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Plastered in China
Streetwear Fashion is blowing up in Beijing and Dominic Johnson-Hill is one of the shining stars. Dominic started Plastered T-Shirts two years ago as a hobby but his iconic designs have become so popular that he's opened a flagship store in one of the most fashionable Hutongs. Streetwear Fashion is blowing up in Beijing and Dominic Johnson-Hill is one of the shining stars. Dominic started Plastered T-Shirts ... more
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Covered in Olympics
This isn't your daddy's Olympic games so why are you still watching the day's events on your lame TV set. But then, how does one keep up with the over 300 Olympic events in 28 sports? Well, the Beijing Olympics have been digitized for your delicious consumption. This means fans in China will be able to watch however, wherever, and whenever they please. China is #1 in the world with 253M internet users as compared to 220M in the US. More amazingly, recent statistics report that over 500M Chinese have and use mobile phones. We scour Beijing to see how the digital age is changing peoples' viewing patterns. We find that watching the Olympics is pretty much inescapable; it's everywhere--on mobiles and computers, in taxis, elevators and shopping malls, on subways, and even at gas stations. This isn't your daddy's Olympic games so why are you still watching the day's events on your lame TV set. But then, how... more
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UnConventionally Yours
The summer of 2008's Republican and Democratic Conventions offer an opportunity for Current TV to launch a new brand of political coverage aimed at the 18-30 year old demographic. Political gadflies in lock step with Party foot soldiers will swarm Denver and Minneapolis looking for a refuge to pull together shaky party unities. But will the distractions prove too tempting to conventioneers immersed in the political super bowls of their lives? And will the host cities be as welcoming as each local Party officials hope?
Host, Trace Crutchfield will alternate interviewing politicos and local "insurgents" (extremists who plan to cause disruptions) with a detailed City Guide that explores the fringes of each town --beautiful fashionistas, marginalized characters and locals only joints-- the kinds of people and places Current's audience won't find in a conventional or online guide.
Show 1, "UnConventionally Yours, Denver" will delve into the mile high city. Will the wild westerners of Denver prove too tough for out of town Democrats gassed on sparkling wine and arugula? Can the Democrats resuscitate the Clinton squeaky wheel political machine in time to carry Senator Obama to the White House? Does Tom Tancredo ride the city bus? The summer of 2008's Republican and Democratic Conventions offer an opportunity for Current TV to launch a new brand of political... more -
More Than A Number
Philadelphia native Rosie Mashale runs Baphumelele Children's Home in Cape Town, South Africa. The orphanage is home to about 120 kids who are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Philadelphia native Rosie Mashale runs Baphumelele Children's Home in Cape Town, South Africa. The orphanage is home to about 120... more
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Midtown on 9/11
We revisit the devastation of 9-11 through the raw experience and emotion of New Yorkers who were in Midtown that afternoon.
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What Would Elvis Do?
"What Would Elvis Do" in today's world gone mad? We get the skinny from the next best thing - today's premiere Elvis Impersonators. Tackling modern social and cultural issues, these "tribute atrists" hand us the keys to the kingdom and unlock possibly the deepest thoughts of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. "What Would Elvis Do" in today's world gone mad? We get the skinny from the next best thing - today's premiere Elv... more
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Sheffield Rock Star
A short about the next biggest thing to come out of Sheffield's still-burgeoning music scene, Mark Stoney talks about his rise to near-fame and what he's up to in the US of A. Voted one of the Sexiest Dudes on MySpace by Marie Claire magazine, Stoney is set to set the music world alight. Watch and get the scoop first! A short about the next biggest thing to come out of Sheffield's still-burgeoning music scene, Mark Stoney talks about his rise to... more
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The General Store
This is a story about a general store in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. This general store has been in operation since the 1830's. In a world of large consumer demand we explore how this store has survived and continues to thrive in a Wal Mart dominated industry. This is a story about a general store in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. This general store has been in operation since the 1830's. In a w... more
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Sexy Girls Have It Easy
Does being sexy mean that life is financially easier? One girl goes on a mission to find out...
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Two Hand Band
An MPC, or Music Production Center, was THE tool for hip hop artists in the studio in the 1980s. It fell out of fashion for a while, but now, it's back. The MPC has moved from the studio to the stage and all kinds of performers, from rockers to rappers to classicly trained musicians, are utilizing its beat making abilities. One MC will take us through the MPC transformation, as we see, hear and talk to different kind of musicians, and even non-musicians, who are making this technology the oldest newest trend in music making. An MPC, or Music Production Center, was THE tool for hip hop artists in the studio in the 1980s. It fell out of fashion for a while, b... more
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Blood in the Streets- Rising Youth Violence
Crime in the United States has slowed since the nineties, but a disturbing trend is taking place as waves of violence are increasing across many American cities. While presidential candidates focus on foreign wars, many neighborhoods have themselves turned into war zones. According to the first ever American Human Development Report released last month, premature death by homicide is more than five times higher in the U.S. than the international average. Just four miles from the Capitol, DC's Trinidad neighborhood has seen many of its young people die this summer. As the economy slides and opportunities decrease for America's at-risk young we can only hope this is not the beginning of another national crisis. Crime in the United States has slowed since the nineties, but a disturbing trend is taking place as waves of violence are increasing a... more
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The Heavy Hits America
A look at rising English garage-funk group The Heavy, as seen through the eyes of the young San Francisco-based promoter bringing them to the states for their first US tour. In this pod, VC2 producer Jeremy Briggs follows promoter/manager/label head Steve Brodsky as he guides the band through a weekend of San Francisco partying capped by their Playboy-sponsored concert. A look at rising English garage-funk group The Heavy, as seen through the eyes of the young San Francisco-based promoter bringing them... more
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Movies Moving Mountains
In India, 65 Community Video Producers work full-time making films for their slums and villages, as part of the Channel 19 Network. Watch parts of a film on malaria made by a group of young “Tribal” filmmakers, and see the impact it made in their villages. In India, 65 Community Video Producers work full-time making films for their slums and villages, as part of the Channel 19 Network. Wa... more
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Haters Anonymous
Yea Big and Kid Static's first music video got 250,000 hits in 2 days. Along with the hits came some nasty comments about the mixed race duo. In this pod, vc2 producer Noah Banks hears from the duo about the offensive comments and their decision to delete said comments and learns more from Northwestern University Professor Clark Caywood about the rise in comment abuse due to internet anonymity. Yea Big and Kid Static's first music video got 250,000 hits in 2 days. Along with the hits came some nasty comments about the mi... more
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Hurricanes in Paradise
In the last 5 years there have been more damaging hurricanes in the Cayman Islands than in the last 50 combined. With insurance companies going bankrupt after big storms and the looming threat of total destruction, how and why do people continue to live there? In the last 5 years there have been more damaging hurricanes in the Cayman Islands than in the last 50 combined. With insurance compa... more
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High Society Crasher
The Society is a Toronto-based company which leads twentysomethings on cultural excursions in order to expose them to the finer things in life. In this pod, out-of-work-actor/drunk Scott Macallum and VC2 Producer Sandra Chwialkoska head to a Society-sponsored dinner to try to learn about high culture. The Society is a Toronto-based company which leads twentysomethings on cultural excursions in order to expose them to the finer things... more
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Prep for Bio-Terrorism
A brief look at some of the equipment used to detect acts of bio-terrorism.
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Juicy on Campus
Connor Diemand-Yauman is president of the sophomore class at Princeton, and determined to help counteract the pernicious effects that gossip sites like Juicy Campus have had at his school. Connor Diemand-Yauman is president of the sophomore class at Princeton, and determined to help counteract the pernicious effects that ... more
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Bless This Pet
"Pet Blessing" is a portrait of love, death and devotion as witnessed on the day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, in New York City. "Pet Blessing" is a portrait of love, death and devotion as witnessed on the day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of... more
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StreetStyle: Zagreb
Perceptum Produkcija shows us the freshest Spring and Summer styles on the streets in Zagreb, Croatia.
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