The video should be 3 minutes or less, and it should realistically demonstrate both teammates' personalities as well as the way both of you interact with each other.  Do not follow a script. The most impressive video auditions are real and honest. A video that shows your daily life and interactions, especially those with your teammate, is preferred over a skit or a video done in costume. Tell the producers about your skills and life experiences, as well as who you and your teammate are. You should demonstrate how you two interact and how your personalities can affect others on the show. The video must show both you and your teammate. Cite real life examples to describe your qualifications. Shoot your film during the day. Avoid standing in front of the sun if shooting with strong light directly behind you, as this can cause shadows to mask your face. Speak in a loud tone and choose a quiet area so that you can be heard clearly. Shoot the video in landscape (horizontal) style rather than portrait (vertical) style. The video should be less than 30 MB in size. It should also be in mpg, mpeg, flv, avi, mp4, mov, 3gp, wmv, or mv4 format. When you submit your application, you will need to submit digital copies of photographs that show your and your teammate close-up.  You will need a photo of you and your teammate together, a separate photo of just you, and a separate photo of just your teammate. The images should be less than 2.95 MB each. They should also be in png, jpeg, jpg, gif, bmp, or tiff format. Save the images to your computer before you begin the application process to make things run more smoothly. Applications need to be completed in one sitting and can be found and filled out through the show's official website.  The application can be found here: http://www.theamazingracecasting.com/web/apply  You will need to mark each teammate's first name, last name, email address, cell phone, mailing address, marital status, occupation, number of kids, birth date, height, weight, ethnicity, and any prior shows the teammate has been on. You will also need to state the nature of your relationship with your teammate and provide a short biographical description of your team.

Summary: Make a video with your teammate. Save a picture of you and your teammate. Fill out the online application.


This is the best way to find local musicians who are actively searching for people to join their band. If you don’t see any posted ads in these places, check back again on a regular basis to see if any new ads have been put up.  For example, make it a point to pop into the same local music store every weekend to see if anybody has posted a notice for a musician to join their band. Try to go to as many local places as possible. Your area probably has a lot of venues for bands to play in, so check all of them out to see if these bands are looking for new members. Talk to other participants in the class to see if they’re either in a band or know people in one. This is one of the most direct and simple ways of expanding your music network in your local area, which is very helpful for finding other musicians.  For best results, sign up for a course in the musical instrument that you want to play in the band. For example, if you want to join a band as a drummer, take a class on drumming. Enrolling in music classes also has the added benefit of helping you be a better musician down the line. They may not be members of a band who are seeking a new bandmate, but there’s a chance they’re friends with people in a band. Going to open mic nights is also the best way to meet people in your local music scene without having to actually play an instrument. There are a variety of websites where you can either peruse different bands’ listings or post your own ad for bands to look at. Going online will also allow you to narrow your search based on your specific preferences or requirements.  For instance, if you’re only interested in joining a punk rock band, you can narrow your search to only those bands that play punk rock music. Some of the best websites to use include JoinMyBand, Gumtree, JamKazam, and BandMix. You may also find musicians looking for people to join their band on social media. Facebook and Twitter are the most common social media platforms to look on, but musicians also tend to be active on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and Reverbnation. In your videos, mention that you’re actively looking for a band to join. This way, other musicians will be able to see your musical talent before they even meet you and determine whether you’d be a good fit for their band. YouTube is the best website for you to post your videos, but you may also have some luck sharing them to Facebook as well. that say you’re looking to join a band. If there are any bands out there that are actively looking for new members, they may seek to add you to their lineup if they come across your ad. Craigslist is by far the most popular site people use for posting classified ads.

Summary: Look for ads and notices in music stores, venues, and rehearsal rooms. Join a group music lesson or class to network with other musicians. Go to open mic nights and jam sessions to meet other fans of music. Use websites that post listings for bands that are looking for members. Upload videos of yourself playing music online. Post your own classified ads


This is generally the cleanest way to thaw a package of bacon. Simply put it in the fridge in its original container and wait for it to thaw to a uniformly soft texture. This can take anywhere from a couple hours to a day or more depending on your refrigerator's temperature.  This method of thawing generally leaves the bacon usable for the longest amount of time — it's almost as if you transferred fresh bacon directly into the fridge. You can cook or refreeze the bacon within seven days. For loose slices of bacon, place them inside a sealed plastic bag or container before defrosting. This can help prevent the dehydrating effects of cool refrigerator air. Fill your sink with cold water from the faucet. Drop the package of bacon into the water and let it sit. If it floats, weigh it down with a heavy pan or plate. Smaller packages will take 10-15 minutes to fully thaw. Larger packages may take up to an hour. If it takes longer than 30 minutes, dump the water and refill again with cold water.  Don't use warm or hot water. This will make the outside of the bacon warm quicker than the inside, ruining its texture and potentially causing dangerous bacteria growth. If you're not thawing the bacon in its original package, make sure you seal it in an airtight bag. You don't want the bacon to come into direct contact with the water — this can be unsanitary and may affect the bacon's taste or texture. Place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and defrost it for three minute intervals, checking its texture between each defrosting. Separate the bacon as it defrosts to speed up the process. You can leave the bacon in its original package, but if you do, poke a few holes in the package to allow it to vent. If you don't, steam can build up and cause an explosion. Once the bacon is completely thawed, you're ready to start cooking. Transfer it to a frying pan (or another vessel if you're using a different cooking method like baking) and cook it as you normally would.  Be sure to wash your hands after handling defrosted bacon. Warming uncooked bacon to luke-warm heat (like most defrosting methods do) makes it a prime breeding ground for bacteria. Most thawed bacon should be cooked fairly quickly to avoid bacterial contamination. The exception is bacon thawed in the fridge — since it's kept cool, it's generally safer to store.
Summary: Thaw in the refrigerator. Thaw in cold water. Defrost in the microwave. Cook thawed bacon normally.