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I really hope there’s something to this apple tv thing. I just can’t get over the disappointed feeling I have from wondering if this is really comming to an end. Actually I feel really stupid for being upset at the prospect of it. Well even if that’s the case i’m grateful for all i’ve learned and with that knowledge I know that i’m capable of taking it to the next level.

Gary I am usually not upset about your course of action with the show, however I thought of something that made me angry. The Canadian guy who won the contest to be the first vaniac on winelibrary tv, 1 was not first which got me a little upset, and 2 it looks like you are going to cancel the show without putting him on. What did he and all of the people who entered the contest enter it for then? Its like they not just him but everyone has been robed. I usually don’t get upset complain or judge, but I think that if you do cancel the show, the guy who won (who by the way is not me in case people think I am being biased) the contest should go on the show. Dude I comment almost every episode, some more comments then one, I sent in the picture of the wrist band, joined the forum. I believe in this, were all family and I just feel like that guy deserves to at least get what he won. Other then that, I love the show. It is the only show I watch tv or internet. I work a lot and don’t have a lot of time but I can always watch this show and its great. You, Mott, Eric, anti chris, darth vayner, your brother, and especially your dad and the rest of the crew, the people in the forums, and the people who leave comments, I love all of you guys, and if the show does go off the air I will never forget you any of you! God bless all of you and I wish you and your families the very best in everything! This show has meant the world to me and I really just wanted you to know that.

I really think there is something cooking if not done already with apple thats just me( maybe the show is going to be transmitted to apple tv and work some kind of deal) that would be cool
but I dont have a apple tv damn( wonder if they got one in the pawshop hmmm?

Corrado

As long as I can still get WLTV on my browser, fine. If itâ??s something lame like, â??Mott got a real job, meet your new cameraman, Rico!â?

that would be cool
can I be the cameraman plz pretty plz

iPhone problems all fixed — thanks! Will make my commute much happier… for the next few days at least.

Hmmm… lots of interesting thoughts up on these comments. I’m feelin’ the love from Alos– this does feel like a family.
I expect that GV has something up his sleeve; there are too many loose ends to tie up in 6 more shows (Canadian contest winner, food/cheese on the show, special guests, etc.). I don’t think he will completely stop. The show will go on in some form, perhaps in a more mainstream way.
But if it really is done, it has been fun and all good things must end at some point.

Hmmm… lots of interesting thoughts up on these comments. I’m feelin’ the love from Alos– this does feel like a family.
I expect that GV has something up his sleeve; there are too many loose ends to tie up in 6 more shows (Canadian contest winner, food/cheese on the show, special guests, etc.). I don’t think he will completely stop. The show will go on in some form, perhaps in a more mainstream way.
But if it really is done, it has been fun and all good things must end at some point.

I’ve been watching from time to time over the last three months and just recently got really hooked. Shocked to hear that the show is ending. Hopin for a miracle cuz the show must go on.

The Vayniac nation…………………

Gary, are to trying to make us pay and subscribe to your vlog soon?

QOTD: Well … i guess if you really want me to, i’ll take over the show for you … just gimme a job at your shop …. mmmm … about … lets say 12 bucks an hour.

QOTD: GV you are playing with our emotions here 🙂 I don’t know what I can do to save your show? Maybe Mott should take you in the back alley and smack you around a bit all the while yelling, Link this up GV!! 😉

Who can save the Show!? You, Gary, with a little bit of me 😉

You are totally pulling our legs! The show must go on!

I’m not happy at all. Gary, you are the one that caused me to branch out from just beer but without you and the show I will likely go back to just beer.

Heh Gary, you big attention seeker you! 😉
Seriously, take a break, film it from The Bahamas, whatever it takes, but don’t quit this.

I was led to the Vayniac nation via the Thunder show only a month ago. I have watched all the episodes since, and many of the archived episodes. I opened my heart to the nation and now I am having to contemplate a catastrophic let down. PLEASE don’t leave me out in the cold all alone to drink and enjoy wine in my small circle of friends. You and Mott Rock.

QOTD; I can’t save WLTV but the vayniac nation can! Gary loves comments, please give Gary the love he needs. If you enjoy this blog it is your duty to let Gary know how much!!! He can get 1000 comments for a give away, but you lazy asses can’t comment to save the show. How sad! the decision is ours if you don’t want to watch WLTV then don’t comment if you do, show some love!! If we lose this free entertainment and education we have nobody to blame but ourselves.
GV Thanks for the great run and I love the intense rants! too bad everyone doesn’t understand what family means. You are Family to me, and you are invited over any time for wine & food, just like you have let us into your life. Thanks again. I wish the best of health & happiness for you and your family.

After reading the reviews, not much more can be said. The Apple option makes sense. On the other hand, I with Jai on calling out on your bluff. I just started watching a few short months ago and canâ??t stop referring WLTV to my customers at work (www.rillos.net). I am curious to know the reaction you are looking for from the Vayniacs to â??save the showâ?? Is this some kind of loyalty check? If you retire, what kind of worthwhile activity will you replace The Thunder Show with? You like wine culture too much to give prior to established goals.

QOTD: Okâ?¦ ideas to exploreâ?¦ How about wine tasting in different countries with locals and identify with the culture on how they like to enjoy wine, (that family emphasis that is constantly mentioned). Bring more guests on your show and have in-house shows at Vayniac residences. Or host tastingâ??s with other respected experts and compare notes.

Go Giantsâ?¦

Nothing ain’t goin’ nowhere! Don’t get your twitches in a gidget. Vaynerchuck is a master marketer. He needs to reinvent and shake things up. We gotta be ready to roll the way Gary needs to roll. It will be a ride worth taking as long as we don’t take ourselves or him too seriously.

Gary! Minervois! Come on man we don’t know where Beaune is or Dundee. You are always pushing the envelope. Keep it goin’

Gary,

You will always be known for your role in online “web 2.0” marketing successes – you are definitely at least an “early adopter” or as much as an innovator.

How can WLTV be improved? You will have to ask yourself if you wish to continue to position WLTV as a “house organ” for the Wine Library, or develop it into an independent and objective voice for “changing the wine world” as a sort of ambassador. Is it more important for you to translate your efforts into increased revenue at the WL, or is it more important for you to get your message across?

If you were to do TV, which you have shunned in the past, you would probably have to review wines that are not sourced from the WL to maintain a level of objectivity – however, I don’t know that you are driven to be a journalist.

This being said, I think your messages have come across well in the media, despite your openly stated interest in promoting the success of the WL – which is fine. I only think that you might have more options for new show format ideas and reach more people if you are independent from the WL .

Either way, my main recommendation for you is to hire a sort of video blog producer that can do a lot of your “grunt work.” A producer would assist you in developing editorial content planned out months in advance, assist in the compilation of more educational content, and perhaps allow you to expand the sphere of influence of your show.

Rather than just relying on live tastings to drive the show, what if your audience tuned in to hear weekly wine industry news? Perhaps a producer could also coordinate special shows in different wine regions to give your audience wine travel destination ideas?

Finally, perhaps your show could be produced weekly rather than daily?

Whatever happens, it seems to me that you enjoy the spotlight too much to pull back, and I expect you to make some kind of decision about what to do with your platform NEXT. You are certainly a beneficial ambassador or PR advocate for the wine industry, whether the industry understands it or not.

I look forward to your future endeavors!

i’m not sure who or what can save wltv… i’m thinking though. if anyone needs me, i’ll be brainstorming!

i’m not sure who or what can save wltv… i’m thinking though. if anyone needs me, i’ll be brainstorming!

Smoke and mirrors, smoke and mirrors! How can they have a big “celebration” for all the fans in March if there is no show to get the word out? And, don’t forget about the Vayniac cab! Without a show there is no way to sell that wine! Of course, if the show really does need saving, we should all try to put in our two cents. I say we all send in one dollar (that dollar made payable to some charitable organization). Then Gary might have a truer sense of all the good his show can do.

But, Gary, please: enough with the theatrics. We need you here, brother. And, I’m pretty sure you need us as well. Stick around – seriously. We still haven’t found a dynamite bottle of Petite Verdot together.

This is no time to throw in the towel. Been watching for about 2 months and I can’t enough of it. I know there are still many older shows I need to watch, but you can’t stop now. Too many great wines out there to talk about..

QOTD: what’s da problem?! Not enough time for family and the rest of your biz-stuff? Maybe you should hire somebody to manage your fan-mail. That would solve a problem. And besides that, all of us Vayniacs will try to save the show: wheater YOU like it, or not!