October 16, 2009 10:31 AM PDT

The 404 447: Where the cheese stands alone

by Justin Yu
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Oops, I did it again.

(Credit: Justin Yu/CNET)
(Credit: Justin Yu/CNET)

Even though I definitely messed up the title format and everything else for that matter, today's show is still "Where the cheese stands alone," because you get to witness the pain as I try to record a solo podcast. That's right, Jeff is out and Wilson called in sick, so I'm left to fend for myself with the generous help of a few friends along the way.

Disclaimer: Today's show is atypical. If this is your first time listening to The 404, note that this is definitely not the norm. The show is usually very random and tangential, but today's episode is a ONE MAN SHOW. That man is me, and for that I beg your forgiveness in advance. If you're able to get through the entire show, well then I tip my hat to you.

It's the first time I've operated the engineering board and camera switching by myself, so the production value ain't up to par with Jeff's expert skills...just keep that in mind as you struggle through this episode of random musings, behind the scenes scoops, upcoming guests, meet-up ideas, Halloween costumes, and the future of The 404!

As hard as it is to listen to me wing my way through 45 minutes of streaming video, it would have been far worse if not for my dear friends Dan Ackerman, Scott Stein, and Julie Rivera who all came in to put me out of my lonely misery. They're all part of CNET's own Digital City Podcast, so be sure to check them out.

Here's some exciting news to look forward to: our guest on Monday will be the band Family of the Year. After hearing that we chose them for our Beck's Beer Draft Pick, they agreed to come in for a live in-studio acoustic performance!

Jeff will certainly be back for that, but no guarantees for Wilson G. Tang, who may or may not have contracted the Avian Swine Flu, a rare form of H1N1 that only occurs when pigs fly.

Have a great weekend everyone!


Episode 447

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Justin Yu covers desktop computers, printers, and peripherals for CNET. When he's not scouring eBay for useless ephemera or eating hot dogs for breakfast, he spends his time making fun of Internet culture every morning on The 404 podcast. E-mail Justin.
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by October 16, 2009 11:10 AM PDT
Best episode EVAR!

"Ummmm...lets see...uuhhhh....."
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by sadacori October 16, 2009 11:17 AM PDT
I think you did a wonderful job with the show today, Justin. It totally showed how much you love and appreciate all of the 404 fans by not giving up and doing the solo thing. <3
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by ai4281 October 16, 2009 11:47 AM PDT
The Justin Yu Show!!! I loved it :)
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by justin.yu October 16, 2009 12:26 PM PDT
thanks guys!!! that was painful but we made it :)
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by cellularcoffee October 16, 2009 12:45 PM PDT
It was painful to watch but I very much appreciated the effort. The 404 where we never bail on our listeners.
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by lbsmall October 16, 2009 1:49 PM PDT
oooooh Nooooo! Way to go Justin! I like how you rolled through that obstacle!
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by Static416 October 16, 2009 2:07 PM PDT
Great stuff. That takes some balls to go it alone. You guys should do this once a month or something.

Call it "The Lonely 404: Solo Nerdy Dirty"
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by BrownTae October 16, 2009 2:43 PM PDT
It was painful, but strangely enough, pleasurable as well. It was like autoerotic asphyxiation.
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by PacGamer October 16, 2009 5:51 PM PDT
You know what, I'm just gonna go out and say it: Best. Episode. Ever.

Seriously way to go!
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by eshn October 17, 2009 2:14 AM PDT
Justin good job on the show.... big fan
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by thewolfden October 17, 2009 12:04 PM PDT
Great effort Justin, Great show. Spent the first half betting that you'd crack, then started to root for you, and then by the end impressed that you pulled it off. Sell the movie rights fast.
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by JSVibes26 October 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT
First, Justin Yu showed some brass ones putting on the show solo. You get an infinite amount of respect from now on. Secondly, I knew things were gonna get even more interesting the moment you cracked open that Becks and took a swig. Beer drinker or not, nobody just knocks back a warm one. Infinite respect plus 1. Instant Classic.
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by demonjrules October 18, 2009 9:56 PM PDT
First off great job Justin on the solo show.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e362/demonjrules/JustinBeer2.png
Oh and also you have two episodes with 455 as the number which caused the solo show to be 446 when in fact it should be 447.
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by irhfah October 21, 2009 4:28 AM PDT
Justin, I appreciate you doing the show all alone. I could never do, so I give you all the kudos in the world!
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