[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. Julie Lujan aka Calinazaret joins us our special guest for the 38th episode of Social Blend.  This week we discuss how Sarah Palin was pwned by the anonymous legion of 4chan – and examine why Papa Bear Billo is so upset about the incident.  "Popcorn"?  GET OFF THE INTERNET!!!  Our Community Focus (appropriately selected this week) is Anonymous.  Following this, we also examine the further developments of the most recent controversies over at Digg.  Now being called Digg-gate 2008 by many users, the controversies have lead to the banning of close to 100 Diggers.We call out to these Diggers in this episode: Fuck Digg – Mixx is better!  So come and join us! Moving onto our other stories, we focus on the recent news of the devastating effects of Hurricane Ike; and explore what the hell MTV was ...

[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. The latest edition of Social Blend sees us joined by special Mark Dykeman from Broadcasting-Brain.com – and also welcomes Joshua aka Honest_Ape as one of our regular commentators and co-hosts.  Josh will be joining us on future episodes when he is available, so there’s much to look forward to! We begin the episode with a quick interview with Paul Sanchez aka Soloride as he tells us the progress of Social Monks, where the project is now headed, and what happened to Tim Part. Following the interview, we discuss the issues of “spam” at Mixx – in which Greg declares war on the spammers and calls on Mixxers to help.  Meanwhile, Honest_Ape gives Greg shit about the use of the phrase “DILLIGAF”. The discussion then moves onto a discussion of The Dark Knight – one of the most breathtaking blockbusters to ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), 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 latest edition of Social Blend sees us joined by special guest Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation, who talks to us about how effective it has been in reaching out to people via social media.  She also tells us about the new NWF Mixx Community – which you should seriously check out. This week also sees Brian aka Bdog rejoining us for an episode, while Reem takes off for the weekend.  We discuss the launch of Mixx Communities, Jay highlights a video submitted by Reem called “The Website is Down”, and Brian talks about how one suicidal man caused 11 deaths and a train derailment.  Danielle’s story choice for this episode was Florida buying the missing link of the Everglades for $1.7 billion; while Greg goes on a rant about how the Photos section at Mixx should be ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), 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.  26 episodes of Social Blend; who would have thought we would have made it this far down the road.  Join us for our special episode as we’re accompanied with Brian and Tamar!  Also, Chris McGill joins us to make the special announcement: Mixx Communities! Our User Focus is Flap this week – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge.    Social Blend and Mixx News Introducing Mixx Communities http://www.mixx.com/stories/466452/new_mixx_communities Mixx gets serious about Community Building http://www.mixx.com/stories/463613/mixx_gets_serious_about_community_building   Stories of the Week Muslim woman demands an apology from Obama after camera snub http://www.mixx.com/stories/435333/muslim_woman_demands_an_apology_from_obama_after_camera_snub Kellogg’s, LEGO team up to train kids to choke http://www.mixx.com/stories/435304/kellogg_s_lego_team_up_to_train_kids_to_choke When contextual advertising goes horribly wrong http://www.mixx.com/stories/435343/when_contextual_advertising_goes_horribly_wrong_mashable Why you should carry a Digital Camera at all times http://www.mixx.com/photos/416923/why_you_should_carry_a_digital_camera_at_all_times ‘Leet’ (1337) is language of the Internet generation http://www.mixx.com/stories/466736/_leet_is_language_of_the_internet_generation_napa_valley_registe Misunderstood Sex Speed Art Drawings http://www.mixx.com/videos/429695/misunderstood_sex_speed_art_drawings   User Focus Flap http://www.mixx.com/users/flap   The Mixx Lounge http://www.mixx.com/lounge   The Social Blend Mixx Group Post stories you’d love to see discussed on Social Blend.  Reem ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Joe Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.Blogspot.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), 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 25th episode of Social Blend features special guest from Mixx, Will Kern.  Will gives us an insight into what it’s like working at Mixx, answers your questions, and talks about the future. Will has also volunteered himself for the next Photoshop challenge – so stay tuned for details on this here at mixxingbowl.com… We have an update from Paul Sanchez aka SoloRide on the road with his Social Monks project – and we also discuss the very sad news of the passing of Tim Russert. In this edition, we also return to the case of former Marine, David Motari – the man shown in the Iraq video throwing a puppy off a cliff – we follow up the story with a discussion on the news that Motari has been expelled. Due to time constraints, we zipped very quickly through our story selections this week, so ...