The Grid (US TV series)
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The Grid, hosted by podcasting and public radio host, Jesse Thorn
, is an American
fifteen-minute weekly rundown of what's trending in Indie Culture. Each week on IFC
, The Grid recommends movies, music, games, and gadgets of interest. Joining Jesse are an array of up-and-coming comedians, offering their own opinions on what’s trending now. The Grid airs every Thursday at 7:45pm EST, 4:45 PST on IFC
. Various segments from the weeks episode can be viewed online at IFC.com and on social networking websites.
on September 9, 2010 The program's executive producer
is Michael B. Pressman, and the producer is Michelle Von Wald. Each episode is written by Joshua Weiner.
Although Jesse Thorn is the only correspondent to appear on every episode, he did not become the host
until episode 104. The first two episodes were hosted by Alex Berg, and the third was hosted by correspondent Sarah Lane. Other correspondents included Alonso Duralde, Whitney Pastorek, Kat Lyn, Ryan Downey, Taylor Orci and Shira Lazar. The director of these episodes was Lew Abramson.
Beginning with episode 111, Michael B. Pressman took over as the show's director and the show's regular correspondents became those listed below.
Jesse Thorn
Jesse Thorn is an American public radio show host/creator. He is the host and producer of the radio show and podcast The Sound of Young America, which is distributed by Public Radio International to 25 public terrestrial radio stations in 13 states and is also broadcast weekly on XM Radio's "XM...
, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
fifteen-minute weekly rundown of what's trending in Indie Culture. Each week on IFC
Independent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
, The Grid recommends movies, music, games, and gadgets of interest. Joining Jesse are an array of up-and-coming comedians, offering their own opinions on what’s trending now. The Grid airs every Thursday at 7:45pm EST, 4:45 PST on IFC
Independent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
. Various segments from the weeks episode can be viewed online at IFC.com and on social networking websites.
Production
The Grid premiered on IFCIndependent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
on September 9, 2010 The program's executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
is Michael B. Pressman, and the producer is Michelle Von Wald. Each episode is written by Joshua Weiner.
Although Jesse Thorn is the only correspondent to appear on every episode, he did not become the host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
until episode 104. The first two episodes were hosted by Alex Berg, and the third was hosted by correspondent Sarah Lane. Other correspondents included Alonso Duralde, Whitney Pastorek, Kat Lyn, Ryan Downey, Taylor Orci and Shira Lazar. The director of these episodes was Lew Abramson.
Beginning with episode 111, Michael B. Pressman took over as the show's director and the show's regular correspondents became those listed below.
Correspondents
- Jesse ThornJesse ThornJesse Thorn is an American public radio show host/creator. He is the host and producer of the radio show and podcast The Sound of Young America, which is distributed by Public Radio International to 25 public terrestrial radio stations in 13 states and is also broadcast weekly on XM Radio's "XM...
runs MaximumFun.org, home of the nationally syndicated The Sound Of Young America radio show and podcast. As part of his show, Jesse interviews a new comedian, musician, or filmmaker each week. His previous guests have included Amy SedarisAmy SedarisAmy Louise Sedaris is an American actress, author, and comedian. She is known for playing the character Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. Sedaris regularly collaborates with her older brother, humorist and author David Sedaris...
, Judd ApatowJudd ApatowJudd Apatow is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is well known for his work in comedy films, especially for films he has been involved with throughout the latter half of the 2000s. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, a film production company that also developed the...
and Fred ArmisenFred ArmisenFred Armisen is an American actor, comedian and musician best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and portraying off-color foreigners in various comedy films such as EuroTrip, Anchorman and Cop Out...
. Jesse also co-hosts the podcast Jordan, Jesse, Go! With long-time sidekick and fellow Grid contributor Jordan Morris. In addition to his radio shows, Jesse hosts the video podcast Put This On, a guide to dressing like a grownup in the world of men's fashion. - Marisa Pinson, is co-author of Dealbreaker: The Definitive List of Dating Offenses, and is an active member of the Upright Citizens Brigade TheatreUpright Citizens Brigade TheatreThe Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre or UCB Theatre is an improvisational theatre and associated UCB Training Center with locations in Chelsea, New York, the EEast Village, New York and Hollywood, California.....
in Los Angeles. - Jordan Morris, is The Grid’s resident man on the street attending everything from Food Truck Battles to AnimeAnimeis the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
Burlesque Shows. - Kulap Vilaysack has appeared on NBCNBCThe National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
’s The Office, and covers comic books, kitschy DVD releases and exciting new gadgets. - Vince Mancini, editor in chief of popular movie blog FilmDrunk.com, covers DVD and film releases.
Crew
- Executive Producer: Michael B. Pressman
- Producer: Michelle Von Wald
- Supervising Producer: Curtis Gwinn
- Staff Writers: Joshua Weiner, Alex Berg
- Editors: Carlos Pena, Joey Rabier, Brady Hammes, Matt Silfen, Jason Haberman, Cameron Gibson.
- Sound: Aaron D. Murphy, Ilana Urbach, Thomas Curley
- Production Manager: Rachel Garza
- Director of Photography: Jared Varava, Andrew Bridgewater, Dave Chung
- Make-Up: Michal Braun, Natalia Senina
- Stylist: Lauren Shapiro, Amber Sellers
- Production Assistants: Zachary Bradshaw, Cameron Gibson
- Executive Producer for IFC: Douglas Marshall
- Director, Production for IFC: Sara Morrow
- Production Supervisor for IFC: Keisha Punter
- Operations Manager for IFC: Ted Leuci
- Executive Producers: Debbie DeMontreux, Jennifer Caserta, Christine Lubrano