Wednesday, April 05, 2006

LAist mentions 88SLIDE...88SLIDE joins PodGuide Top 20


We got a nice write-up in yesterday's LAist. LAist is the LA version of the very popular NY based blog, the Gothamist. Thank you.

Bigger news though...


We've made PodGuide.TV's Top 20 Most Subscribed Podcasts in their week ending April 1, 2006.

Check us out at #9 on the list!

The #1 through 5 positions are pretty much adult oriented, so consider us #4!?!

To all the subscribers who joined us via PodGuide.TV, THANK YOU!

Next up, iTunes Top 10...

Messy Stench! Kurt Cobain! And More!


Today's episode features Hollywood artist Messy Stench...She's awesome!

What DOESN'T Messy do? She's an illustrator, an alternative model, a live DJ, hosts her own Internet radio show, has her own fashion line, just to start...


Messy replied to one of our Craig's List ads, seeking interesting people....

Check her out at MessyStench.com and Craptabulous.com...

We shot this episode in her apartment in Hollywood. There were tons of interesting cats comin' in and out of that place...Russian mafia dudes, transvestites, you name it...I was keeping my eyes open for future guests. She mentioned that she sometimes hears these Russian dudes wrestling all drunk at 4 AM somtimes...love it.

Yesterday we rode L.A.'s red line, and during production - I got us off at the wrong stop...very much not like me. Isn't it weird that L.A. has a subway...a few people emailed us and said "I had no idea LA had a subway".


Let me be honest...one person emailed me with that line, but nevertheless - I'm glad we could teach someone one thing...that's the goal of this whole endeavor, in all seriousness. I made a pledge to not ask questions like "What is Gwyneth Paltrow's baby's name?" - and as long as we can come up with interesting themes, topics and questions - I'd like to stick by that promise...

Enough pontificating...

TOMORROW!...RACHEL'S CAR GOES KAPUT! HELP HER OUT BY ANSWERING HER AUTO-TECH RELATED QUESTION!



Friday: We're celebrating the Thai New Year AND giving away an iPod Shuffle...Check it out!

Saturday/Sunday: We'll have ALL the OUTTAKES & BLOOPERS from this week...it'll be HI-F'EN-LARIOUS!

That's about it...Blaine was solemn last night out of respect...

Oh yeah, his insert on Tuesday for the Subway episode...that was actually his LP carrying case turned upside-down to act as a subway strap.



Real quick: Baba, the angry Indian driver from Tuesday's episode, who did an awersome job, got me hooked on the Chicken Burrito Ultimo at Baja Fresh...so good.


Aight - enjoy today's ep...submit yo' answer and tell a friend...

Noah

Monday, April 03, 2006

Today: 88SLIDE rides the L.A. subway! iPod Shuffle Giveaway on Friday!



Welcome all celebrating Videoblogging Week 2006. If you're just joining us, 88SLIDE is a daily one minute trivia challenge based in LA. Visit us at 88SLIDE.com. Check out our ARCHIVES and see what we've been up to...



Today we're cruisin' the red line on L.A.'s metro system...and YES, L.A. does have a subway...

I had my doubts about the audio when we taped this, but it turned out to be ok...

My friend Baba plays the angry LA commuter stuck in traffic. Blaine took his LP carrying case and turned it upside down as a makeshift subway handle...


Tomorrow we're honoring Kurt Cobain's death with a special appearance by artist "Messy Stench" - check her out at MessyStench.com.

Thursday: Rachel's car goes kaput

Friday: Thai New Year's Festival & iPOD SHUFFLE GIVEAWAY!

Saturday: This week's OUTTAKES & BLOOPERS...see what REALLY happens during production!