I have received many messages about the next season of Around The World For Free. Well...it's coming soon everyone. Stay tuned!
about 7 hours ago via web
From WGN-TV, which many cable and satellite systems offer:
ATWFF - the TV show premieres Thursday April 16, 2009 on WGN America! The WGN website is exclusively featuring much of the original content of ATWFF, and will be updating it each week.
Jeff from Big Brother to star in a new show "Around The World For Free" that will start on the web go to tv then back to web says Soohoo CBS
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I think Jeff will be excellent at this... great choice.
I think Jeff will be excellent at this... great choice.
When/How do I watch - is this online?
I think Jeff will be excellent at this... great choice.
When/How do I watch - is this online?
Live online at first...later on TV if they follow the same format as last time.
I think Jeff will be excellent at this... great choice.
When/How do I watch - is this online?
Live online at first...later on TV if they follow the same format as last time.
I can't wait for it to start either.. :wohoo: I'm definately gonna help Jeff out!!
I can't wait for it to start either.. :wohoo: I'm definately gonna help Jeff out!!
Are you in the States or out???
i'm in the statesI can't wait for it to start either.. :wohoo: I'm definately gonna help Jeff out!!
Are you in the States or out???
Oh wow...having flights covered is going to tremendously change this...that was the biggest holdup for Alex. If Jeff has flights covered, then he can really fous on having fans take him under their wings at LOCATIONS, giving us a true look at places and activities.
I think I like this better...once or twice last season Alex really had to have some people dig deep for him, this is better.
Oh wow...having flights covered is going to tremendously change this...that was the biggest holdup for Alex. If Jeff has flights covered, then he can really fous on having fans take him under their wings at LOCATIONS, giving us a true look at places and activities.
I think I like this better...once or twice last season Alex really had to have some people dig deep for him, this is better.
Oh wow...having flights covered is going to tremendously change this...that was the biggest holdup for Alex. If Jeff has flights covered, then he can really fous on having fans take him under their wings at LOCATIONS, giving us a true look at places and activities.
I think I like this better...once or twice last season Alex really had to have some people dig deep for him, this is better.
As my favorite first eliminated TAR team of all time would say, Ah concur.
I am so jealous. I hope Jeff does well.
DianeC, Congrats on having Zsolt join your site. I don't know how he will have enough time in a day to first film and then edit the webisodes so they are both interesting and entertaining. His effort and performance in season 1 was most impressive.
I wish your site was an open one.
Thanks for the clarification Diane.
In some ways that is a shame... a couple of times on Season 1 Alex was almost begging...and that is not what the focus of this should be, imo. I love the concept of serendipity, and relying on "the kindness of strangers" (hey, I AM a southern girl), but hate it when they have to resort to panhandling (almost) anyway.
But this will be fun, I think Jeff is a dynamite choice for this!
I think one interesting part of this show will be to see how different countries and cultures treat them. For instance, which country or culture will be the most gracious? Which one will be the toughest to get through because of lack of generosity?
Alex get a prepaid ticket from the Vodafone group in Praetoria led by Low to fly to Mumbai. There is not enough time to get a proper visa, so he plans to adopt an alternate approach of a 72 hour temporary visa suggested by Indian embassy staff in Nairobi. When he lands in Mumbai, he is escorted to a quarantine area and told his information was not correct and he was being deported back to Nairobi because no transit visas are ever available once in India. He attempted to get some local officials to help the situation but was not given time by the authorities. They got him on the next flight back to Nairobi within hours of arrival. Alex and Zsolt were now stranded in Nairobi airport and their luggage takes a while to show up. They get financial suport from Robert Hutchings (3rd time) and Debbie and Walter Stallcraft(who Alex and Zsolt stayed with in Florence SC on the first night of this odyssey) to buy a ticket to Bangkok.
Cupcake, Will : Thanks for the tweets. Jeff and Zsolt could be brothers.
DianeC, Thanks for the clarification. I hope the show gets lots of publicity in order to make more people aware of Jeff's trip. As I mentioned up thread, Alex relied on a select group of people for airline tickets. The following is from apskip's excellent recap from last year:QuoteAlex get a prepaid ticket from the Vodafone group in Praetoria led by Low to fly to Mumbai. There is not enough time to get a proper visa, so he plans to adopt an alternate approach of a 72 hour temporary visa suggested by Indian embassy staff in Nairobi. When he lands in Mumbai, he is escorted to a quarantine area and told his information was not correct and he was being deported back to Nairobi because no transit visas are ever available once in India. He attempted to get some local officials to help the situation but was not given time by the authorities. They got him on the next flight back to Nairobi within hours of arrival. Alex and Zsolt were now stranded in Nairobi airport and their luggage takes a while to show up. They get financial suport from Robert Hutchings (3rd time) and Debbie and Walter Stallcraft(who Alex and Zsolt stayed with in Florence SC on the first night of this odyssey) to buy a ticket to Bangkok.
So you can see, Alex was dependent upon just a few benefactors. Also, I can't recall at this time who paid for his last big trip from Asia back to the U.S. But without their help, Alex would have failed and so will Jeff.
If you have a chance, can you ask Zsolt what day to day role, if any, Alex will have on this season? I realize he won't be on camera but was wondering if he had a daily role back at the home office.
Thanks
Zsolt just came back from Chicago and editing promos, but he did answer your question..Here is his answer about Alex:
Alex will be in close contact with us on the road on a daily (hourly) basis and will weigh in on the creative output on an ongoing basis. While he may be back in LA, tks to ever-improving tech, he'll always be in touch with us. It's highly worthwhile to follow his own Twitter feeds, you guys, which will pick up once the show starts!
QuoteZsolt just came back from Chicago and editing promos, but he did answer your question..Here is his answer about Alex:
Alex will be in close contact with us on the road on a daily (hourly) basis and will weigh in on the creative output on an ongoing basis. While he may be back in LA, tks to ever-improving tech, he'll always be in touch with us. It's highly worthwhile to follow his own Twitter feeds, you guys, which will pick up once the show starts!
Thanks so much, DianeC. I would call you a peach for doing that but since we already have a Peach here at RFF, I'll just have think of you as a tangelo. :waves:
Hey everyone...Alex Boylan here from Season 1. Received a message from Peach asking me to stop and check in. Sorry I have been absent...I have just been swamped with work.
I hope everyone is doing well. If anyone has any questions please fire away!
Cheers
Alex
@zsoltluka indicated on his Twitter account that they are working on the settings to allow Int'l viewers access to the videos. He asked to let him know if it is/isn't working in your country.
CBS aired a promo for ATWFF with Jeff during the live eviction episode of BB tonight.
Let us know if a transcript gets posted, I'd like to read it. (IT's far easier for me than trying for a replay.)
Cupcake, A belated big time thanks. I did attend based on your message.
I agree that it was a fun and enjoyable event.
Those questions were coming fast and furious. Zsolt did a great job but I wish the questions were directed to a bin where Zsolt could more easily pick and choose the ones to answer.
In case there is ever another one, is there a way to go to full screen during the chat? I wished that the video and question sections were larger for more easier viewing.
Thanks again.
P.S. Zsolt answered a lot of questions from others that I had posted upthread.
Jeff's most recent Tweet:
atwfflive Calling it a night, finally getting some rest! What a day 1! Can't wait till u guys see the webisode! Outta Boston tomorrow need some ideas?
about 8 hours ago via Seesmic for Android from Hamilton, MA
Jeff's most recent Tweet:
atwfflive Calling it a night, finally getting some rest! What a day 1! Can't wait till u guys see the webisode! Outta Boston tomorrow need some ideas?
about 8 hours ago via Seesmic for Android from Hamilton, MA
he tweeted that from my basement, lol
wait til you see the pics on the Barbie Bean Bag where he crashed out
Video should be live on GMG at 9:00 AM if it is done processing into HD
Thanks so much for the video captjoe06 even though you left us hanging at the end :lol:
I guess we'll just have to wait for the webisode to see if the lobstah was saved.
Amazing Race's Jeff Schroeder Traveling The World Without Money
In the past year, Jeff Schroeder has seen it all. He not only survived an extended stay in the Big Brother house, but he came within sniffing distance of the final two and was ultimately voted “America’s Favorite Juror.” After a guest appearance on The Bold and The Beautiful, he tackled The Amazing Race with his girlfriend, BB winner Jordan Lloyd. Now, Jeff is setting off on his own as the host of Around the World for Free, a Web series for CBS.com that will take him across the globe for 100 days with no money and with viewers determining where he goes, how he gets there and where he stays. Schroeder talks with PEOPLE about what he’s packing, what he’s willing to eat, why this show is a dream come true and how he and Jordan make their long-distance relationship work. –Reagan Alexander
You have said that doing a travel show was your ultimate dream and now it’s been realized. How does it feel?
Not to be too philosophical, but I’ve learned that anything can happen if you really believe in it and want it enough. I’ve been saying it for a long time and I know that BB and The Amazing Race were springboards for me to get this show. But it’s an amazing feeling to realize a dream.
So many things can go wrong in 100 days. Are you nervous?
If you look for problems or if you go out looking for the bad, then you’re going to find it. I have to focus on the positive and keep telling myself that there are good people out there and that everything is going to be good. My attitude is that I know things are going to go well but I’m hopping things go even better!
You’re traveling with a single backpack and you have to travel around the world. What are you packing?
I have to pack light — some shorts, some shirts. I’ll just have to pick out a few of my favorites. I wore my Saint Anthony chain on BB and Amazing Race, but I think my parents are getting me a St. Christopher chain. He’s the patron Saint of travelers, so it’s just going to be, my backpack, my Saints and my camera guy.
Are you catching up on your world cultures or are you going into this fully blind?
Obviously I’m no world traveler but I kind of want to go in blind. I want to learn as the audience learns. I think I’m an average, everyday guy and I want everyone else to be on my page. I want to go into this with an open heart and open eyes.
You’ll be depending on strangers for food. Is there anything you won’t try?
I’m going to try everything at least once even if it’s disgusting. I can only imagine that it’s rude to throw up after a meal, but there may be a few instances where that happens. I have to be open to new cultures and new cuisines — it would be rude not to, so I’m just hoping that my stomach can handle it.
You’re going to be relying on others for shelter as well. What can you offer as a house guest?
I’m going to help out any way that I can. I really enjoy cooking, but I don’t really know the ins and outs of a kitchen. I can whip something together but more than anything, with the cameras there, we’ll be showing the way that they live and showing their culture as they see it, not just from an outsider’s point of view.
How are you and Jordan doing?
We’ve had our bumps but no break-ups and everything is going great. We only get to see each other every two weeks or so. We have to travel back and forth but we vacation together and do a lot of fun things together. Lately I’ve been busy with the show and she’s been busy with school, but having to work with a long-distance relationship really worked out for us because when we finally get a break from what we’re doing we’re so excited to see each other. So far, so good.
http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/07/26/jeff-schroeder-around-the-world-free-amazing-race/
We were a bunch of places, the beach, the harbor, Passports Restaurant and yes The Crows Nest.
Here's the latest round of pics from dinner-
Passports For Dinner With Jeff Schroeder, Director Zsolt,John the Cameraman, The Rabbit and Benny Goodman-
http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/passports-for-dinner-with-jeff-schroeder-director-zsoltjohn-the-cameraman-the-rabbit-and-benny-goodman/ (http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/passports-for-dinner-with-jeff-schroeder-director-zsoltjohn-the-cameraman-the-rabbit-and-benny-goodman/)
We were a bunch of places, the beach, the harbor, Passports Restaurant and yes The Crows Nest.
Here's the latest round of pics from dinner-
Passports For Dinner With Jeff Schroeder, Director Zsolt,John the Cameraman, The Rabbit and Benny Goodman-
http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/passports-for-dinner-with-jeff-schroeder-director-zsoltjohn-the-cameraman-the-rabbit-and-benny-goodman/
Grodner I swear, I think we may get a Big Brother wedding out of this, not to mention that Jeff and Jordan are still together. Wouldn’t that be great? And Jeff will be back too. Jeff might be spending the night in the house in a couple of weeks so look out for that! I can’t say that Brendon and Rachel are the same as Jeff and Jordan;
Somebody game Jeff tickets to go to New Orleans and he's heading this way today!
Hey, Peach. Jeff mentioned Boston Peachs. Are there such things??????
Aren't the finest ones only from Georgia?
WHich bothers the heck out of me if this is supposed to be a spontaneous trip....I don't like trying to spin this to get him to a certain place at a certain time.
Gosh if we had known he was going to be in Austin...we could have definitely arranged for him to do some BB Updating!! :lol3:
TexasLady, Jeff visited a ranch up in Burnet in addition to visiting Austin.
In the first season, Alex spent nearly two weeks before he got out of the U.S. to head to the Caribbean. He spent time in South Carolina and Florida (visiting his TAR racing partner Chris) before he was able to arrange to be flown by private plane out of the country. So the cross-country trek will be a ATWFF tradition, and there are sound practical reasons for it. It allows everything to be tested, equipment, web site, acclimation to how things are supposed to work, as unlike TAR this production team wiull change in some ways every season.
Moving forward Monday to Pusan, Korea! Mike our host bought me bullet train/ferry tickets combination. Get in around 8pm & nowhere to stay??
about 3 hours ago via Seesmic for Android
He has been doing pretty well for himself...
It did bother me a little earlier when he said in Pakse "it is not what I am used to" about sleeping on the floor, but he redeemed himself with his sensitivity about asking anyone for $$ there...
I wonder what has been going on??
There was a long stay in Bangkok with no updates. Jeff mentioned his stomach then, wonder if he was sick?
There was a stay in Bangalore that looked as though it would have promise...but nothing of substance was shown except the radio show and a meal.
And Jeff referred to his cameraguy "Josh" so where is Zsolt?? ???
Even (and maybe especially) obstacles can be really interesting, wish we would see more.
I don't like to say it...but this is starting to fizzle out a bit.
If Jordan reads this...sorry about that will be right! :lol:
I miss seeing how it all works...reading the message boards helps, but still. More behind the scenes please! And in the first season, I think we got a new videon at least every other day...
SIck in Mumbai is no fun...but missung opportunities sucks too...it could have been so much better.
Pedaler,
Jeff got a tour of Bran Castle (aka Vlad Tepes Castle aka Dracula's Castle) in Bran, Romania.
This is the same castle as was part of the Romania coffin/gypsy DETOUR in episode 3 of AR14 which ended at Villa Panoramic 2km from Bran.
I was close to Bran Castle twice during a 2 week tour of Romania, but I did get to see the birthplace of Vlad Tepes in Sighisoara (recognized by a placque on the wall.
I don't know, but darned if I wouldn't like to try it! :lol3:
I second that. Who wouldn't want to try indoor skydiving? It is so much less risky than real skydiving, yet I understand the sensation is quite similar.
Have something lined up for later on 2nite, excited!! A few people suggested it on the message boards as well, working out the details???
Good for you Pedaler!! :tup:
Hey...are you paying?? :luvu:
Jeff in Germany. I hope by the time he leaves Jeff gives Charlene a big ole hug.
Shame on you.... Jeff doesn't need to be hugging anyone but Jordan !!
Word has it that Jeff will be on The Early Show this Thursday, Nov 4th. I will follow up with more concrete details once I get it.
"We feel very honored by our two DIVA awards for AROUND THE WORLD FOR FREE. What made this Web series so significant is that it created a new style of programming in which the users created the story," said Joe Ferreira, Senior Vice President, Network Liaison & Original Content, CBS Interactive. "The feedback has been so impressive that we are already in the planning stages for next season, which will air summer 2011 and feature a female host."
Zsolt did throw out Parvati's name as an example of the type of person they are looking for
I am one of the Creators and Executive Producers for the show. Like I said above this show is my baby so I try to stay as hands on as possible with as many aspects of the show as possible. We are currently in pre-production for Season 3, which will launch late spring/early summer.
My guess is it will be Brook.
Zsolt Luka
And slowly but surely the clock ticks back on the start of #ATWFF3 - going for the triple crown... in case u missed it http://bit.ly/9J0fNI
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