QOTD: Why r u retiring? Guess I missed that? Takin’ up too much time and efforts? Then go to 2-3 times per week. Money thing? There’s gotta be a lot of advertisers that would support the show or maybe a WLTV “Wine of the Month” Club? I know it’s not about lack of viewers, you got the Vaynerchuck Army ready to march with this whole 6 more shows business? Somebody puttin’ the squeeze on you to shut down? You let me know, I make him an offer he can’t refuse!!

Much Respex,
CAbel
Denver, CO

I think I’ve got it!
In the middle of the “Globe and Mail” article it states:
[i]”Not surprisingly, Mr. Vaynerchuk says he’s been approached by broadcast producers but will take his time before deciding whether to make the leap to conventional TV.”[/i]

You’re not going to have time for WLTV (in a podcast) because WLTV is going big time TV land, aren’t you Gary?

Gary,
You can’t quit now! I have been there since episode 1. I know what will save the show 500+ comments. C’mon vayniacs,lurkers,newbies everyone respond to Gary.
Richmond,Va.

I’m calling Gary’s bluff. A recent email holds the proof, Gary!

You can’t leave! I just got here a month ago! The Thunder Show is starting to become part of my routine.

Interesting experiment!

Q – You’re not going anywhere.

Perhaps this is all about simply move venues and/or locations, not physically, but where the show will be hosted and/or based. Going to Revision3 perhaps? Its about time they had some new shows on different content.

2008 is the year for quality video content over the internet, and everybody starts using it. Gary isn’t going to miss that.

How about Lawrence Tynes? If the Giants can make it to the Superbowl anything is possible. How the hell are we gonna change the wine world now?

I’ll give this WLTV hoax an 86 point rating…..”I don’t like ratings but I’m a sports guy that’s just how it is” GV I’ll see you on ep 1000! Great stuff, love the hype……

Pat

Well, the final decision all comes to you and your corporation, perhaps the airing of wine library has become to costly, whatever the reason, you are Gary Vaynerchuck and despite the things or obstacles that are surrounding you, it is not a good enough reason for you to quit a show where you have come so far and gone and come to a point where you 1st of all love / passionate to do and 2nd of all, I wouldn’t see anybody else do it, I got used to seeing you air on Wine Library and because of your show, I have learned much more about wines and keep learning about them than I ever thought of learning. The Vayniacs nations begs you not to quit, the other specialists are boring and your not 🙂 You have your own style, your differentiating yourself so much from competitors which gives such an added advantage in terms of market positioning. Hire and assistant like your father to do a couple of shows for yeah if you would like to spend more time at home. Your shows with your father are great, I watch the show regularly or when I can or I missed them I catch up and leave comments most of the time. Well, I hope this little word of motivation with a touch of sentiment will change your mind, keep it up Gary !! And of course keep wine library tv kicking !!! 🙂

You can save the show! Do what it takes. If we knew what the issue was, we could help–because we don’t, only YOU can save the show! 😉

I’m going to jump on John’s bandwagon (see below). I’ve been a “Vayniac” for a good while now and quite frankly, I’m starting to be turned off by some things. Like, you say you answer all emails, but I have sent several, and questions via the “ask Gary app”, and done everything you ask, including comment on nearly every episode, but I have not had a single response. It appears to me that the people who get responses are either “somebody” (like wine bloggers who have a following, or are involved in wine making, or someone in general who might be able to increase viewership for you), and when those people are answered, then as many other random people as you feel like. Either way, if I do choose to continue to watch… assuming there are any more shows – which I’m sure there will be, I guess I’ll stop wasting my time and become a lurker again. Oh, and despite following every instruction I never got a wristband. Consider me disgruntled. LOL BTW, my 5 year old daughter likes to watch our show and thinks you’re cute. Not that you’ll read this anyway. Maybe the show SHOULD end, since the show may have gone to your head.

John E Lovasz’s comment:
This is total BS. If the show is ending, I think you owe your loyal viewers an explanation. Thousands of people spend 15 to 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, watching you. That is no small commitment. Many of these same viewers have become patrons of your business, putting money in your pocket. Then, out of the blue, you let it â??slipâ? that there are only 7 shows left, with no explanation, leaving many of us scratching our heads. Frankly, you are disrespecting your viewers by acting this way. You want lurkers to leave comments; you constantly beg people to â??friend me up.â? Then, you turn around and act in a way no true â??friendâ? would act. If the show is ending, just say soâ??and WHY. If Mott is leaving, just say so. If youâ??re merely planning changes to the show, just say so. If this is just a way to get people to pay more attention to you or to lavish you with praise and thanks, then you have succeeded. But, please, enough of this coy crap.

Kept wondering what the topic of the show would be today…then kept remembering you said it was going to end next week…then hoped for a while that it was just one of your jokes…then the process repeated itself.
And that was the majority of my day.
And I’m still hoping it’s a joke!

You could bring more food into the show as you mentioned at the beginning of the year. Have a list of wines online that viewers can choose from for you to try one day a week. The most voted two or three wines get tasted that next day. Quiz vayniacs on wine related questions. Have more guests to give more opinions on wines whether a novice or experienced wine drinker. I don’t know if ideas are what you are looking for but there are so many reasons why you should keep on truckin. Whether you retire or stay it has been a blast.
Thanks Gary,

P.S. Do you read these?

Is this about getting more people to host the show so it’s not all about you? Well, it is all about you and your gift to get more people drinking wine. And since it is about you, YOU are the one who will save the show, even after you have your own network on prime time TV!!!

GV,
How am I going to sell all of my bootleg “Mott – Link It Up!” T-Shirts???
You have to continue the show!!!

Vaniacs,
I bet he’s counting on us to save the show by hitting 1,000 comments every day!
No more lurking,
Post it Baby!

It also has something to do with the Apple iTV he flashed at us the other day!
He’s not going anywhere, he likes the camera too much!

Wow – you sure know how to piss a bunch of people off! Maybe its because they don’t appreciate having their heads messed with. I for one was drinking wine before I found your show and I’m pretty sure I can continue to “trust my own palate”, as you always say, long after the show is gone.

QOTD – what can I do to save the Thunder Show? Only caution you to stop f-ing with your loyal fans GV, and come clean. Otherwise there will be no one left to watch whatever you have up your sleeve next.

Now, Gary’s a Jets fan. There’s no questioning his loyalty. I’ll be here, Gary, awaiting your next big thing. I know you won’t abandon your fans! Trust me – I know. *sigh* I’m a Bengals fan.

save the cheerleader save the show

save the cheerleader save the show

Just once more into the fray. . .Every day we “save” the show . . .I save it on my Zune, others on their iPods, and others on their mp3 players and computers. So, how can I now “save” the show? As others have mentioned, I suppose I will be able to “save” it on an Apple TV.

Just once more into the fray. . .Every day we “save” the show . . .I save it on my Zune, others on their iPods, and others on their mp3 players and computers. So, how can I now “save” the show? As others have mentioned, I suppose I will be able to “save” it on an Apple TV.

393+6= 400?

slow down if you must, but don’t go!

Can we save the show by begging?

How about threats; “If you stop the show, I’ll switch back to beer! I mean it this time, Gary!”