Re: Leo Laporte Blows up at Mike Arrington on the Gillmor Gang - June 6, 2009

[bman342a]

If you know Leo, then you would know he is one of the MOST sedate, good-natured, even-keeled types on radio and online. Dealing with the the array of personalities its surprising he hasn't taken more of his guests to task. Leo's brand is his integrity. When that gets called into question, especially by someone like Arrington, the reaction is not entirely that surprising.

[1rensch]

I am a 67 year listener to Leo Leoporte. I found the questioning insulting and believe Leo's response was quite justified!

[ztoomtech]

Do some research and find out who Leo really is...where have you been under a rock?

[starbase121]

Leo Laporte rocks! That was funny watching Leo blow up like that! Good for him!

[mocciat]

Your a douchebag do some fucking research on the subject you talking about before actually shooting a shitty quality video. What an amateur you are.

[blackjoker12]

He was on Tech TV for a long time made lots of money. He also is a great guy. Got to meet him with my dad after a live show of Screen Savers. I have the full respect for him by cursing at the ass hole. Knowing that Leo still doesn't take crap like that from ass holes only improves his image. I have great respect for him for calling them how he sees them and his reviews are better then great. But that is just my opinion along side millions of others who knows him or deals with jerks like Mike.

[PPriser]

Its obviously know nothing about what you are talking about or even bothered to study what you are ranting about before you speak. "Speaking expert"? Yeah sure.

[nickross95]

First of all, have you ever listened to any of Leo's programming? Listen to a few shows an you'll know he hardly ever takes review units and buys his products that he review much in the same way Consumer Reports does. So, for Mike to do this was just downright rude. So stop trying to think you know what's going on.

[axStevo]

You are a loser and I would bet money that you still live with your mom...

Please do not procreate. The world will be better off.

[atulmadhugiri1]

why 263 dislikes?

[discountbacon]

Over dramatizing, much? Leo's backfiring toward that asshole only improved his image, if anything.

[40cah93]

jerk

[experimental0000]

I think your vid is an ok take on tings. not a thumbs down or up, but acceptable to me nonetheless.

[experimental0000]

Leo is very famous to those in the tech world/ tech know. he's done alot of work on ZDTV/TechTV on the Call For Help show that was on for a very long time, it was on in Canada after G4 cut it from their network (G4 sucks btw) and now he can do his own tech thing with his stuff. he's famous in that he helps people with their problems and teaught people how to fix them etc. those that don't know him would agree that the anger could define him, but he is human not a robot.

[hotrodzwife]

Maybe the speaker on this video should KNOW something about the subject BEFORE making this video. You totally embarrassed yourself here dude. EXPERT MY BUTT!!!

[hotrodzwife]

U don't know jack crap. I've been online since the early 90s and I am proud to have an autographed picture of Kate & Leo when they were on the screensavers. Personally, I was glad to see Leo get angry at Michael. Leo is a somebody. Michael is a nobody. THATS why Leo receives products to try out. Michael was just jealous. LOVE U LEO!!!

[Jamielwyllie]

This guy demonstrates the ONE OVER-ARCHING RULE OF COMMUNICATION, namely, that if you are ignorant your communications will look ignorant as well.

Leo knows more about communication in his little right finger than this guy has in his whole brain.

[colbyotte]

WOW, This guy is crazy. Leo has every right to though Mike off the show. It is his equipment, his studio his stream.

I would do the same thing if I was belittled like that.

[ali2k4]

who does not knwo leo wow u suk been watching his shows and now youtube for 10 years ... who are you?

[Roaddog900RR]

when I heard :44 I had to post.

Leo has been a popular guy in the tech game for a LONG time.

This guy works his ass off and I don't know how he finds the time to do what he does. He had a couple of shows on cable WAY before podcasts or even you tube.

Leo is well respected in my book and to see him flip on Mike A, was great. This is the first time in over 10 years I have seen or heard him flip on someone like that.

I loved it.

[NormacHC]

@Roaddog900RR Couldn't agree with you more!

[begonia27]

You would do yourself a favor by deleting this illustration of your ignorance.

[he162a]

You are an idiot and I think Leo is a dildo and you're his pussy.

Blaa Blaa emotions this, look at me that, in you high pitched voice straining to be heard. You've been excommunicated.

[mafmtb]

I would have hoped that a "speaking expert" would have been able to get his point across without using windmilling arms and a poorly structured argument. The delivery style is condescending without empathy. I am sure that the intent was to be a soft rebuke, as if from a good friend, but it is hollow and insincere. What TJ seems to misunderstand is that Leo will get MORE credit for standing out of the Politically Correct BS crowd rather than tempering his ire.

[TortureBot]

You've never heard of Leo? What rock have you been under the past 12 years?

[alexfrairepro]

pendejo

[earnestf]

TJ Walker. Internet Ranger.

[darkcrimson23]

I think you've wasted over a minute of our time with general assumptions.

[Beberleisagaytool]

TJWALKER

My Likes of this Video: Nothing!

My Dislikes of this Video: EVERYTHING! you look like a retard, you don't know what the fuck you're talking about, and yet your saying you're a speaking expert. Give me a fucking break! Not ONE thing you said had ANY points on what ACTUALLY happened with Leo. You've got to be the most fail speaker I've ever seen. I've seen people do rants on stupid topics and they've made points 1000000000x better than you ever could. Get the fuck lost you piece of shit!

[zagman76]

TJ - Leo Laporte made a name for himself when you were still in 'Speaking Expert' diapers. Before making a judgement on a situation ,familiarize yourself with the people and the situation.

[Beberleisagaytool]

@zagman76 Why don't they put a diaper on tjwalker's face, that's where the crap is coming out!

[17R3W]

@Tjwalker (and I realize this a year old), but Leo not only has his own podcasting (netcasting network) that brings in over 1 Million dollars a year, he also has a nationally syndicated radio show on 60+ stations, he was also on Tech TV back in the day.

[Suplyndmnd]

I think Walter from The Big Lebowski said it best so i'll quote him: " So you have no frame of reference here, Donny. You're like a child who wanders into the middle of a movie and wants to know (what is going on)" You would be the child here speaking on a subject that you sorely know little about obviously and no frame of reference to judge by.

[TemporaryGuest]

You're a lot less impressive than you think you are.

7 people must have accidentally liked this video.

[tjwalker]

@TemporaryGuest Even though we dont agree I appreciate the feedback and perspective.

[Beberleisagaytool]

@tjwalker Oh don't give us that bullshit, dickhead. Why don't you actually make an opinion that ACTUALLY relates itself to the topic... Not this "Oh Leo's mad so everyone's gonna thinking about him differently" garbage. Leo is awesome and you honestly cannot see that because you saw a video of him getting mad at a person who, seemed to be like you, A DICKHEAD! You sound like a completely retarded mule. It's not about Leo being angry its about WHY he was angry. Many can see the point but you cant

[FUPAjunky]

Wow. Absolutely nothing is exactly what you add to the situation. Who are you anyways and why should your opinion matter.... that's right, no one and it doesn't. Great hyperbole as well.

Dumbass.

[telemainiac]

Way to make wild assumptions from left field without even ever having "seen him on anything else"...

I've been watching/listening to Leo since the TechTV days. He is the most calm, mild mannered, thoughtful, and intelligent technology commentator out there. Mike Arrington is a Grade A trolling douchebag, which is a well known fact through the tech blog community. Leo had every right to get pissed, as Mike was calling him a corporate shill to his face! I guarantee this will not "define" Leo.

[wildsidecreations]

This is like Judging Lance Armstrong based on the fact that he had cancer. Thats it. nothing else. Just he had cancer. Never-mind the fact that he is one of the greatest athletes of all time and won the Tour de France (how many times). Having cancer was but a 1% part of his life and not even that big. Your opinion is like a Cow's point of view. "moooo". That how much it matters.

[NaszATX]

Don't short yourself, check out TWiT sometime. I think you've allowed Leo to be defined by this clip rather than his rather large body of work. Check it out and see what you think.

[NaszATX]

Mr Walker, like many I saw your video from the linked Leo Laporte video. Without a doubt, Leo Laporte is one of the most engaging, above board tech broadcasters in the business. From radio to ZDNet to TechTV to the TWiT Network, both in the USA and abroad, Leo has shown great restraint and is regarded pretty highly in the eyes of his peers and his viewers. Arrington has a bit of a reputation that was confirmed in this clip.

[NaszATX]

Mr Walker, like many I saw your video from the linked Leo Laporte video. Without a doubt, Leo Laporte is one of the most engaging, above board tech broadcasters in the business. From radio to ZDNet to TechTV to the TWiT Network, both in the USA and abroad, Leo has shown great restraint and is regarded pretty highly in the eyes of his peers and his viewers. Arrington has a bit of a reputation that was confirmed in this clip.

[Enray]

You're gonna get a looooot of flack for this video. Leo Laporte is without a doubt the nicest, most humble guy anyone will ever meet. The fact that he blew up says less about him and more about the douchebag he blew up at.

[nelval25]

Why don't you watch twit network and you can see what Leo is really about. You have no idea what you are talking about.

[OscarMaris]

you're a retard, tjwalker

[RickyTomatoes]

Leo Laporte has been in media for years. YEARS. You obviously don't know enough about him to criticize properly. Leo is very much neutral when it comes to his emotions. If he blew up it was because that moron Mike Arrington deserved it.

[braypark69]

What a tool waste of oxygen.

[Balin93]

I think you're in danger of being defined by posting stupid opinions. Leo is one of the most even-tempered personalities on TV, internet or radio ... you obviously don't know anything about him or the situation. And I never heard anyone "scream" in the video, so you're not even accurate in your description.

[Balin93]

I think you're in danger of posting stupid opinions. Leo is one of the most even-tempered personalities on TV, internet or radio ... you obviously don't know anything about him or the situation. And I never heard anyone "scream" in the video, so you're not even accurate in your description.

[mogul1265]

Yeah whatever dude, people get mad. Your putting a bit to much thought into this, go outside.

[ChefAsbury]

this is very embarrassing for you.might want to take it down, cause you look like a sap. leo, not famous..lol

[gizmoitus]

Let me understand this ... you don't know who Leo Laporte is? Really? Tech-TV? Call for Help, Screensavers? MS-NBC? Ziff Davis? Author some 40 books on Amazon? Twit podcast network? There aren't too many tech journalists in the same stratosphere, and it's probably fair to say that in terms of fame, Leo is the single most well known tech journalist alive.

To say that you don't know who he is really hurts the credibility of your comments.

[PadreLE88]

Thanks for the input loser, very insightful!

[PadreLE88]

Thanks for the input loser!

[PadreLE88]

Loser!

[RiveraOhana]

Mike ArringtonI have been listening to Leo Laporte for 20+ years, he has helped me so much I feel like I owe him MONEY. let me say this Mike YOUR A LOSER !!!!! WHO THE F**K DO YOU THINK YOU ARE. YOU STUPID VILLAGE IDIOT GET LOST A-HOLE YOU ARE SIMPLY TO STUPID TO REALIZE YOU HAVE CAUSED YOURSELF HARM, NOW GO FUCK OFF PENCIL DICK ....

[F13rce187]

You don't want to fuck with Leo he has a huge international following your stupid for putting this on YouTube. Tech crunch is a joke

[bajahamster]

Oh! Shut up!!

[upsidedownwebsites]

your a moron

[charly8me]

Idiot

[Joshsvids]

dude if you're a "tech nerd" or guru at all and you've not seen Leo Laporte at all something is WRONG!

[tulrob]

is leo a homo?

[thesandman775]

DIP SHIT. All I have to say about your level of common sense.

[kevinm33]

I've watched and/or listened to literally thousands of hours of Leo over the years and this is the first time he has lost his temper. He's human. He is also one of the best broadcasters in the business.

[Joshsvids]

Couldn't agree more. I've been a fan of Leo for YEARS.

[mikebarter387]

Your not to smart are you!

[ohigan]

What is the point of attacking this guy? He's using Leo as a lesson on not letting your emotions possibly ruin your message, or image. Some people who have made comments here obviously need help in this area! I think Leo is great. I watch Leo's show online when I can, but I did not see this show and I was shocked by his meltdown. It just shows how quickly things can get ugly when you fail to control your emotions. However, it doesn't make me think any less of him. He is still a great guy!

[mainemonty]

your a tool sir

[ayetoday]

TJWalker, you just made a fool out of yourself

[jotjotzZz]

You've never seen him on anything else yet you judge him. His anger was reasonable.

[silikon2]

tjwalker, before you critique others, you might want to do the 10 seconds of research it takes to find out who they are so you don't sound dumb. Secondly, as you are claiming that for a communicator, screaming or yelling takes the spotlight off someone's ideas, a car very noticeably drives by. Surely a speaking expert would know that a lav mic and a closed window would have solved this?

[lexus12]

why the fuck did u make this video? your an asshole. your just jealous that Leo is successful and that your a loser. he had a perfectly good reason to get mad, he kept his cool in my opinion. i would have fucking flipped if someone called me a cheat like that.

[luckyjinxer]

"never heard him on anything else"? Leo is SO much bigger than Mike Arrington OR techcrunch

[jayx69]

Dick

[sotolf]

You know, you suck, and you don't have a clue about what you talk about. get a clue...

[styrohomes]

your the dick, dude

[daddyoca69]

You know nothing about Leo... I have been watching him for over 10 years now on all the shows he has been on. He is by far the most reserve person on air and holds a very high standard. For some assmunch like Mike to make him look like he was bought out to personally attach him and his rep is crap. If people didn't know Leo and heard this they would never want to listen to him. Why take advise from someone getting paid to sell us crap. This was very uncalled for by Mike.

[Ianflux21]

Leo Laporte is one of the most tame fellows I have ever heard. Mike Arrington is a true asshole.

[nighthawk006]

Damn, I just lost 1:18 seconds of my life.

[Macabre215]

You're an idiot. I can't sum it up better than that. I wish people who are intellectually inept couldn't post you tube videos.

[RULDS2008]

I think for 1 Leo had ample time to mute the mic and talk this whole thing out with Mike.. Number 2 Mike had no position to dispose Leo's white Lie on the air to stop him. That phone was a free unti and not a demo 7 day unit as his duaghter had it well after the time so go figure on that one there.

[jrs89]

You sound like a troll.

[stephendew]

"He may be wildly successful" - lol, you could say that.

[astigma]

You are in no position to lecture anyone about Leo's actions. If Leo had problems controlling his "emotions" he'd be on here tearing YOU a new one. He does have a YouTube account you know.

[RULDS2008]

Wow, i knew leo for years and these idiots below do nothing but put you down for trying make a statment shame on them

[gmaster45612374]

Your a BITCH

[tbagriot]

go lick my balls u nigger

[rub88]

"You don't know who LEO is?? Maybe he is on somewhere else??"

Try putting his name in Google before you make a stupid statement like that!

Leo is a great Journalist, something I don't think you will ever know about!

[artanis2009]

Wow....what a poor video response. No though was put into anything. If only I could rate negative stars.

[jkoskov]

With this arrogance, he'd be a great college professor.

As Twain wrote: "He is now fast rising from affluence to poverty."

This joker is definitely on the fast track.

[Denji2006]

Um, no. Leo is everywhere and you're just here with you're uninformed take on this "attention" so you can cash in and make a name for yourself out of this. Because people are asking? "Who's tjwalker?" Nobody knows who you are and you're just trying to cash in on an isolated situation that isn't "drawing in" interest based on how he reacted. If anything, it's followers defending his integrity. You're just a nameless guy trying to become "popular" because of this on Youtube.

[jhillestad]

Did you pay for the Pre ?

[lcarsos]

Wow, you can try researching these things before you go post a video. Leo has an excellent control over his emotions.

That being said, he's also stated many times into the past (I believe dating back 2006, at least that's the first time I remember it) calling out Arrington for being as annoying and troll-ish as he is. I'm surprised that he was doing a show with Arrington.

Arrington did get what he deserved in that video.

[ddoodm]

Clearly you have no idea of anything that goes on on the web...

[vincedog3]

well guy don't let the bits byte you because for 1:18 you you were what I hate about network TV. A waste of bandwidth. Have a nice day.

[graffickattackDOTcom]

Your really new to this so let me break it down to you. The reason why Leo snapped is that a reporter taking in free products to review is a sensitive matter that emotionally set Leo off. Mike came from left field with that question and Leo reacted like anyone would, he's after all human. For you to critically analyze him like a fine tooth comb is ballsy because you're the minority and the ratings to your video reflect that. But I admire you for speaking out your mind however foolish it may be.

[thefuckingfaggot]

lol, ur a douche with no knowledge of leo.

[mckillaterp]

You are TJ Walker, the D-bag.

[twoods450]

sweet jesus my good man, its called research, for someone who is a 'speaking expert' you'd thing you would know you should research people before making public comments about them....

[lolzinator11]

You are absolutely clueless. Please shut up

[LasVegasYouredge]

He has been doing what he does since 1973 do you really think that anyone is going to give a hill of beans about a blogger Mike Arrington who is known for getting products and to short lived demos and flaming them. Then after many and I mean many others who reviewed the product for a minimum numbers of days and returned the unit or unistalled the product gave much higher reviews. Get your knowledge of who your talking about because who the heck are YOU.

Thanks for the lesson though.

[stephendew]

You are clearly a no0b

[tyler8882]

And who the fuck are you

[elmobrother]

wah, wah wah, wah. wah, wah wah. wah.

[jamf4s]

What defines Leo is decades of unquestionable integrity. This isolated blowup merely shows he's human. Apologies have been made on both sides and nobody who really knows him would think any differently because of this. This was on TWiT. Before trying to preach to others you may want to do some homework if your attempt is to appear knowledgeable and gain the type of quality audience Leo has. What you said is generally true in the business environment but there are exceptions to every rule.

[burnerman007]

you're a faggot.

[ben2talk]

Wow, TJ Walker the speaking expert - if I wasn't busy making tea I'd have stopped your video after the first 20 minutes.

What a tosser! Exactly the kind of guy I'd expect to be listening to Twit

[nickux17]

"I've never seen him on anything else" LOL fucking fail.

[Dougous]

dude.. shut the hell up.. you don't even know who you're talking about.

[AAAAGordon]

The show is not TechCrunch. Know what you are talking about before posting opinions like this. Oh...and who the hell are you?

[theurge]

Are you fucking kidding? I don't think your even talking about the same person. Get your facts straight dummy.

[AustinPrime]

Tech Crunch? Wow learn your facts.

[titnut4]

Who are you? Haha, your extremely condescending, and your attributes on camera are not going to get you far. You dont know what the fuck your talking about, yet you think your the shit! Your the kind of guy that gets beat up for speaking.

[exa4774]

That's exactly what you're suggesting. Nobody's going to define Leo as a madman because he doesn't put up with incinuations of corruption. Passion matters. We're not all lawyers and robots. I like a person who calls it like it is and doesn't temper himself just so people don't think of him differently.

[Towefin]

I think you're confusing Leo Laporte with Rush Limbaugh. Yes, the video is shocking, but that's honestly the only time I've ever seen Leo get angry.

[yannigogolak]

i have listened to leo for the better part of three years and have never known any of his on-air personality to be reflected in this manor. I can't say I'm happy to have seen it but I'm glad he doesn't put up with it. He takes a huge risk in allowing these guys to use his bandwidth and facilities to do their show and then they have the nerve to bombast him. walker you need to understand who your speaking about before you comment in such a condescending manor.

[moemmen]

shot your big mouth

[LUESoldat]

tjwalker: You have a shitty opinion. It's very general and not at all thought provoking. I'm very unimpressed by what I see here.

[RussianFestival]

Thanks for the opinion! Especially considering you've never seen him before.