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hollowtip
06-19-2009, 10:41 PM
First off for those who have yet to see the shows; start here on episode 3 (http://vimeo.com/4923926) for a shorter "draw you in" episode, then move backwards from ep2 to 1.

Overall
the show is packed with a plethora of random knowledge, past experiences, ideas, and general discussion that kept my attention every second of each show. Tim and Kevin's synergy is undeniable, Kevin has just as much enthusiastic input as Tim does. Tim comes off as being worldly and I was instantly drawn to his chill yet alert attitude. Kevin is down to earth and highly relateable. Both communicate very clearly regardless of whatever they may be talking about, seeing as how they are both come from a entrepreneurship world that they live day to day. I would love to see this show on revision3.


To critique the episodes a bit:

Personally I liked episode 2 the most of the 3.

Episode 1 ("entrepreneurs") was a bit long winded, not in terms of time, but with overall words per minute being spoken. I realize the topic was very personal and you guys got deeply into the discussion, but overall it could of used some pauses in the dialog, or of been more relaxed and slowed down a bit. I loved the conversation, and all the various aspects that surround entrepreneurship, but 32 solid minutes with no topic tangents was a bit much.

Episode 2 ("week in review") seemed just right, with the conversation casually flowing from topic to topic. The surroundings were nice, I like them a lot more than a standard couch. This episode is the type of direction I would like to see the show go in.

Episode 3 ("top 5 books") the "segment" aspect of this episode was very insightful and entertaining, but it doesn't promote cross talk and tangents (which I love about the whole show). Perhaps pick and choose some various topics and make them into "segments", where each of you have your separate self discussions on said topic. Then these segments could be put into a normal episode.


Ideas for show names:

"Fountain Of Knowledge" (FOK!)
"Good Info" (thats some good info)
"Random Flow" (it takes the Random name and makes it less generic. While making the name an oxymoron and thus ironic)


Ideas for upcoming episodes:

-casually browse a local electronics store or general shopping store and discuss anything that comes to be.
-a fire-side chat, lawl.
-discuss your favorite websites
-visit local San Franciscan friends, tech geeks, entrepreneurs, or anyone you might find interesting and start a discussion evolving around what that person does (sort of like having a guest on the show, only where the two of you are the guest)

rabidbadger
06-19-2009, 11:38 PM
I loved Random from ep 1 when Kevin first twittered it.

I hope they can do it regular, and no reason not to put it on rev3 as a part of the lineup.

It's what I always loved about Kevin, even back in the old Brokn days, his wheels are always turning, he never thinks an idea does NOT have at least a bit of merit to at least think about for a while, instead of just dismissing it out of hand. He has proven that, both as a businessman and an entertainer.

It's nice to see him on Random speaking candidly, honestly, about business without being interupted for a quick joke (not that there's anything wrong with that, on Diggnation, but this show is significantly different).

I'm not familiar wit Tim beyond Random so far, but he seems to be a great counterpart, and seems to have great experience and biz savvy, not as funny or creative as Kevin, but the type of guy who could "sell" a creative guy he believes in.

Great show so far. Hope they get it going regular.

rabidbadger
06-20-2009, 12:01 AM
replied in your diggnation version of this thread. You are new, but dupes aint cool, though If I was a mod I'd move it to General anyway, because I think besides for the "kevin" aspect, it's not really diggnation based.

tokenuser
06-20-2009, 01:03 AM
replied in your diggnation version of this thread. You are new, but dupes aint cool, though If I was a mod I'd move it to General anyway, because I think besides for the "kevin" aspect, it's not really diggnation based.I step away for an hour .... and just look what happens :rollyeyes:

Threads merged. Badger not going mad ... there really WAS a duplicate thread in the Diggnation forum.

hollowtip
06-20-2009, 01:10 AM
Well I posted this thread in the diggnation forum as well because I think it has the same feel and overall show likeness. Plus I want this show to get more attention, and know that forum has more traffic.

rabidbadger
06-20-2009, 01:18 AM
I step away for an hour .... and just look what happens :rollyeyes:

Threads merged. Badger not going mad ... there really WAS a duplicate thread in the Diggnation forum.

you gotta look where you are going more, mister "rolleyes". Last I heard you nearly drove under a truck! ;)

rabidbadger
06-20-2009, 01:20 AM
Well I posted this thread in the diggnation forum as well because I think it has the same feel and overall show likeness. Plus I want this show to get more attention, and know that forum has more traffic.

No prob, dude. Appreciate our shared enthusiasm about Random, it's just that there aint a reputable forum on the planet that allows multiple threads. You're newish, but not a spammer, and back to the subject...

Yes, it is a great show. Very Informative and Inspirational.

tokenuser
06-20-2009, 01:28 AM
The typo stays ... because it amuses me. I need a rollyeyes.

http://smilies.vidahost.com/ups/mamo/erde.gif

guytheninja
06-20-2009, 01:58 AM
Interesting!

I think I will buy "Seneca: Letters From a Stoic" in the near future. Anything associated with ancient Greece and Rome is very interesting to me.

scoobydiesel
06-21-2009, 11:21 AM
I missed the tweet about this show? gotta do some catch up on it, episode 1 is now on my must watch list.