[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 ...

[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. 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. The 44th episode celebrates the election of the 44th president! Reem rejoins us for this edition of Social Blend, and puts us completely back in line.  Politics and the election dominate our topics this week, particularly our reactions to the victory of President Obama, and our thoughts on how social media propelled his campaign. As for Mixx news, we remind you all that Mashable’s 2nd Annual Open Web Awards have opened for nominations.  Keep checking Mixx.com and Mashable.com for your chances to vote for Mixx! Our Community Focus this week is on Gamers Unite, and our user focus is MusicGoat.  As usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge. Also, listen up towards the end of this episode for a new feature on Social Blend!  Anyone in a band?  Then this one is for ...

[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 ...

[display_podcast]  Music Credits Music by Corey Hodgetts / West of October http://www.myspace.com/coreyhodgetts http://www.myspace.com/westofoctoberband Greg’s Mail Sack Send your hate mail to: socialblend@gmail.com Or cGt2099@sbcglobal.net The Social Blend Mixx Community Post stories you’d love to see discussed on Social Blend.  Reem chooses a new article with each new episode http://socialblend.mixx.com/ The Mixx Lounge http://www.mixx.com/lounge User Focus Kerry http://www.mixx.com/users/kerry Stories of the Week The Periodic Table of Awesoments http://www.mixx.com/photos/2287987/the_periodic_table_of_awesoments The Singapore Grand Prix http://www.mixx.com/photos/2276555/the_singapore_grand_prix_the_big_picture_boston_com I have SilentJay74’s birthday present right here! http://www.mixx.com/photos/2298346/i_have_silentjay74_s_birthday_present_right_here This just in…  Mark Carras will be cutting his hair off TODAY!!!!! http://www.mixx.com/stories/2329854/this_just_in_mark_carras_will_be_cutting_his_hair_off_today Here’s how YOU can make MARK CARRAS shave his head! http://www.mixx.com/stories/2279306/here_s_how_you_can_make_mark_carras_shave_his_head How is babby formed? http://www.mixx.com/stories/2318872/how_is_babby_formed Danzig Shopping List – Extended http://www.mixx.com/videos/2278884/danzig_shopping_list_extended Steve Jobs had no heart attack, and citizen journalism just failed http://www.mixx.com/stories/2318093/steve_jobs_had_no_heart_attack_and_citizen_journalism_just_failed Breaking: Bailout passes House 263 to 171 http://www.mixx.com/stories/2319575/breaking_bailout_passes_house_263_to_171 Commentary: Bankruptcy, not bailout, is the right answer http://www.mixx.com/stories/2279333/commentary_bankruptcy_not_bailout_is_the_right_answer 205-226: Thanks for your leadership, John McCain http://www.mixx.com/videos/2299555/205_226_thanks_for_your_leadership_john_mccain One bad mf and a bloody Australian take 3 http://www.mixx.com/videos/2321659/one_bad_mf_and_a_bloody_australian_take_3 Bailout, economic meltdown…  A desperate (and funny) homeowner “for sale” sign…  “Will trade stock portfolio for beer”… http://www.mixx.com/photos/2308553/bail_out_economic_meltdown_a_desperate_funny_homeowner_for_sale_sign_will_trade_stock_portfolio_for_beer Bailout does NOT pass vote.  206 Yeah – 227 Nay.  Dow tumbles http://www.mixx.com/photos/2281886/bailout_does_not_pass_vote_206_yeah_227_nay_dow_tumbles The rich are staging a coup this morning…  A message from Michael Moore http://www.mixx.com/stories/2276025/the_rich_are_staging_a_coup_this_morning_a_message_from_michael_moore House rejects bailout for US Markets http://www.mixx.com/stories/2277610/house_rejects_bailout_for_us_financial_markets_financials_us_news_story_cnbc_com McCain camp wants to postpone VP debate http://www.mixx.com/stories/2228443/mccain_camp_wants_to_postpone_vp_debate Palin, a journalism major, can’t name a news source she reads http://www.mixx.com/stories/2292689/palin_a_journalism_major_can_t_name_a_news_source_she_reads Sean Combs, P-Diddy Blog #24 – Sarah Palin scares me http://www.mixx.com/videos/2310512/youtube_sean_combs_p_diddy_blog_24_sarah_palin_scares_me Biden and Palin clash in debate http://www.mixx.com/stories/2314152/bbc_news_americas_biden_and_palin_clash_in_debate Jack Cafferty tells ...

[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. with special guest Jeremy Wright

[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. Blogger and social media enthusiast Jason Falls joins us as special guest for the 36th episode of Social Blend.  This week, we kick off things with a discussion about some of the changes and updates made to story UI at Mixx, and take a look at the substantial growth Mixx has been experiencing over the last few months. We also discuss a couple of memes beginning to surface online – one being promoted by 4chan /b/tards (I accidentally a…) , and another they are trying to stop (Why so exploitable?/Why NOT So Serious?). Jay’s video of the week involves midgets and killer Muay Thai boxing.  Surprised?  Neither were we.  Jason Falls talks about a Cracked submission about wanting to see Sarah Palin naked (who doesn’t, right?) and Reem brings up the story of a police officer asking a store ...

[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 kick off Episode 35 with a discussion about The Ultimate Mixx Challenge and how you can become a SuperMixxer.  Reem kicks off our Stories of the Week – with a battle between Loren Feldman and Mark Cuban. Jay then jumps into the videos of the week – one submission on The Joker in 5 seconds, and then the Worst Job Interview Ever.  Greg then decides that the Universe is closed because Michael Jackson turned 50. We also discuss the new VP selections for the Presidential candidates, which prompts Jay to go on a tirade of piss and vinegar (watch out, Neo-Con wankers). Our User Focus is Tau_Zero this week – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge. Social Blend and Mixx News Mixx: The Ultimate Challenge… http://www.mixx.com/stories/1912127/mixx_the_ultimate_challenge Mixxing 102: How to become a ...

[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 kicks off its 34th show with a tribute to nude fire extinguishers, while resisting the urge to be titled something in relation to “Rule 34”.  If you don’t know what that means, Google it, because we sure as hell are not explaining it! This week, we discuss some of the recent changes to Mixx, and bring up the Mixxing Bowl blog post entitled “The Ultimate Challenge”.  Our Community Focus this week is again on two communities: Anti-War and The War Room.  The community discussion moves onto some other issues, including a documentary Reem suggests, called Promises; and a clip from a Henry Rollins spoken word show in Israel recommended by Greg. For stories of the week, Greg starts off with a discussion on why he (and I supposed Jay as well) should watch the Olympics more often.  ...