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Tomorrow's 19" LCD Monitor Giveaway...

A lil' promo for tomorrow's 19" LCD monitor giveaway...

This Thursday: 19" LCD Monitor Giveaway

This Thursday...yes, this THURSDAY we'll be giving away a 19 inch flat screen LCD monitor courtesy of the HOTTEST MOM IN AMERICA contest...check 'em out by clicking here!

RAW FOOTAGE: Baba as the Six Million Dollar Man

I got a few emails asking how we shot Baba as the Six Million Dollar Man...

It was actually real simple...it's three shots:

1. Baba running to camera

2. Baba jumping OFF backwards from the transformer (shouldn't' be playing on transformers, but now that I think of it, it's a telephone junction box)...and then played in reverse to make it look like he jumped up....dissolved to...

3. Baba jumping OFF the box towards camera

All at 50% speed...

Here's the raw footage from the session...you'll notice Baba borrowed my shoes after he jumped off in step #3 first with his flip flops...




Make sure to check out tomorrow's episode when we celebrate the premier of the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN!

The Most Classic Video on YouTube, Ever

I've been searching for the following clip online for the past few years and finally stumbled across it today via Yahoo's "The Nine" series, hosted by Maria Sansone...

THANK YOU!

If you grew up in DC, this needs no introduction. Otherwise, this goes down as one of the most classic local commercials ever produced. It was a huge part of my daily television experience growing up.


I remember reading a Washington Post article about this back in the day, and the kid at the end is apparently Jhoon Rhee's son...

Enjoy, and watch this thing explode on the net. It's at 3,113 views right now...

UPDATE: Here's a link to that Washington Post article, reprinted on another site...

Breakdancing Baby

From time to time I like to post some funny videos I've stumbled across, and this morning, I found this breakdancing baby...

Also, I'm starting to explore Metacafe as its been getting a lot of press recently...curious if it can be another distribution point for 88SLIDE...

This reminds me of the breakdancing classes I use to take at the JCC during the mid-80's.


Miracle Stunt Baby - Extreme Talent - video powered by Metacafe

Me, breakdancin' back in the day...

Video Review of 88SLIDE on PulverTV

Nice lil' mention and review of 88SLIDE on Pulver TV's Focus. Focus is PulverTV's weekly web show where David Kowarsky discusses notable contributions in the Internet TV space...

Speaking at the Podcast & Portable Media Expo

I was part of a panel a the Podcast & Portable Media Expo the other week produced by the LA PODCASTERS.


From left to right: Keith and Chemda from Keith and the Girl, Soccer Girl from Soccer Girl Incorporated, Me, and Tim Street - Creator of French Maid TV

The panel was moderated by Dan Klass and Lance Anderson, and we discussed the similarities and differences of audio and video podcasts.

Take a listen to “Video Killed the Audio Star” Panel Live from the Expo by
clicking here.

88SLIDE on iTunes Front Page

Very cool...88SLIDE mentioned again on the iTunes Store front page!


Click the image above to check it out!

88SLIDE at Korean Restaurant

Went out to dinner last night with Blaine, Eric (who helps out with some of the writing from time to time) and a few other peeps...

Here's a quick mobile clip of Blaine in front of our tabletop grill in the heart of LA's Koreatown...

VIEWER SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Lopez

It's time for another VIEWER SPOTLIGHT, and this time we're featuring Daniel Lopez from Austin, Texas!

Before we continue, Daniel has written and produced a tribute song to 88SLIDE!

That's right! Take a listen here to the MP3 version, or download and save it to your iPod...

Below are the lyrics to Daniel's tribute song:

Every morning I wake up to find you there smiling at us
Every morning I wonder, wonder if I will win today
Did I, did I get it right this time - was it 'A' or maybe was it 'B'?
But I don't know because Rachel and Blaine will tell me soon, soon, soon...

And do they have a special guest today, I don't know, I don't know
But I've never seen Noah, does he really exist?
And what will Rachel say today?

Sometimes you bring on special guest, I love them all so much!
But sometimes you get a little crazy, like jumping in a pool
And one time you did the whole commentary with a hula hoop
I was kinda scared for you, I don't know why
Because I just wanna know, wanna know if I will win today...

88SLIDE you're always with me when I need you the most
And 88SLIDE I have you RRS bookmarked on my homepage
And maybe someday I will win a prize
And maybe I can bribe you with this song, with this song...

We love you Rachel you know its true
And Blaine you're wild, I'd like to party with you!
But Noah, Noah I've never seen you, never seen you
You're like an albratross, you're like an albatross to us!

88SLIDE The One Minute Daily Trivia!
I cannot win, I cannot seem seem to win!
I wanted the rice cooker, I wanted the GPD, I wanted the camera, but I got none of them
That's okay, I'm loyal to the end!

88SLIDE, 88SLIDE you're always there for us, for us
Every morning it's like a little Christmas Gift on my computer screen
Oh yeah!



NAME: Daniel Lopez

AGE: 23

LOCATION: Austin, Texas

OCCUPATION: Auditor / Musician

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT 88SLIDE?: I was surfing through YouTube a long time ago looking for cool content when I came across one of your trivia questions. I was like, "Hey! That's awesome!"...been a fan ever since.

FAVORITE EPISODE: Being a big 007 fan, my favorite episode would have to be "Host vs. Spy" Rachel could definitely be an undercover agent!


WHAT I LIKE ABOUT 88SLIDE: I like the ever changing locations, the unique special guests and the team you guys have created. You've actually brought a little joy to the usually boring podcast I see on the net. And another thing I like is you guys really seem to be having fun and enjoying what you do, and that's always a cool thing.

WHERE I WATCH 88SLIDE: I try to watch at work because I am able to catch the latest episodes almost immediately. I work overnight so I can hit the site as soon as a new day begins. It's one of the benefits of my job! Get payed to play!

WHEN DO YOU WATCH 88SLIDE: I watch it whenever I can. I usually try to be either at work or at home relaxing. I have to make sure I focus, I never want to get an answer wrong! Which I have done a few times! Doh!

ANYTHING ELSE?: I hope 88SLIDE is around for a long time! I never seem to to get enough of the trivia and sillyness that is abound every morning. You've picked the perfect host for the job and the announcer is wild! And I'm sure the rest of the team is just as great! You guys have a wonderful show going and I look forward to many mornings to come with 88SLIDE.


Thanks Daniel! We appreciate your 60 seconds, daily - and are happy to have you as part of our family!

If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming VIEWER SPOTLIGHT, drop us an email!

1TRACKMIND Video Podcast

Quick lil' plug for my friend Mark's video podcast - 1TRACKMIND - which is a hybrid of comedy and sex news...Check 'em out by clickity-clackin' here!

Update from Rita Flora (one of my many satellite offices)