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Host Conor Knighton and team wickedly skewer the week in media. Includes
Oprah narrating 'Jersey Shore,' lame news reporting techniques, an interview
with "Diff'rent Strokes" star and celebrity book club author Todd Bridges,
the web's best prank videos, and some sexy smooth R&B jams.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomaniaHost Conor Knighton and team wickedly skewer the week in media. Includes
Oprah... more
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Ben Hoffman sits down with former "Diff'rent Strokes" star Todd Bridges to discuss his new autobiography, "Killing Willis." Topics include Gary Coleman, drug addiction, and a baseball bat up the butt.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomaniaBen Hoffman sits down with former "Diff'rent Strokes" star Todd Bridges... more
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infoMania brought us another very funny episode last night. This here is a recap.
The Super Bowl may be the biggest game of the year, but Ben Hoffman wants no part of it. He explains why in this week's infoMania Editorial. Sergio Cilli counts down some lessons he learned at this year's Grammy Awards in a special edition of 'The White Hot Top 5.'
Brett Erlich's Viral Video Film School looks at YouTube's best tips to fake your way to looking hot. infoMania pays tribute to the many people who died on TV this week.
Just one of the topics that made it onto the cover of a magazine and into "We've Got You Covered, 'Conor Knighton's weekly roundup of magazines. Also includes Game, antidepressants, Oprah's big gay lie, the Duggars, celebrity trash, and wood.
Also the team found some weird stuff on Ben Hoffman's computer.
Watch infoMania and the Thursday Night Block Party, every week at 10 PM on Current TV.infoMania brought us another very funny episode last night. This here is a recap.... more
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Hey Thursday Night Block Partiers, we've got an all new episode of infoMania for your viewing pleasure this evening.
Conor Knighton catches us up on all the big stories and things you might’ve missed. Ben Hoffman, is not looking forward to the Super Bowl. Professor Brett Erlich takes a look at the fake fitness regime that is spreading all over the web: Synthol. The team looks at National Geographic's new show that looks into taboo’s like obesity, misfits and outcasts. Sergio Cilli counts down the top 5 most annoying moments on the 2010 Grammy Awards.
infoMania always has the funniest commentary and finds the best clips from the week. Last week for example, they discovered that soap-operas have daddy issues.
Watch all the infoMania fun at 10pm, on Current TV.Hey Thursday Night Block Partiers, we've got an all new episode of infoMania for... more
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From the initial rumors, to the post-release parodies, the internet has been so full of iPad buzz. infoMania's own Ben Hoffman was on the scene as the new device was announced. He interviewed notable tech bloggers, and awesome breakdancers, who were waiting for any info they could on the new gadget.
Tech Report: iPad Mania
A new infoMania airs every Thursday night at 10pm on Current TV.From the initial rumors, to the post-release parodies, the internet has been so full... more
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Last night was an all new episode of infoMania! This here is a recap.
A lady fainting on the Price is Right is just one the items in Conor Knighton's weekly roundup of the world of media. Also includes: the State of the Union, Glenn Beck, CNN's Stimulus Desk, the SAG Awards, LARPing on 'Cheaters,' 'The Bachelor,' and 'Little Miss Perfect.'
Apple unveiled its iPad tablet in San Francisco, and infoMania Tech Reporter Ben Hoffman was there. Kind of.
It's a dark world out there but not for PBS's Huell Howser, the happiest man on TV.
Rumors of a breakup dominated the tabloids and that means they're in Conor Knighton's weekly magazine roundup, 'We've Got You Covered.' Also includes Heidi Pratt, long-life secrets, John Edwards, the SAG Awards, George Lopez, Ke$ha, the world's most fashionable men, and dolls.
Sergio Cilli gives you the soundtrack for love in this week's 'White Hot Top 5.' Includes songs by: Alicia Keys, Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, and Sade.
Denver TV station KCNC reports that neo-Nazis have adopted their very own stretch of highway. What a country!
People on soap operas need to talk to a therapist because they have serious daddy issues.Last night was an all new episode of infoMania! This here is a recap.
A lady... more
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So Conan is officially off the air. Leno comes back to replace him in March. The whole world seems to be disappointed. Everyone except Ben Hoffman. He's pissed that you even cared.
I have to admit the only episode of Conan's Tonight Show, I watched on TV was one two weeks ago at the height of the controversy. I caught the last few minutes of Conan's finale on Hulu. Hoffman makes a good point:
"Nobody watches late night talk shows anymore. Okay some people do, but they'll be dead soon."
A recent New York Times article suggests that Conan's low ratings were easily predictable...
"not because Mr. O’Brien does not appeal to younger viewers — he clearly does, as evidenced by the large numbers he attracted for his closing shows — but because regularly assembling those young adult viewers in significant numbers in the late-night hours has become a daunting, if not impossible, task."
If young people spend their late nights in front of a television, they're more likely to be watching cable or watching DVR'd episodes of primetime shows. This demographic still watches the funniest clips, but on Hulu, after they read about them in the blogosphere.
The same blogosphere is responsible for making late night's jokes stale. Ben points out that "I heard a funnier joke on Gawker, six hours ago." The internet teases out every joke, before television can. (A few months ago Joe Wilson, mentioned a similar idea for stand-up.)
What does that mean for the future of late night network television? I dunno, but I'll probably hear about it first online.So Conan is officially off the air. Leno comes back to replace him in March. The whole... more
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This is a recap of last night's infoMania!
One of the items in Conor Knighton's weekly roundup of the week in media. Also includes Martha Stewart doing strip aerobics, the Massachusetts election, the Golden Globes, and a new take on the Late Night Wars.
Everyone's picking a side in NBC's Leno vs. Conan war. But in this week's infoMania Editorial, Ben Hoffman takes a side that no one's on.
Professor Brett Erlich's looks into the world of wine. As the paid wine columnists for big newspapers lose their jobs, there is one job in the wine columnist business that is growing faster than ever; the unpaid wine columnists on YouTube.
In infoMania's Pageant Show Pageant we give out awards to the best of the worst from 'Little Miss Perfect' and 'Toddlers and Tiaras.'
Pranksters take on Christian TV. Pranksters win. Christian TV loses.
Octomom's new tight body made it onto the cover of 'Star,' and that means she made it into Conor Knighton's weekly magazine roundup, 'We've Got You Covered.' Also includes the Kardashians, Jen Aniston, the Massachusetts election, Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum's penis, and Chinese food.
A Wisconsin man was cited for 'rocking out' too loud to John Denver. Here's the clip in this week's edition of 'Adorable Local News.'
Watch a new infoMania every Thursday at 10 PM on Current TV!This is a recap of last night's infoMania!
One of the items in Conor... more
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Hey what are you doing tonight? Wanna hang out and watch the Thursday Night Block Party on Current TV with me? Okay, it starts at ten!
infoMania is the first show in the block. Stay tuned for Conor's big stories, a Ben Hoffman editorial on the battle for Late Night, a boozy Viral Video Film School, and child beauty pageant queens. 10 PM.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show reviews The Book of Eli, The Spy Next Door, and Fish Tank, amongst other funny segments. 10:30 PM.
SuperNews! takes on Obama, dads with cellphones, hipsters, the military, and pubes. 11:00 PM.
The Thursday Night Block Party airs every Thursday night starting at 10 PM, only on Current TV.Hey what are you doing tonight? Wanna hang out and watch the Thursday Night Block... more
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Hey internet, we've got an all new infoMania episode.
3D Porn is back and it's bigger than ever. Do you like seeing boobs and butts in 3D? Then check out this report from infoMania's Ben Hoffman. Conor Knighton looks at the NBC showdown over Conan vs. Leno as part of his weekly look at the week in media. Also includes Pat Robertson's views on Haiti, Sarah Palin's new job at Fox News, new seasons of 'The Bachelor,' 'American Idol,' 'Little Miss Perfect,' and much more.
Slow news day? Well if it's icy outside, the answer may just be... SLIDING CARS!!! Yes, she's back and she made it into Conor Knighton's weekly look at magazines, 'We've Got You Covered.' Also includes: James Carville, John Edwards, bongs, beaver, and more.
Sergio Cilli looks at the top selling music videos on iTunes in this week's 'White Hot Top 5.' On the list: Ke$ha, Nick Jonas, Lady Gaga, Young Money, and Selena Gomez. At least, that's what the "History" Channel wants us to think. Conor Knighton takes a look at "Armageddon Week" - a week of programming that has nothing to do with history, and everything to do with scaring the crap out of you.
Watch infoMania every Thursday night on Current TV!Hey internet, we've got an all new infoMania episode.
3D Porn is back and... more
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Hey infoMania fans. I've got a recap for you, right here!
They've got it all local news snow stories, New Years Eve TV specials, getting in shape with your Wii, top songs of the decade, and snowy viral videos.
Conor Knighton takes a look in his weekly roundup of the best clips from the week. Also includes: New Year's TV specials, the dumbest debate of the decade, Jesus sightings, and 'Conveyor Belt of Love.'
Is your New Years resolution to not be such a fatty? InfoMania's Ben Hoffman grabs a Nintendo Wii and uses technology to help tighten his flabby physique!
Conor Knighton investigates in his weekly look at what's in the magazines, 'We've Got You Covered.' Also includes the best fights of 2010, China, Rihanna topless, Chris Brown's plea for forgiveness, weight-loss tips, and weight.
Don't venture out into the dangerous outdoors to get your sledding fix. Stay indoors and watch other idiots get hurt instead from the comfort of your computer! Brett Erlich shows you the best on 'Viral Video Film School.'
TV makes some New Year's resolutions on ways that it can improve itself in
2010.
It may just be the worst job in news - the 'snow reporter.'
Sergio Cilli counts down the best-selling tracks of the decade on this week's 'White Hot Top 5.' On the list: Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Flo Rida, Usher, and Mariah Carey.
Watch infoMania every Thursday night at 10pm on Current TV!Hey infoMania fans. I've got a recap for you, right here!
They've got it... more
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Yee haa! infoMania is back with their first hilarious episode of the new year! The fun starts tonight at 10pm on Current TV.
But I've got you a Tech Report sneak peek, right here! Ben Hoffman tries to stay in shape with some of the games on the Wii.
If Ben Hoffman somehow inspired you to workout, these are the games he played:
Wii Fit Plus
Jenny McCarthy Your Shape
The Biggest Loser for Wii
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009
Yee haa! infoMania is back with their first hilarious episode of the new year! The fun... more
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Last night, infoMania presented their annual Retrospectacular, these are some of the highlights.
Watch as Conor Knighton reminds you of everything that happened in the world of media this year, and you'll be saying, 'Oh yeah, I remember that.'
infoMania gives out its prestigious awards, the Retrospectatties, to the most deserving moments from the year in media. Want to see Shakira hump some speakers? Yeah, we've got that.
2009 was the worst year ever. And Ben Hoffman has the numbers to prove it. Check it out in this year's final infoMania Editorial.
New from Time-Life, a 3-CD set featuring the hottest jams about everyone's favorite miroblogging platform. An infoMania parody.
Sarah Haskins explains a few of the lessons she learned while watching hundreds of hours of ads this year.
Sergio Cilli looks at the top-selling songs of the year on iTunes in his year-end 'White Hot Top 5.' On the list: Lady GaGa, Black Eyed Peas, the All-American Rejects, and Flo Rida.
Brett takes a look at the most popular viral videos of 2009 in the Viral Video Film School Final Exam.
Watch infoMania every week at 10pm on Current TV.Last night, infoMania presented their annual Retrospectacular, these are some of the... more
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Another great episode of infoMania!
Just one of the things Conor Knighton looks at in his weekly roundup of the week in media. Also includes Tiger Woods' car crash, White House party crashers, 'The Bad Girls Club,' disabled models, and Afghanistan.
Tiger Woods says his recent incident is a "private matter." In this week's infoMania Editorial, Ben Hoffman disagrees. Big time.
This week on the White Hot Top 5, Sergio Cilli looks at the top selling music video on iTunes. On the list: Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Shakira, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.
Anyone can shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Check out infoMania's new schedule of shopping days for the holiday season.
That's what 'Time' magazine says on it's cover, so Conor Knighton is talking about it in 'We've Got You Covered,' his weekly roundup of magazines. Also includes: 50 Cent, rap web sites, Soulja Boy, Twitter, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Wendy Williams, Leonardo DiCaprio, and vegetables.
What's the best way to get people to watch a show? Tape a bunch of people destroying perfectly good objects. Conor Knighton takes a look at the best of destruction TV.
Catch a new infoMania every week at 10pm in Current TV!Another great episode of infoMania!
Just one of the things Conor Knighton looks at... more
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Miss this week's infoMania? Here's a recap. Conor Knighton takes a look at the Palin bonanza following the release of her new book 'Going Rogue' as part of his look at the week in media. Also includes new books from Coolio and Heidi and Spencer Pratt, 'Chef Academy,' Lou Dobbs' departure from CNN, and Bon Jovi's appearance on 'Inside the Actor's Studio.'
Ben Hoffman tells vampires to suck it especially if they're starring Twilight. Sergio Cilli takes a look at the top rock songs in this week's edition of the 'White Hot Top 5.' Includes songs by Weezer, Three Days Grace, Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, and Foo Fighters. Conor's weekly roundup of the glossies. Also includes 'New Moon' mania, Sarah Palin in running shorts, NASCAR's most beautiful people, serial killers, and more.
Brett looks at people Eatin' on Youtube
Watch the rest of this week's infoMania: Best clips from the week of 11.19.09
infoMania airs every Thursday night at 10pm on Current TV. Except not this Thursday, cuz its Thanksgiving.Miss this week's infoMania? Here's a recap. Conor Knighton takes a look at... more
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infoMania again did a great job of being purely hilarious. It seems like the only way that cable news can describe the health bill is in terms of baseball. News simply does not know how to celebrate women in sports, unless maybe they are having threesomes.
Conor Knighton looks at Twilight New Moon Mania and Carrie Prejean Sex Tape.
Sarah Haskins fears every moment when she is not being protected by Broadview Security.
Have you ever noticed how news loves fat people, but only from the neck down?
Ben Hoffman's returns to his passion... with a Tech Report on iPhone apps!!!!! This time they are sexxxy
Watch infoMania every Thursday at 10pm on Current TV. Watch last night's episode.infoMania again did a great job of being purely hilarious. It seems like the only way... more
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Mid-week lulls always improve with infoMania sneaky peekies. This week we've got one that asks: Animal Planet or Porno?
Enjoy!
Mid-week lulls always improve with infoMania sneaky peekies. This week we've got... more
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infoMania celebrates Halloween!
Conor looks at some awards shows that you didn't know existed. He identifies the first single-handed teabag, Microsoft not being happy with Family Guy. He's also got you covered. He finds an issue of Scary Monster magazine, and finds out that 88-year old Nancy Reagan, has only months to live!
infoMania looks at how local news takes on Halloween. (Everything seems to scare them.)
Brian shows you how easy it is to convert from gay to straight. Ben tries to find something to do on Halloween. Brett's Viral Video Film School gets in the Halloween spirit, as he takes a look at YouTube's Creepiest Fetish Costumes.
Sergio has a Scary Spooky Halloween Special.
Happy Halloween!
Watch infoMania every week on Current TV, Thursdays at 10pm.
Watch the full episode now!infoMania celebrates Halloween!
Conor looks at some awards shows that you... more
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Still uninformed about the world you're living in? infoMania is here to help.
Last night, Conor kept you up on the biggest stories. What's grosser than a reenactment of an actual colonic? A real colonic performed live on the Tyra show. Sabado Gigante's has a Miss Ass competition, which is way less gross. Balloon Boy is still all over the news, and Rick Sanchez names a hurricane after himself.
Ben visits the prestigious Fox Reality Show Awards, and schmoozes with Paris Hilton.
Sergio's White Hot Top 5 looks at YouTube's Hottest Rap Videos. He finds they, aren't as hot as youtube would like you to think.
In memory of Thomas Edison, Brett's Viral Video Film School takes a look at YouTube's Dumbest inventions. These inventions are so dumb, that Edison would probably rollover in his grave. Using modern pseudo-science, we can know what people are saying as they roll around in their grave. Conor looks at the profundity of ghost shows on television.
There is so much more in this weeks episode, so have a looksy at some of the best clips from the week of October 22nd, 2009.Still uninformed about the world you're living in? infoMania is here to help.... more
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I had my headphones, so I wasn't paying attention when the yelling started. Brett told me to pull out my camera, because breaking news was happening. Ben Hoffman, friendliest man in the world, had broke! He was yelling, and the whole office didn't know why. Brett takes you on a tour of the infoMania office, and the loud noises coming from Ben's office.
Stay tuned to this week's infoMania to find out what made Ben so mad!I had my headphones, so I wasn't paying attention when the yelling started. Brett... more
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