A few of you may remember that I made an appearance last year on a (very, very, very) local television show called Kababayan L.A.
And if you are one of the two or three people that remember that little factoid, you may also recall that the interview kinda fell short in that I really didn't have a lot of time to talk about Filipino food--the conversation, for whatever reason, centered around the very general topic of blogging.
Despite the little hiccup of a food blogger not talking much about food, I chalked the whole thing up to experience and appreciated that I got to sit a few feet away from the Oh So Lovely Ms. Janelle So.
As it turns out, the Oh So Lovely Ms. So contacted me again very recently and asked me to come back on the show. Why ask me back? I initially assumed that she had the hots for me. But she vehemently denied that over the phone when we spoke.
The real reason she asked me back on Kababayan L.A. is because she wanted me to partake in the show's new segment called "Viral Thursdays" (I didn't make that name up, though I wish I did) in which she talks to bloggers.
Besides my hair don't, a few other things will be different on my second appearance on Kababayan L.A.:
- I insisted that we talk about Filipino food. We'll see how that goes.
- I won't be in studio. Instead I'll be interviewed via Skype and my webcam. I imagine the show's producers want me as far away as possible from the Oh So Lovely Ms. So.
- I may opt to go sans pants (it's just another Thursday for me), on account of only my upper half being visible.
Since I'll be in the comfort of my own home, I'm not too stressed about this like I was last year. But that isn't a guarantee I won't make an ass of myself.
Anyways, if anyone in SoCal is going to be at home on Thursday Feb. 19, tune into LA 18 at 4:30pm to watch me on Kababayan L.A.
And if you miss the show, I'll post the vid when it becomes available.
Wooohooo! Can't wait to see it! Good luck and knock em dead! :)
Posted by: joey | February 19, 2009 at 02:32 AM
Awesome. I would freeze, I am total crap speeches and interviews, ugh the horror. Good luck!
Posted by: Erin | February 19, 2009 at 09:12 AM
I can't wait for you to post the vid (as I will in all probability not be able to see it when it airs). Crossing my fingers that there's not a Paula Abdul-level of satellite interview missteps! I'm sure the lovely Ms. So will appreciate reading this and learning she will interview a man with no pants on! ;D
Posted by: Manggy | February 19, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Are you kidding? I totally remember that! Congrats and will be anxiously awaiting the video. hehe.
Posted by: darlene | February 19, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Damn! That's this afternoon! I'm going to miss it but I'll be waiting for you to post the video. Also, for those who have have Time-Warner Cable, you can go to "On-Demand" and watch the reruns.
It's been cold lately so I recommend "pants on" instead of "pants off"
Congrats!
Posted by: Bong | February 19, 2009 at 02:25 PM
looking forward to the video...i probably already missed it on tv already.
i'm sure it went well.
Posted by: caninecologne | February 19, 2009 at 05:00 PM
i missed it will try that "on demand" thingy i have TW cable
Posted by: alilay | February 19, 2009 at 06:41 PM
We all remember your first cable tv gig! And now that you've made it clear you shall be half-montying it on future gigs, it shall make things even more interesting. Ms. So might ask better questions knowing that fact too :D
Posted by: Mila | February 19, 2009 at 10:13 PM
do post the vid since I'm not from SoCal.. :o)
Posted by: Jescel | February 25, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Hey, this is great news! It must be very nerve-wracking but exciting to be in front of camera:)) Congrats!
Posted by: farida | March 13, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Did you... do it sans pants? LOL
Posted by: Connie | April 25, 2009 at 07:20 AM