In this episode: this week marks the launch of Joost. The winners of the 2007 Webby Awards have been announced. And I just can’t get enough of the web self-produced comedy stream, Black20.

1. M Ward: Requiem 2. Crackberry Blackberry 3. Romantic Interests 4. Citizen Hero 5. Berko "In the Rare"

In today's episode: John McCain playfully jokes that we Bom Bom Bomb Iran. YouTuber, Ryan Fitzpatrick, receives thousands of calls after posting his cell phone number to the site. And sneak peak, the Harry Potter trailer has hit the net.

Hey Web Nation, this week marks one of the unluckiest weeks in history (Hitler's Birthday, Columbine, Virginia Tech, The Oklahoma City bombing). In today's episode, I made sure to balanced the good and the bad. Here are today's top stories: The web community responds to the Virginia Tech tragedy. Buzznet noted the trend of artsy internet-ready PSA’s. And I am still obsessed with the cutest animal ever created, Knut.

Hey Webnation, today the Daily Reel podcast turns Sweet 16! With tons of views and over 1,000 subscribers, I just want to thank you all for your continuing support. Here's a list of our featured stories: Will Farrell stars in a hilarious promo for the site FunnyorDie. Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz speaks out against the lives of children in Africa. And Michael Showalter hosts a series of comedic interviews for College Humor.com.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

Going Viral: Will Farrell in "The Landlord"
ReelFocus: Fall Out Boy Pete Wentz Turns Activist Online
Spotlight: The Michael Showalter Showalter
Top Ten: Wiki-Man

Hey Web Nation, I'm headed to New Orleans for Quarterfest. But here are today's top stories: YouTube’s new politics editor is encouraging political discussion on his new channel, CitizenTube. Lax.tv has attached some high-end advertising and Michael Cera plays his awkward Arrested Development character in the upcoming comedy SuperBad.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:
DailyFeed: YouTube Launches Political Channel and L to the X (Dot TV)
Spotlight: Superbad Looks SuperReallyFunnyandAwesome
Top Ten: Pixelator

Hey Webnation! It's Good Friday. And what's so good about it? Grindhouse. Until I get get my back-to-back B-horror fill, here are today's top stories: LisaNova Does 300 in this visually stunning comedy trailer. A quite little sing-a-long with Kate Moss and Peter Doherty has hit the web. And I can’t wait for the release of Pixar’s new animation Ratatouille.

Hey Web Nation,

In the vast world of online video, every viral video seems just as important as the last. Nearly impossible to predict what's going to go big and stay big here's a very important formula: popular 90's artist - her long time heart throb + pimptastic clothing, booty shakin, and cross-genre music covers = expect it to be huge!

Here are today's top stories: Alanis Morissette shocks the web with her "lovely lady lumps". This week, the web serial "Prom Queen" premiered on the web. And a NY book publisher uses online video to reach out to "The Average American Male."

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

The Daily Feed: The "Prom Queen" Has 12 Friends: New Web Serial Tracks Her Killer
Reel Focus: Sexist-Pig Author Uses Online Video to Spread the Word
Top Ten: Losing It

Hey, Web Nation! Let it be known that when I shot this episode, the fantastic little clip that is Karl Rove rapping had not yet broke out of its viral little shell. Though I am saddened by the lack of Rove in this episode, the (pod)show must go on. Here are today's top stories: According to a recent study, men watch more online video then their lady counterparts. The Onion News Network is alive and streaming. And this week’s most popular video involves a European Gigolo and a very fancy car.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

The Daily Feed: More Men Than Women Watching Online Video
Reel Focus: The Onion Rebuffs TV Networks; Creates Hilarious Online Video
Spotlight: Eddie Griffin Enzo Much Trouble
Top Ten: Douche

Hey Web Nation! Exciting news: The Daily Reel Podcast is now highlighted on front page of the iTunes store. While I try to stop hyperventilating, check out today's top stories: TV Guide is launching a search engine for online video. Canadian animator, Tyler Gibbs released the sci-fi feature Munishi straight to web. And after several leaks to the web the Spider-Man 3 trailer is now available online.

Hey Web Nation, this week's goes out to Mark Day. He found out how bummed I was about not being able to go to VON, so he sent me some funny clips. Thanks Mark! Here are today's top stories: This week was the four year anniversary of the war in Iraq. Behind the scenes footage from I Heart Huckabees has leaked to the web. And here are some highlights from this years Video on the Net conference.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

Reel Focus: Taking the Heart Out of Huckabees
Top Ten: Puppet Rapist - Part 2

Hey Webnation, have you taken the time to vote for this year's YouTube awards? The "most adorable" section put me into sensory overload. How could any one really rank so much cuteness? Here are today's top stories: Barak Obama is rumored to be running an online anti-Hilary campaign. YouTube is honoring 2006’s online video achievements with statuettes. And after warranting is own countdown, the new Pirates trailer has finally hit the web.

The Daily Feed: Pro-Obama 'Hillary 1984' Ad a 'Watershed' and YouTube to Give Awards for User-Generated Videos

Reel Focus: The Pirates of the Caribbean Coutdown

Hey Web Nation, I know that many of you are wallowing in yesterday's March Madness upsets. Personally, my office bracket picks may have been a little off. But don't fret, today's video news has nothing to do with basketball! Here are the top stories: Viacom is Suing Google for copyright infringement. Current TV released a clever political satire on The Oval Office. And I recently found out that one of my favorite new shorts is a promotion for Robbie Williams.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

The Daily Feed: GooTube Suit News/Opinion Round-Up

Spotlight: The (Oval) Office and Goodbye to the Normals

Top Ten: My Body is a Cage

So I had secretly planned to dig up some of my old prom photos for this episode. But once I saw how curly hair looked before the introduction of styling creme, I decided to fight with my flat iron instead. Tres Chic! In today's angsty episode: Michael Eisner partnered with Sam Has 7 friends creators. Home buyers are sold by YouTube videos. And if I didn’t think the MINI Coop rocked before, it just became even cooler in this ad-driven web series.

Hey Web Nation!

Right on time, it's almost the end of the work week and I'm back with more "need to watch" video goodness. Check out today's top stories: Courts order Turkey to turn off the Tube. Live Mansion contest finalists met with Spike Lee. And Michel Gondry solves Rubix cubes with his nose and his toes.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

The Reel Feed: YouTube Nixed in Turkey and Social Networking Site LiveMansion.com Launches Movie Project
Spotlight: Michel Gondry Solves Rubiks Cube With His Feet
Top Ten: Scissors

Hey Web Nation! Our latest edition of the Daily Reel Podcast is a charming little medley of news, music, and horror films. Here's a look at today's top stories: YouTube earned a mere $15 Million in revenue last year. Grindhouse fans bring indie-horror to the web. And I can’t stop watching this commercial for Snickers.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

Spotlight: Snickers - Don't Stop
Top Ten: The Spinto Band - Brown Boxes

Hey Web Nation! With the weekend so close you can taste it, I think it's time to distract yourself with some podtastic goodness. Take a look at today's top stories: Poet Bill Collins is lending his voice to an art video revolution. The Daily Reel is screening at South by Southwest, And I have a minor crush on the popular Tubers Smosh.

Hey webnation! In the busy world of online video, The Daily Reel continues to keep you web superstars up to date. For those of you, who have not stepped away from the computer or checked your iCal, today is Wednesday Feb. 28th and here are our top stories: Experts say that online video may suck up all of the net’s available bandwidth. Oscar clips are living a second life online. And I absolutely adore this internet sitcom about making it in Hollywood.

For more on the videos featured in this episode, check out:

The Daily Feed: Could Boom in Online Video Crash the Web? and Academy Shuts Down Oscars on YouTube
Spotlight: Almost There
Top Ten: Human Skateboard