Streaming with StockTwits

I've recently embarked on a new journey- one that I'm very excited about. And, one I know very little about.... namely "stocks" and "investing".

People who know me well know that these two words and my name are rarely used in the same sentence. Unless, you're illustrating what NOT to do with your finances or pointing out my general lack of knowledge. Fortunately, I'm stubborn, and when people tell me I can't, I'll usually find a way to prove them wrong. This is how I grow personally and professionally.

And so my next big adventure involves StockTwits TV, the web's first financial television network. I'm producing and co-hosting their flagship web series, @StockTwits with Howard Lindzon. If you're a web video fan, then you've probably heard of Howard. He's the creator of the popular financial web series Wallstrip, which he sold to CBS a few years ago. StockTwits TV is basically the next generation of WallStrip- a whole network dedicated to financial gurus and financial disasters (like me) hoping to improve their luck.

Our show airs on the StockTwits TV network Monday-Wednesday at 5pm Pacific. Oh, and it's LIVE, which is second reason I love this project. I have been aching to do live, episodic programming online for years. I'm simply fascinated with the ability to broadcast to thousands of people without touching a live, satellite truck. Technology has come so far since my crazy days in local television news, and I intend to embrace it.

Also, live programming is fun because you never know what's going to happen. Which can be frustrating as a producer, but extremely entertaining as Howard's co-host. I simply never know what's going to come out of his mouth, so my reaction time has to be fast. Plus, this type of programming creates a sense of realism and honestly which most mediums completely ignore... especially financial programs featured on MSNBC and CNBC. This is what makes our programming different. I mean, where else are guests given a name and then asked if the person is a "hedgefund manager" or a "porn star" (yes, that is actually one of our segments!)

Our regular programming schedule has just begun... and we have a lot to learn. But, it's so much fun. Here's a sneak peak....