THE BIG NEWS: LA CARMINA TO CO-HOST TOKYO EPISODE OF ANDREW ZIMMERN’S BIZARRE WORLD TV SHOW ON TRAVEL CHANNEL!
So… I’ve been hinting at an out-of-this-world announcement, and I wasn’t pulling your leg. It’s such a doozy that I can’t believe it’s happening… but it is.
In October, I’m being flown to Tokyo… to be a guide and co-host for several outrageous segments… of Andrew Zimmern’s TV show on Travel Channel, Bizarre World!
It’s no secret that I’m a Travel Channel fanatic (remember our Goth recreation of Anthony Bourdain’s Tokyo episode?). Andrew Zimmern has one of the channel’s most popular programs, Bizarre Foods, in which he roams the globe to gulp down eyeballs and other strange meals. His new show, Bizarre World, is even cooler — because Andrew explores weird subcultures and cultural oddities in addition to food.
So how amazing is that I — and more importantly, my spooky friends (above) — get to be part of the action?
I can’t reveal everything we’ve planned… but will it involve decadent dress, cyber/Goth/fetish nightcrawling, takeovers of wild theme restaurants (like in my book), and feasting on the parts of a certain large beast? Ohhhhh yes!
If you want a preview of our ghoulish cross-dressing antics, you can watch our Death Cookbook, Mad Hatter, Midnight Mess, and Wizard of the Opera videos on my YouTube channel. Travel Channel was charmed by my book, Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants (none of this would have occurred if my publicist didn’t send them a copy — thank you!). It would be great if you could add my book to your wish-list, and I think you will enjoy the cute maid cafe photos too.
Life is insane right now… right after the Travel Channel adventure, I’m off to book signings and media appearances in several US cities (I will announce locations and dates soon). I hope to see you there — and I will dutifully report on all the Tokyo madness, promise. Thank you for all your support — without it, none of this would have been possible!
Song of the Day #205: Fukuda Saki – Goodbye My Love (a classic, gorgeous song — must listen.)
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eek that is SOO exciting! go you – you deserve it! i hope we can all watch it online. well done i a soo happy for you
eek that is SOO exciting! go you – you deserve it! i hope we can all watch it online. well done i a soo happy for you
I will make certain that at least my segments will be online… :D
Tomorrow I’ll be sure to blog about your contest too!
That is SO COOL! GO FOR IT :D if there's ever a link for this episode, link it on :D im sure everyone would love to see it! so excited :D oh and i recently created my 5th blog (yes, you wonder how many do i need) and i linked you there. http://euniceyin.blogspot.com/
Omgggg~ that is awesome!! :o
Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you, good job! <3 You must be flipping out, huh?
Wowww that's awesome! Congratulations! Can't wait to see the episode! :)
That is SO COOL! GO FOR IT :D if there’s ever a link for this episode, link it on :D im sure everyone would love to see it! so excited :D oh and i recently created my 5th blog (yes, you wonder how many do i need) and i linked you there. http://euniceyin.blogspot.com/
Definitely, I will get a link up! And thanks for mentioning me in your new blog — I’m flattered :3
Congratulations! You so deserve it and it sounds like a great time!
holy shit this is amazing! Congrats!!!
I'll definitely make sure to catch the episode! Congrats on getting to be a part of the show! <3
Is that for real! That's amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you're gonna do?
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Is that for real! That's amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you're gonna do?
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
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Omgggg~ that is awesome!! :o
OMGOSH!! CONGRATULATIONS!!…Bizarre World (and foods) are both awesome shows!! I cant wait to see the episode!!..Its going to be tons of fun for you both..and for us to watch..and I like the last pic..its kind of funny..lol
Again, congrats!!
OMGOMGOMG >_< I wanna watch the Travel channel now!! When does this come on? Or has it already come on? I wanna see it lol
OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I love Andrew Zimmern!!! I love both his shows! And I love you! This is gonna be so awesome!!! I can't wait!!!! I wanna see it so bad! Congrats!!!!!!!
Duuuude XD I love this show! Congrats~~ really looking forward to it :D
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is SO awsome!, I've seen all the “Bizarre Food” episodes & been watching the “Bizarre world”!
I can't wait 2 see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet another thing 2 make me wish it were october! lol
congratulations ^-^
nhamnhammmmm delicioussssssssss
I will make certain that at least my segments will be online… :D
Tomorrow I'll be sure to blog about your contest too!
Oh my goodness! I’m so excited for you, good job! <3 You must be flipping out, huh?
Slightly… hahaha more so because of the planning. So many things get changed around! ><
I knew about this opportunity for maybe half a month, but I couldn't say anything until it was set in stone :)
Definitely, I will get a link up! And thanks for mentioning me in your new blog — I'm flattered :3
Slightly… hahaha more so because of the planning. So many things get changed around! ><
I knew about this opportunity for maybe half a month, but I couldn't say anything until it was set in stone :)
Thanks!! I'm perhaps mostly excited to be back in Tokyo to chill with my friends… This opportunity took me completely by surprise.
<3
Andrew is such a great host. Can't wait to show him around Tokyo-Rococo!
Hahahah the show itself, Bizarre World, is on the air now. But I haven't even left for Tokyo! ;)
Travel Channel is the best channel out there and I'm not just saying that… Bourdain FTW!
<3 <3
I'll be sure to link to a video of the show. Thank you for your congrats!
I'm so glad to hear many of you love the show. It's hard to find quality programming these days — I wouldn't want to be part of some cheesy reality TV show — so I am very thankful for this chance!
Oooh, you have? Any advice, since you are a show expert? ;)
omg omg omg! I know how much u love him! Congratz! Sooo happy for u! Your gonna make for one awsome episode!!!
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WOW! This is excellent! Very very happy for you!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW THAT'S SO AWESOMEEEE!!!!!! OMGGGG XDDDDDDDDDD おめでとう！！I'm SO gonna watch it ˆ-ˆ
Congrats Carmina! Hope someone posts your episode(s) on YouTube! :-)
that's AWESOME. Congrats on the host gig Carmen!
Wowww that’s awesome! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the episode! :)
Thanks!! I’m perhaps mostly excited to be back in Tokyo to chill with my friends… This opportunity took me completely by surprise.
jealous!
i'm not – can i go? lol
Congratulations! You so deserve it and it sounds like a great time!
<3
holy shit this is amazing! Congrats!!!
I’ll definitely make sure to catch the episode! Congrats on getting to be a part of the show! <3
Is that for real! That’s amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you’re gonna do?
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Is that for real! That’s amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you’re gonna do?
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
woow
woow
OMGOSH!! CONGRATULATIONS!!…Bizarre World (and foods) are both awesome shows!! I cant wait to see the episode!!..Its going to be tons of fun for you both..and for us to watch..and I like the last pic..its kind of funny..lol
Again, congrats!!
Andrew is such a great host. Can’t wait to show him around Tokyo-Rococo!
OMGOMGOMG >_< I wanna watch the Travel channel now!! When does this come on? Or has it already come on? I wanna see it lol
Hahahah the show itself, Bizarre World, is on the air now. But I haven’t even left for Tokyo! ;)
Travel Channel is the best channel out there and I’m not just saying that… Bourdain FTW!
OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I love Andrew Zimmern!!! I love both his shows! And I love you! This is gonna be so awesome!!! I can’t wait!!!! I wanna see it so bad! Congrats!!!!!!!
<3 <3
I'll be sure to link to a video of the show. Thank you for your congrats!
Duuuude XD I love this show! Congrats~~ really looking forward to it :D
I’m so glad to hear many of you love the show. It’s hard to find quality programming these days — I wouldn’t want to be part of some cheesy reality TV show — so I am very thankful for this chance!
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is SO awsome!, I’ve seen all the “Bizarre Food” episodes & been watching the “Bizarre world”!
I can’t wait 2 see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet another thing 2 make me wish it were october! lol
congratulations ^-^
Oooh, you have? Any advice, since you are a show expert? ;)
haha, I’m not so good at the whole advice thing! I wouldn’t say I’m an expert. but that show is so unique amidst all the cooking & travel shows out there! as are u! u are very unique & amazing & I’m sure u’ll do great! I’m sure It’ll be one of my fav. episodes yet ^-^ good luck
nhamnhammmmm delicioussssssssss
omg omg omg! I know how much u love him! Congratz! Sooo happy for u! Your gonna make for one awsome episode!!!
16 minutes ago from txt
WOW! This is excellent! Very very happy for you!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW THAT’S SO AWESOMEEEE!!!!!! OMGGGG XDDDDDDDDDD おめでとう！！I’m SO gonna watch it ˆ-ˆ
Congrats Carmina! Hope someone posts your episode(s) on YouTube! :-)
that’s AWESOME. Congrats on the host gig Carmen!
jealous!
i’m not – can i go? lol
that is awesome!
congrats!
OHMYGOOOOOOOOSH! That's so freaking awesome!!!!!! I'll definitely watch this!!!!! *first time I'll have watched TV in two months* GO LA CARMINA!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! I will definitely tune in more frequenly to the travel channel ^-^
Visit Utah if you can!
that is awesome!
congrats!
I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
Wow, congratulations!
I cannot wait until it airs on t.v.
Thank you sweetheart! I love your photos.
He is amazing — super enthusiastic and full of great ideas. I look forward to meeting him!
OHMYGOOOOOOOOSH! That’s so freaking awesome!!!!!! I’ll definitely watch this!!!!! *first time I’ll have watched TV in two months* GO LA CARMINA!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! I will definitely tune in more frequenly to the travel channel ^-^
Visit Utah if you can!
Awh this is great news! I'm so happy fo you~
Thanks everyone! I'm looking forward to the experience.
IM DEFINITELY WATCHING THIS! :D cant WAIT!
I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
He is amazing — super enthusiastic and full of great ideas. I look forward to meeting him!
Wow, congratulations!
I cannot wait until it airs on t.v.
Thank you sweetheart! I love your photos.
AWESOME!
Awh this is great news! I’m so happy fo you~
Thanks everyone! I’m looking forward to the experience.
Fantastic.
Thanks, Greg! ^_^
Hahah I have so much to do before I go… but I also can't wait!
IM DEFINITELY WATCHING THIS! :D cant WAIT!
Hahah I have so much to do before I go… but I also can’t wait!
congrats on the co-hosting with Andrew Zimmerns! :)
AWESOME!
Fantastic.
Thanks, Greg! ^_^
congrats on the co-hosting with Andrew Zimmerns! :)
wow this is absolute wonderful news! i cant wait to watch it. congratulations!
wow this is absolute wonderful news! i cant wait to watch it. congratulations!
That is amazing – can't wait to watch the episode!
OMG THATS SO AWESOME!!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT
:D
Carmina your amazzinggg!!
<333
<3 <3 You are!!
That is amazing – can’t wait to watch the episode!
AWESOME NEWS!!!! wowdy wow wow wow. you're definitely going places Carmen.
OMG THATS SO AWESOME!!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT
:D
Carmina your amazzinggg!!
<333
<3 <3 You are!!
AWESOME NEWS!!!! wowdy wow wow wow. you’re definitely going places Carmen.
OMG Hellz Yesss! Congratulations girl!!! I LOVE Andrew Zimmern's show ^__^ Especially that episode in the Philippines of him eating the grub.
Can't wait to watch your episode with him!!!
OMG Hellz Yesss! Congratulations girl!!! I LOVE Andrew Zimmern’s show ^__^ Especially that episode in the Philippines of him eating the grub.
Can’t wait to watch your episode with him!!!
There will be some strange foods in this show… ahhhh!
AH! That's so exciting! I'm psyched for you you will have so much fuuuun!
Yay!
AH! That’s so exciting! I’m psyched for you you will have so much fuuuun!
Yay!
It’s a little bit stressful (the planning) but you’re right, it will be fun!
haha, I'm not so good at the whole advice thing! I wouldn't say I'm an expert. but that show is so unique amidst all the cooking & travel shows out there! as are u! u are very unique & amazing & I'm sure u'll do great! I'm sure It'll be one of my fav. episodes yet ^-^ good luck
It's a little bit stressful (the planning) but you're right, it will be fun!
There will be some strange foods in this show… ahhhh!
Congrats darling! Do you know if it's Aired already or When it will? Im super Excited to See it! btw <3 your Blogg!
Congrats darling! Do you know if it’s Aired already or When it will? Im super Excited to See it! btw <3 your Blogg!
thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!
thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!
thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!