Frame Rate
IIIITTT'S FRAME RATE!!!
Frame Rate is a podcast in which Tom Merritt and Brian Brushwood discuss films, TV, and anything else of related interest.
Originally running as a series of tests going as far back as June 8, 2010, the show eventually went from alpha to beta to golden master with the premiere episode airing on November 9, 2010. The show aired live on the TWiT Network Tuesdays following Tech News Today at around 7:00 pm ET (4:00 pm PT). During the live recording on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 it was announced that the show will now air live on Tuesdays preceding MacBreak Weekly at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) starting on March 6, 2012.
Show Format
- The Big Story
Extremely exciting film/TV news
- Another Big Story
Somewhat less exciting but definitely still cool film/TV news
- Yet Another Big Story
Only somewhat exciting but definitely kinda cool film/TV news
- Slip Stream
Discussion of news regarding streaming services
- Tube Tops
Discussion of set-top boxes and news pertinent to them
- Film Falm
Discussion of content, including both television and film
- Premiering This Week
A quick rundown of what content is premiering that week
- What We're Watching
Discussion of the entertainment the hosts have watched over the course of the week
- Interferon
Discussion of the viral videos of the week
- Feedback
Tom and Brian Answer emails sent in by the listeners at [email protected]
- The Spoiler Zone
Tom and Brian discuss something openly and freely with full spoiler disclosure at the end of the episode
Fun Facts
- Each Segment has an opening bumper video made by a member of the Chatrealm.
- Opening: t2t2 based on the previous one by LeonimuZ
- The Big Story, Another Big Story, Yet Another Big Story, and Premiering This Week: Bill Meeks
- Alternate Yet Another Big Story and 4th Big Story: Zak Holder
- Film Falm
- Tube Tops
- Interferon: BrokenLCD
- Feedback and Slip Stream: Kuhan
- What We're Watching: Gatowag
- The Spoiler Zone