Episode 1 - Introducing the Social Brew Crew

[jmp2071]

Irene looks for useful election coverage, and interviews the Dalton Caldwell, CEO of Imeem.com. Neha debuts a web utility, we learn some Social Netiquette from Miss M., Moujan reports the news from SBNN Headquarters, and Johnny stops by to say “Hello!”

Watch or download the episode here. (http://revision3.com/socialbrew/friendme/)

[geekdw]

Interesting...don't know exactly what it's all about yet, but watching it now so we'll see!

[jdogg2289]

Watched the episode entirely. I'm not entirely hooked, but that's what multiple episodes are for.

Politweets and ping.fm are pretty interesting sites I hadn't heard of before. Pretty cool.

[travislopes]

Quite the interesting show. I wasn't going to watch the show at first because the name "Social Brew" sounded to me like a show about the latest and greatest alcoholic beverages.

The host might take a few episodes to grow on me, but the rest of the crew was great.

[dlilienfeld]

She was on the real world seattle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_McGee

[veronicazilla]

I looooove the opening graphics! Great first episode, guys!

[rokov]

She was on the real world seattle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_McGee

That's who she is! She looked familiar and the name Irene rang a bell, but I just couldn't place her.

[chevmalfet]

My interest is piqued. Well put together show, I thought, and shows promise. Welcome to the fold Irene!

Brian.

[dom]

Interesting concept. Not sure about the show yet, but I'll give it time.

I'm more intrigued that Rev3 think there's enough mileage in social networks to keep the show fresh.

(I'm a developer responsible for a couple of social networks, and even I'm not convinced.) :)

[deep]

i knew she looked familiar! i'll never forget the episode where she got slapped by stephen.

[metallicnitro]

I KNEW it was her.... just had to make sure though :D

I'll watch the show in a bit and comment on it... I just wanted to make sure it was the Irene I was thinking about

[rokov]

Watching it now. Moujan, Neha and the other guy (Johnny, I think) looked really bored/uncomfortable at the beginning. Really not sure what I think yet, but I'll reserve judgment until I've at least finished watching the pilot.:p

[deep]

is anyone else having trouble streaming the episode?

[esophagus]

Haven't watched this yet. Is this the first Rev3 miniseries? Not sure how this can sustain itself. Very interested to find out.

[dante75067]

My son used to watch Nickelodeon. This show has the same tone and production value. What is their demographic? Twelve year old girls?

[deep]

i dont know their exact demographic, but it's good to see rev3 trying new shows out. they'll need to expand their audience if they're going to be profitable.

[shade1012]

not that interesting of a show

[bani-banan]

I watched the show for 20 minutes and couldn't stand it.
Awful.

I really can't give constructive criticism because it won't help the cause.

This makes The digg reel pilot show look 5/5.

[voideyez]

Its a good show, I feel it'll really find itself and grow from here on out. Everyone is still breaking into the roles but I feel its going to turn into something great.

The production is amazing- love the introduction and graphics.

Thanks for the Ping.fm code! :)

[mr-underachiever]

Holy shit! That's the chick from The Real World! How did you guys get her?

[donoram]

I thought it was pretty cool. Definitely dugg Ping.fm and it's cool to see Neha and Moujan on the supporting cast. I'll keep up.

Though you have to admit that table they were sharing is a bit small. They looked really cramped and uncomfortable. Also was it such a good idea for the first music segment to have it derailed from the actual host of the segment?

[upgraydd]

I thought it was a good start, it brings a different show aimed at a different demo. Love the Irene though, she was awesome on Real World.

[ntiwari]

I thought it was pretty cool. Definitely dugg Ping.fm and it's cool to see Neha and Moujan on the supporting cast. I'll keep up.

Though you have to admit that table they were sharing is a bit small. They looked really cramped and uncomfortable. Also was it such a good idea for the first music segment to have it derailed from the actual host of the segment?

Hey Guys,

I am glad to see all this feedback on our first episode. It really helps us a as producers/contributors make a better show.

I will note that this is the first episode meaning that it has a whole lot of room for improvement. What or who would you like to see more of? Have any good ideas?

We'd love to know!! I do hope you keep watching...

:)Neha

[aden]

Can't say the show is exactly my taste but I'm going to send it to some of my friends. Especially for the whole only have 5 facebook apps line. (Oddley enough thats exactly how many I have)

[mr-underachiever]

So does this mean Neha and Moujan aren't gonna be on PopSiren anymore?

[upgraydd]

Ehh, i imagine they will make appearances on both. Wonder how long before they get the first email of someones butt to use as the backdrop. lol

[rokov]

Overall, I thought it was a good start. The concept is good, the content was solid and Moujan and Neha did a great job (especially Moujan). Hopefully Johnny will be doing more in future episodes. My only real problem with the show is Irene (there's just something about her that irritates the living #%$@!& out of me), but I'll probably keep watching.

[jordanm85]

I'm not going to be able to make it through the whole first episode. The concept for the show could maybe work as a segment on a different show. But there is no way this show needs to be 30 minutes long. I also was bored/annoyed with the host after only a few minutes. Seems like Rev3 is giving out hosting jobs to the wrong people. Social Brew and The Digg Reel's hosts are terrible. Is this MTV now?

[deep]

hey neha,
as for who i would like to see more of, it's you of course! it makes me happy to see desis represented more positively in media.
as for what i would like to see, how about the different uses of social sites. like how ning/tribe has a thousand and one different cliques, each one for a different scene. or how people are using twitter for fire warnings in socal.

[mr-underachiever]

Also, does anyone else find it kind of interesting (and kind of strange) that this show will be released at the same time as Pixel Perfect?

[jdm4rtin3z]

I thought it was a good start, it brings a different show aimed at a different demo. Love the Irene though, she was awesome on Real World.

I had no idea till you mentioned that. But I remember now shes the one that got smacked after that gay comment?
Anyways loved the show.

[stevene]

I definitely think this show is a good start, but I really have one suggestion. I agree that it seems like everyone is crammed into a corner of the Rev3 studio, and nobody can move. It doesn't really take away from the message of the show, but it is a little bit awkward on the eyes.

Love to see more!

[upgraydd]

I thought that too about the "Cafe", but didnt know if maybe it was done on purpose that way to be funny or just different.

[deep]

here are a few cents,
how about a rundown of most of the social sites and the major points for each. a comparison of the positive/negative aspects of each? a description of the target audience?

[ryudo]

Good concept but needs work I do love the intro and for those mentioning real world please don't flame me but I never even heard of that show until a few months ago and still never seen a single ep just because I refuse to watch MTV for anything.

Anyway like I said concept sounds cool and intro was awesome just needs a few eps to gel.

[ichabod]

I get that this is the first episode, but I don't understand how the longevity of this show will work. It really just reiterates stories we've read in the news and seen tacked on as bits in other shows already. It's nothing new and doesn't seem like I'd learn anything new in the show.

Also is it just me or is there absolutely NO chemistry between the hosts? They all seem caught off guard like they were asked last minute to join the cast and just found out they're getting paid in free t-shirts or something. They don't look like they care for the show.

The show feels really awkward.

[masterq]

This show has potential... theres lots of information on social networking, but this is the first time I have to disagree on a show host. Irene seems VERY awkward in front of a camera (ironically given her background). She is definitely happy and perky during the show, but it comes off like she is really trying to be that way.

I could be a little off with my analysis, but in my opinion Rev3 hosts usually have the fun/friendly sarcastic/geeky feeling to them. Irene appears to be fun (even though its a bit overdone at times) but shes not giving off the friendly sarcastic vibe that we all know and love from the rest of the Rev3 staff. I say give neha or moujan a shot at hosting a show.

[ptrussell]

Over all the episode was ok. The opening was a little rough. Maybe they could all
look on to one laptop and drink tea or something. Perhaps cut the opening talk down to each contributer making a fast summary of their segment.

Moujan really scored with the netiquette segment.

I think there can be a verity of subjects if they include real life social gatherings.
Like LARP, country fairs, Toastmasters, tailgate parties and hamfests. They could tie it in with how the net has affected the different gatherings.

I think they could also delve into citizen journalism, scams, urban legends.

[ill_threadz]

...cuz its funny 'n not so tekky. moujan's rilly got tha dry wit 'n sarcasm thing lock'd. imma keep watchin' 4 sure. bigg upps 2 tha social brew crew. :)

[ill_threadz]

izn't irene tha girl from "the real world" who showed ev'ry1 her colonoscopy pix?

[dante75067]

...cuz its funny 'n not so tekky. moujan's rilly got tha dry wit 'n sarcasm thing lock'd. imma keep watchin' 4 sure. bigg upps 2 tha social brew crew. :)

This can not be a real person saying this. :eek:

[paper]

I agree that this first episode was rough in places, but overall I think it shows promise. I think any awkwardness may have stemmed from forcing a structure on the episode. The best shows on Rev3 involve friends just sitting around and talking. Very conversational. The draw is a feeling of trust in the hosts because they're being genuine. It's not that you can't do this with segments and cutting to special reports, but it needs to be less disjointed.

I think it's just a matter of time and experimentation. The hosts will eventually get to know each other better, and they'll be able to riff and improvise a little more.

[deep]

i have an answer to the roughness of the show. tequila. everyone needs a shot or three and all will be well.

[joeyrock]

No. Just "No".

Not for me.

[sherb]

Boooring... I can't believe I just sat through that. Irene is awkward, and IMO annoying. Is she even the "geeky" type we like to see on Rev3 shows, or does she just have a facebook account? I feel like she's just reading something off the prompter that someone else wrote. I don't feel any type of "passion" (might be the wrong word here) for the subject, unlike someone such as Patrick Norton on Systm and Tekzilla.

I'll keep watching the show to see the changes they make, but overall it was quite boring.

[outlaw]

Just completed watching the pilot episode as well. Definitely shows promised, and I really dig the concept of the show.

However, the wit seemed very forced, and the "Brew Crew" looked out of place, and sort off ... I don't know, I think uncomfortable was used earlier in this thread to describe them.

Having said that, this was the first episode, and I am sure the crew was a tad nervous, and with more episodes under their belt, the polished look will come, and it will begin to grow on everyone.

Just a quick hint though ... Having that young lass scream at the viewers regarding the numerous applications a person should have on Facebook ... good idea, but really badly portrayed.

In an attempt to lure new viewers, it is never a good idea to shout/scream/loudly outburst at them. She did it again later in the episode ... I really hope that stops, or rather, becomes more well timed.

All in all, it was ... ok. Will definitely watch the second episode.

[coreknell]

The concept is indeed pretty thin... kind of a "Talk Soup" for social websites. Not sure who they're targeting to watch this, since I think most people who are interested in those sites will just use them rather than watch about them.

But I think the hosts made a decent first attempt. I think Irene will liven things up quite a bit once they get used to the format. Moujan seemed completely out of her element ("I'm at the cafe but I don't have a laptop... I love cats but I don't have one... etc.") until the Netiquette bit, which was kinda amusing.

If they can find enough worthwhile material this could develop into something interesting.

[jdhore]

i knew she looked familiar! i'll never forget the episode where she got slapped by stephen.

If i recall, she was the recipient of the "Slap Heard Round The World"

[nollek]

Just finished watching the whole show. I liked it for the most part. The brew crew looked pretty awkward (already been stated in this thread). Maybe let them chill on a couch? Don't have them sitting so close to each other? I dunno. I'll definitely watch next weeks show just to see how things have changed.

You can't judge a show off the first episode, so v:)v

[travislopes]

Well, after really letting the show "sink in," I think my thoughts of it have changed. Instead of using my own words, here are some comments on the digg post of this story that describe my thoughts:

Irene McGee: Worst. Voice. Ever.
Good concept Rev3, bad choice for host
Irene McGee is about as exciting on this show as Jessica Corbin was on Tekzilla
Moujan's bits are the most interesting parts of the show. She needs her own show.
I was just about ready to click the stop button for this show when the "Social Netiquette with Miss M." bit came up. I love it! Well, that part, anyway. More Moujan, less Irene. MUCH less.
And of course...
Bring back theBroken!!

[nextgenxbox]

Sweet, a new show! Will be watching this tonight. Can't wait. Hope it doesn't dissapoint!

[bani-banan]

Well, after really letting the show "sink in," I think my thoughts of it have changed. Instead of using my own words, here are some comments on the digg post of this story that describe my thoughts:





And of course...
(damn you quote button for not taking the hole post)

I must say, +1 for having the balls!

That is exactly my opinion!

Bring back The broken!

Also, what I feel is necessary:
FUCK THE RIAA!

[godmode]

Did we really need a separate show for this? I swear popSiren, TekZilla and now Social Brew seem to be the same show with slight variations.

[thear]

Did we really need a separate show for this? I swear popSiren, TekZilla and now Social Brew seem to be the same show with slight variations.

Seriously

[lmcclurk]

I kind of liked the show but I think it will take a few more episodes for it to gain it's own identity.

[nextgenxbox]

Did we really need a separate show for this? I swear popSiren, TekZilla and now Social Brew seem to be the same show with slight variations.

I wouldn't say Tekzilla since its new direction is being an all user question show.

I would say it is similar, to some extent, with popSiren.

[bobothn]

Did we really need a separate show for this? I swear popSiren, TekZilla and now Social Brew seem to be the same show with slight variations.
The differences between this show and those shows is those shows have good hosts and they all seem really comfortable together.
I think the show has a lot of potential but i think they need a different host her voice is reason enough to switch she also doesn't listen to what the other people are saying just reading the prompter and the things she adlibs don't make much sense or don't fit well with the flow.

[bonsai]

The opening shot of the "cafe corner" scene ~50 seconds in says it all.

Neha and Moujon are doing their best, but it's obvious neither one really wants to be there. Johnny has the "just happy to be here" look. It's very painful to watch. I guess Neha and Moujon both got roped into doing this show, but at least they each get more individual screen-time and segment production work. I'm thinking that none of them are happy with the choice of host.

On-camera chemistry can be very different than off-camera, but I just don't see Irene as "fitting-in" to the Rev3 corporate culture or the Rev3 on-camera "style".

The show would be better off with just the cafe' trio reporting on their individual beats along with some banter. I really don't think it needs a dedicated 'host'. Think of the on-screen interactions on the old InDigital or the current Totally Rad Show.

Rev3 has geek entertainment with TRS, "Call for Help" with Tekzilla, and an Fem-Power/Open Format show with PopSiren. I guess they're trying to target a broad/young demographic with Social Brew.

All that being said, this is only episode #1. Nothing is set in stone, and there's plenty of subject matter to discuss in the social networking space. I just think Neha, Moujon, and Johnny can do it just fine without Irene.

[oct_dragon74]

I have to admit, I loved the show, and I am not the most "social" of people.

I agree the brew crew needs more space, as well time to start meshing with Irene. I don't see Irene being the typical geek on Rev3, and the others, well at least Neha and Moujan are. Give it time, and I think they will sink better.

More Neha! I love the fact that she geeks out with NO apologies!!!!!! I can already tell her segment will be my favorite, like it is on PopSiren.

Delve deep into the social networking sites, their features, add-ons, and how the have impacted society, and you guys will have a good show. If you just skim over it, there is nothing there that we don't already get from other Rev3 shows.

Oh and just a note for the Director of Production and one of the Editors, Sarah and Glenn you guys are definitely some busy people!!!!!!!!

[travislopes]

I was just browsing the digg post again and saw a comment that actually made me laugh out loud. However, it is somewhat mean...

The show should consist of Irene getting slapped or "homerowed" by Kevin Rose for 30 minutes.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u2WGzE_7C_A

[chrisnaz]

I am not a big poster on these forums, but i enjoy new shows and think this one was pretty good. Cute geek chics are always a plus. Can I have that guys job, lucky SOB : )

[mrhaines]

For a first show this was pretty good. I like everyones sense of humor! Looking forward to more episodes...

Keep up the creativity!

[jordanm85]

I think if this show wants any chance of lasting, Moujan and Neha need to host together, maybe give that other guy a segment, and get rid of Irene completely.

[hive]

dude. more new shows?

how could i not be pumped?!

[derekr]

I am digging the opening graphics.

The show is good, but the chemistry felt a little off. I am sure it'll show up in the coming episodes.

Moujan's segments were super funny. Keep up the great work everyone!

[pikamookie]

More Moujan!

[ozreale]

I think if this show wants any chance of lasting, Moujan and Neha need to host together, maybe give that other guy a segment, and get rid of Irene completely.

I have to agree, and seeing Irene is enough to make me stop watching rev3 shows altogether in fear of having to see her again.

[heinenth]

I'm assuming it was ignorance, but when irene said something like "i'm not sure bill gates had much to do with it" in reference to the "I'm" charity on windows messenger I wasn't too pleased. She then went on to say "well he has a lot of money" in response to the other girl saying she loved bill gates. Is irene completely unaware of the bill and melinda gates foundation? I'm sure bill gates had some involvement in the "I'm" project. She made him out to be a bad person basically.

Anyway, the show has some promise. I'll keep watching to see if it gets better.

[refreshf5]

I wasnt really planning on watching the show but I ended up watching it on a whim and actually thought it was really good, look forward to future episodes.

[hanswatson]

I actually like the idea of having a show dedicated to social media and think it has some good potential. I do however more or less agree with the other posts on here about the problems with the show.

The cast doesn't seem very comfortable with each other. When I watch Diggnation I get the feeling that Kevin and Alex hang out a good bit when not doing the show. They know each other well enough that they can really play off of each other during the show. One of the most amusing bits on their show recently was when one of the stories they had to cover was the Lala shower pic and Alex knew just how to poke at Kevin about it.

That being said I think that the cast should be hanging out together off camera a lot and hopefully they will get along well because if they don't then there isn't going to be much hope for good on screen chemistry.

Irene does come off as uncomfortable being in front of the camera but I am sure that will change over the next couple of episodes. The thing that won't change however is whether or not she is passionate about this subject. The host needs to live breathe and eat whatever it is their show is about. It is obvious that Mr. Norton is passionate about the stuff he talks about on Tekzilla. He knows what he is talking about and loves trying to communicate his passion to others. I don't know if Irene is passionate about social media. If she isn't then maybe this isn't the hosting job for her. Sadly passion isn't something you can fake.

I also think that maybe a dress rehearsal might be a benefit for this show. You want spontaneity but with the lack of chemistry between the cast the adlibs just didn't flow well. It might even do well to do the show a couple of times to give whoever does the editing a few takes to choose from.

[dr-nix]

Okay i've yet to see the whole episode (perhaps it got better?!, i'll try watching it again later) but everything feels awkward. One of the things with shows like TRS and Diggnation is the feel of the shows, the fact that they are friends shows on the screen. I shouldn't comment much more seeing as i havn't watched the whole episode.

[mcstagger]

Interesting concept. I think this show definitely has potential. I really liked Neha's piece. Moujan's bits were downright awesome. I was kinda dissapointed that Johnny's bit got slighted, since he seems like he could have some interesting music savvy info to offer. There's just something about Irene though that doesn't sit right with me. She seems like a really nice and energetic person, but she's just not right for this show. She seems kinda...outta place i guess. Honestly, I think Neha would be the perfect host. Overall, the show looks great. Love the set, esp the idea of using fan submitted pics as the background. Hope to see this show go a long way...just increase the table's surface area, put Neha in the captains seat, and your good to go :cool:


-McStagger

P.S.
You guys sport some pretty spiffy lookin' laptops. I like!

[-mad-berry]

I'm going to wait till I see a bit more episodes before i give my opinion.

I don't know about Irene's voice maybe the mic was to high or to low on her clothes or something.

She doesn't sound to bad on the radio show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1MoxLJXYlM

?????

Beter mic maybe?

[mad]Berry

[secret-steve-crumbles]

I watched the show for 20 minutes and couldn't stand it.
Awful. I didn't even make it that far. After I heard the "beta" joke I was done. The show host made me feel like I was being talked to like you would talk to a 2 year-old. I kept waiting for her to go: "goochie-woochie-woo!" or some crap. I also don't like it when people explain what they just said.

"Beta tell us about it.... hey, that was a bad joke, huh? Wasn't it? Yea... it was.... Aren't you a cute little baby! Goochie-woochie!!"

Bleh, not for me.

[kronos6948]

Ok...made it through the first episode.

Moujan, Neha, awesome job as always.

Johnny, being a musician myself, I really look forward to your segments.

There are other sentiments posted in this thread that I would mirror, but I would feel bad about voicing them, so I will just say that I will give the show a couple more tries before passing total judgement.

[geekycybermom]

I just watched ep. 1 of Social Brew. I actually liked the show (for the most part). The one thing that felt off to me were the social brewers. When Irene introduced them, they looked so emotionless and uninterested. There is definitely a lack of chemistry between them. That could damage the show. I watch Diggnation, Tekzilla and TRS and the main thing that pops about those shows is the high energy and obvious connection they all have with one another, which makes for a great show.

Aside from that, I like the show concept and style and it's kinda fun to watch. Irene seems to be a good host, but will probably get better as more shows are recorded....

Oh, and I love the show name 'Social Brew'.

[makaveli1323]

The show isnt too bad. I think its hard for one person to be a host. If Irene had a co-host next to her to comment on what she is talking about and vise versa I think it would help.

Irene is very comfortable, which I think will lead to everyone else relaxing and being more of "themselves".

Goodluck with the show.

[nathan79]

This show has promise. I like it's light-hearted quirkiness, and I think Irene is perfect for the job. Social Brew has a different tone than other rev3 shows, so I'm not surprised by some of the negative comments here. I personally think a little spit and and polish is all this show needs. In these modern, poverty-laden times, online networking is a cheap way to stay connected. So, I totally believe in what they're doing here, and I look forward to seeing more.

[kermit]

Guys, when a revision3 show is really really bad, it's important for us to actually let them know, and not just say "rough around the edges." Moujan, Neha, and Johnny were good... but come on Rev3... this was just so bad... With so many people working so hard with no boundaries how can you produce such terrible content?

[coffeemonster]

I'll be say right of the bat that I don't care much for social websites like twitter, fliker, pownce, facebook ect. But thought this show might get me hooked.

How ever this wasn't the case at all. Irene is a akward host with the voice that sounds like nails on a blackboard... In all fairness this could be due to her being in front of the camera for the first time, but she really need to slow down her talking and talk less, ALOT less. While she was interviewing the founder of imeem, she starts talking over him and is constantly interrupting him?! that was more then I could take and I had to stop watching.

Make some serious changes, maybe even get another host, and I'll give the show another go. (liked the rest of the gang and thought the breaking news was great)

[tuxotaku]

And of course...
Bring back theBroken!!


that phrase is starting to become like the rev3 equivalent of someone shouting "Play Freebird!" at a concert.

[bani-banan]

The show isnt too bad. I think its hard for one person to be a host. If Irene had a co-host next to her to comment on what she is talking about and vise versa I think it would help.

Irene is very comfortable, which I think will lead to everyone else relaxing and being more of "themselves".

Goodluck with the show.

But the thing is, if they put in a co-host, it would just be a poor popSiren clone.

The only issue I have is the content and the host.

Neha and the other gang were a-ok!

[darknessgp]

that phrase is starting to become like the rev3 equivalent of someone shouting "Play Freebird!" at a concert.

You know, some of us really do want to hear our favorite band play it, or maybe do an interesting cover of the song.

[makaveli1323]

But the thing is, if they put in a co-host, it would just be a poor popSiren clone.

The only issue I have is the content and the host.

Neha and the other gang was a-ok!

Yea I hear ya, but bring in a guy a person to level her out. Those mini tangents at times are fine, but I think she would shine with someone else either talking back to her or even to bring up a different topic. She may have the case of no response talking. Where she talks and no one is responding so she thinks she needs to continue to talk until someone acknowledges her talking (which is hard talking into a camera).

I’m with coffeemonster with her talking over the guy she was interviewing. Most likely a rookie mistake and once that is fixed I believe this show will be a decent add-on to Revision3.

[gewthen]

The following are some changes that I think would make the show better. Take them or leave them.... I am no expert, but have watched REV3 shows since its founding.

Please do not point at the camera and control your hands when speaking. I find it really annoying because my eyes are constantly drawn what is moving most and in this case it is your hands.

I would really prefer a more structured less informal approach to the show. The jokes are a bit bad and could be better. When doing interviews I thought the idea is to let the guest speak and answer the question fully before moving on. I also thought Irene has had a bit too much coffee, but that is a personal preference.

Also, the table you use is a bit too small for three people, much less two. When interviewing people, why not have different camera angles (e.g. when the guest speaking go to the guest...etc such as in any TV interview). Also the laptops on the table are a bit odd when they are just there as a prop and not a tool. The Laptop in Irene's lap moves a bit when she is talking. There is nothing wrong with having a laptop on your lap as Diggnation does it, but Alex and Kevin sit still.

I know the first show of a given series is probably the worst of a given show, but this first show was all over the place. I really don't care about the hosts of a show when I have no investment into the show or the people, as is in the case of new shows. So all that about providing personal information does not do anything for me and appears to be more about displaying how important you are, when you are in my eyes not yet gained any connection to me.

I hope REV3 realizes that as you gain shows of quality that may have started out at poor quality as this show is, we expect the same quality of current shows to be present in new shows even though that present quality in existing shows got its quality through a process over time. In other words, new shows must be at some level of quality relative to the existing quality of other shows from the outset. The more you improve your current shows the greater the quality must exist in new shows from the very first episode. That is why the Social Brew's first episode failed.

All is not lost, you have more episodes. All I want is for each show to be an improvement of the last until you reach that level of quality.

I know some of these are nit-picks and perhaps are more criticisms that may or may not be constructive, but then again I didn't have to spend time writing them...

[will_stutler]

great new show
seems to very interesting

[camix]

Seriously

That's exactly how I feel. This is a sad day for Rev3... this show is utter crap. Sorry guys just keeping it real. I know you're trying to add new shows but this is really the wrong direction. Hopefully this is just your sick way of test marketing a show (aka a pilot) because this show needs to get flushed back down the tubes of the internets like the piece of shit that it is.

[will_stutler]

That's exactly how I feel. This is a sad day for Rev3... this show is utter crap. Sorry guys just keeping it real. I know you're trying to add new shows but this is really the wrong direction. Hopefully this is just your sick way of test marketing a show (aka a pilot) because this show needs to get flushed back down the tubes of the internets like the piece of shit that it is.

wow dude let be a little less hurtful about it....its not like there charging you, or forcing you to watch it

yes i like it but at the same time it feels like they have taken bits and pieces from the other shows and placed it all together which is a good and bad thing
good for those people that don't have a lot of time to watch all the other great shows and
Bad for those who DO watch all the other shows

i for one can't keep up with all the myspace, facebook, tweeter, pounce, and digg so on and so forth out there but i still find it intertaning to see whats going on with them

in the end i think the show is great or better yet has a greater potenal once everyone gets comfertable in there rolls

[enrique_napa]

I don't know about the rest of the show really, I'll have to watch a few more eps. I feel it's still a bit rough. I did enjoy it.

[quantumfreak]

Irene was one of the reasons I stopped watching MTV and the Real World. Maybe she is better in person. I watched the first part of episode 1, and it is not a pleasant experience with Irene in the mix.

I really want to like the female hosts on this site, but their choices are hit and miss. Sarah and Veronica are great. For some reason, the old TTV cronies keep trying to force Jessica Corbin into the mix. And now we get Irene. I guess its not required for every show to appeal to every viewer. It is just becoming a safe bet to ignore shows dominated by female personalities. Who is in charge of on-air talent anyway?

[borderland]

I haven't seen the show yet, but I know how hard it can be to launch a new project so I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!

Yes I'll check out the show tonight.

[crescentfresh]

Ok so, watched the show and.... yeah. A little rocky so far. Johnny seems too camera shy. I saw no chemistry between Neha and Irene at all. It kind of looked like Neha didn't want to be there. Irene was too hyper, that works on an Alex Albrecht but not so much on an Irene Mcgee. The few moments when she calmed down, spoke slower, softer and was more herself she was a lot more likeable. She was my favorite cast member from her season on The Real World, I think her being less "hosty" would help loads.

Moujan stole the show in my opinion. She is easily capable of some Olivia Munn level show hosting and then some (that's supposed to be a compliment, btw, dunno how the Munn is thought of on Rev3). But yeah she had great expressions, great line delivery, confidence, quick wit, the whole nine. Moujan is of the awesome.

All in all, I'm going to give the show another look next week and see how things go. I have little to no interest in the subject matter of the show (Social Networking may not even sustain itself let alone a show about it) but I can now say that I'll basically watch anything with Moujan in it. I guess I finally have to give Pop Siren and Internet Superstar a chance. It'll be tough breaking from my TRS, PixelPerfect, Diggnation only routine though, I'm a creature of habit.

[brockly]

i have to give it 3 to 4 show and see if i like it .... but i dont have facebook or myspace or even twitter... but i have to tell you this ....


Moujan Z... she the funny one and I will try this show because she made me laugh.

not my cup of tea but will try it out ...


brock

[daikun]

The Social Netiquette sketch and everything else with Moujan pretty much saved this episode.

The beginning started out very rocky, feeling very G4-like, but it started to slightly improve as it progressed toward the middle of the episode, feeling like...a lot of other Rev3 shows out there, only not as interesting.

I might stay for a few more weeks to see if there's improvement, but I'm not adding it to my RSS feed just yet. I quickly added Rev3's other shows because they wowed me from the start. This one...not so much.

[camix]

wow dude let be a little less hurtful about it....its not like there charging you, or forcing you to watch it

yes i like it but at the same time it feels like they have taken bits and pieces from the other shows and placed it all together which is a good and bad thing
good for those people that don't have a lot of time to watch all the other great shows and
Bad for those who DO watch all the other shows

i for one can't keep up with all the myspace, facebook, tweeter, pounce, and digg so on and so forth out there but i still find it intertaning to see whats going on with them

in the end i think the show is great or better yet has a greater potenal once everyone gets comfertable in there rolls

I'm glad you find the show great. I'm just giving my opinion. Just like a lot of other programs I gave this show a shot and didn't feel this show even belongs on Rev3. Yes it's free but just because it's free doesn't mean I can't say it sucks plus Rev3 makes money off of us (the viewers) so why shouldn't I be able to give my opinion even though it's negative? Just like a TV network that caters to a specific audience (Food, Cars, History, etc) I felt that this show is going in the wrong direction. If we the audience don't let the, "Network" know what we expect, and or how to improve, then how will the great content we're used to continue? That's all I was trying to say so don't get your panties in a bunch.

[phoenixp3k]

The show is good. It's not great yet, but like many Revision3 shows they will evolve and get better aim at what they have to do. I though Bancroft was over the top at first, then comments in the forums made him tone it down too much.

I'll keep watching, loved the Netiquette segment with Moujan's character.

[will_stutler]

I'm glad you find the show great. I'm just giving my opinion. Just like a lot of other programs I gave this show a shot and didn't feel this show even belongs on Rev3. Yes it's free but just because it's free doesn't mean I can't say it sucks plus Rev3 makes money off of us (the viewers) so why shouldn't I be able to give my opinion even though it's negative? Just like a TV network that caters to a specific audience (Food, Cars, History, etc) I felt that this show is going in the wrong direction. If we the audience don't let the, "Network" know what we expect, and or how to improve, then how will the great content we're used to continue? That's all I was trying to say so don't get your panties in a bunch.

i know that dude, i just figure you and anyone else can come off a little more respectful and insultive when giving your thought about there shows

and you are wrong about one of those things Rev3 has not gotten a dime from me

i do understand that you may be worried that this may be turning in to something like G4 was to techtv

[forbizzle]

Whoever made the comment about Nickelodeon was spot on. Irene talks at the camera as if it was one of her many cats.

Moujan stole the show.

Neha missed his first interview?

[forkfromouterspace]

Ugh. There seems to be no chemistry between any of the hosts, and it makes things painfully awkward. I can't remember how many times I cringed watching this episode.

[scott88008]

Just completed watching the pilot episode as well. Definitely shows promised, and I really dig the concept of the show.

However, the wit seemed very forced, and the "Brew Crew" looked out of place, and sort off ... I don't know, I think uncomfortable was used earlier in this thread to describe them.

Having said that, this was the first episode, and I am sure the crew was a tad nervous, and with more episodes under their belt, the polished look will come, and it will begin to grow on everyone.

Just a quick hint though ... Having that young lass scream at the viewers regarding the numerous applications a person should have on Facebook ... good idea, but really badly portrayed.

In an attempt to lure new viewers, it is never a good idea to shout/scream/loudly outburst at them. She did it again later in the episode ... I really hope that stops, or rather, becomes more well timed.

All in all, it was ... ok. Will definitely watch the second episode.

What, what, what!!! That was comedy brilliance! I would watch the show for that segment alone even if I hated the rest of it (which I don't). People have different tastes of course and and what may taste like fine wine to one tastes like vinegar to another. Hopefully there's room for all tastes. Just don't dump out a vintage wine because some people don't like wine.