Just deciding to go back. Amazing to see the begging and to know where you are 4 years later. It does not even seem like the same person, or you are more of a corporate shill doing the show than what you do know. I am not sure I would have continued watching the show if it had been like this. Will continue to watch the old episodes to see the growth and maturation.

Going back on old shows, from a mild and calm start to the crazy Gary of present...no blackboard, no action figures, no Jet spit bucket, no yelling but great content and sure would of liked being there drinking these wines with him. www.winelx.com

I've been watching WineLibraryTV for about 4 months now and had to come back and see episode number one after seeing how far it's gone. Love it Gary, once again it provides inspiration of those that know we're getting a load of stuff wrong now (your words not mine!), but can / will only get better.

Superb.

Tim
Visual Golf
www.visual-golf.com

This is cool. I was just turned on to your website. I also find it interesting that my
favorite winery was your first.

Cheers!

#1 greeting

One Word: Humble.

Wow, for the first episode, way back in Feb of 06'...it's amazing to witness your insight. "We think we're on to something" ....uh, no kidding. You rock, you're the best. Thanks for everything you do. Very inspiring.

~ Mike

I had to see what episode #1 was all about. See how it compares to the new episodes. Interesting...this is pre "Vay-ner-chuk" still a funny guy though, even back in the beginning!

Dear Gary, You are so amazing in what you do and I want you to prosper - and I hope you'll take some advice about French pronunciation, even if the others in the business couldn't be bothered with the true pronunciation. La Joie was perfect. "Le" in french is the masculine article and is not pronounced "lay," as it would be if it were Spanish. "Le" is pronounced with the French "euh" sound, making the word sound like "luh", or, simply, like the word "look" without the 'k.' Hope this helps.

So this is when it all began. Awesome!

Oh man, this is a far cry from the WLTV I first tuned in to and what it evolved into at present.

Great first effort, but I definitely like Gary Vee in 2009 better than 2006. I'm catching up on all the episodes bit by bit in order from this one and am going to comment on each as I go (after two years or so it's time I stop lurking). Am definitely looking forward to seeing the first episode to bring the thunder.

Ken

Hey Gary

First episode - I love it! So serious!

I've always wanted to see your first episode (and having seen it I think I'll watch a few more) - what an interesting perspective October 2009 gives it. So glad you've come as far as you did.

Daria

Gary,

Been lurking for a while now, finally wanted to post. I'm going back through your videos, I'm going to try to learn about wine. As you can see from my name, I run a cigar blog. Do you smoke cigars ever? I'd be interested in doing some reviews about pairing wine with cigars. Anyways, love the show, and am amazed by the success you have found through leveraging resources such as Twitter and Facebook. I am going to buy your book as soon as it hits stores.

Nice 1st episode Gary.
Would love to catch you doing a vin jaune episode one day

Gary, thank you for your hard work and dedication over the years, it has helped many of us to overcome the obstacles of getting into the wine world and allowed us to truly enjoy everything that wine, and even life, has to offer.

The first step to reaching your goals is to articulate them. Thanks for the reminder and lesson.

Gary, it's amazing to watch the first episode (you're now on 704) and hear your vision for WLTV and then reflect on your execution. You accomplished *everything* you set out to do and a lot more (e.g. the books).

It is that kind of razor sharp focus and commitment to execution that makes dreams come true. You're a role model for so many people.

Sincerely,

-Armond

Yo G, FUUUUUUUUUN watching this First Episode again, where it all began!!

AS a gift to myself on the 4th of July, I thought I'd watch Episode 1 again. Great to see how it all started. Even back then the episodes were engaging and interesting. Cheers!

I feel like I've been watching WLTV forever but today was the first time I got around to watching your first episode. And what a beaut! A little quieter than the manic garyvee we have today, but the passion shines through so strong. More power to ya!

Gary,
Been watching since late Dec 2007, but figured it was time to head back to the beginning. It is amazing to know where WLTV is know and see where it was back when it started. I love that you go into more detail now about the wines as it helps drive what wines I may want to seek out. A great idea and as evident by close to 700 episodes now, this show is a sure thing.

Like the old style format, even if it is a real drastic difference from the origional one.

QOTD: Where did all that hair go?

had to see the first one... wow you have brought it really far...

I too had to see how it all started. So amazing that all the episodes are online. Love watching Gary do his thing, whether on the interwebs or at conferences. Always an inspiration.

Needed to see where the journey started. Not wine drink...but the excitement in contagious...and I love the police sirens.

Hey Gary, you've come a long way and I've learned a lot about web 2.0 by watching you. Incredible to think that your children's children will one day watch these gems. I'm going to try to watch all of your back episodes and figure out when you first say sniffy sniff and when you start using the Jets bucket. You are an unlikely role model but I've been drawn in like a moth to a flame!

Cheers, Billy Gadol

Awesome. I like to watch your old vids when there is not a new show and I realized today that I hadn't seen the first one. I could tell you weren't as comfortable as you are now. The beginning rumblings of the thunder. Great job!

Hi Gary,

Fasinating to see how it all started.

A real inspiration - 3 years on it is amazing to look back and I know you said on GaryVaynerchuk.com that it took 18 months of "hustle" before anyone took any notice.

As ever always fun to look back at the first episode.

Cheers

Andy Brown

ahahahahah! Episode 1 is a classic Gary, deserves better than an old school Quicktime player. You should bring those old episodes into Viddler, they definitely are on the "must see" list, people need to know how this all started! Great inspiring journey so far, thanks for showing us the way to innovation through true passion!

I had not seen this episode, It is quite something looking back on it. Great Dream Gary Vee, keep the good times rolling...

WOW! Definition of humble beginnings. Great work in the progress up till now.

I am making a DVD for my mom because she doesn't have Internet. I sent her an autographed copy of 101 Wines, and she loved it. I had to watch the genesis of WLTV. Great job Gary.

1st thunder show. awesome....needed to watch

WoW! very interesting to see the first show again after the more recent episodes :) I thought that i would try to post a comment about episodes 1-500. Especially as Gary was going to possibly give a 4th gen wristband to all the commenters on a random episode!

Also, just for something a little different, I will leave a little 500 word review of WLTV. One. Word. At. A. Time. In the next 500 episode comments. Cheers all! Dan

First word: "Daring"

Very cool, interesting to see

I am not a wine drinking but I enjoy first episode but I don't think this show will ever get a lot of viewers. O wait we are in 2008 now. Never mind I guess I was wrong. (hehe) Plus I enjoy the sirens in this episode. http://corkd.com/img/btn-addcomment.gif

Since I started drinking wine, it just hit me that I have been using wine metaphors to describe things. I guess that's "wine imitating life" or wine philosophy of some sort.

Anyway, this episode is like a bottle of good bordeaux that just got opened, if that makes sense --- The flavors have not exploded yet.

I love your show! I've been a lurker for quite a while now. Idecided to go back to your first show. you guys have improved royally. Gary and the bunch, you inspire me to "expand my palate". Keep it up!

Just watched your first video, how long do you think it will take me to make it through them all?