CNET’s Buzz Out Loud Dream Team
I’ve been listening to CNET’s Buzz Out Loud podcast for a few years now. When I started listening, the co-hosts were Molly Wood and Tom Merritt with Veronica Belmont as the producer. The cast has changed over time. Veronica left and Jason Howell took over as producer. In late 2008, Buzz Out Loud brought in “rotating guest hosts.” In early 2009 Natali Del Conte, one of the frequent guest hosts, replaced Molly as co-host. Since that change there has been a ongoing debate about who is better: Natali or Molly.
I think that all of the Buzz Out Loud co-hosts, full-time or guest, are talented. Each one offers a different perspective and personality. More importantly, each combination creates a different dynamic for the group. I’ve been trying to find a good way to sum up how I feel about the various “team members.” Then it occurred to me, I’ll use the analogy of the beloved star players from the championship Chicago Bulls. This is how I see the Buzz Out Loud Team:
- Rafe Needleman = Tony Kukoc
Rafe is a great supporting player. - Brian Cooley = Dennis Rodman
Brian is controversial, to say the least. - Natali Del Conte = John Paxson
Natali is a great point person but a little bland when compared to the rest. - Tom Merritt = Scotty Pippen
Tom is the well rounded, all-knowing, go-to-guy on the team. - Molly Wood = Michael Jordan
Molly is the one with all the amazing shots (i.e. rants, commentary, opinions and perspective) - Jason Howell = Phil Jackson
Jason orchestrates the whole thing.
No doubt that some will agree with me, while others disagree. Let me know your thoughts via comments below.
~ Posted by Al Degutis
