We would like to apologize to our loyal readers/listeners who have provided us so much support since we first went online in November 2007.  However after a couple of phone calls we, Joe (SilentJay74), cGt2099 (Greg Davies), and Brian (Bdog2g2) have all decided to hang up our blogging and podcasting hats at the Mixxingbowl.com and Social-Blend.com. We can certainly say that its been a blast,  however with the recession and lack of real revenue (Adsense sucks), the Mixxingbowl and Social Blend have become a financial burden. We had hoped all the work with the re-branding and splitting the sites into two had helped, but unfortunately not enough. This week we plan to record our last podcast and reminisce on the good times.  Hell, we may even get Joe completely shit-faced and see what happens. Stay tune for future updates since we may make the last show a live Ustream broadcast. Again, thanks for all the support. The Crew.

[display_podcast] Our first regular episode of the “Digg-free zone” year of 2009 is here, and we jump into the blend with our special guest, Jason Garber from Mixx, who talks to us about his band, his photography, and of course, Mixx! Brian Hill aka Bdog2g2 also joins us later in the show, as we start asking Jason questions asked by SuperMixxers.  Later we talk about the epic lulz resulting from the recent Twitter Hackings, as well as quick discussion about the new Jones’ Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage video from BigDogEatChild. Jason’s stories of the week include the hysterical appeal from the Porn Industry for a financial bailout, and the interesting article highlighting that Stonehenge was nothing more than a venue for medieval ravers.  Jay goes with the devil down to Georgia, and Greg does the pipeline while obsessing over Doctor Who. Meanwhile, Brian gives crap to Greg (indeed all Aussies also) with the story about the angry wife who killed her husband by setting his genitals on fire.  Yeeowtch!  Our Community Focus this week is the new Doctor Who and Torchwood Related community, and our user focus is MWilton13. Our Band of the Week is GENERALS & MAJORS – enjoy! Presented by Greg Davies ...

[display_podcast] Happy New Year to you all!  2009 has hit us like a ton of bricks, and Social Blend is getting bigger and better! Following our BEST OF 2008 Compilation, we jump into the new year announcing that 2009 will be a "Digg-free zone" for Social Blend.  That’s right, after this episode, we will not be giving Kevin Rose and Digg any more attention. I say, "After this episode", because in the 51st edition of Social Blend, we take a look back at the events of 2008 – both within Mixx and around the world. For this special episode we’re joined by Number 1 SuperMixxer, KatharineC; and we also have the outstanding RobDiana with us, as well as the GHOST RIDER himself: Brian Hill aka Bdog2g2. Our next episode, SB52, will have us back on track and kicking forward with our usual segments. Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com) and Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com) the Social Blend is a fun, and hard-hitting, podcast, with no respect for rules.  We try to make the main focus of the show to be Mixx.com, and other social media sites; but we usually just end up talking about whatever comes to mind!  Show Links – Looking Back at ...

[display_podcast] During the year 2008, SOCIAL BLEND was presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), Tamar Weinberg (Tamar from Techipedia.com) and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net).  The podcast examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media.  The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field.  DILLIGAF, everyone!  What you’re about to listen to is a collection of some of the great moments we’ve had through the year when recording Social Blend.  There’s some serious stuff, but most of it is the stuff that made us soil ourselves with laughter. We’d like to thank all our guests who’ve been on the show this year; and especially would like to thank the crew behind the scenes of Mixx.com for their support of the “unofficially mixxed” podcast. More importantly, we want to thank YOU guys, the listeners – for sticking with us and for putting up with our shit.  We seriously appreciate it, and we look forward to recording for you all in 2009. So here’s the Best of Social Blend in 2008.  Enjoy; and stick ...

Social Blend is calling out to all unsigned bands out there on the web!  In late 2008, we started a new feature on the podcast, in which we selected a Band of the Week.  At the end of each episode, we highlight and discuss the band, and play one of their tracks. Are you in a band?  Do you know someone who is? Then we want to hear from you! All you need to do is contact us (Greg Davies aka cGt2099 and Jay Fowler aka SilentJay74) with information about the band, a link to their website and/or MySpace.com page, and a copy of an MP3 or a location online where we can access your music. How to contact us: Via comment reply – simply reply to this post with all your relevant information Via email or Gtalk IM – cGt2099@gmail.com or joefowler3@gmail.com Via Twitter – tweet us at http://www.twitter.com/cGt2099 or http://www.twitter.com/SilentJay74 Via MixxMail – if you’re a member of Mixx.com, you can MixxMail us from our profiles at http://www.mixx.com/users/cgt2099 or http://www.mixx.com/users/silentjay74 Via forum – post in this thread over at the Mixxing Bowl Via MySpace.com – http://www.myspace.com/cgt2099

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. This big ass 50th episode of Social Blend is brought to you by Jones’ BIG ASS Truck Rental and Storage.  You know you love it.  Do you know how big a bus is? As we head into the Christmas season, the comedy group behind the genius viral video of 2008, Big Dog Eat Child, joins us in the studio for perhaps the largest, and funniest, interview we have ever done on Social Blend.  Be sure to check out their links, and damn it, get yourself one of those t-shirts!!! For our regular segments, we’re joined by Brian Hill aka Bdog2g2.  We discuss the latest improvements and updates made to Mixx, and highlight the new Trophy Case.  Our community focus is Missing Children and Missing Persons. We also ponder the question, “Who the hell names their kid ADOLF HITLER?” and jump ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. The 49th edition of Social Blend begins with a great interview with special guest Jeff Gallo from the metal band GOLD TOOTH.  We were honored to have Jeff on the show, and the guys in the band were awesome enough to let us give you a preview of one of their new songs! Following our interview, we’re joined with Brian Hill aka Bdog2g2 and Keith Wagner aka DarkNemesis618.  We talk about the controversy of the UK internet watchdog banning/censoring a 34 year old album cover on Wikipedia; which then leads us into a discussion about that dude who was on the cover of Nirvana’s Nevermind.  He is 17 years old now. Jay brings us an outstanding music video made up of 45,000 still photos, while Keith highlights some of the pitfalls of remastering and changing the original Star Trek ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. The 48th episode of Social Blend features special guest Muhammad Saleem, and we dive into a discussion about Mixx that sees Greg challenge a fellow Mixxer to a debate on the podcast.  Greg then gets excited with Jay about recent news about the Boondock Saints sequel. We all discuss the big news about the closing down of Pownce, which leads into a long discussion with Mu about Digg.com – and where the site (as a company and innovator) currently stands, and what could be in store for the future. Reem gives us dating tips provided to her by a 9 year old, while Jay talks about why he likes Bohemian Rhapsody so much.  Our community focus this week is KISS Fans, and our user focus is Smelfactor. We also take a look at the Mixx Lounge, and our band of ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. Social Blend AK-47… when you absolutely, positively have to annoy every motherfucker in the room – accept no substitutes! The wonderful Julie Lujan aka Calinazaret joins us as our guest this week, and she brings up the mysterious story of the piano in the woods.  We also dive back into some rants on Twilight; and Greg gets annoyed at DC Comics for killing off the legend that is Batman. Meanwhile, Jay examines the possibilities of Star Trek vs. Star Wars, while Greg brings up a collection of photos of a bee infestation that just have to be seen to be believed. Our band of the week is Australian rock group TKO.  Our usual features of User Focus and Community Focus will return next week. Social Blend and Mixx News Things to give thanks for http://www.mixx.com/stories/2895644/the_mixx_blog_things_to_give_thanks_for Stories of the Week Batman dies, local readers not convinced http://www.mixx.com/stories/2917508/batman_dies_local_readers_not_convinced Batman ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. As our American friends make their way to chow down on some fine turkey and celebrate Thanksgiving, we unleash the 46th edition of Social Blend… yes, this one has a STRANGE title – but all is explained in this podcast. This week, Reem returns to Social Blend, and has to tolerate Greg and Jay bitching about how lame and how much fail TWILIGHT is as literature and as a film.  We also remind you all that you can VOTE FOR MIXX in the 2nd Annual Open Web Awards over at Mashable…  You can vote ONCE PER DAY – so make it count and get behind Mixx! We take a look at all the new implemented changes at Mixx.com and discuss a wide range of opinions and feedback from Mixxers – both the positive and the negative.  Our Community Focus ...