New Media Producers

If you check the mainstream news, chances are you've heard of the writer's strike. I don't know much about it, but my guess is they're "takin it in the shorts", as an ex-boss of mine used to say. But to tell you the truth, I don't watch much tv. ( Though I have discovered Scrubs and watch it late nights before bed, it's like I Love Lucy 2007 ). I peep ATHF, Daily Show, Colbert on a regular. And I've been known to plan my week around Lost; but I'm all about tv on dvd when I like the series. I'd rather blast through the season in 3 days than F around with commercials. (yeah, I haven't got a dvr yet, but again, I'm not around the tv that much to care) Anyway, the must-see tv these days ain't on tv, it's on the web.

There are so many cool shows out there right now. I'm hearing the term New Media Producers more lately, but I'm not sure if that's an apt title. They don't have anything in common with Old Media, and I don't know if they even consider themselves producers. These people are just doin what they do for the love of doin it! It's an exciting time for publishing this type of creativity. There are more than a few of these people out there, but below are some of the shows I enjoy regularly. I have to admit, I got the idea to share these from watchin Epic-Fu, it's my favorite, and it rocks.

My absolute favorite: Epic-Fu! (formely JetsetShow). If you haven't peeped it, check it out. You'll learn more there each week than you will in the news or on the Daily Show. Steve, Zadi, and Rick bring the epicness each week.

Another must-see Chad Vader. This series is hilarious. Can't wait for Season 2. Start with episode1 and work your way up.

If you're into sci-fi at all, you have to check out Galacticast. Rudy and Casey rock!

Ask-A-Ninja always delivers the goods. You got questions, he's got answers.

Another two fun ones are HappySlip (read the "about" for the name) and LisaNova (this chick is nuts, but frick'n hilarious).

And one I realized I haven't watched in awhile, so I have some catching up to do : Tiki Bar TV

Anyway. I spend a lot of time on the computer reading, coding, etc. When I take a break I peep these shows and they're perfect. 3-6 minute blasts of originality with no commercials. Just a bunch of creativity and heart served up freely courtesy of some talented people and the internets. Then its back to the lab.