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Become a SideShow Producer!

9 Feb

Do you LOVE TV? Do your friends turn to you for your insights on shows and celebs? Do you love to share your opinion on the latest plot developments?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, apply to become a SideShow Producer and starting producing your unique second screen channel on iPhone!

Provide your opinions, share your favorite quotes, ask questions, and much more! Now fans can follow YOU while they watch, no matter when they watch!

Create your own show within your favorite shows!

What’s in it for you?

  • Get famous! Your SideShow could be featured on iPhone and web.
  • Gain access to new features on Miso.
  • See metrics of fan interactions to your SideShows.
  • Receive free schwag from Miso and TV networks – and a chance to join exclusive events!

..and that’s just the beginning!

Think you got the chops? Sign-up to become a SideShow Producer NOW! 

We already have lots of talented SideShow Producers. Big shout-out to some of our best: Aline, Nola, Daisy, Chad, Sean, Mary, Matt, Meghan, Nina, Susan & more!

SideShow Producer of the Month: Mary!

1 Feb

We wouldn’t be where we are today without all the awesome people on Miso! Starting this month, we’d like to showcase a member of the community every month that we think is Miso Osim! For January, we have chosen SideShow Producer Mary Moser. Let’s get to know Mary some more!

My name is: Mary Moser

My favorite shows are: Community, Parks and Recreation, Raising Hope, New Girl, and Cougar Town. From past years, my favorites are Daria, My So Called Life, Salute Your Shorts, and Pushing Daisies.

I love TV because: there is so much clever writing out there and some great character actors who make a writer’s character come alive. Just like a good book, a great TV show can make you feel, experience, and understand a different point of view while also, sometimes, laughing at the absurdity that exists in our world.

If I could be a character on TV, I would be…: This is a really tough one because there are lots of lives that would be interesting to live for a day like Emily VanCamp’s vengeful Emily Thorne or Community’s Abed for his unique outlook on life. But, if it was long term, I would be Leslie Knope because she would have a lot of accomplishments, is pretty much always happy, and she’s got a cute boyfriend right now.

My TV crush is: Robert Downey Jr. on Ally McBeal because I can still remember him leaving the Snow Man for Ally and he had such good sparring dialogue. Although, if you asked my teenager self, it would have been Pacey Witter.

You should check out my SideShow because: often times instead of grading papers for my students, I’m working hard on finding connections and thinking of good polling questions for the show that night.

My celebrity doppleganger would be: Janeane Garofalo or Daria.

Thanks so much, Mary! Don’t forget to follow Mary on Miso and on Twitter @mmoser! 

Think you got the skills, the creativity, and the Miso-ness to be SideShow Producer of the Month? Get started here.

SideShow Playbook: The Fundamental Five

24 Jan

Want to start creating a Miso SideShow but just don’t know where to start? We’ll be sharing a series of posts to give you tricks of the SideShow trade called the SideShow Playbook! Introducing the very first post:

The Fundamental Five: 5 no-fail ways to making a great SideShow!

1. Social and shareable quotes! 

People love sharing quotes from their favorite TV shows, but what quotes get the most shares? How about something that makes you laugh or inspires you. Here’s a rule of thumb: add quotes that people would want to share to Facebook and Twitter. The best quotes get the discussion started!


2. New face on screen? Tag the actor or actress profile on IMDb!

How many times have you watched someone on screen and forget where else you’ve seen them from? Make it easy to find out what other TV shows or movies the actor or actress has been in on your SideShow. Adding an additional fun fact is also recommended… because who wouldn’t want to know more about that hot guest star? :)

3. Share Music! 

You’re watching the new episode House M.D. and hear a great song. Here’s your chance to easily tag the track name and artist for fans to discover! Most importantly, provide a link to the song on Spotify, iTunes or YouTube so people can listen or buy!

4. Cliffhangers are great opportunities to ask a question! 

In any given episode, there are moments when the plot thickens and everyone is speculating something. Who do you think is the killer? Should Robin and Barney date again?

It’s your moment to ask a question! With a SideShow, you have two options:

  • Polls: best when there are clear options to choose from and the easiest way for fans to share their opinion
  • Open-ended: great for making predictions, especially at the end of an act break or episode


5. Explain the Reference

Did they just mention something outside of common knowledge? Share a quick explanation and link to an article or site to learn more. Whether it the medical term of the week, an offhand mention of obscure trivia or a parody, educate your viewer with a card sharing your knowledge!

Ready to create your own SideShow channel? Sign-up here to get started!
Special thanks to Matt, Liz, Aline, Rob, Nola, and Meghan for creating these awesome cards!

Miso & FOX are headed to Sectionals!

6 Dec
Attention fellow Gleeks: it’s almost time for the greatest showdown in the history of McKinley High! The veteran New Directions and the up-and-coming Trouble Tones will face off for sectionals on Tuesday at 8/7c on FOX!

Which team are YOU rooting for? 

  • Check-in to Glee on Miso and cast your vote by using either hashtag: #NewDirections or #TroubleTones
  • Share your check-in to Twitter and you could win an official Glee Dodgeball!
  • FOX and Miso will be tallying your votes!

What are you waiting for? Don’t delay — you won’t want to dodge this slamming badge!

Super Chef Showdown in Kitchen Stadium!

29 Oct

Tune in with Miso and Food Network as ten of your favorite chefs face off for the right to claim the title of The Next Iron Chef. Each week, the best chefs in the nation compete knife-to-knife in the Chairman’s Challenge and two chefs duel to the death in the tantalizing Secret Ingredient Showdown. Winners will join the ranks of past Iron Chefs like Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto.

Miso has partnered with Food Network to bring you an exciting interactive experience exclusively for the iPhone. Check in each week with Miso on Sunday at 9/8c to engage with The Next Iron Chef like never before! Learn insider knowledge about the competitors and their dishes all while sharing your opinion on who you think could be The Next Iron Chef.

2nd Annual Miso Costume Contest!

26 Oct

Candy, costumes, and a Miso Halloween Contest! Halloween is approaching and Miso wants you to participate in our 2nd annual Miso Costume Contest starting Wednesday, October 26th!

How do you enter?
It’s easy! To enter into the contest, dress up as your favorite TV or movie character (or actor/actress) and post a photo of your costume on the Miso Facebook wall.

The photos with the most likes, wins. So ask all your friends and fellow Misoers to “like” your costume. Post and vote for your favorite costumes before Thursday, November 3rd at 11:59 PM PST. We will select winners the following Friday! :)

Prizes! First place winner receives a $50 Amazon gift certificate and Miso T-shirt and stickers! Second and third place winner each receive a spiffy Miso T-shirt and stickers as well.

Our Top 3 Winners from 2010! (Joan from Mad Men, Shrek, and Mrs. Jessica Rabbit)

For more info, check out the contest rules here.
Happy watching and Happy Miso-ween!

It’s Time to Jump Shipp!

20 Oct
Miso is excited to announce our first partnership with Halogen TV for the all-new series Jump Shipp premiering Friday at 9/8c on Halogen! Jump Shipp follows entrepreneur Josh Shipp on a journey to interrupt people that are stuck in dead end jobs. Each week, Josh gives someone the chance to pursue their dreams.
Not only can you unlock these bold Jump Shipp Badges, but Halogen and Miso are teaming up to bring you a to-the-minute interactive experience on Miso for iPhone. As you watch Jump Shipp each week, you can join other fans and discuss the show, answer cool questions, get insider knowledge, share your favorite quotes, and make predictions about who will take the leap! Who knows? You might just find yourself thinking that quitting isn’t for losers.

Can You Say D-E-X-T-E-R?

30 Sep

Miso and Showtime are getting blood on their hands, but don’t cover your eyes! Tune in on October 2nd at 9pm ET/PT to the Season 6 Premiere of the deliciously suspenseful series Dexter on Showtime. Open your Miso for iPhone app to embark on a rich experience synchronized to-the-minute as you’re watching!

We’re making it easier for you to:

  • Share an opinion about what just happened
  • Get cool info and trivia about characters, cast, music, and more
  • See the funniest quotes from Deb, Masuka, and the rest of the cast
  • Make predictions about what Dexter will do next
  • Simply share your fandom… and More!
If you’re connected through DIRECTV, the experience will begin automatically once you start watching the show. If not, you can enjoy the same experience by pressing the Play Button. This will be available for EVERY episode, so be sure to tune in on Sunday, October 2nd. Happy Watching and don’t forget to follow the code to unlock these darkly delightful badges.

Watch the Emmys with Miso!

13 Sep
It’s TV’s biggest night! This Sunday the entire world of television will have their eyes glued to their sets for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards show. Who will win Best Drama? Will Modern Family pick up the award for Best Comedy again? Root for your favorite show and join the virtual party with the Miso team on the web or in our Chatter stream on iPhone!
Live in the Bay Area? Miso HQ is rolling out our own red carpet at our new space in San Francisco! All members of the Miso community are invited for a casual night of spectating, socializing and snacking. Please RSVP if you plan to come watch with us or just want to stop by to say Hi!

Miso & Sundance Channel Take Over Your Tastebuds!

18 Jul

We are thrilled to announce a partnership with Sundance Channel for their new original series, Ludo Bites America which premieres Tuesday July 19th at 9pm E/P. 5-star chef Ludo Lefebvre and his wife Krissy broke the rules with their LA pop-up restaurant. Now they’re opening for one night culinary stands across the country and reinventing American classics. Each week they take on a new city, a new menu, a new drama.

Experience the mouth watering culinary road trip on Sundance Channel, and check in on Miso to share and engage in fun conversations. When Ludo goes hog wild for Carolina BBQ, we want to know, “What part of the pig would you simply not eat?” Also, check out what’s happening with Shout! and Pick ‘Em for great Ludo Bites America experiences each week.

Ready for your just desserts? Get rewarded for checking-in by unlocking this 3-course meal of tasty badges. And the cherry on top … viewers that prove their fan status will gain access to an exclusive Ludo Bites recipe. Dig in!

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