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Buzz Out Loud (affectionately abbreviated "BOL" by fans) is a daily podcast produced by CNET. The show stars CNET editors Tom Merritt, "the segue king" and Molly Wood, "queen of the rant." It is produced by Veronica Belmont, who is now a regular contributor to the podcast. In its public debut on April 29 2005, the show promised to deliver 5-or-so minutes of Tom & Molly's take on tech news every second day, but has evolved into 30 minutes of tech-related banter and commentary on a daily basis. As early as 3/30/05 during the "pre debut" phase of the podcast, Molly and Tom discussed subjects that have grown into mainstay themes throughout the life of the podcast: patent infringement lawsuits, the Apple iPod, and Tom's advice not to open email attachments. The show is often called "The Buzz Report", which is a column and video podcast that Molly does separately from Buzz Out Loud. Leo Laporte even accidentally called it this on his TWiT.tv website.

The show also occasionally features interviews; initially, these were integrated as a part of the show, but have since been spun off to their own line of programming due to listener requests.

Listeners to the show are encouraged to submit their comments by email (buzz@cnet.com) or by telephone (1-800-616-CNET), as well as post to the Buzz Out Loud Forums (Buzz Out Loud Lounge).

Sometime in November 2005, the show gained Earthlink as a sponsor. This marked the beginning of a period of continuity for the show, as almost all of the episodes have featured the trio of commentators. The exceptions of which usually involve one of the commentators being unavailable to record due to business trips, sick days, or vacations. In late March 2006, Buzz Out Loud switched to a new Earthlink sponsorship, having 11 different ads instead of the previous 1.

On occasion, the Buzz Out Loud crew will record live shows at special technology trade shows, such as recordings done from CES and Macworld done in January 2006. These live shows include a live audience, comprised of fans of the show, and discussions on the different products that the commentators have been able to examine.

Show Segments

  • Discussion of Devilish DRM
  • Google World Domination Watch
  • Bits
  • Today's Voicemail and E-Mail
  • Molly Rants, Team Rants, Rants, Rants, Rants!
  • Frappr Shout Outs
  • Buzz Off!
  • Microsoft Reform Watch
  • Buzz Kill
  • Molly's Fantasy Sports Updates
  • Tom's segues
  • Apocalypse watch

Interview History

Guest Hosts

In the past, when either Tom or Molly cannot make it into the studio, CNET has had other employees fill in. This is usually the show's producer, Veronica, but has also included CNET's editor at large Brian Cooley, senior associate editor Tim Moynihan, At Work editor Rafe Needleman, and digital music editor James Kim.

Quotes

  • "In England they have class, in America we have class action lawsuits." -- Tom Merritt
  • "Do you believe anything is possible? At Earthlink we do. We believe the same company that delivers your lightning-fast DSL connection can deliver your home phone service and wireless service too. One company for all your communication needs. Visit earthlink.net and start believing today. Earthlink, we revolve around you." -- The Old Earthlink Guy
  • "OMG! PONIES!" -- Veronica and Molly
  • "GOOBUNTU!" --Also Veronica and Molly
  • "Snakes on a Plane?!?" --TMV

Tagline History

  • Our Take on Tech News
  • The Podcast of Indeterminate Length
  • "Buzz Off!"
  • CNet.com's Podcast of Indeterminate Length
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