June 26, 2006
Austin talent ‘Workin’ It’ on new Air America show
Formerbounty hunter, private eye takes national stage
AUSTIN — Local voice talent Robert A. Kraft has worked as a bounty hunter, bodyguard, licensed private investigator, musician, writer and voice for hire. His latest gig is as writer, producer and voice talent for Workin’ It, a new, weekly, one-hour radio show on Air America Radio.
Hosted by comedienne and author Jackie Guerra, Workin’ It is a lively, magazine-type program focusing on the state of worker’s rights in America. The show is produced in partnership with the workers’ rights organization American Rights at Work, and can be heard on Air America stations in more than 50 markets nationally (in Austin on KOKE AM 1600), on XM satellite radio and through the Internet at www.airamericaradio.com/workinit.
Kraft currently writes, produces and voices comedy pieces for the national weekly radio show at his VoiceKraft studio in central Austin. He also serves as a consultant and fill-in host for the show, which includes news updates, interviews with politicians, activists and celebrities; and a healthy dose of satire and comedy. Kraft created Workin’ It’s “Bill McManaman” character, which provides comedic interludes by stereotyping conservative radio announcers, railing against immigrants and hippies, among others.
Austin classical music lovers may remember the multi-talented Kraft as the former weekend morning announcer for classical radio station KMFA. Kraft performed as a singer around Austin with musicians including Glover Gill and Kevin Lovejoy. His voice can be heard on the big screen in “Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure” currently playing at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum’s IMAX Theatre, and will be featured later this year as the character of Jerry-Don Edwards in the basketball film “Believe in Me,” directed by Robert Collector.
Kraft has worked on numerous national advertising campaigns for agencies such as GSD&M, The Richards Group and McGarrah Jesse, for clients including Dell, Chili’s, Southwest Airlines, Southwestern Bell and Charles Schwab. He currently performs in numerous English-dubbed features for ADV Films.
Austin talent ‘Workin’ It’ on new Air America show
Formerbounty hunter, private eye takes national stage
AUSTIN — Local voice talent Robert A. Kraft has worked as a bounty hunter, bodyguard, licensed private investigator, musician, writer and voice for hire. His latest gig is as writer, producer and voice talent for Workin’ It, a new, weekly, one-hour radio show on Air America Radio.
Hosted by comedienne and author Jackie Guerra, Workin’ It is a lively, magazine-type program focusing on the state of worker’s rights in America. The show is produced in partnership with the workers’ rights organization American Rights at Work, and can be heard on Air America stations in more than 50 markets nationally (in Austin on KOKE AM 1600), on XM satellite radio and through the Internet at www.airamericaradio.com/workinit.
Kraft currently writes, produces and voices comedy pieces for the national weekly radio show at his VoiceKraft studio in central Austin. He also serves as a consultant and fill-in host for the show, which includes news updates, interviews with politicians, activists and celebrities; and a healthy dose of satire and comedy. Kraft created Workin’ It’s “Bill McManaman” character, which provides comedic interludes by stereotyping conservative radio announcers, railing against immigrants and hippies, among others.
Austin classical music lovers may remember the multi-talented Kraft as the former weekend morning announcer for classical radio station KMFA. Kraft performed as a singer around Austin with musicians including Glover Gill and Kevin Lovejoy. His voice can be heard on the big screen in “Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure” currently playing at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum’s IMAX Theatre, and will be featured later this year as the character of Jerry-Don Edwards in the basketball film “Believe in Me,” directed by Robert Collector.
Kraft has worked on numerous national advertising campaigns for agencies such as GSD&M, The Richards Group and McGarrah Jesse, for clients including Dell, Chili’s, Southwest Airlines, Southwestern Bell and Charles Schwab. He currently performs in numerous English-dubbed features for ADV Films.
austinist.com - June 2006
Remember when Air America came to Austin? Now there's a new show called Workin' It that airs in 50+ markets around the country (not in Austin, unfortunately).
The show is a sometimes comedic look at the plight of today's workers in America. Not only that, but local voice talent Robert Kraft is featured as satirical figure Bill McManaman from the Workin' It News Desk, bringing us such gems as "When will you liberals learn? If God didn't want us to use pesticides, why would he make them so delicious?" The character is like a slightly dopey, male version of Ann Coulter.
Kraft also writes and does other characters for the show. His resume looks like your typical Austinite: recipient of the James A. Michner Undergraduate Fiction fellowship at UT, bounty hunter, radio talent, writer. Way to keep it Austin-y, man. We salute you, Robert Kraft.
You can listen to the show online or on XM Radio.
Jack of all trades launches newest endeavor via Air America Radio
Austin Business Journal - June 30, 2006
One Renaissance man in Austin is really "workin' it." Robert Kraft, who has worked as a bounty hunter, bodyguard, licensed private investigator, musician, writer, and voice for hire, has landed a new gig on progressive Air America Radio.
Kraft is working as a writer, producer and voice talent for "Workin' It," a new weekly, one-hour radio show on Air America, KOKE-AM 1600 in Austin. Hosted by comedienne and author Jackie Guerra, "Workin' It" focuses on the state of workers' rights in America.
Kraft works from his VoiceKraft studio in Central Austin, and as a fill-in host for the show, which includes news updates; interviews with politicians, activists and celebrities; and a healthy dose of satire and comedy.
Now that's Krafty!
For more information, contact:
Brenda Thompson, 512-916-8156
512-461-5644 mobile
brenda@brendathompson.com
Brenda Thompson, 512-916-8156
512-461-5644 mobile
brenda@brendathompson.com
