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What does it mean?
To call Art Bell you need phone service, and the show won’t take calls from cranky phones.
In plain terms
You need a working phone to call the show.
What can you take from it?
Technical basics matter for participation.

Where it applies

  • calling a radio show
  • setting up equipment

Putting it to work

  • checking phone service

Questions to consider

  • What does this say about expectations of technology?

Another view

It's a joke that may not reflect actual show policies.

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