Some of the people you’ll have to beat if you want to be the next host of Discover Wisconsin
You want the job? Well, let's see your video.
As opposed to just hiring some lobbyist’s drunken son, Scott Walker actually promoted someone with experience when he appointed Stephanie Klett—host of the TV show Discover Wisconsin for 17 years—to the office of Wisconsin secretary of tourism. But now, who’s going to host this weekly celebration of all the Dairy State has to offer? It might as well be you, since the show is accepting video applications until May 31. Keep in mind that there won’t necessarily be a winner selected from the field of applicants, but that shouldn’t stop us from speculating about some of the highlights DW has posted on its site so far. Nor should it stop you from sizing up the competition.
Mark Richards
Hometown: Unknown
Key phrase: “Number one: It sounds like an awful lot of fun. Number two: I could use a job.”
Strengths: Honesty, a nice gas fireplace
Odds he’ll get the job: With the stiff competition, he may have to dig a little deeper with his research than the Packers and Summerfest. Besides, it’s possible DW has already covered those things.
Becky Wojnowski
Hometown: Crandon
Key phrase: “Being a local sure is fun…”
Strengths: Exuberance, a spot-on heel kick, can play acoustic guitar
Odds she’ll get the job: She seems nice. She has a college degree. Why not?
Michael Casper
Hometown: Fond Du Lac?
Key phrase: “Want to give me a tour of the shack?”
Strengths: Worries about where people will go to the bathroom, looks good in hats
Odds he’ll get the job: He’s got a sense of humor, and he came with a game plan for his video rather than just rambling. He’s the kind of go-getter the show could use.
Lauren Rutlin
Hometown: Madison
Key Phrase: “What do you like about this place?”
Strengths: Likes cold, likes humidity, has almost as much experience as previous host
Odds she’ll get the job: She’s been doing this since she was a little kid. She’s a pro. Case closed.
