to hang up on you.

Caller Wait, wait, don’t go. Send help.