Martin have a restraining order on Leo Laporte?

[leomaia]

I just watched the latest TWIT and Leo Laporte said that Martin sargent wouldn't forgive him because of something that he did to him. Leo said he can't be on the same place Martin is because of a Restraining Order Martin putted on him.

Does anyone know anything about this?

Check it out: TWiT 140 (http://twit.tv/140) @ 1:46:00

[nextgenxbox]

Probably just joking around.

[alteredego]

How do you "watch" TWiT? It's audio isn't it?

[travislopes]

How do you "watch" TWiT? It's audio isn't it?
It is audio, but every Sunday, Leo does a Stickam or uStream.TV stream of the recording of the show. You can catch it at http://twitlive.tv around 6PM EST.

[slonkak]

I also heard this, and originally thought it was a joke. But then Leo kept talking about it and went into more detail, which made me think it was real. Does anyone have any info on this? I started a discussion on the TWiT forums and was just made fun of for not having a sense of humor. I don't know, it didn't sound like a joke...

[gobo]

I can't imagine a scenario where Leo would do something so offensive that Martin Sargent of all people would get a restraining order... it would just make no sense.

[nextgenxbox]

I can't imagine a scenario where Leo would do something so offensive that Martin Sargent of all people would get a restraining order... it would just make no sense.

Haha, good point. If anything, Leo would have a restraining order against Marty. :)

[1_1_1]

Ya I heard it too sounds odd

My curiosity makes me want to know

[leomaia]

It is audio, but every Sunday, Leo does a Stickam or uStream.TV stream of the recording of the show. You can catch it at http://twitlive.tv around 6PM EST.

Thank you...

[leomaia]

I still don't think its a joke. Patrick Norton and David Prager seemed to know about this and didn't want to talk about it. When things started to look odd, Patrick said that he would tell Dvorak after the show and suddenly changed subject. Plus, if it was a joke, they would probably tell Dvorak first. He didn't even know who Marty was.

I was hoping someone from REV3 staff could tell something about this, specially Martin.

[mooking]

I was hoping someone from REV3 staff could tell something about this, specially Martin.

I agree with you that "something" definitely happen between the two of them, but I dought that Marty Martin would have the balls to reply on this subject.

[jordanm85]

This is the first I am hearing about this. It sounds very strange. I wish we had some answers.

[cirris]

I doubt anyone here would talk about it. They'd prefer to let it die and move on. Also, I'm sure they don't want to have an issue with it going too public as a lot of crossover viewers/listeners would end up picking sides and that's not good for anyone.

I will say this. I hope it is a joke. Because, I'd be real nervous the way Leo described the situation as "my special purpose" on his show.

[mooking]

I'd be real nervous the way Leo described the situation as "my special purpose" on his show.

Can you explain what you mean by this?

[cadaver6969]

Wouldn't this be part of public records if this were true. Someone put in a FOI request and get the info

[gobo]

"My Special Purpose" is a quote from the movie The Jerk, it refers to his penis. All the more reason I think it's not true.

[tiki]

Leo just posted something on his twitter:
“Just to make it clear - Audible is still a happy sponsor of all the TWiT shows. I was just joking folks! Still hate Marty tho. ;-)”

That ;-) face makes me suspicious though...

[scienceking]

"My Special Purpose" is a quote from the movie The Jerk, it refers to his penis. All the more reason I think it's not true.

Maybe its a reference to this rather weird incident on infected, although it still would not make sense? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpzmJUKEC38

[jimmiesatx]

i think it had to do the with the homosexual advances insinuated in the above video clip.

[mewhoelse]

Well i found this by googling on the matter,

"2001: Coups de Martin — Huzzah! Martin Sargent here. I’ve taken over Leo’s Web log. His goose is cooked. This is just the beginning, too"

It's just under the search result "Scream Like A Girl : LOL: The Life of Leo", but seems to have been removed from the page. (even on google cache)

Perhaps this is why?

[justin316a]

I still don't think its a joke. Patrick Norton and David Prager seemed to know about this and didn't want to talk about it. When things started to look odd, Patrick said that he would tell Dvorak after the show and suddenly changed subject. Plus, if it was a joke, they would probably tell Dvorak first. He didn't even know who Marty was.

I was hoping someone from REV3 staff could tell something about this, specially Martin.

speaking candidly after hearing it, it's probably something best dropped.

[gobo]

Leo Tweeted yesterday:

"leolaporte Just to make it clear - Audible is still a happy sponsor of all the TWiT shows. I was just joking folks! Still hate Marty tho. ;-)"

Don't know why he would say that if there was legit problems with Martin

[gamov]

mmm, i not totally convinced it's only a joke.

I would like to know since I like both Leo & Marty...

gam

[bani-banan]

I guess Marty got mad because all of his shows got cancelled but not Leo's (until recently).

-OH NO HE DIDN'T?!

Yes I did

Snap

[vertigo1]

Been a HUGE fan of both of these guys and this really bugs me. I know Leo probably shouldn't have let it slip out but the cat's out of the bag and It'd be best to silence the rumors to just let us know.
I REALLY hope that since he DID let it slip, that this doesn't affect Kevin Rose and them from coming on TWiT again.
I'm sure if we scour the blogosphere and Twitter with enough inquiries that we'll either find or get an answer.

[laurent]

I agree, there's something fishy about the whole thing. Which is odd, because Martin doesn't look like the kind of guy that would require a restraining order against somebody like Leo, which can't be nothing else than a nice guy IMO...

[laurent]

Well i found this by googling on the matter,

"2001: Coups de Martin — Huzzah! Martin Sargent here. I’ve taken over Leo’s Web log. His goose is cooked. This is just the beginning, too"

It's just under the search result "Scream Like A Girl : LOL: The Life of Leo", but seems to have been removed from the page. (even on google cache)

Perhaps this is why?You mean this? (http://leoville.com/2001/03/06/34/)

Huzzah! Martin Sargent here. I’ve taken over Leo’s Web log. His goose is cooked. This is just the beginning, too. I plan to swipe his entire tech empire from his weak, clammy hands. Leoville? Soon to be Martinville. Call for Help? Soon to be Rap with Martin. The Screen Savers—uh oh, here comes Leo. I’ve gotta split.Meh...

[tmoney359]

I agree someone should just tell us the real reason then all of us will stop guessing on what really happened between the two of them. Once they do we will no longer talk about it.

[techtubeunleashed]

Is This Why Leo Has Never Been On Any Revision3 Show?

[leomaia]

Is This Why Leo Has Never Been On Any Revision3 Show?

It might be. If people involved don't want to talk about it, maybe Valleywag should look into this.

[bani-banan]

Is This Why Leo Has Never Been On Any Revision3 Show?

I recall Patrick saying he's to expensive.

I doubt Leo would join rev3. (though he talks a lot about reuniting the old Tech-Tv crew)

He has been working a lot on putting together his own studio.

Oh well... Enough speculation and Martin, gief answer!

[quantumfreak]

The comment by Leo came up in response to whether he would attend the live Diggnation. He was open to the idea until he asked Kevin whether Marty would be there or not. He went into the restraining order story once it was confirmed that Marty would be there.

The tone tells me it wasn't a joke.

[mr-underachiever]

What are the chances that they haven't shot this week's episode yet and they're gonna talk about it on tomorrow's show?

[vdubb]

Martin Sargent was a special guest on TWiT #71 to promote his Rev3 show.

http://twit.tv/71

Time stamp 15:08 of the mp3 file.


They were friendly just like old ZDTV/TechTV times, and Leo indicated they did not see each other in a long time.

[donmario]

I seriously doubt that fans are just going to drop this issue. We all want to know what Leo did to Martin now.

[codyboring]

Well, I just got listening to twit my self and I must agree ...Leo wasn't joking around he was being serious.

I have to say, I have been a twit fan from the start. It seems that twit is losing alot of its content and substance. This really doesnt brother me because I am a fan boy of leo and the gang but I am just saying. The show has really showed a new side of the twits making them more human than I onced believed.

[vertigo1]

Alright, we've gotta figure this out.
There are enough people here who can digg (pun intended) something up I'm sure! Come on folks!

[brockly]

I dont like leo.. never did like him... he acts like a ass and a know it all on his show. I'm happy martin dosent like him ... because i dont like him eather... but i have to say i dont care what leo did or didnt ...

[xeemo]

could it be part of the story line for internet superstar?

[hotdog]

i sure hope we can get more information. i luv the both of these two from the TechTV days. very odd that Martin S. out of all people would put on a restraining order against Leo Laporte. Leo doesn't seem like he can harm a fly!!!

[cirris]

lol damn, this story has legs.... lol 5 forum pages worth.


This whole thread came about in the last 10 minutes of "TWIT 140: Loaded with spam and hookers"

http://twit.tv/140

Keven Rose started talking about a live Diggnation taping at Mighty Wednesday. Leo Laporte mentioned something about stopping by. But, Kevin began talking about doing 2 tapings, one of Internet Superstar and then Diggnation. It's here that Leo said "Nah, I can't. There's a restraining order. I can't go where Marty is." The whole group seem perplexed by the statement. Pat Norton tells KR and John he'll explain it after the show. Then Leo goes "Martin Sargent. It was an incident at 'The Ramp'. I'm deeply sorry for it. But..he..just...he doesn't.....he won't forgive me." John Dvorak asked "Did you punch him?!?" Leo responded "No" John Dvorak says "Oh, well what's the big deal?" (Pat Norton says while John is talking "It's all a big stink") Leo says "It involved my special purpose" Pat laughs loudly and they switch subjects.

It sounded like the restraining order was real. He mentions where the incident was and that it was his fault and he apologized. Then they kinda drop it with a "It involved my special purpose" comment which seemed like a joke.

[gamov]

I agree, there's something fishy about the whole thing. Which is odd, because Martin doesn't look like the kind of guy that would require a restraining order against somebody

I totally agree with this! I thought Marty has a very broad sense of humor and sounds like a very open guy.... maybe not, when you touch something sensitive!

Gam

PS: Now that you say it, it's true that Leo never appears (even as a guest) at any of the rev3 shows... That's clearly indicate that there is some taboo (or Leo is really expensive)

[vertigo1]

My wife is a big Martin Sargent fan but said that he seems like he can dish it out but can't take it. Maybe Leo just pissed him off and his default response is to put a restraining order on him. I'm guessing he has to put a lot of restraining orders on people what with the people he deals with on WebDrifter.
Also, Leo is FAAAAR from a "know it all". If you listened to his Podcasts, you'd see about half the stuff he talks about he doesn't know and that's why he does things with co-hosts. If it's his radio personality, i could see where some people might find that annoying. I personally love'em both.
At any rate, there's GOTTA be something on the interweb that can help us figure this out.

[gobo]

Yeah Leo on his TV/Radio show is a total mainstream ... "character" he puts on. Listening to him on TWIT or other podcasts where he can just talk without worrying about what his bosses will think he's a lot more loose, a lot more "blue" and generally significantly funnier

[tokenuser]

It sounded like the restraining order was real. He mentions where the incident was and that it was his fault and he apologized. Then they kinda drop it with a "It involved my special purpose" comment which seemed like a joke.Or it could be a big setup for a hilarious Internet Superstar live taping.

[tmoney359]

Or it could be a big setup for a hilarious Internet Superstar live taping.

That is what I was just thinking. Is anyone going to the live taping? I bet we could find some answers there. Leo might end up showing up and they might pull something off, but who knows.

[1_1_1]

I still don't think its a joke. Patrick Norton and David Prager seemed to know about this and didn't want to talk about it. When things started to look odd, Patrick said that he would tell Dvorak after the show and suddenly changed subject. Plus, if it was a joke, they would probably tell Dvorak first. He didn't even know who Marty was.

I was hoping someone from REV3 staff could tell something about this, specially Martin.Dvorak was on silicon spin back in the Tech TV/ZDTV days

He just didn't recognize Martin being called marty

can someone please inform us as to the secret here

[rokov]

Even taking the personalities of both Leo and Marty (both of which lead me to believe that it's a joke) out of the equation, I fail to see how one isolated incident that didn't involve violence could have lead to a restraining order. The worst thing that I could imagine Leo doing is maybe some practical joke gone awry and that would probably have only lead to a prank war. I'm thinking that it was either a set up for something that's going to happen at the live taping or on the new video version of TWIT, or they were referring to some inside joke that Dvorak and Prager weren't there for and Patrick didn't want to explain on the show because that episode had already become rat hole central as it was.

[kronos6948]

If Martin and Leo are smart about this, they'll pull an Andy Kaufman style stunt, making us think that this BS is real.

[esophagus]

If Martin and Leo are smart about this, they'll pull an Andy Kaufman style stunt, making us think that this BS is real.You say it like it isn't going on right now. Most people already seem to think it's real.

I'm not one of them.

[vertigo1]

You say it like it isn't going on right now. Most people already seem to think it's real.

I'm not one of them.

Well I am. LOL.
However if no one can honestly find ANYthing about it, I may have to believe it's a joke as well. "Anyone? Anyone?"

[mooking]

Or it could be a big setup for a hilarious Internet Superstar live taping.
Well Right now leo is live on http://www.stickam.com/leolaporte so I do not think he is going to be on the live Internet Superstar if it is on tonight.

[rokov]

It's only about 3:30 pm in CA and, if I recall, Internet Superstar starts at 7:00, so he's still got a few hours.

[murphy1d]

Well I am. LOL.
However if no one can honestly find ANYthing about it, I may have to believe it's a joke as well. "Anyone? Anyone?"

We all know that Patrick can have a poker face when needed (see episode 44 of Systm), but I wonder why they would use twit to start the rumor?

Truly, if a restraining order has occurred, wouldn't there be a mug shot of him out there?

But..just to keep the conspiracy going... Leoville.com is his daily blog, and he has a post with Martin's name in it every year through 3/2006....then he's never mentioned again...

(Verbal Kint: After that my guess is that you will never hear from him again....)

[donmario]

If it were a joke, I think somebody would have come forward already and said so.

[gobo]

I was thinking the opposite.

[nextgenxbox]

This is what you call "publicity" -- now people are checking out both twit and internet superstar.... they're going to milk this rumor for a while. :)

[tmoney359]

Well Leo would have to leave in about an hour if he wants to make it in time for Internet Superstar. I guess we will find out in the next couple of days. Is anyone going to be at the live taping?

[vertigo1]

Well Leo would have to leave in about an hour if he wants to make it in time for Internet Superstar. I guess we will find out in the next couple of days. Is anyone going to be at the live taping?

You mean they aren't going to stream it live? Surely they have the technology. If nothing else one of them should do a Qik stream.
Argh!

[vertigo1]

Someone Dugg a story that this was all being censored and that this forum was pulled.
Obviously it's back up, but someonebetter post a statement soon about what's going on.

[esophagus]

If it were a joke, I think somebody would have come forward already and said so.If it were a joke, wouldn't they want to ride ti through to the punchline?

I think if something was seriously wrong, then they would say something.

[gobo]

Did you hear that Sarah Silverman is fucking Matt Damon?

I saw the video on Jimmy Kimmel!

[gobo]

Colleen (Leo's studio manager... not assistant) just confirmed that it was a joke

[vertigo1]

Colleen (Leo's studio manager... not assistant) just confirmed that it was a joke

Yes, AFTER saying: "twitcolleen: I cannot comment on the restraining order."
Hmmm.....

[esophagus]

Yes, AFTER saying: "twitcolleen: I cannot comment on the restraining order."
Hmmm.....Maybe she couldn't comment so she didn't spoil the joke? Jesus. Let this gooooo.

[mr-underachiever]

It's sad that this thread has gotten more activity than any other one on this board.

[mebe]

Someone Dugg a story that this was all being censored and that this forum was pulled.
Obviously it's back up, but someonebetter post a statement soon about what's going on.

chill dude. Why the hell should anyone tell you or any of us anything about this? Some of you seem to think we have a right to know about every aspect of these people's lives.

[vertigo1]

chill dude. Why the hell should anyone tell you or any of us anything about this? Some of you seem to think we have a right to know about every aspect of these people's lives.

You mean we don't?! I thought this was web-hollywood. LOL!
Fine fine. If you ACTUALLY listened to the TWiT episode, you'd be currious too. I'm only concerned because I appreciate both of them and would hate for there to be any heat between them.

[budkin]

I just listened to the podcast and it definitely did not sound like a joke to me. Maybe Leo let it slip so it would get everyone talking and then he and Martin would end up burying the hatchet over it. Oh yeah, and this thread is so popular because people love teh drama.

[scienceking]

Some of you seem to think we have a right to know about every aspect of these people's lives.

I wouldn't say people have any sort of a right to know anything. But this just isn't any aspect of someone's life. This sounds rather serious, as in, I might not be able to publicly support one of the parties involved if it were true and depending on what happened. I think that is the issue, we blindly support/promote certain internet shows and articles amongst friends, assuming that the system assumes we are dealing with kosher people. Basically, I would not want to watch or support the show of someone who lacked moral integrity or something.
That being said, being nothing about this really seems to indicate criminal behavior, I doubt this is the case. But I think it is a logical fallacy to assume that people who work in a position that places them in the public eye have a freedom to act in any way they wish in private any more than people in the private eye have that right. For example, most workplaces will fire executives caught doing immoral activity in their private lives.

[esophagus]

I listened to it. Didn't change my mind one bit.

[jordanm85]

I think this thread is so popular because most of us can't see anyone ever needing a restraining order against Leo.

[gamov]

I just listened to the podcast and it definitely did not sound like a joke to me. Maybe Leo let it slip so it would get everyone talking and then he and Martin would end up burying the hatchet over it. Oh yeah, and this thread is so popular because people love teh drama.

That's a very good remark.
I think it was been the forum thread the most entertaining of my entire internet life :) the thread is full of interesting comments/theory about it.
It's popular indeed because Leo and Marty are two people you get attached to very easily.

I'm not convinced by the studio manager statement, maybe she just want to cool things down.

Bring it on!

[vertigo1]

Anyone able to scour the Internet for any interesting tidbits? :confused:
I agree with you all - I just don't see Leo being able to do anything of THAT questionable of nature. Maybe we should get a hold of Marty and see what he has to say about it? Where's Valleywag when you need'em?!

[nextgenxbox]

Just let it go people... really.

[justin316a]

Just let it go people... really.

agreed, if it's a personal issue then it's a personal issue, People have lives.

[qwerty2007]

Colleen, Leo's new "studio manager" (assistant), said in the chat the other day that it was a joke....

[esophagus]

Anyone able to scour the Internet for any interesting tidbits? :confused:We got a "tidbit". The studio manager said it was a joke. Unfortunately, you chsoe not to believe that. If youa ren't going to accept any information other than someone telling you it is real, expect to be here a long time.Maybe we should get a hold of Marty and see what he has to say about it? Where's Valleywag when you need'em?!No, you shouldn't. Even if it was real, which I seriously doubt, it is none of your business.

[leomaia]

We got a "tidbit". The studio manager said it was a joke. Unfortunately, you chsoe not to believe that. If youa ren't going to accept any information other than someone telling you it is real, expect to be here a long time.No, you shouldn't. Even if it was real, which I seriously doubt, it is none of your business.

From what I read here on one the thread, the studio manager also said that she couldn't comment on the restraining order.

If on the next Twit Leo Laporte confirms that he was joking, I won't post or read this this thread anymore. But until then, I'm waiting.

I also agree with you that this is a personal matter, and every person has the right to have some privacy. But if he didn't want to become public, he shouldn't go on Twit (250.000 listeners) and talk about it. He made it public, not us.

[slonkak]

But if he didn't want to become public, he shouldn't go on Twit (250.000 listeners) and talk about it. He made it public, not us.

That just made me think of something. Now, assuming Leo isn't stupid, he can edit stuff from the netcast if he needs to. He's done it before, bleeps and even cuts. So, if he actually didn't want this to get out into the wild, he could have just cut out that little segment. So there's two possibilities; one, it's a joke and he purposely left it in there, and two, it's true but he is trying to be open with his audience and not cut it. If he really didn't want people to know, he would have cut it, so I'm leaning toward one of those two possibilities.

[tmoney359]

Well on twitlive.tv this morning he asked the viewers who to have on this Sunday's TWIT. One person suggested Martin Sargent. Leo said that he would have to hold off on having Martin on the show for a while. He didn't explain why or give any other details.

[vertigo1]

Well on twitlive.tv this morning he asked the viewers who to have on this Sunday's TWIT. One person suggested Martin Sargent. Leo said that he would have to hold off on having Martin on the show for a while. He didn't explain why or give any other details.

Hmm...
Seriously though. I completely agree with the others. He NEVER had to make is public. HIS decision and/or TOTAL blunder.
We're just asking for him to either clarify what happened -and most likely diffuse the situation by it probably being much less of a deal that w're making it out to be- OR hurry up with the punch-line for the joke.

[gobo]

Well on twitlive.tv this morning he asked the viewers who to have on this Sunday's TWIT. One person suggested Martin Sargent. Leo said that he would have to hold off on having Martin on the show for a while. He didn't explain why or give any other details.

All the more reason to think it was a joke. If he did something crazy enough to get a restraining order I don't think Marty would ever be on Twit again.

I'm still thinking he'll be on Internet Superstar at some point soon.

[quantumfreak]

All the more reason to think it was a joke. If he did something crazy enough to get a restraining order I don't think Marty would ever be on Twit again.

I'm still thinking he'll be on Internet Superstar at some point soon.

Leo isn't the one with the problem. Marty supposedly put the restraining order on Leo. Leo sounded like he felt it was a misunderstanding.

[gobo]

You people realize that you have to do something wrong to get a restraining order against you right?

I can't just walk into the police office and say "Yo I want a restraining order"

[rokov]

You people realize that you have to do something wrong to get a restraining order against you right?

I can't just walk into the police office and say "Yo I want a restraining order"

That's the point that I was trying to make earlier. Leo implied that it was the result of one isolated incident that didn't involve violence and I can't see how that would lead to a restraining order.

[esophagus]

Leo was standing outside of Martys window one day, waving. Marty saw him, took it as stalking. We all know the rest. :rolleyes:

[whiskers]

I know Leo said it had nothing to do with violence but, might it have something to do with why Martin is still walking around with a cane? I am just saying.........

[murphy1d]

I know Leo said it had nothing to do with violence but, might it have something to do with why Martin is still walking around with a cane? I am just saying.........

This story is just getting more and more "awesomer."
Real or joke, I'm lovin it.

[tuxotaku]

To be perfectly honest, I'm starting to think someone should just lock this thread....I mean, is this REALLY any of our business?

This ain't Valleywag folks.

[mikec]

To be perfectly honest, I'm starting to think someone should just lock this thread....I mean, is this REALLY any of our business?

This ain't Valleywag folks.


Sorry, but I disagree. First, the two parties plus Revision3 rely on us, the consumers, for marketing and advertising. If it is a joke, someone should officially state that. If one of the guys did something foolish or stupid they should own up to it so those who support him or his endeavors can make an informed decision whether they want to continue supporting them.

[leomaia]

I know Leo said it had nothing to do with violence but, might it have something to do with why Martin is still walking around with a cane? I am just saying.........

At first, I was thinking that too. Now, I don't think so. Anyway, does anyone know how Martin got injured?

[mooking]

To be perfectly honest, I'm starting to think someone should just lock this thread....I mean, is this REALLY any of our business?


No I have to disagree with you. It was brought up in a podcat, and could of been cut out if he did need to have this subject covered up, but he did not. We have not heard anything officially from the staff or Martin saying it is none of are business, and they cannot comment on it for "blank" reason, so REALLY stop telling the majority of us it not to be interested in this. It is the 2nd Most popular thread in here.

[esophagus]

No I have to disagree with you. It was brought up in a podcat, and could of been cut out if he did need to have this subject covered up, but he did not. We have not heard anything officially from the staff or Martin saying it is none of are business, and they cannot comment on it for "blank" reason, so REALLY stop telling the majority of us it not to be interested in this. It is the 2nd Most popular thread in here.No one is telling you to stop being interested. We're saying they don't have to tell you. It has become fairly obvious they don't want to, so why not just give it up? Feel free to be interested without demanding answers, and making shit up.

[theinternetftw]

it's a joke, confirmed on twitlive... Unless they're just trying to downplay it! *conspiratorial shifty glance*

[nextgenxbox]

At first, I was thinking that too. Now, I don't think so. Anyway, does anyone know how Martin got injured?

He got in a fight with Gator's distant cousin Charlie Santiago over the last KFC drumstick.

[illumnat]

If a restraining order were in fact filed, there would be a public court document attesting to the reasons why the order was placed.

A document search in the California courts should find the order if it really was placed.

[quantumfreak]

Leo just said on TwitLive he won't talk about it. Marty's lawyers have asked him not to.

[bani-banan]

"I can't talk about Martin Sargent. His lawyers have asked me not to talk about it"

Now live @ twitlive.tv

Super serious Leo is serious

[computerk2002]

Leo just said on TwitLive.tv that Martin's lawyer's have asked him not to talk about it.
Edit: Deja Vou

[gobo]

Some people are incredibly gullible

[quantumfreak]

Some people are incredibly gullible

What did you get sucked in to?

[mooking]

No one is telling you to stop being interested. We're saying they don't have to tell you. It has become fairly obvious they don't want to, so why not just give it up? Feel free to be interested without demanding answers, and making shit up.

We "We're saying they don't have to tell you". No, you and a few people are saying this, not the staff or Martin. The majority does not agree. Personally think this is some kind of inside joke, but not talk about it come on. I hope he get his sandwich back.

[stefano]

I think I'll fork over some money and do a PACER search, or a Court Records search to see what is going on.

No one seems to be talking, we'll see if there's any truth to this.

[vertigo1]

I think I'll fork over some money and do a PACER search, or a Court Records search to see what is going on.

No one seems to be talking, we'll see if there's any truth to this.

I'd be willing to send a contribution via Paypal for that. LOL.
Let us know what you uncover.

[esophagus]

We "We're saying they don't have to tell you". No, you and a few people are saying this, not the staff or Martin. The majority does not agree. Personally think this is some kind of inside joke, but not talk about it come on. I hope he get his sandwich back.I didn't tell you to stop talking about it. I said that Martin and Leo doen't have to explain it because people in this thread seem to think its there business.

[maynza]

I heard that Leo took a video tape of Martin dressed like britney spears dancing with a Justin Timberlake cardboard cut out in his back yard.

[tokenuser]

I heard that Martin gives out Restraining Orders like birthday cards. With Marty, you aren't a friend until you need to be restrained. Mink lined handcuffs are his favourite.

[eminemdrdre00]

Leo just posted this on Twitter! Is he messing with us?

leolaporte: Wha?? I got to the final's in TV Week's "Hottest Male Web Host." Vote your heart. (As long as Martin doesn't win.) http://snipurl.com/277z2 24 minutes ago from web

[gobo]

He's made several comments like this which basically confirm it's a joke.

[slonkak]

He's made several comments like this which basically confirm it's a joke.

*sigh*

No. Not at all. All that "confirms" is that Leo is joking around about the matter. It neither confirms or denies whether the matter, itself, is a joke.

It may be a joke. It may not be. Bottom line is that none of us know, so we're speculating.

[tokenuser]

It may be a joke. It may not be. Bottom line is that none of us know, so we're speculating.Bottom line is - why should we care? Because if there IS a restraining order in place Martin wont have Leo on his show, or vice versa?? BFD.

Hasn't worried anyone before, shouldn't worry anyone after ... unless you are planning a wedding dinner at the Olive Garden and inviting both Leo and Marty. And then, wouldn't it be embarrassing to have them seated at the same table, unable to reach for the bottomless bread sticks for fear of encroaching.

[bani-banan]

Double posting.

DELETE PLIX

[bani-banan]

Bottom line is - why should we care? Because if there IS a restraining order in place Martin wont have Leo on his show, or vice versa?? BFD.

Hasn't worried anyone before, shouldn't worry anyone after ... unless you are planning a wedding dinner at the Olive Garden and inviting both Leo and Marty. And then, wouldn't it be embarrassing to have them seated at the same table, unable to reach for the bottomless bread sticks for fear of encroaching.

Because, think of the nostalgia!

Members here are still hoping that there will be another Tech-Tv.
Martin and Leo were once hosts.

I guess this is like Perez Hilton and Valley wag. Gossip is intriguing.

[spiri]

Wow, it's very strange...

But it really sounds too strange to be true, I think...

[slonkak]

BFD.

It is a BFD. You have no idea how many nights I've cried myself to sleep thinking of a future where Leo and Marty aren't friends. It's horrible...

[leomaia]

He got in a fight with Gator's distant cousin Charlie Santiago over the last KFC drumstick.

LOL. i forgot that.

[spiri]

Well, Leo just said on twitlive.tv that he is going to be Internet Superstar soon...

[resar]

Well, Leo just said on twitlive.tv that he is going to be Internet Superstar soon...

He also keeps throwing Martin's name into stuff he's talking about. Like "That's the kind of thing Martin Sargent would do, use a knife to open it" Which lends credibility to the "joke" theory. Needless to say, I'm convinced there is no restraining order, it's just a joke.

[rokov]

He also keeps throwing Martin's name into stuff he's talking about. Like "That's the kind of thing Martin Sargent would do, use a knife to open it" Which lends credibility to the "joke" theory. Needless to say, I'm convinced there is no restraining order, it's just a joke.

Yeah, it definitely sounds like they're setting something up. They certainly promoted it well.:p

[slonkak]

Woohoo, finally some headway on this!

[spiri]

He also keeps throwing Martin's name into stuff he's talking about. Like "That's the kind of thing Martin Sargent would do, use a knife to open it" Which lends credibility to the "joke" theory. Needless to say, I'm convinced there is no restraining order, it's just a joke.
Yeah, I completely agree with you!

[esophagus]

I believe it if "be on Internet Superstar" actually means "get into a street fight with Martin Sargeant". He is only bringing him up to provoke Marty. The restraining order MUST be real. ;)

[kowgod]

Note to Martin: Take out a restraining order against me. Might as well just get it over with now.

[vertigo1]

I guess since Leo's gonna be on the show that that's that now huh?:(

[quantumfreak]

I guess since Leo's gonna be on the show that that's that now huh?:(

Who knows at this point. Leo acts as if Marty begrudgingly asked him on to the show (based on his conversation with Megan Morrone on TwitLive). Leo will be on via Skype, so the conspiracy continues...

[jimbo_hawkins]

One thing to remember here folks is that "restraining order" may not mean a legally binding, court issued restraining order. Maybe Leo did something that pissed Marty off and Marty hasn't forgiven him and just doesn't want to see him...

Let's not be so literal here, folks.

[genericdefect]

The Leo/Patrick/Prager talk makes me all the more curious. It might be a joke, but whooooo knows. I don't completely think things ring true.

[jmck78]

This is so clearly a joke. Leo and Martin (probably great friends) have cooked this up as a publicity stunt. Look at Leo and Patrick Nortons tweets:


LEO: Wonder what @martinsargent will do when he discovers that his producer has booked me on Internet Superstar? Will he have the nerve to do it?

PATRICK: @leolaporte Frankly, I think he'll be stoked to have you on!

LEO: @patricknorton I guess you don't know our "history." Or should I say "herstory." Ask @martinsargent - if he has the guts to tell it.

PATRICK: @leolaporte This is about THAT? I thought the statue of limitations on that clusterfrack was over. You're paying for the lawyers this time!

[rokov]

This is so clearly a joke. Leo and Martin (probably great friends) have cooked this up as a publicity stunt. Look at Leo and Patrick Nortons tweets:


LEO: Wonder what @martinsargent will do when he discovers that his producer has booked me on Internet Superstar? Will he have the nerve to do it?

PATRICK: @leolaporte Frankly, I think he'll be stoked to have you on!

LEO: @patricknorton I guess you don't know our "history." Or should I say "herstory." Ask @martinsargent - if he has the guts to tell it.

PATRICK: @leolaporte This is about THAT? I thought the statue of limitations on that clusterfrack was over. You're paying for the lawyers this time!

Wow, who would have thought that you could act badly in text?:p For some reason that little dialogue reminds me of one of those old, cheesy after school specials. It's definitely a joke and the setup is starting to get way too long.:rolleyes:

[gobo]

No guys it still might be real! Someone look for a real restraining order ;)

[perceman]

Check out Martin's Twitter stream: http://twitter.com/martinsargent No doubt anymore, can't wait until next show!

[twillwerth]

Isn't this all just a reference to this this on Unscrewed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpzmJUKEC38

[bani-banan]

Listening to TWIT atm, and Leo said that Martin Sargent is going to visit Leo. "Mud wrestling"

[techtubeunleashed]

It Has To Be A Trick. Martin Added Leo To His Twitter

[hotdog]

hmmm... not sure if i had "one too many" but i don't recall seeing Leo Laporte at the live taping of 'Internet Superstar' at Mighty. but all the greats were there =)

[bani-banan]

If you check Leo's TWiT calender, it says that he's going on internet superstar next Tuesday (20th)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9451/calenderzw8.jpg
(Time is +1GMT)

[donmario]

I watched the Leo Laporte internet superstar interview on Twit Live. They were talking like old buddies and Leo was joking about pretending to be mad at Martin.

[techtubeunleashed]

Is there any way I can see the interview? I missed it.

[rokov]

Is there any way I can see the interview? I missed it.

It'll be on next week's show.

[mooking]

Still did not come clean after watching episode 18.

[gobo]

Are you nuts? It was clearly a joke!

[mooking]

Are you nuts? It was clearly a joke!

Nuts, me nuts. Let me think about that, and I will get right back to you. Just don't go no where wile I think about it.

[murphy1d]

Are you nuts? It was clearly a joke!

Yeah, but what happened at the infamous "Ramp"?

[spiri]

OK, if anyone still don't get that this is a joke, listen to the latest TWiT...
http://twit.tv/145

[AnthonyUSN]

OK, if anyone still don't get that this is a joke, listen to the latest TWiT...
http://twit.tv/145

pwnd 8-)

[peppersghost]

I hate leo, I was in his mIRC for like 5 minutes then he banned me because of my name.

[tokenuser]

I hate leo, I was in his mIRC for like 5 minutes then he banned me because of my name.THat was when you changed your handle from FULeo?