Should Dave Be On TV?

[EEVblog]

The Canadian Discovery Channel's Daily Planet show want to come to the lab to shoot a segment about me and my reviews.
Should I do it?

[marshallh]

Yes, though clean up first so they don't sell the footage to the Hoarders shows

[IanB]

Do you think it would have a positive or negative effect on your income? it seems like if you are running a business this becomes a business decision. I'm reminded of the saying that "all publicity is good publicity", so presumably you would get more views from TV exposure?

[nctnico]

The Canadian Discovery Channel's Daily Planet show want to come to the lab to shoot a segment about me and my reviews.
Should I do it?

Ofcourse! Grab your 15 minutes of fame!

[EEVblog]

I'm reminded of the saying that "all publicity is good publicity", so presumably you would get more views from TV exposure?

Doubt it, but you never know.
Any upside would be on the things you can't think of that might crop up in response, which is how "all publicity is good publicity" works.

[mikeselectricstuff]

How much are they offering...
They are offering to pay you for your time aren't they...?

[AG6QR]

Sure, you should do it.  I'm not sure why you're even asking the question.

Upside:  More publicity and exposure, a chance to attract new fans.

Downside:  Maybe they'll make some mistakes, take some quotes out of context, and/or portray you in an unflattering light somehow.  But I doubt they'd deliberately try and defame you.  If there are mistakes or omissions, they're likely to be innocent ones out of ignorance and time constraints, not malice.  Look at how they portray other people they interview on similar segments.

The journalists I've had the experience of dealing with are not very technically minded, and they're always constrained by time.  So don't expect them to do as thorough a job as you'd like.  But if that's OK, it seems to be an opportunity for more publicity and an opportunity to attract new viewers.

[skipjackrc4]

I would watch several episodes of the show to see how they portray the people they interview, and make your decision based on that.  If you think they will portray you in a reasonably accurate and positive light, then definitely go for it!

[EEVblog]

They are offering to pay you for your time aren't they...?

Nope.

[Excavatoree]

Yes, though clean up first so they don't sell the footage to the Hoarders shows

We have a winner with the first response!

(Full disclosure:  It would take a year or more to straighten up the Ex-EE lair to the point where it would look like I were a mere hoarder.)

[zapta]

The Canadian Discovery Channel's Daily Planet show want to come to the lab to shoot a segment about me and my reviews.
Should I do it?

Of course, and it will force you to clean it.

[Tinkerer]

I would watch several episodes of the show to see how they portray the people they interview, and make your decision based on that.  If you think they will portray you in a reasonably accurate and positive light, then definitely go for it!

This.

The only thing I would be worried about is quotes taken out of context, otherwise, no reason not to. The one thing I am thinking is that when anyone does a segment for a show, they have to really pick and choose only some of what they shoot. This means you would need to be more concise in what you say/explain. I get the impression/idea that perhaps they likely arnt going to be overly towards the technical side and would be more interested in "life as Dave" as it pertains to all this.

[miguelvp]

Even for no pay I would do it, it's free publicity.

As for the out of context I wouldn't worry too much, it's not like it's TMZ.

[AG6QR]

My vote is NOT to clean up the lab.  Put more junk in it.  The background for the interview should have lots of various scopes displaying Lissajous patterns and/or Youscope, plus at least one Jacob's ladder.  Hope their TV cameras are well shielded!

[GEuser]

I voted its a trap ..

The trap would be if that discovery channel charges payperview or anything similar and they want you for a freebee it'd sound hypocritical (from them) to get you as a "interest item" .

Suggest a fee , get me in there too as I can put on the flip flops stubbie shorts tank top and the cork on strings hat and with the associated can in the hand (rum and cola though as I'm educated) .

Could even rent a roo and have it bouncing around the place .

all imo of course ...

[RobertoLG]

Dunno, but i would use some caution(but that's me), for free nope, they get a lot of money from it, and you get(??) just my opinion, I may be wrong to

[Excavatoree]

I just remembered!

Dave's gotta do it!  Photonicinduction was on that not long ago.   He needs equal representation!

[EEVblog]

Photonicinduction was on that not long ago.

Is that online?

[Maximus]

I love the show Daily Planet!  I have never seen them run a story that puts a negative spin on some one and it isn't the type of show that would pull some sort of sneaky plot to make a fool out of someone.  I would 100% recommend being on the show  .  Make sure you get them to let you put the interview on the blog if you decide to go on the show.

[miguelvp]

Photonicinduction was on that not long ago.

Is that online?

He was on "you have been warned" it's a bit more dramatic than the Daily Planet

Some where in here:
http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/you-have-been-warned/videos/

Can't find it it's supposed to be on episode 6
Discovery, "you have been warned" Episode 6 "Dukes of Havoc"

I think this is it, so it wasn't that they went visit him it was just airing the best stunt videos on YouTube


The description from:
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tmdy8/you-have-been-warned--series-1---6-dukes-of-havoc

The countdown of the best 20 home-made stunt videos being presented on YouTube continues, revealing what it is like to be shot by an AK-47.

Edit: maybe not since they have a picture of him loading up a washing machine with fruit:
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryYHBW/photos/pb.288758564566263.-2207520000.1415068561./301485433293576/?type=3&theater

[Absintu]

Do it... not a dificult decision, since you dont have any downside...

[SirNick]

Absolutely!  I would love to see the average IQ of TV programming go up a notch, and would also love to see a few more inspired DIYers and electronics hobbyists.  Maybe someone who's never heard of your channel will go and look it up.  That's ripple-effect stuff.

[pickle9000]

I don't watch it much but do from time to time. Yes it is a TV show but no it's not total crap. It's science oriented so the reporting of a news story is factual or part of a report on the science involved.

It's Canadian and not FOX or CNN so that's a plus.

I guess the real question is what are they looking for?

How to make a living off youtube?
What is happening to electrical engineers?
What is going on with MH370, you did sonar work for the military, right?
Teardown Tuesdays?
Do people really send you stuff to teardown?
Crowdfunding evaluations?
Life story?

and on and on.

[Lightages]

I voted yes, well, because I did video for Discovery Channel that was shown on Daily Planet. That was the first time I visited the Atacama Desert here in Chile and fell in love with the place. Daily Planet is a show that showcases new science and interesting REAL things. Don't worry Dave, it is nothing but good from them. I am sure they will not pay you for it but insist on the webpage and the forum being promoted in the video.

[Fsck]

free publicity should be an easy decision as long as you can plug your blog.