[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] 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 ...

[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. We jump into the 45th edition of Social Blend, and are joined by a very special guest: the wonderful and beautiful Arianrhod – all the way from England! We kick off the episode with a bit of follow-up talk on the Obama presidency, and how things have progressed with Change.gov since the election victory.  In Mixx news, we remind you about Mashable’s 2nd Annual Open Web Awards, which will have opened for OFFICIAL VOTING by the time of this post.  Meanwhile, the mystery of the Mixx Scrum has been revealed!  Also, we pay a short tribute to Flight of the Conchords. Our Community Focus this week is Listen-To-Music, and we also take a look in the Social Blend and Beyond Legend communities as well.  Jay unleashes Dumbledore’s most important memory, while Arianrhod takes a look at the serious issues ...

[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. We continue the testosterone infused sausage fest with the 43rd edition of Social Blend, with Bdog2g2 joining Greg and Jay to cause trouble!  During this episode, we all talk a lot of random shit, because we couldn’t be bothered following the show notes.  This is what happens when Reem isn’t around to keep us in line. We talk a little politics with the recent SNL coverage of the election campaigns, and then dive into discussion of the Freddy Krueger prequel, in which Billy Bob Thornton plays the claw man himself.  The discussion evolves into Hollywood and their current obsession over reboots – and we look into some related movie prospects including The Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Returns, Supermax, and Ghostbusters. As we progress through our rants, we all begin to exhume the bile left over from some ...

[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. Joining us for the 42nd episode of Social Blend is special guest Doug March aka marchdoe from Mixx.com!  Doug answers YOUR questions posted for him at Mixx and The Mixxing Bowl, and joins in the fun of SB! John McCain’s performance at the last presidential debate becomes fair game at Mixx, with Greg discussing some of the hysterical submissions with “that photo”.  Jay enlightens us with the fact that Sarah Palin is going to fuck America.  Meanwhile, Doug discusses Twitter finally integrating search. Our user focus for this week is MethodMan – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge. Social Blend and Mixx News Dear Mixx, Can we move on now? http://www.mixx.com/stories/2426646/dear_mixx_can_we_move_on_now Community Focus CSS Design Tips http://cssdesigntips.mixx.com/ Stories of the Week Sarah Palin is going to fuck America http://www.mixx.com/videos/2453936/sarah_palin_is_going_to_f_america Political Irony: McCain/Plumber ‘08 http://www.mixx.com/photos/2466431/political_irony_mccain_plumber_08 John McCain shows his new ...

[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. We run into celebrating Mixx’s first birthday with the 41st edition of Social Blend, as we’re joined by special guest David Chen. During the first half of our show, we go through our regular segments, including the latest Mixx news.  For stories of the week, Jay talks about Yahtzee reviewing The Force Unleashed, and an instructional video on how to make progress with the ladies! Greg takes a look at some awesome light art, then discusses why your password is not long enough.  Reem also becomes the bearer of bad news, announcing that porn is now being blocked on American Airlines.  Our user focus for this week is Ih8mondays – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge. Following our regular segments, we’re joined by David Chen from the Slash Film ...

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