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Chris Behrens
Where From: Hamilton
Why I Should Be The Next Talk Show Idol: I have been listening everyday to the contestants and figure that I could do a much better job.

Eric Van Der Beek

Where From: Beamsville
Why I Should Be The Next Talk Show Idol: I am 38 years young with many life experiances. I have a voice to communicate it to a large audiance though using a radio signal will help me out alot. I have an opinion on everything and typically am not afraid to share it. I love to listen to what others say and enjoy helping them out where they may be struggling. Traditionally my friends, and even those I don't know well, feel comfortable talking and opening up to me.

I have been married for 14 years and have 3 wonderful children. This helps in the life experience department and should help me relate to a large portion of the population.

I graduated from the University of Guelph in 1994 and have worked for my current employer for 10 years. This is a great opportunity to look at a new opportunity where I believe I can excel.

I look forward to participating in the AM 900 CHML Talk Show Idol.

Mike Benninger
Where From: Burlington
Why I Should Be The Next Talk Show Idol:
I think Don Imus got fired not because he said something dumb, but becasue he lost his sponsers and no sponsers means no money, nd in media, it's all about money.
I think Maple Leaf fans are foolish if they actually think that MLSE wants to win the Staney Cup. As long as you keep selling out every home game, buying the $200.00 jerseys and the $12.00 beers, why win??
I think we should all be embarassed and shocked that 1 in 5 kids raised in Hamilton lives in poverty.
I think the LCBO screws small wine producers and that their 60% mark ups are outrageous.
I think all Canadians should boycott Bermuda and travel elsewhere since they so badly screwed up the Middleton murder.
...and despite all that, i think we live in the best country in the world...



Dennis Rego

Where From: Hamilton
Why I Should Be The Next Talk Show Idol: I came so close to being the last Talk Show Idol! Okay, maybe I wasn't that close. Fine, I was beaten badly. But it was a great experience being a contestant on Talk Show Idol 2, and I think that I have worked out some of the kinks in my delivery. I'm still smart, witty, knowledgeable, and good looking (good enough for radio, anyway). I just need to be a little more irreverent. In other words, I need to be myself. If I do that, it's mine!