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So, this announcement is coming sooner than I expected, but a little birdie was set loose into the blogosphere today, so here we are! It’s true, I’m leaving CNET to work full-time for Mahalo, producing a daily video show. My plan was to let everyone know on Monday on BOL, but I guess a blog entry from E3 works too
Leaving CNET is going to be bittersweet; it’s been a fantastic three years, and I’ve worked with some amazing people. When I first joined the company, as an audio producer (intern!), I never thought that things would progress the way they did. But then I had to go and open my big mouth on Buzz Out Loud, and they never got me to shut it again. Tom Merritt and Molly Wood are two of the smartest (and most awesome) people I know, and leaving Buzz is going to be the hardest part. Maybe they’ll have me on as a guest sometime!
I also had my first experience in front of the camera at CNET (I believe it was an Insider Secret called “Mastering Google Calendar”), which was weird for me, in the sense that I was always behind the scenes. But technology videos have always come pretty easily for me: take the things I love talking about, and try to lay them out in a manner that’s entertaining and accessible. That’s what I’ll be doing at Mahalo, too, except now I’ll have the freedom to talk about anything! Tech? Sure. Pop culture? Heck yeah. How to find cult science fiction novels in your city? Yeah, I might do that.
Well, there will be more information coming in the next couple of weeks. My last day at CNET is the 20th of July. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. I’m really excited about the new changes, and I’ll hope you’ll check out the new show!
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No! I saw this on the bol lounge and I was convinced that it was fake. The end of an era!
Oh well, I can’t blame you for jumping to Mahalo.
Good luck at your new job, and I’ll be watching!
P.S. I’m excited to hear your take on pop culture. The stifled bits of you and molly talking about Project Runway were some of my favorite parts of the podcast.
Congrats on a good move. You are definitely ready for your own show, coming into your own. I can remember when you seemed a bit tentative on BOL compared with Tom and Molly but the strengthening of your voice and unique take on things has been steady and fun to watch. Can’t wait to subscribe.
congrats Bond. Remind me to buy you a victory beverage this weekend.
Well it will be fun to see what you end with at Mahalo. All those guides digging up cool links just for you to report on everyday.
congrats girl!
Congratz V, but we’ll still miss you on CNet.
Wow… No more Veronica on BOL. Bummer.
Congratulations, though. I wish you well.
That’s awesome that you’re going to be doing a daily video show, BUT NO MORE VERONICA ON BOL!? You’re half the reason that I listen to that show! Oh noes! I think CNET needs to use you as a test subject for their consciousness transfer robot thing. That way we can always have you on BOL in robot form!
Tom: What do you think V?
Robo V: KILL PUNY IPHONE LOVING HUMANS!
That doesn’t read nearly as funny as it was in my head. Oh well.
Congrats on the move! Your time in the spotlight is much deserved. You’ll be missed on BOL, but looking forward to seeing what you do on Mahalo.
Will miss you! Best of luck at Mahalo. But, you will be successful at whatever you do
Congratulations!
Congrats Veronica. You will be missed at BOL. I’m very glad we got more of you while Molly was away, but it makes it more bittersweet now that Molly is back. The three of you together were always better then any other combo. Tom and Molly will keep up a great job I’m sure but no more little asides like “petaflop in a box”… to name just one.
We’ll keep following all your great stuff. You’re too much fun!
Congratulations, Veronica – I’ve been taking a look at Mahalo for a while, and it really sounds interesting. I’ll definitely be cheking it out!
Congratulations!
Will miss you on BOL though
Sad to hear that you’re leaving BOL. You, Molly and Tom where the perfect match. At the same time it’s good to know that we can still enjoy your excellent work at Mahalo
Congrats and good luck!
Awww. I can’t say I’m not disappointed, as you were one of my 3 favorite parts of BOL, but this can be a great opportunity for you.
Quick question, though: Why does a search engine need a video show?
i think i’m gonna cry.
i will truly miss you on BOL.
no!… BOL will never be the same thinbg without you… really… i grew uo listening to you!… well.. i hope the new change comes good, and i’´ll be following you!
Wow, we’ll miss you! Especially on our Tivo and on BOL!!!!
But, you must tell us pronto about how to subscribe to your new show. And I hope there are plans to make it available on Tivo.
Good luck!!!
Awesome. Congrats!
Good luck on the new job. Mahalo will have their hands full. Harhar
Good Luck On your New Job at Mahalo. We’ll miss you all on CNet & buzz out loud. Bcuz you make up 1/3 of the buzz on BUZZ out loud.
I listened to BOL today, and all I could think about was “well, this is what it will be like now (again).” Tom and Molly are great, but there really is a big, gaping energy gap there.
Still, we will just follow you along to your new gig. When do you start?
Also, can you tell us a bit about Mahalo, I checked out the site and I am not sure I get it. It looks like an aggregator of stuff, yet you say you are going to do original content specifically for the site. Will it be available by podcast as well?
http://digg.com/tech_news/Veronica_Belmont_to_leave_Buzz_Out_Loud
Exciting…BOL wont be the same without you of course, but if I can get a nice video-cast for my AppleTV it will be totally worth it. Good luck!
Congratulations Veronica! You’ll definitely be missed on BOL, but I look forward to seeing/hearing what you can do for Mahalo!
Wow! I don’t know who to congratulate, you or Jason
I’m very interested to see what you come up with over at Mahalo!
Daily is tough – will you be producing it as well?
Congrats on the new gig! New job is always exciting. We’ll miss you on BOL, though! Best wishes.
Good Luck Veronica!!! BOL will never be the same but I’m sure we will all be following you as you move on to Mahalo. I can still remember your giggling in the background of BOL as a producer in 2005. Hope everything is for the better, Andrew
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I remember your early tentative days on BOL and the happy surprise that you were a true and passionate geek with something to say. Keep up the silly, smart and wonderful energy and we’ll keep listening and watching. Congratulations and best of luck!
Congratulations, Veronica! You’re a rock star, destined for ever-greater things. Can’t wait to watch!
Cool Veronica. I wish You the best of luck…
It’s sad to see You leave BOL, because You are a great part of the show. I’ll continue to listen to BOL, but of cause, I will now also subscribe to Your new show. But now we get to see You every day, so In the greater perspective, everyone wins!
Now when I get to think more about it: Damn you! Now I have to waste even more of my time on podcasts!! he he
I love You and can’t wait to see You on Your new show.
congrats, can’t wait to watch!!!
Hmm, sounds like a good gig, congrats! One thing Jason C. can do well is identify talent, and he found the right person to work with in you, imo!
That’s amazing news Veronica! You’ll kick ass and be awesome at your next gig, ’cause that’s who you are. I hope you’ll have a big blowout party to mark the occasion, and invite me of course! Yay change!
Congrats. Amazing news. All the best.
Nooooo! Please don’t go!!
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Congratulations, Veronica. Best of luck in your new role and look forward to seeing your new onlne show.
All the best, Veronica! May you reach greater heights soon!
Omg. This is great news. Sad news for old media (muhahah!) – but great new for us new media information junkies. A show! – with hottie belmont in it!
OMG. Congratulations on the new gig!
But the selfish person that I am, what am I gonna do now?!!! WHAT, I say! Buzz Out Loud is my favorite podcast and we just got all three of you back together and now you’re leaving. I think I’m gonna cry or something. Sad. I have a hate/love relationship with big change and this is a big change at least for my daily routine.
I hope you’ll visit the BOL podcast at time because it’s just not gonna be the same. Who’s gonna come between Tom and Molly now when they get into a tif
Now Molly’s gonna have to start spontaneously singing [insert something] in a Box.
Oh well, life goes on, I guess … damn you, Veronica, for making me grow and try new things
Anyway, I will definitely check out your new show and congratulations again (*wipes bittersweet tears*)
Congrats good luck and we are looking forward to seeing what you create over their at Mahalo
Aloha Todd.
No more random little choruses of “Teraflop in a box” on BOL makes me sad
Veronica going to a new job that she seems excited about makes me happy
Good luck.
V,
felt like this was a long time comming with the addition of jason? you wont be able to sack him any more tho!!
Wow, this was really sad news for me to read, because I love BOL so much. And I’ll still love it, but it just won’t be the same without you, Veronica.
Thank goodness you’re staying in media though! Your new adventure will be incredible.
Best of luck to you!
V, congratulations and good luck!
WHY! WHY, OH GOD, WHY!?
I’m gonna miss you SO much!
What awful news! I hardly ever watch video shows online because I just don’t have the time but I listen to lots of podcasts and Veronica’s voice on BOL has always been one of the podcast highlights every day. The funnest lady and sexiest voice in podcasting is effectively going offline, what a bummer!
Congrats Veronica. I am sure that you will do well. Keep up the good work and we will catch you on the flip side.
Take care.
That’s it dudette – like, I’m never going to watch you again. I feel totally betrayed, how could you? KIDDING! Stunning but wow! You go girl, it’s certainly a quite different Veronica that’s jumping to Mahalo than the one I met at MacWorld in Boston. Rock on sistah-friend!
Will miss you on CNETTV. Best of luck at the new place!
OMG.. no more prizefight!
Congrats Veronica, and good luck on your new venture…
Congrats Veronica! BOL won’t be the same without you…
Wow, I didn’t see that one coming! (couldn’t hear Tuesdays’s BOL nor see the page yet). I remember you from the day you started with your backing vocals in BOL. I always felt you’ll someday quit in order to go record some wild birds’ sound in the mountain or make a sound installation for a museum or something, feeling as you where still feeling out of your natural habitat…
..guess I was wrong , so you find it confortably here. You DO love your “yes I’m hearing you sir” faces when the interviewees talks. It will be hard for anyone to find your freshness in a replacement, but they’ll find a way.
Well, now that you’re left the cage. Make that podcast with that boyfriend-in-chief of yours, that we are stil waiting !
Anyway, best luck in whatever you try!
I’m a big fan & will miss you. I won’t listen to BOL anymore, I promise. Can you fire Jason before you leave (and take him with you?). I’ll be among your first new fans.
Man…. BOL will never be the same. Tomm and you held it together when b
Molly or however you spell it[I'm blind, it's the damn screenreader's fault]was out, and now, you’ll be out forever! Excuse me while I emo for a moment.
At anyrate I’m sure you’ll do cool stuff wherever you go, so… I guess this is progress…
Good luck for you…
If Tom is the Out, Molly is Loud then you must be the Buzz. Gonna miss you loads on BOL. You are the funniest (and the most tunefull)
Keep on trucking!
“We’re gonna miss ya” (Singing in Belmont style), “Let me kiss ya, gonna miss ya.”
XXOO,
George
PS: Stay away from politics.
I have no idea what BOL is; never heard it…
I only know you from my TiVo, you’re the main joy of watching it.
Good luck with your new endeavors.
I had a feeling Veronica was going to grow out of CNET. And with having two mentors like Tom and Molly has been a great help for her in being a Internet personality and offer her option in a way we all have found to love. I just hope in moving to this new venture she isn’t burning too many bridges in case the company doesn’t hold up. And I also hope Veronica will be able to keep her mind focus in doing research (at least visiting the site and reading the whole article) before reporting the news on it. To many a time I feel she might have just read the title of a story and tried to speak on it. We all already do that. But Tom always seems to either save her or BS conversation back so keeping the topic alive.
You have to take the bad with the good. But Veronica you’ve come a long way. As soon as your RSS field appears I’ll be one of the first to subscribe to your new service. Take care! Thanks for the great times.
Veronica, what are you thinking? BOL will be nothing but dry and boring without you, you’ll be killing the show I love.
Stay.
Wow. I’m really upset by this! I love BOL and it’s not going to be the same without you! Can I just say nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
Congrats on your new job! Bol will never be the same again..
Wish you well. I too enjoyed listening to you on Cnet. Funny, smart and cute.
Wow. Congratulations to you. Can’t say that I’m not disappointed to see you leaving CNET; BOL really won’t be the same without you. I guess BOL is back to the pre-Veronica phrase, maybe I’ll start calling more again. Best of luck to you in your future.
We support you V, but I’m not sure if CNet will ever be the same… I think you might have singlehandedly delivered 30% of the new traffic to CNet this past year, if not more. I mean, the only podcast subscriptions I have were for BOL, MP3 Insider, and CNetTV: Veronica Belmont. You’re truly a star and I hope this new gig gives you even more exposure!
Veronica you will be missed. I swear that i didn’t hear you mention that you will be leaving BOL.
You will be missed I have no idea exackly what Mahaolo is but I hope you will have a good time there.
Leo R. From NJ
Hey V ! Change is good and at your age, it’s part of life ! GOOD LUCK !
Good for you!! new chalenges are always the best way to keep going on.
The more you suffer, the more you learn, that’s my motto!
Keep it up!!
Buzz Out Loud will never be the same. We’ll miss you terribly. Good luck on Mahalo.
Good luck!
in the words of lord vader , “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”
this is the end of BOL!
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!
I’m so gonna miss u, V!
i hate to say it but im prolly gonna stop listening to BOL since u wont be around.
Good Luck!
If you needed a break from BOL, why didn’t you just have a BABY!!
Just kidding…..all the best, you will be missed.
Congrats Veronica!! This is great news!! I’m happy for you while I am also jealous. Great to see you getting more involved in the vlog world or video on the net.. Whatever you want to call it..
Big ups!!
Nick Schmidt
Rock it V!!! Do what ya does best and make us all proud! AIE FTW!!!
Gratz V
I have now created an account at Mahalo looks to be cool search engine.
But I will miss you on BOL I will be checking out your new Video at Mahalo.
Well you will be missed V. I tune into BOL everyday, who is going to sing whilst Tom reads out the news?!
Good luck with your new project
Good luck Veronica – it’s well deserved!
Hercules be thy speed, young lady.
You deserve every success you get! XXX
You will be missed at CNET. Gluck on the new venture, i’ll be sure to stay tuned in.
I will eat a bacon sandwich for lunch today, in your honor.
Thanks for all your work at BOL…looking forward to see your stuff at the new job! Good luck!
Congrats!! Best of luck with the new job.. Will miss you on BOL but looking foward to also check out your new work….
*sigh* Buzz Out Loud will never be the same without you. I’m not sure if I’ll even continue listening to it. And then there’s MP3 Insider, CNETTV, etc.
What a shock…what can I say, goodluck on the future Veronica. They will be lucky to have you, and I’m sure we would all check out your show too.
Gutted, totally.
[...] other news, beloved CNET video host, Veronica Belmont, has been recruited by the humble Jason Calacanis to host a video daily show for his [...]
…snif…why?…sniffle…..
My only comment is:
Thank you, you’re great to listen to on BOL and I think you’re cool. But leaving us for a Calcanis company? I wish you luck and prosperity but Calcanis rubs me the wrong way!
BTW, are you doing TWIT still?
Wow — you really miss that coffee shop, don’t you?!?
Hope there’s good java available on the way to your new digs at Mahalo.
Congratulations Veronica!!!
This is CNET’s biggest loss.
BOL will definitely not be the same without you. ’sniff’
wow… Good luck V! This is a big step for you and a well deserved one. Congrats!!
We’ll be watching your newest stuff, looking forward to it!
The best of luck to you sweetheart!
I’ll send you a bill for my withdrawal treatment.
Seriously, congratulations and good luck!! You will be missed very much. Don’t run too far.
i’m really gonna miss you on the show… even though i will continue to listen to BOL, it definitely won’t be the same without you. i have enjoyed listening to you on the show these past few years and i wish you all the best on your new job. its a bittersweet day in BOL town… everyone is sad your leaving but we gotta be happy for this new opportunity… so again… GOOD LUCK and please come back for a few guest spots once in awhile.
The end of an era… Hopefully, though, you will hurry back from E3 so we can have maximum TMV over the next 9 days.
Congrats to you Lady V, and I can now can scratch CNet and BOL off the podcast list.
You’re leaving CNET, for a company who’s top searches are “Bikinis”, “Bras”, and “Cats” (The “Cats” entry ranking kinda makes sense, for you)? You’re joining the “CalacanisCast”? This move seems analogous to leaving the Adam Corolla show for Tom Leykis. The dude looks like Leykis. Never heard of Mahalo or Calacanis (just learned that Kevin Rose has issues with him), but good luck – I guess.
Loved you, but can not follow you to anything that has anything to do with Calacanis. Sorry.
(pssssT) No one likes him.
I will miss hearing your voice and your funny antics. I hope CNet will take you back when this other thing dries up.
Congrats! Looking forward to the new show!
You’ll be missed on BOL V. Best of luck with your future endeavors.
BOOOO! Definitely will not be the same without you!
Good luck with the new gig, Veronica! And, well, “mahalo”!
Good luck, and don’t let your head get much bigger than it already is. You were a much better listen before it started swelling. You can stop now that you got a different job.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. But Good for you
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Wow Good Luck with the new gig Veronica! I hope this new job allows you to take more time out of your day to play wow in their monitor test room!
HAHA! i’m watching the nintendo conference, and you were just on it on a prizefight! i’m sure you noticed..
Now I have another website I have to visit daily. Blast!
It won’t be that same with out you.
Love,
Ben
BOL will never be the same
im sure you will be missed at CNET..
good luck at mahalo!!
its you ,on nintendo conference
several times…talking about mario kart
I can’t believe you’re leaving CNET. It is a very sad day in Buzztown. I wish you the best at your new job and I hope you still participate on BOL as a guest star. You will be severely missed.
Say it isn’t so! You have a most infectious laugh and a warm and bubbly personality. You’ll really be missed!
Please continue your appearances on twit!
Thanks for all the time you’ve given us.
Congrats on the great opportunity, V! We’ll miss you in Buzztown, but we happy for you and wish you the very best!
Congrats and we look for to seeing your work for mMhalo!
Will BOL still remain awesome? I hope so. Congrats on the job though, even if 1/3 of my daily commute podcast is gone.
I was just thinking the other day how fabulous you are doing the product prize fight comparisons. CNET screwed up not making you a Senior Editor. The other senior editors stink compared to you. You will go far in life…you are very talented.
Molly, you can find cult science fiction novels (or pretty much anything else, including collector’s items that are long out of print) at Powell’s, which is the largest bookstore in the USA (claims by Amazon notwithstanding – you ever try to walk into Amazon and just browse? Fuggedaboudit!). Those not blesses with a Portland, Oregon residence can see what I mean at http://powells.com
Gah! Why did I addreas that to Molly? Cylon baby mommies don’t have time to read! It’s for you, Veronica, all for you!
I can’t believe CNET didn’t counter offer or at least sufficiently enough to keep you! a -bleh- from me at CNET
In Soviet Russia Mahalo jumps to Veronica Belmont, not the other way ’round.
Congrats!
You will be sorely missed on BOL.
-db
Good luck V and congratulations. BOL will not be the same; you will be missed. Sorry about posting it on the forum before you were ready but I figured once Scoble blogged it, it wouldn`t be long before everyone knew about it.
I must admit, reading this post, I had to take a minute to think about it. I listen to BOL, everyday of the last 2 years and it will not be the same without. I wish you the best of luck in the new job and remember to put links to all your new stuff on this site.
Awww c’mon dude. I just started listening to the podcast 3 months ago and you’re leaving already?
Many of your listeners from the Philippines will be pissed!
Anyways, good luck on the new job!
Our fellowship is now broken. Wither the Buzz Out Loud Trinity?
Congrats on the new gig! I might actually get around to figure out what Mahalo is! We’ll miss you on BOL and cnet. Best of luck with your new project!
good luck with the new opp. i’ll miss seeing you on CNET TV but know that you’ll totally rock wherever you wind up. i’ve seen the air guitar rock video to prove it!
Sad to hear you are leaving, but best of luck! I’ll miss you on BOL.
i will miss your very female (sometimes squeeky) voice on bol a lot. i hope you will do well with mahalo and if they dont pay you more, go back to cnet
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NO!!BOL won’t be the same who will tell all about the iPhone it just won’t be the same you will be missed
Good luck! BOL just won’t be the same!
A goodbye message in my native Irish.
Slán go foill á Veronica, agus go n’eiri an t’adh leat i do post nua. Go lonraí an ghrian go te ar d’aghaidh.
Nooooooooooooooooo! I am so sad that you are leaving cNet and BOL. You brought a great personality to the show, and you complemented Tom and Molly perfectly. I will miss hearing your voice every day (usually). But, if you are on a new show, I will definitely watch it. And I will keep reading your blog.
My post about this sad day:
http://kembotdigital.blogspot.com/2007/07/sad-day-at-buzz-out-loud.html
I’m so sad to hear that I’ll no longer be hearing your voice in my head every day (through the iPod, no I’m not crazy) but I’m also excited for your new opportunities. You’ve been such an inspiration to me and I’m sure many other women in technology. Best of luck to you in the future, you deserve all the best.
I can has corn?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljMODw-fXaI#rFXFR4ZZOpY
Good for you!
We will miss you Veronica!!!
Actually, her first video was making your windows look like a mac, atleast, it is we’re going in order. I’ll eally miss her cheeky, funny comments. your hot v and we’ll miss you!!
Goodbye from Puerto Rico. Your refreshing voice and your songs kept me up to date with the latest tech news,while making every morning brighter one. Thanks for your work and dedication. Good Luck.
Gracias.
i almost started crying when i read this, you will be severely missed by all… you were/are my fav cnet editor… i’ll especially miss you on cnettv. who will do prizefight? congrats on the new job, hope to see you back on bol as a guest host soon…
Super Congrats, well deserved, wish you the best of luck (not that you will need it)
Congrats but sorry to lose you from BOL! Best of luck in the new role
I didn’t tell no-buddy! congrats!
but.
you know you’re going to miss the coffee window…
Thanks for all helping make BOL so enjoyable to listen to each day. And good luck at your new gig.
NOOOOO!! Please no! Please, cant you make time for BOL?? At least once a week??? Come on! Im happy for you but this is powerfully lame at the same time.
Awww, man! Ah well – good to hear that you’re going places. Thanks very much for your witty, often acerbic takes on tech news, plus the odd bashing of the RIAA et al. The podcast will miss your presence, though I’m sure Rafe would think otherwise (kidding!).
All the best with your new role, and altogether…
“KRAKEN, KRAKEN, KRAKEN!
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Hi Veronica!
It is a hard and great news at the same time. I listen BOL for about two years now and loves you there, with Molly and Tom. Good luck in your new job!
Buzz Out Loud is one of favorites US geek podcast of brazilian geeks!
Before I get into semi-emotional no more Veronica on BOL stuff, let me just say that this seems like an amazing opportunity for you and I’m excited to watch you grow with Mahalo. However, I’m also really going to miss you on BuzzOutLoud as well as your other CNET productions. CRAVE is always entertaining and informative, and BOL has become an essential part of my day that I look forward to–more so than any other podcast I subscribe to. Your honest, in-depth product reviews and clever moments of comic internet terminology are always a wonderful addition to Buzz Out Loud.
You’ll be missed!
- Taylor
As far as BOL is concerned, you will definitely be missed! Best of luck at the new job.
BTW, here are the Top 5 searches on Mahalo right now:
1. Bikinis
2. Bras
3. Veronica Belmont
4. IPhone
5. Unlocked IPhone
Well, 1 and 2 are hard to beat, but I’m glad you left the iPhone in the dust!
Veronica,
Just know that you are loved by sooooo many people around the world. All the best wishes in your new adventure! And I will very much miss you on BOL:(
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Really, leaving cnet? Wow, thats, well, leaving cnet?
Sigh…. I will miss the banter of you, Tom, and Molly. It’s always fun to listen to the podcast at work. I’m just now catching up the last week due to the flooding we’ve had in Coffeyville. I’ve been very involved in the disaster and recovery effort and didn’t listen to BOL the whole week. Literally, didn’t have the time. Read this and didn’t see it coming. Does this mean you’re going to move or do you get to stay put? Well, just wanted to say that you are a beautiful and smart girl and wish there were more like you. It’s been fun listening and will catch you on whatever else you do.
good luck
Veronica, I’ll miss you so much on BOL. I’m gonna cry. Not really but, this is sad enough to make me cry. I know your moving on to bigger things, but still. I’ll miss hearing you.
Dammit.
Hey Veronica! As a Buzz Out Loud listener, it will be different without you in the chair talking about Warcraft, Bacon and all.
I wish you well in your new venture!
Congratulations! It’s been so fun watching you grow as an online entertainer, looking forward to this step in your career! Will miss the chemistry of you three on BOL though.
But, Veronica… we love you!
Please noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, I have been listening for ages and lately the show has been in pieces (molly not being on, AND NOW YOU LEAVING), I think I speak for everyone when I say “the show only works with all the pieces together, like a jigsaw puzzle”
but I guess I cant stop you, the only thing I can say is “Good luck Veronica”
today is a sad sad day
BOL will never be the same. *tears*
on a happier note…
Congrats and Good Luck at Mahalo!!!
Chris is right. It is the chemistry of ALL of the three pieces of the Buzz puzzle that make Buzz so popular right now. I thought the show was finally complete again. Oh well. Good luck anyway.:(
Wow!!! I am really surprised to hear this, but Congratulations to you on your new job. First Molly comes back, then you leave, it is a shame to see you leave CNET. I think that you added a lot of positive energy and good vibes to the Buzz Out Loud podcast, and the rest of CNET.
Again, Congratulations and Good Luck Veronica.
OOOOOHHHH NOOOOOOO!!!!!
That was my first thought, actually I first saw the headline for the BOL podcast and thought it was just a joke, but then realized it was actually true.
YOU are the reason I listen to BOL (and lately also MP3 insider), you are absolutely my favourite gadget girl, and it will be a great loss to miss you from the podcast.
However, every cloud has a silverlining, as they say, since I understand that I will now be able to SEE you every day on Mahalo.
Only problem is I usually listen to BOL in my car, which will be a bit harder with your video show
but I hope it will be available as a video podcast so people can subscribe to it, or at least make it downloadable so we can take you with us
I know you really like doing video, so this seems like the perfect career move for you and I completely understand your decision (even though I will miss you on BOL), I wish you all the best in your new job.
Peter
I am speechless. You definitely gave a younger hip feel to CNET, something they really needed, I am sure they will miss you. I am also sure that we have definitely not heard the last from you, so I eagerly await your new show. Thanks again for BOL, and good luck. Cheers~
Congratulations! Sad to see you leave my favorite podcast, but glad to see you doing big things in the new media world!
I am not gonna miss you on BOL as I was never listening to it ( I don’t listen to podcasts) and I am not gonna miss you because I know you will hang around Twitter,Pownce etc. I can only congratulate you and I hope you will be even more productive on your new job. Best of luck.
I sad it is to see you leave BOL its always to exciting to start somewhere new. Congratulations and best of luck for the new job from all the way downunder
V, I predicted this to my wife about the same time I heard you on TWIT. If you want to run with the big dogs you have to pee high on the tree. You can do it. And now would be a good time to stop firing Jason.
Veronica, thank you, your time as a host on BOL has been great, you’ve been one of the finest podcast hosts I’ve had the fortune to listen to. Your energy, humour and charm have brightened up many a dull weekday morning in my life.
However, I couldn’t help but utter a Dvorak-esque “oh brother” when I discovered you are moving to Mahalo. Why go and work for Jason Calacanis? Why Mahalo? It doesn’t even look like it has that much traction. I won’t hold back from saying I personally don’t like Clacanis at all. Ever since *that* TWiT episode, I’ve just shuddered every time I heard him speak. Everything he says just grates. Still I’m only 1 person. I know others don’t like him too but even they are probably not even a majority, and I’ll be fair to him he’s not got where he is by flicking dimes in an armchair. If it works out for you all power to you.
Well, it’s your call and I highly doubt you’d do anything dumb, so I’ll wish you the best of luck all the same.
Thanks again, I’ll miss hearing/seeing you!
a long list. couldn’t read all comments in one sitting. XD
anyway, good luck on your new job!
Veronica,
I follow you to the gates of Hell. I’d rather not, but I would. Can’t wait for the new show.
Joe
Make sure we can link to your daily vid-casts via iTunes.
that is how I found BOL.
As someone who remembers learning how to use a slideruler, I find it heart-warming to watch young people like you grow in this new communications field.
yesterday was the worst day in my whole life! hahaha… just kidding. i’m still sad to hear this but i hope you will be appearing on your new show and not just be a producer. you belong in front of the camera and the mike… you’re a great on-air personality and it would be a shame to have you just remain behind the scenes.
Heard about you leaving BOL last night. Congrats on your new Job. Hoping you will come to BOL as a guest sometime. And i will be watching your new show. wink.. wink..
all this love… you’re certainly made an impact on everyone here – and it shows! I know you are moving on to great things but CNET will just not be the same without you. I think CNET definitely went through a bit of a renaissance with their on-screen personalities; you will not easily be replaced!
Obviously they tried with some new girl… but many of us don’t care! We’re coming with you!
Best wishes and we look forward to your future!
I hope we’ll still be able to hear you?!
Good luck Veestar!
x
UPDATE: here are the Top 5 searches on Mahalo right now (07/12/2007):
1. Veronica Belmont
2. Bikini
3. iPhone
4. Sexsomnia
5. Unlocked iPhone
Is there any way CNET can reconsider? Anyway V, good luck from Puerto Rico.
Congrats on your new position. I wish you all the best. Of course on the other hand, I am not sure they will ever find someone to host “prize fight” as well as you. Good Luck!
At least you’re not going away to somewhere we will never hear from you again, but jeepers something else I’ll have to check out every day!
Good luck and enjoy. I’m sure you’ll make it a success.
I will miss seeing you on my TiVo every week. However, I’m excited to see that you’re heading over to Mahalo. I discovered it a few months back and it is my default search provider in IE7. Good choice. Hopefully you can get your Mahalo podcast on TiVo. Regardless, I will watch everything you feed us. Congratulaions, and best of luck.
I am so bumped out, you are the bomb!!! I will miss your wit, personality and know how.
Guess I’ll never get to see the next xbox360 vs ps3 prizefight
But good luck on your new job miss V!
Veronica,
I will miss you on BOL. You, Molly and Tom are so great together that it just won’t be the same without you. Good luck in your new job. Please come back often. I will miss you on the show.
Mike
Hey Veronica… This is Aniruddh, your Indian fan of BOL and CNET TV. I really cannot believe the fact that you are leaving CNET… I mean you were a really pleasant personality. I am shifting my loyalties from CNET to Mahalo! Anyway, I’m not all that happy. So anyway I’m unsubscribing from BOL. Its sad to see that your chirruping and fun voice. I just hope you accept my Flickr friend request so that I can write a testimonial about you! Anyway I hope you reply by email or even out here… Bye! :’( :’(
I also wanted to add, that BOL has really helped me keep in touch with the tech world, and I as a 13 year old student feels that it is really funny that companies keep sueing people for no rhyme or reason as such!! Well I hope you enjoy your new job! I bet a big percentage of CNET will move over to Mahalo… Wherever you go, your fans will follow you! (Including me!!)
BOL will never be the same again
See you on Mahalo!
I’m sure that with all this comments you won’t read this, that’s why I’m suddenly popping in.
Notice the douple p and not the double o in popping, plz.
Carry on then.
Goodbye (from a BOLer)- We’ll all miss you badly!
You’ve been my favorite since meeting you at WWDC!
sadly sadly missed you will be, young Belmont. BOL will be not the same place absent your sweet tones. Who shall fill the vacancy to sing the songs and hum the hum that needs to be hummed? Who indeed.
Well done, and good luck
V,
I’m sad to that you are leaving BOL. Best of luck in your new job. Your zany wacky jingles will be missed.
Bye. Sniff. Sob.
Mahalo better be paying you MAJOR buck$ for the big following you will be dragging over to them just to keep up with your rants and odd noises, etc
Miss you already
Hi Veronica,
BOL won’t be the same without you. I’ve been listening for 18 months and is my favourite podcast.
Good Luck
Tim
Can I have your job?
hmmm…. not sure if I should reply to a post on CNET’s forums or here… so I picked here… :’(
I feel like a Cubs / Red Sox fan after they were eliminated in 2003.
So who’s going to host prizefight, or are you going to keep sending PF videos to CNET? Those have been some of my favorite CNET videos….
And, what’s the status with your appearances on Leo Laporte’s show?
:’( :’( :’( …. I’d like to say more, but I can’t think through the fog of grief that’s clouding my brain, and besides I can’t even SEE my computer through the veil of tears that’s blocking my sight! :’( :’( :’(
Oh, while I’m here… is it you, or someone else, that loves Mario games and the like? I’ve learned to play a few Mario, Zelda, Tetris tunes on the piano, but I was wondering what other games have some good music?
You are much too beautiful to be left on a “talk” podcast.
Do come back to visit BOL, but more importantly, continue to show up on Twit from time to time. Now those turkeys need you. It’s always more fun when you are on Leo’s show.
All the best to you, V.
Congratulations girl you absolutely rock and you deserve it!.
Even if BOL will not be the same without you.
You have a big fan in Mexico City that will be following you in Mahalo, good luck!
I’ve been a fan of Cnet for 12 years, since Richard Hart was on the show.
You have been a breath of fresh air to Cnet and will be hard for them to replace you.
I know you’ll do fine in whatever you do.
Good luck.
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wow, this has potential to become stalker central for anyone in the public eye. http://www.mahalo.com/Veronica_Belmont
Noooo! I hope it works out at Mahalo, you’re gonna have an army of sad people back at BOL. Good luck Veronica!
Hey Veronica, gonna miss you on BOL. Congrats, and may you have more fun at your new place
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I’ve just returned from a vacation, turned on my computer, opened CNET TV and heard ‘it’s my last day here at CNET TV’. I’m a bit sad because I really enjoyed BOL and other shows featuring you but I’m looking forward to the new one as well. Good luck for your new job!
Hi, Veronica, thank you so much for all your great work on CNET, and I hope you have nothing but success on your new show (which I will watch faithfully, of course). \
By the way, if you don’t have a title yet, what about “The Full Belmonty”?
Break a leg,
Mike
You were a joy to watch. Not just by nerdy, geeky guys (myself). but my 7 and 9 year old kids, who made me do a search for prizefight on cnettv and watch ALL of those videos. We’ll look for you at mahalo.
and mahalo to you.
Rick
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Too bad you are leaving Veronica.
You have been an excelent host, and Buzz Out loud will not be the same without you!
A belated Happy Birthday, and Best of Luck to you @ Mahalo. It’s all been said much more eloquently, but you have brought so much to my Web 2.0 “life” thru BOL, Leo, etc; and I thank you for it! You will be missed on BOL, but look fwd to what you’ll be doing @ your new gig. The last ep of BOL was awesome, and quite touching…
rock on!!
There aren’t words to describe… I hope things go well for you at maholo… mahala… whatever the name of it is. That’s basically it.
Oh cr4p, resubscribed to BOL on Friday, what a sucky day. Gonna miss you in South Africa. You are the second voice I am going to miss this year…
Good luck and can’t wait to catch you on Mahalo
Hey Veronica,
I’m glad to see you moving on to bigger and better things, but at the same time, the cnet prizefights just won’t be the same without you. Your absence will be noticed, but I wish you the best in all your endeavors.
Joey
We´ll miss you on Cnettv…
But all the best! Really looking
forward your best days.
From your fans in Brazil..:)
I was almost in tears at work while I listened to the remix they did of “Candle in the Wind” for your last episode. You do rock Veronica. I only subscribed to BOL after you guested on one of Leo Laporte’s podcasts. Be missin’ you!
Sigh – all good things come to an end… hope you do a cameo once in a while for BOL … GOnna miss you big time !
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There aren’t words to describe… I hope things go well for you at maholo… mahala… whatever the name of it is. That’s basically it.
returned from a vacation, turned on my computer, opened CNET TV and heard ‘it’s my last day here at CNET TV’. I’m a bit sad because I really enjoyed BOL and other shows featuring you but I’m looking forward to the new one as well. Good luck for your new job!
Congratulations!
what a good idea
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