GeekBrief.TV
GeekBrief.TV is a tech podcast that explains and sometimes reviews new gadgets, websites, and toys. It was created by self-proclaimed geeks Luria Petrucci (aka Cali Lewis) and her husband Neal Campbell. It circles around the idea of a Geek Intelligence Agency (GIA) that provides knowledge to geeks everywhere. The reason for GeekBrief.TV being so short is because, according to Cali, geeks don't have time to hear an in depth report.
Exactly 5 months after launching the show the producers announced that it was possible for them to leave behind "the tyranny of the day jobs", due to support and income from PodShow and podcast full time.
"We released the first Geek Brief on December 23, 2005, having never done anything in video production, on camera or off." state Cali & Neal.
Cali was recently featured on a Go Daddy commercial, discussing podcasting.
Formats
Geek Brief TV offers 4 formats; Large Format (Quicktime .mov files) and an iPod Friendly Format (iTunes .m4v files), A audio EDition (.mp3 files and a windows media video edition (.wma) Each format is available in a separate RSS feed.
Episodes
0001, Cali explains the ITheater glasses and its connectivity. She also discusses the Swash bidet, the Vision Station by Elumens, and the Mega-X phone.
0003, Writely, a web-based word processor that gives the user the ability to access their work from any computer, is explained. Cali also discusses The New Sony eBook reader, which she compares to iTunes. Next, she talks AbOUT the TiVo Wireless G Adapter, which makes it easier to use TiVo ToGo. Finally, the Mind Molester is explained as a little chirping device that is great for driving everyone in your office insane.a must for any tech fan.
0029, Cali announces that the "Tyranny of the Day Job is Over!" and that she and her husband have been able to make the show their "day job" thanks to PodShow.
0059, Go Daddy, Cali attempts Podcasting's first subliminal advertising piece for Go Daddy.com.
Reviews
In 2006, Geek Brief TV was reviewed in MicroMart by Terry Friedman . He said the show was professionally produced, and he also appreciated the presenter was female, against the usual male bias in technology in general.
It is believed that the first print article about the GIA and GeekBrief.TV was published via the syndicated column TechLife by Dave Kaufman . Dave interviewed both Neal and Luria in the early days of the GIA and there are some pieces about their life starting up the show. It is still one of the most popular articles in the archives with approximately 20-30 visits daily.
Appearances
Cali appeared on behalf of GeekBrief.TV on MSNBC's program The Most with Alison Stewart. and in The Business Podcasting Bible (ISBN 1933596376). She has also co-hosted numerous episodes of Call For Help with Leo Laporte.
Awards
In 2006, Geek Brief TV was nominated for The Podcast Peer Award under the categories of "News / Documentary / Current Events" and "Technology".