Pam McKissick Explores Auctioneering In America And Why It's Making A Comeback

Pam McKissick Explores Auctioneering In America And Why It's Making A Comeback

The Latest Two-Episode Series of the "Pam McKissick Without Reserve" Radio Show is now available for listening and licensing at www.prx.org





TULSA, Okla., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the just released two-part series of the "Pam McKissick Without Reserve"radio show, available through the Public Radio Exchange (www.prx.org/p/104144), McKissick takes listeners inside the mysterious world of the Auctioneer's chant and explores the fascinating profession of Auctioneering. A trained auctioneer herself and the co-owner and CEO of one of the world's most respected auction firms, Williams & Williams Auction, McKissick leverages her insider access to reveal the art, science and mastery of the chant as shared by a selection of the country's most entertaining auctioneers.

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"There are very few occupations in the world as iconic as that of Auctioneer," said Pam McKissick host and executive producer. "For my radio show, I had the opportunity to interview some of the most talented auctioneers in the country to talk about their lives and careers and to demonstrate their unique chant. It's a wonderful way to celebrate such an authentic piece of Americana."

In a world that is in a constant state of evolution and reinvention, live auctioneering has the rare distinction of being a trade that has played a significant role in the sale of goods for thousands of years. Across the country, in French, German, English or Spanish, Auctioneers move automobiles, real estate, heavy equipment, livestock, wine and, once, tobacco. It's a career that combines business with entertainment and affords the auctioneer the opportunity to serve in many roles, as teacher, counselor, and friend, and allows a person to be his/her own boss.

From Master Teacher of Chant Neil Davis and bilingual auctioneer Paul Ramirez, to International Auctioneer Champion Joseph Mast, Hall of Fame Auctioneer Cookie Lockhart, and world champion tobacco auctioneer John Kessler, each auctioneer shares his or her own story with Pam McKissick during this two-part radio series. They also provide tips on how to get into the field of Auctioneering for people who may be considering a new career.

"Pam McKissick Without Reserve" presents a solid opportunity for stations that are looking for compelling, audience-building programming. Produced by McKissick, in conjunction with Auction Network Productions, Pam McKissick Without Reserve is available at www.prx.org/p/104144. To learn more about Pam McKissick, please visit www.pammckissick.com.

About Pam McKissick Without Reserve:
"Pam McKissick Without Reserve" is a one-hour talk show that delivers unfiltered commentary on the world at large. Pam McKissick is a veteran radio personality with a career that kicked off at the age of 18 when she was hired as one of the first female broadcasters for WNEW-FM Metromedia New York. She is also co-owner and CEO of Williams, Williams & McKissick, one of the largest, most cutting edge and diverse auction firms in the United States.

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