Episode Six
Ravi welcomes Kim Watkins of Beyond Tomorrow -- a science and technology television show from "Down Under" -- and lets an Australian production crew have its way with studio A. Finally, Sonia and Ravi plunder the treasures buried in the trunk.
(QuickTime, 09:49)
posted by Ravi at 5:19 PM
67 Comments:
It only took 6 episodes to get an international guest! Great job. Make sure to let us know when we can view the air segment.
The trunk is pretty cavernous.
keep it going,
-steve
Thanks spi,
You're first out of the gate! I'll let you know when their segment airs (february/march '06, I believe).
drivetimers,
i really enjoyed this episode - you maintained the character of the show and the authenticity of the project in the face of high tech and high profile guests. why do drivetime? so that people are confused when you tell them you don't make a profit.
Oh! You're also the guy who drove first through some (/many?) of the Big Deal segments! I saw you on the news ages ago, but didn't realize that was you until seeing the signs in "What's In The Trunk".
I hope Sonia's feeling better soon!
ted,
thanks for the feedback -- we're glad we've gotten our first "high profile" guests under our belts.
david -- yes, that was me. conceptually that project remains "in the trunk". i need to go through all of that material to get it together.
i'll pass along your wishes to sonia -- thanks!
Ravi does seem to have a knack for attracting the media.
I've posted a clip of the media frenzy that surrounded Ravi when he was the first car throught the I-90 connector on my blog.
Hey Ravi - I'd like to learn more about the personal story behind the guest in addition to the facts about what they are doing.
Try asking them the big WHY question.
Why does the guest do what they do? How did they get into it?
Think Tony Kahn....
Thanks.
steve,
thanks for the link to the I-90 chaos -- i'll take a look to see how "Hosey" has aged in the ensuing years.
and thanks for your insights into the "WHY?" question. i'm finding that some of that stuff may be ending up on the cutting room floor -- maybe i can stretch out the duration a bit to incorporate some of that?
now, i'll have to add a "WHY?" sticky underneath the "Shut up Ravi" sticky on my shifter! ;-)
...that's me from Berlin again and this episode started great and then trotted off into the woods.. so yes, I support Steve on this one....I mean, what are these aussies doing in the U.S., apart from telling everyone in Aussie how weird the Americans are....
...And not asking a little beyond the prime interested of your guest is what hampered the last episode somewhat ....Boston being pretty far away from this city of course (but i did look up his podcasts...)..broombroombroom...
zeeger,
thanks for your comments, they really do help. i'll try to stay away from veering off into the woods (metaphorically and literally!)
hmmm, that trunk reminds me of
something
brian,
nice link there!
you know, maybe i'm getting too serious with all of this... maybe we could have some sort of recurring trunk beast character?
it would be easy in studio V -- we've got an opening from the backseat. maybe some sort of swedish trunk beast?
hey ravi, i'd like to know how you're coping with the pressure of producing a weekly show.
we all know how bloggers can suffer from burnout sometimes. how are you finding filming, editing, and uploading drive time every week so far?
I can't wait for the first drivetime fenderbender! Knock on wood ravi.
Did you at least get a mug out of the deal with the OZies?
I love the show -> can't wait to see more of the trunk!
Later - Mike
Caught wind of DriveTime from Dens. This is great, so funny. It might be just enough to push me over the edge to replace my 3G 40GB iPod. Keep up the good stuff.
ronny,
if you don't see a new episode for weeks then you'll know the burnout has hit! so far, so good -- still learning and honing this whole thing.
anonymous Mike -- re: the fender bender, last Saturday we shot the first ever "DriveTime: Weekend Edition" and a few minutes after I parked the car in Harvard Square, some woman clipped my car while doing some sort of inane parallel parking attempt. I was able to storm out into the middle of Mass. Ave and yell, "HEY! You hit my car!". She got out and apologized and we saw that my car (and hers) were none the worse for wear. I told her to be careful! Oh, if only we'd been still shooting...
thanks for your comments kdaddy, the question is will this be enough for *me* to replace my iPod?
Beyond Tomorrow, I think I watched that show an hour ago. My TiVo records it. I think it's on one of the Discovery Channels (there are like 5 of them).
devodude6687 -- yes, Discovery Channel! We have cheapo sub-basic cable, so I've never seen the show.
Perhaps I'll have to upgrade!
Just saw the episode of Beyond Tomorrow and guess what, intrigued me enough to come check the site out.
Innovative idea mate and I hope to check out the rest of the videos.
Just FYI I'm in canberra (Yes that's the capital of Australia not Sydney ;-) )
Cheers and well done.
Macca
deedeemcd@dodo.com.au
Ravi,
So when are you having children?
Beyond Tomorrow just aired in Melbourne, and probably most of the east coast of Australia as well.
The show made you out to be somewhat of a blogging trail blazer.
The URL on the show was drivetime.com which bought up some other site. Oh well I found you and im sure many other Aussies will so.
Great work mate!
Hi all,
I'm an Australian that just watched the segment on Beyond Tomorrow. Nice site, I've watched episode 6 and hope to watch some more.
Another Aussie here checking out your site after just watching Beyond Tommorw's segment with this episode, great job and looks like an awsome sight.
Hey, hows it goin mate? This is Kurt, from OZ!
I have just watched Beyond tomorrow and have really recieved inspiration from your segement.... You are a fantastic entrepreneur with a difference. I really think you will do really well in the future.
If u wanna email me about anything my addy is kurtis_2kewl2btru@hotmail.com
Good luck dood!
Awesome stuff......really!
Kurt
I
Hey
Another Aussie dropping by to say I just saw your Beyond Tomorrow segment aswell. I look forward to watching your other episodes.
Im a Aussie kid and i say that your show is pretty good. i had a show once i was using a direct feed webcam broadcasting Utility to my website and i was doinga after skool kids show called "PC potatoes".
My friend who was living in the states(New York) at the time cmae down for a couple of days and he was my special co-host.
Harry Age 12
Sydney NSW
Australaia
Hey, I'm an Australian and just saw your segment about drivetime tv on Beyond Tomorrow! I really support what your doing. Its original and imaginative and a great way of connecting people around the world! Keep up the great work!
Brooke
14, QLD
Watched both your segment on Beyond Tomorrow and episode six with Kim Watkins. The segment was informative on you and your show and the episode provided me with an insight into your life and world. Thank-you for the opportunity that you bring every time you bring out a new episode.
Jason
Gladstone
Queensland
Australia
Hi ravi,
you have done so great. i really believe you have started something that will spread like wildfire. go get them!!!!.
Will keep coming back to see how your days are going in your car. love to see some more aussies in your car.
take care, and God bless
Julie
Maryborough
Qld
julie_ann_au2002@yahoo.com.au
Hey Ravi
I live in Western Australia and Beyond Tomorrow just aired the episode with you in it! WA is a bit behind the other states, but oh well, I thought it was brilliant! It's a great idea and you seem to have had lots of success with it! Well done!
Andrea
Age 15, Western Australia
Thanks for the comments from Down Under and welcome aboard all my new Aussie friends!
Sonia and I talked this morning about some special Aussie-themed ('Oz-themed'? Is 'Oz' offensive?) stuff for a future episode.
But, keen viewers will see some unplanned Australian nuances in the episodes immediately after this one...
i dont no why its such a bid=g deal
(We generally prefer Aussie to Ozzie.)
G'day, saw the segment last noight and thor' i'd check out th' site. it's pretty bloody grouse, mate. Keep up the good work, an' foyl froy to do the eweshall awful rendition of walzin' matilda that we've come to expect from youse yanks.
(Ah stereotypes...they're so fun!)
Hugh B., Melbourne
Oi my friend jenna likes you
hey mr friend anne loves you so email her at akirb14@eq.edu.au
she from aust like everone else who writes here
ps your show is gay and cool
Okay -- I need an Aussie/English dictionary. Maybe "gay and cool" translates to.... "happy and hip"?!
WOW This is AWESOME!!!
I watched Beyond Tomorrow last night and must say that you totally rock!
Keep the Episodes coming, cause I am hooked!
OG Out
Ravi,
Just watched your show on Beyond Tomorrow last nite - nice iMac. Keep up the good work! I really enjoyed it - what age is that Audi you drive? What kind of cams do you use? I'll be sure to do my best to stay tuned.
Yours Australian-ly,
Nath
Ravi,
mmm, "gay and cool" I can't say that is a part of common Australian vernacular. Then again, our slang seems to be making less and less sense these days.
Apparently the phrase "So where the bloody hell are you?" is a warm and endearing invitation to encourage visitors to Oz. I'm not kidding, check out out official tourism advertising campaign @ wherethebloodyhellareyou.com
Aussie dictionary you say Ravi, send one my way if you find one. I think we all need it!
OG! -- welcome aboard.
Nath -- I drive a 1986 Audi 4000S (cue Audi sponsorship offer), though 'studio-V' will probably makes its debut in a few episodes. My camera is a simple mini-DV -- brand to be revealed upon sponsorship deal! ;-)
Richie -- thanks for the tourism link. I'm not sure Boston has an official phrase, but while driving it's probably something like, "Get the F*** off the road, you F**** ****!"
G'day Ravi, how ar'ya mate!
I saw you on Beyondtomorrow here in Sydney "Down under". It aired Wendsday night, 8th of March on 7.
PS nice Mac!
what is with this scabby drivetime tv its just plain stupid. im sick of you americans trying to get on tv. and these stupid peoples saying oh wat great idea well it wasnt so f;;;; off
thanks marcelo, glad you saw the piece.
anonymous -- Oi Oi Oi! (is that the proper response?) I'm still getting up to speed with my Aussie speak... hmmm 'scabby'?
Mayhaps your ire is directed at Beyond Tomorrow mislabeling DriveTime as "DriveTime TV"? If so, I understand mate. Cheers! :-)
hey ravi i have this friend who wants to date you her name is anne kirby
loser
Well done mate! Don't worry about the bogans, i get abused for doing something different too (i ride a recumbent bicycle). We call that the tall poppy syndrome, where ppl attack you because you've done something really good, but different! Keep it up bloke! :)
Chris
Adelaide AUS
ps I forwarded this site URL to some bloggers who are always looking for something new and clever to profile
G'day,
Well.. yet another yanky doodle tryin ta earn as many $$'s as possible.. Your a wanka! Its thanks to your dickhead greedy country and your wacked up state of mind that this worlds fucked up.. But nahh.. You's recon its totally fine!! Yous are goin down in the next 1/2 a dozen years because you's love the devil >Bush.. wanka's
Wow...and I thought Australians are supposed to be nice and that we're all "Cheeky" friends...ever hear of the ANZUS Treaty?
Actually, Beyond Tomorrow DOES air in the US, Wednesday at....8 I believe? here in Houston. I watch it all the time, record it on DVR. It's on the Science Channel (and to devodude...Discovery Channel is the name of ONE channel.)I actually came to find out about drivetime through the show(Kim Watkins is actually new, although shes probably been on a while since the latest episode here was 29, but over in Austrailia they are up to episode 36), so thank them for one more regular.
hey some guy, welcome aboard! Did they just air that segment? Is that episode 29?
i love it, Ravi!!! I always watch Beyond Tomorrow so i saw this and loved it!!!!!
Ravi? i <3 it. it totally rocks!!:)I absolutely :3 it cool, Ravi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(p.s. it is on the science channel and this is an 11 year old girl!!!!!)
Same 11 year old i meant <3!!!!(it means love) :) :) :)
Same girl Beyond Tomorrow airs @ 9 pm & 2pm
every day (same 11year old)
soy chileno y te vi en discovery chanell muy bueno lo q hace super creativo....
felicitacion
me gusta tu trabajo, es muy interesante. saludos desde monterrey. mexico
Muy Original esxecelente Felecitaciones me gustaria saber si es posible colocar sus videos en mi pagina web que estoy construyendo con un link a su pagina. gracias.
Excelente video, bueno no el video, su pagina muy creativa, no se como se saco esa idea, supe de su pagina cuando vi "Beyonde Tomorrow" en Discovery Channel, y quise entrar alli, me parecio muy bueno, aunque como su pagina se esta extendiendo, hasta latinoamerica, seria bueno que editata sus videos con subtitulaje en español y otrso idiomas, para que los latinos, españoles y demas paises, entendieran de lo que hablan, pero en si gracias por su pagina, me dio una inspiracion para crear cosas en internet.
att: el colombiano.
mire yo soy de chile acavo de ver su pagina en discovery me parece exelente, como usted lo dice ya se me ubiece ocurrido a mi, pero como no tengo auto creo que lo hare en mi bicicleta .jajaj vuena idea, almenos ahora eres conocido en varios paises.creo felicidades
Good idea, good work... :) :)
Best Regards,
DrakerDG
http://drakerdg.xbot.es/wordpress/
Saludos desde Guatemala, Centro América
hiii Ravi,
I have just seen your episode on "Beyond Tommorow". It's really very good to see , a real differnt thing to see about how one can make use of time even while driving to the office. It's a great way to communicate with the people, to whom you have never meet before, but you know about them after a drive of just half an hour or so.
Lastly I just say keep going man and stay connected.........
Ok Buddy, Take Care
My Best Wishes are always with you
Keep Going........................
Pankaj Kumar
India
Hello drivetimers,
I am from Oviedo, Spain, and I was watching ''Beyond Tomorrow'' or ''El Futuro Ahora'' at Discovery Channel and I said: wow!This guy is a genius!I have to mail him, so this is what I am doing now. Man, I really congratulate you for this original idea. The problem is that I cant understand the episodes, cause my english level is really poor. However, seriously, I congratulate you again.
Greatings from Spain.
Hello,
I'm from Romania and i have to say that u are crazy..but i think that also Einstein was crazy:P....so good luck whith what ur r doing and have a happy new year!
Cheers!
-Gabriel
Kia ora Ravi from New Zealand. Just watched you on cable tv and I had to check out your web-blog.As we say down-under "good-one mate"...well done.Are you still doing it? Will keep following your progress.Hope to make something like this one day.Keep it up....peace and blessings.Tairi.
e:tairi@orcon.net.nz
hi, im from Melbourne, Australia, just saw your blog on beyond tommorow, had to check it out, well done bud!!
Cheers
Gordon
Hi Ravi, I am an aussie too, I live in Wagga Wagga NSW and just watched the Sunday Morning re run of Beyond Tommorrow with KIm Watkins, what a great idea, Kim is a fantastic person, you are very lucky she took the time to check out your blog, well done on the publicity, I hope you dont burn out and keep up the great work. May be asome entrepenuer will give you a new car with some advertising on it lol. If I were able I would help you out in some way, I lvoe the idea, Oh just as a matter of interest, where do you work, what do you do for a real living lol.
Cheers Debra.
Hey Ravi,what your doing is really cool. What a way to use your valuable time while having to put up with the daily drawl of travelling to work.
cheers
Michael
Campbelltown, NSW
Australia
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