This has always been the dream.
From that fateful day on June 25, 2010, when I first opened a blogger account and wrote the words, "Hello. My Name is RichieZ. And I am the Pickiest Eater In The World." this is was always the end game.
But let me make something clear.. I have no intention of being a food and travel show host of just any show. It had to be "The Pickiest Eater in The World" show, where I would have creative freedom to be me, and do the goof ball antics that you're used to seeing on my blog. This was always what I had wanted to do since I first saw Adam Richman take down "The Kitchen Sink" challenge in San Francisco (The very first episode I ever watched from Man V. Food), and food and travel was my calling.
I couldn't do it back in 2010. I didn't have the network of friends in the restaurant industry that I do today, who now made embarking on a production like this, relatively easy. Not to mention, I was not yet established as a food blogger, so my "followers" at that time consisted of me, my wife, my beloved Godmother in Long Beach (who always believes in me, no matter what venture I do. Love you Ninang!).
My partner in this Web Series, Muvo Media was not ready either. Mark Mijares, the man behind the Production AND Post Production of The Pickiest Eater Show, and I were working together in a Post House, whose busy schedule didn't allow for us to do very many side projects.
Thankfully, five years later, we came together at the perfect stages in our life to make this show a reality. Any blogger can make a Vlog. Hell, I've made quite a few myself over the years. But I can say in full confidence, that this is closer to a TV show than a Vlog, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved.
In fact, a bunch of blogger friends and I are going to be coming together to create more Blogger Web Series content for you all, which we intend to broadcast over a website we called, "The Band of Bloggers Network".. I think Episode 2 of The Pickiest Eater show will be aired there, so watch out for it!
Thank you once again to Mark Mijares, Angela Sison, Rina Zamora, Chaika Barbero, and a very special shout out to the generosity of Marc Nocon and Donny Elvina of Burgers and Brewskies!
Anyway, enough with the talking! Here we go! I hope you enjoy!!
To fully appreciate the video, please watch the video in full screen and no less than 720p settings!
(1080p if you don't mind seeing my pores hehe)
ENJOY!
If you enjoyed the video, "Like" and leave a comment on YouTube! I'm looking for more suggestions for places to feature so leave a comment with the hashtag #PickiestEaterCheckOut for IG and Twitter, and the name of the restaurant that you recommend! Also use #ThePickiestEaterShow.
STAY TUNED FOR EPISODE II!
GORGEOUS PILOT, RICHIE!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteBacon chicharon looks promising
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing!
DeleteI super love the pilot episode! Nice intro, good script and amazing editing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Richie!!! Nagutom ako!!!!
Haha thank you ruth!
DeleteIt's F@#$in Awesome man!! yeah
ReplyDeleteHaha thanks bro!!!
Deleteyour webisode is simply amazing :) esp when viewed in 1080p . Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much thecavemond!! Even though 1080p shows my bad zits, i gotta agree! haha
DeleteFoodgasm!!! Congrats Richie!!!! We will be waiting for EP. II
ReplyDeleteThank you bro! Compose mo na theme song ko!!!
DeleteGreat review and awesome video Richie. The episode was very professional and loads of fun to watch - not boring at all! Please make more!
ReplyDeleteOh, and can you feature ice cream in a future episode? :D
Thanks Chef! An ice cream episode is definitely in our plans!! Stay tuned!
DeleteHi The Pickiest Eater. I've been following your blog for quite some time now. Im glad that you are now venturing on doing web series. I find you very engaging and funny. Great review and video. If i can provide one tiny feedback that would be I want to see Richie TPE shining through and not Adam Richman although i know that he's a big influence. I just feel that it would stand out more if it doesn't closely remind one of Manvs.Food. But then again, if that's your vision of how your show is supposed to be then Ill take it. Im just happy i get to hear and see you talk. More power!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the feedback, Munmelad!
DeleteI think something that endeared me to Adam Richman was how much he kinda reminded me of.. well.. me! I am not an actor, so I can assure you I was just trying to be myself throughout the entire episode! I don't have the skills to be anything else than that hehehe
But I do take your comment on the similarities as a compliment, and something to think about moving forward.. I don't want to come off as a MVF knock off either..
Thank you again and stay tuned for episode 2!
Hey you replied! Thank you for taking that constructively;didn't want to come across as critical, was a bit concerned I might have sounded that way. I think you know what I was trying to convey. Anyhow, I can't wait to see your next episode. More power Richie! :)
Deleteawesome video dude! you have a future on tv... a series of your own on the food network...
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