BT PodShow bash: Entertainment for everyone

Last week was the consumer launch of the BT PodShow, an online-entertainment network hosting over one million hours of award-winning entertainment available to download anytime, anywhere, on any device, including iPods and MP3 players.

BT PodShow allows users to collect and share their favourite videos and music, upload their own unique content and build an entourage of friends at the click of a mouse. To put it more simply, its YouTube, Facebook and iTunes rolled up into one.

In recent weeks we’ve been getting more invites to these exclusive tech events which is great but sadly we couldn’t attend this event. I was a bit gutted about it as it was celeb filled with the likes of Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey), Konnie Huq, Samantha Janus, Sandi Thom, James Walsh (Starsailor), and Gail Porter to name just a few.

To ensure that we didn’t miss out completely, the guys at BT kindly sent me lots of pics and goss from the event which I will include after I have given you a summary of shows that the btpodshow.com lists.

I’m crazy about podcasts and I will soon create another post about my favourite podcasts but for now let’s have a look at how the BT PodShow has something for everyone:

For the best new music . . .

Innovative new music show Flyposter leads the way to the hottest new talent as Gill Mills introduces bands discovered through less traditional channels to bring you the freshest most up to date information. You can find them here.

For the gaming fanatic . . .

For those who want to keep up to date with the latest gaming and music news the BT PodShow Network has a number of highly-rated shows. Games Weasel, which is currently No1 in the iTunes UK store gaming chart, offers both hardcore enthusiasts and casual gamers alike with the latest up to date news reviews, interviews and gossip for consoles, portables and PC Gaming. You can find them here.

For fun and frolics"¦

The 'tight-lipped' British stereotype appears to have been forgotten in favour of a more voyeuristic nation, according to revelations made by Dr. Cockney – International Sex Therapist in his latest online show.

The show sex therapist sees Dr Cockney conduct his sex-based research as part of a weekly programme.

For rock lovers"¦

Showcasing intimate details from the golden age of rock and unique live footage never seen before, 'Legends of Rock' provides the most accessible collection of rock history available online today. Find out the real stories behind rock icons like Jimi Hendrix, Joe Strummer, The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Jonny Cash, Tom Jones"¦ and many more. Find it here.

For big spenders"¦

Walletwatcher provides money-saving advice you can trust to help you avoid a cashflow crisis! It helps viewers save money and make wiser spending choices by teaching even the most financially challenged how to get better deals on savings, mortgages, insurance and more. Walletwatcher – gives viewers long-term financial tips and suggestions of new money-saving methods.

For comedy . . .

OJ Borg brings comedy to the mix with his Monty Pythonesque insight into the weird and wonderful people that grace the globe in his show 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Entertain Us. Whatever the pursuit, OJ loves to get involved – from luging down mountains to running away from the police or dressing up in drag and being beaten up by a cage fighter! You can find it here.

For the pick of the podcasts"¦

If the pure extent of content is blowing your mind and you can't choose what to watch, let sexy Brainiac babe and mistress of the podcasts, Josephine Laurence come to your rescue. Each week in her show Podfinder UK, Josephine searches the network for the most innovative picks from the world of podcasting and video blogging ranging from the truly off the wall, to the surreal, relaxing and funny. You can find it here.

You can subscribe to these shows and they will download straight to your MP3 player or iPod. A variety of new shows will be available in BT PodShow in 2008 including a cooking show, a gossip insider and entertainment programme and a topical sports round-up show.

More about the event

The event was held at Shoreditch House, London and with a set of unruley celebs attending the event there was bound to plenty of gossip in the midst…

Tara Palmer Tomkinson over-indulged as she had to be helped out of the venue assisted by an organiser who she repeatedly insisted had a 'naughty face' in an overly-flirtatious manner. The shocked gay PR guy was forced to take shelter behind the reception desk to avoid Tara's advances.

Socialite Alice Dellal caused havoc after smashing a wine glass on the floor, her attention seeking antics culminated in her being caught in a toilet cubicle with
a unknown man.

TV's Gail Porter made her presence known by barging her way through to the bar, she demanded to be served immediately. But her partying took its toll, as she had to be held upright by party organisers as she waited for her car at the end of the night.

Overall it seemed like a pretty good bash. Here’s some pics..