G+_Eric Egolf Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 So based on the fact that Brian and Tom seem to be collecting e-mail addresses of "People who really, really like a cord cutting show featuring Tom Merritt and Brian Brushwood," can we deduce that with Tom's departure, Frame Rate as a whole is DOA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eng. Jorge Santana Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Pretty much... Sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Robert Marshall Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Why assume that? Is this going to be on TWiT as well? What's the new schedule look like, which they released a couple of weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jared Budlong Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Robert Marshall it has already been publically stated by Leo Laporte that Frame Rate (as we know it) will not continue into 2014. I believe it was a comment on another post in this community where Leo stated it wouldn't continue, but per Leo Tom declined to stay on (for just Frame Rate): "(8:58:55 PM) JFree: Leo, What's going on with Frame Rate? (8:59:00 PM) Leo: Tom declined to continue Frame Rate" - http://pastebin.com/ckGCZce5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Robert Marshall Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks Jared Budlong. I don't listen to it regularly. But, it's always entertaining when I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Robert Marshall Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I guess I'm out if the loop. But, based on your last comment is he leaving Tech News Today too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jared Budlong Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Robert Marshall "out of the loop" indeed! :-) ... Tom's contract was not renewed to work with TWiT in 2014. When he moved to LA, Leo stated, then, that they would try the remote position out. It didn't fulfill TWiT's needs (full time host/manager/mentor in house) and they could not come to an agreement to renew the contract. I personally will miss Tom Merritt on TWiT but am more than willing to give change a chance. Mike Elgan is taking is role (management and host) starting January 2nd. Let's not forget that Tom's move was predicated on his wife's position at YouTube; so this very well could have a lot to do with Tom standing by his wife's move/career. We will never know every nuance to this story, and that's fine. TWiT will continue to produce high quality 'netcasts'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Robert Marshall Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Ian't Elgin the guy that lives in Uganda? Or did that change too? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jared Budlong Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Robert Marshall yes, but he is currently looking for a house in/near Petaluma. Jim Jam is that comment missing a sarcasm sign or did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Gordon Smith Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Jim Jam based on your last post I think there are some other reasons you're single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rich Owings Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I thought I saw somewhere that Leo said there would be a Frame Rate-like show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jared Budlong Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Rich Owings but it will not be Tom and Brian. They are not allowed to use the title and Leo won't either so effectively Frame Rate is gone as of 2014. (to my understanding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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