As you may or may not have heard from the Columbia Journalism Review, Grand Unified Weekly is going on a hiatus, and so for now we’re not making new episodes.
Why?
Well, Slate was our partner in a “test run” of this show, and now the test run is over… sooner than either of us expected, but hey, that’s the economy for ya. But it’s not a cold-blooded (or one-sided) decision to “shelve” anything — more like a mutual agreement to take a bit of time to figure out the best way to keep doing what’s working.
So what’s working? Well, if your feedback is any indication… a lot! The popculturey screencast format that caught The New York Times’s eye (back during GUW’s “previous life” at Scientific American) is still appealing to new viewers. iTunes liked our selection of stories enough to feature GUW on their podcast page. And visits to this site and sign-ups for the mailing list were increasing, which means that the show was gaining momentum.
Anyway, my goal in creating Grand Unified Weekly was pretty much just to do on the internet what 3-2-1 Contact and NOVA did for me on TV — evoke a delight in science for its own sake by sheer pleasure of presentation. In that I think the test was successful. Some stuff might be different when we come back, but as long as the show’s still doing that basic job for you, then it’s all good.
What are some of your favorite (or least favorite) aspects of GUW? Know any deep-pocketed science enthusiasts who’d enjoy an “executive producer” credit? We’d love to hear your comments as always… and from me, Christie, Christopher and Andrew, thanks for watching, and we’ll see you again soon!
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Man that’s sad. WE WANT GUW!!!!!
I’m hopeful. Good things have a way of coming back.
dag, yo
Just found out about GUW. Hello/goodbye. Hope you can come back soon.
I’ve really enjoyed the GUW videos I’ve seen. I hope you come back soon!
Ah, this is quite sad. GUW was my favorite lunch break distraction. Looking forward to your return!
Hands down, you guys are my favorite video podcast, and my second favorite over all. The only thing I would change would be more than one episode a week, but I know that might not be possible. Hope to see you guys back soon!
GUW is the one ‘net video that I shamelessly share with others. I hope to see much more out of you. I love the up-beat style with a little twist of humor. At the end I always think (and occasionally say) “Aw, is that all?” A whole ‘nother segment per show would make me very happy, even if you had to cut back a bit on the amazing high-energy production.
(Oh, and you owe me one for getting the 3-2-1 Contact theme stuck in my head.)
No changes necessary….I like all the edgy, smart bits.
Come back soon, please.
Steve, this is for you. “3! 2! 1!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-LEBc2sO8
WHOA WHAO WHAO!!!!
I go and have a kid and when I come back one of my favorite podcasts is gone?
Hold the phones here people I demand a recount!
I believe Slate was the little engine that could am I not right Mr. Kinsley?
I hope the Interweb Gods can bring back one of the most innovative shows on the net!
I’ll miss you GUW.
-cd
I just found out! I’m interested! I’m intrigued!
Hope this returns…
Hope you get a sponsor soon because we well & truly miss GUW.
Really missing weekly dose of GUW
The horror nooooo! (shrieking lady screams) What is life life without GUW. Boring..well what its not over exaggerating; Science with a touch of pop culture not to mention fearless host! I hope that one day when I open my email that I will see “Were Back”–pleaaaaaseee. Keep up the good work because I never blog or post for any matter but you all are worth giving a good word for!