Hot Air embraces change
posted at 10:22 pm on February 24, 2008 by Michelle
A few business items as we head into a new week at Hot Air:
1) It is with regret that I announce that Bryan Preston has left the company. He has chosen to take a position as a producer with the Laura Ingraham radio show. We thank him for all the time and talent he devoted to making Hot Air a success. Please wish him all the best in his new endeavors.
2) We’ll be announcing an exciting new addition to Hot Air tomorrow morning. Stay tuned.
3) We will continue to pursue more livestreaming and multimedia additions on the site. More on that as it develops. If you have video editing skills (we are looking especially for someone with chroma key experience) and are interested in helping us continue Robert Spencer’s Jihad Watch show, let us know at tips@hotair.com
4) Be sure to thank See-Dubya and Patterico for their guest-blogging. We’re honored to have them as part of the extended Hot Air family.
5) Please join me in taking this opportunity to thank the indefatigable Allahpundit for his ongoing role as Hot Air’s lead blogger, newshound, and guru. The Big A’s dedication, sharp eye, trademark wit, and independent spirit put the “Hot” and the “Air” in Hot Air 24/7. We’re lucky to have him.
6) Finally, let me take a moment to thank all of you for your tips, contributions, comments, support, and readership. You keep us aloft. Together, we’ve built one of the fastest-growing, vibrant online conservative communities over the past two years. Stay tuned as we evolve, improve, and move upward and onward. The adventure continues!
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Bryan, you’ll be missed. Good luck in your new gig!
AP, you rock, man. Now we just have to get you on camera. Take a picture with that fancy iPhone, pronto! :)
Thanks for everything, Michelle!
acleaver on February 25, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Miss you Bryan!
Bubba Redneck on February 25, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Laura Ingraham’s got a good program. Bryan will fit in well there. I’ll miss his posts, though.
Fortunately, we’ve still got Allahpundit posting to keep it interesting. Just remember, we’re running low on Presidential candidates: try not to destroy too many.
The guest blogs from See-dubya and Patterico have been good, too. Let’s have more of them, as possible.
theregoestheneighborhood on February 25, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Bryan was great. But so is Laura, so best of luck, dude. Tell the Hammer she needs some new and cooler merchandise on her website!
Metro on February 25, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Hey Bryan! Congratulations! Sometimes change can be good. I pray it works out well for you!!!
AP, you are the best my man! Funny, insightful. Everything Michelle said. Very glad you are sticking around!
As for tomorrow’s announcement, I like the idea of having Michelle around more. See-Dubya is really good too. Hey whatever y’all have planned I’m sure will be great.
Sounds like winners all around!
Ordinary1 on February 25, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Good luck Bryan!
mcrabben7 on February 25, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Thanks Bryan for all your posts. You’ve done such an excellent job and will be missed greatly. Best of luck with your new adventure!
wytammic on February 25, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Good luck Bryan!
Benaiah on February 25, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Good luck Bryan, though I haven’t posted much, I’ve enjoyed your many posts. And thank you MM for the opportunity to be a part of your community. I have had a great time.
TFM
ThinkingForMyself on February 25, 2008 at 12:22 AM
All the best Bryan.
Will look for your wit and wisdom to keep showing up in the comments sections and for occasional guest appearances.
roydee43 on February 25, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Good luck Bryan! I’ll miss having you accuse me of closet liberalism over me not being scared enough of liberal professors at Ivy League schools! lol seriously though, congrats and good luck!
ernesto on February 25, 2008 at 12:40 AM
It’s almost like… when the Beatles broke up. Laura is Yoko?
The Monster on February 25, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Good luck, Bryan! I’ll miss ya.
Maybe See-Dub can have a permanent appointment? Wouldn’t want to run AP ragged.
Thanks so much, AP, for all your hard work and humour. Glad you’ll still be around.
Thanks, Michelle, for being perhaps the most important conservative mind in the online community.
joewm315 on February 25, 2008 at 12:44 AM
WOW! I’m crushed! I’ll miss Bryan’s contribution to Hot Air in a big way. But I can’t blame him for jumping on board with The Laura Ingraham Radio Show. All the best to ya, Bryan! You’ll be missed!
O.K. Does this mean Allahpundit will be working overtime in the days to come and will have an even bigger reason to demand an iPhone from Michelle next Christmas???
Joshua P. Allem on February 25, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Bryan has been a huge part of the success of HotAir, and — regardless of any blogger burnout he may be feeling — I hope that he does not seek to permanently sign off these here interweb thingies. Best of luck in the new gig, and hope to see you around!
As far as Allah goes — he wrote the definitive work for the “mysterious disappearance and triumphant return” scenario. I hope he doesn’t pull that s*** again.
cthulhu on February 25, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Adios Bryan!
Thanks for the excellent thoughts over the year.
AZCON on February 25, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Go Bryan. I am so happy for you. Movin on up. You will be missed. You have to promise to give us one of your trademark deep, poignant posts when the need arises.
Theworldisnotenough on February 25, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Bryan, thanks for everything.
Good luck with Laura. Maybe you can convince her to move her show to later in the day so it won’t air hours before dawn here on the west coast. Either that, or make the podcast of her show free.
AP thanks for your work too, you miserable overworked wretch.
Nessuno on February 25, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Wow, Bryan. Congratulations and well done. I am so happy for you.
MayBee on February 25, 2008 at 12:55 AM
I’m kinda torn here, I love reading Bryan’s articles, but on the other hand, he IS a Cowboys fan! Yuck!
Bry, thanks for all the great work, Aim High my Air Force brother.
Q: Who’s gonna take his place?
A: His position willed be filled but nobody can take Bryan’s place!
My guess is … Michelle Malkin. She the reason I signed up on Day One of Hot Air. Guess #2: Mitt Romney. If I’m right, then Tony’s the man who guessed it. If I’m wrong, nobody will even remember. It’s a win-win. Guess #3: Some dude nobody’s ever heard of.
Tony737 on February 25, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Heh.
Seconded, all of it.
MayBee on February 25, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Bryan, nothing but the best in your future. Good luck and thanks.
AP, your snark is unparalleled.
Jaibones on February 25, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Bryan
Wish you success with Laura, as well as all your future endeavors.
Wish I knew chroma key and was a video editor – could have used the job
infidelpride on February 25, 2008 at 1:14 AM
All the best Bryan! Know I loved reading your work and will follow you along as ya go.
GREAT job, keep it up, and keep it real.
ChipDWood on February 25, 2008 at 1:23 AM
See ya B… good luck!
Ugly on February 25, 2008 at 1:33 AM
Err… was it something I said…? :). Bon voyage, Bryan!
OldEnglish on February 25, 2008 at 1:35 AM
Bryan-
Working for two of the most alluring and intelligent women alive, I can only say you don’t need a “Good luck!” but a “Well done!”
Throw us a frickin’ bone from time to time.
And watch those champagne corks.
You could poke an eye out with them!
profitsbeard on February 25, 2008 at 1:41 AM
Good luck, Bryan! I’m going to miss your posts. I hope you have a chance to guest blog from time to time.
Allah, you never fail to make me laugh. And boy do I need it in these crazy, crazy times. Thank you!
I love Hot Air. Everyone here is awesome. =)
wherestherum on February 25, 2008 at 1:42 AM
Good luck Bryan.
While we are embracing change, can I Have a “k”?
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 25, 2008 at 1:51 AM
Dibs on Bryan’s Guitar!!!!!
Kini on February 25, 2008 at 1:54 AM
Good luck, Bryan, you’ll be missed! Hot Air won’t be the same without you.
IU_Conservative on February 25, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Rock on Bryan! Tell Laura she needs to curb the populism just a tad. Love her though and you will be a big add to the show.
Dirthead on February 25, 2008 at 2:14 AM
I know I’m not alone when I say I will really miss Bryan’s posts. His replacement will have some hefty shoes to fill.
amkun on February 25, 2008 at 2:19 AM
Congratulations on the new gig, Bryan. Good luck with Laura’s show. I’ll have to start listening again. You and Allah have set a pretty high bar for the newbie to try and clear. Thanks to all the HotAir folks. Keep it rollin’ rollin’ rollin’…..
Mallard T. Drake on February 25, 2008 at 2:29 AM
c-ya Bryan.
I thought your posts were the best and I find, with no Ian and no you, that my Hot Air regular visits are done4.
But after the anti-McCain lunacy I witnessed, I doubt that I’ll miss the mundane BS.
-good luck
Opinionnation on February 25, 2008 at 2:32 AM
…and have fun
Opinionnation on February 25, 2008 at 2:35 AM
It ain’t gonna be the same around here without your insight and talent. Best of luck, Bryan.
I too hope to see you guest-blogging soon and often.
hillbillyjim on February 25, 2008 at 2:36 AM
Best of luck Bryan, you’ve helped make HotAir a great site and I’m sure you will be a great addition wherever you go.
pedestrian on February 25, 2008 at 2:39 AM
Bryan, I have thoroughly enjoyed your insightful and well-written posts here. You will certainly be missed. I hope you can continue to guest blog here or elsewhere in the future. Congratulations and best wishes to you on your new position.
mojojojo on February 25, 2008 at 3:00 AM
Bryan,
You will be missed. I hope you keep blogging somewhere, you’ve got a lot of good words. Congrats on your new opportunity!
Thanks also to MM, AP, and the rest for all you do.
JeffB. on February 25, 2008 at 3:22 AM
Best wishes to you, Bryan! I’ll miss your posting here, but am happy to see where you’re going!
Hot Air rox big-time! Thanks, Michelle, for a great site, and to everyone responsible! I waited half of forever for registration to open up, and am glad I was able to jump in.
TeeDee on February 25, 2008 at 3:32 AM
OK, Bryan is officially the luckiest bastard in the world. You’ll be missed here, brother. Best wishes.
Pablo on February 25, 2008 at 4:01 AM
Wow, I’m going to miss Bryan a lot. I hope he at least does an occasional guest bit here.
Thanks AP for keeping things going daily, and everyone else for your contributions.
Michelle, you have created my favorite place on the internet… It is really lacking one thing though:
YOU!
I miss the regular Vents…. Guess such things are going to be even more rare now, with Bryan gone.
LegendHasIt on February 25, 2008 at 4:20 AM
Bryan’s leaving? Multi-faceted blogging talent, whose writing, technical and musical talents helped make HA an interesting and fun place to hang out in the blogosphere. Irreplaceable, and will be missed. Best wishes on your future endeavors.
Bummer. Preston’s leaving throws the whole Evangelical-to-Atheist, Optimist-to-Pessimist blogging balance outta whack!
Second look Huckabee!
Er, no…
Return of Bethany!
Unlikely… (would be too distracting to AP, plus she’s rumored to be married.)
No worries. MM has a sharp eye for talent and introduced us to Bryan and AP, so we eagerly look forward to welcoming Hotair’s exciting new addition!
Thanks MM & AP for all your hard work keeping us the best informed readers in the blogosphere.
zb42 on February 25, 2008 at 4:26 AM
Best wish, Bryan! Have fun with Ingraham in the bunch. Should be a grand ol’ time. :)
An equally big “HOOAH!” must go out to AP for his blogging stamina. It just wouldn’t be Hot Air without our favorite Pundit.
Jockolantern on February 25, 2008 at 5:12 AM
Good luck Bryan, your intelligent commentary and news instincts made this site my first stop every morning, every day. You were a perfect balance for the mix here.
Allapundit, you keep us and the site honest by making us defend ourselves. You are the fire that purifies the ore.
And the master of robots.
Thank you, too to Michelle. You fight the good fight.
Texan on February 25, 2008 at 5:40 AM
Thanks Bryan. You will be missed.
BadBrad on February 25, 2008 at 5:52 AM
Michelle,
MAJOR loss! Over the last month, Bryan had the highest quality, most concise posts on the site. It’s hard to grow when your lead dog walks out the door. You need a radio talk show to build and KEEP a quality infrastructure, because of the revenue it would produce.
kflynn on February 25, 2008 at 5:52 AM
Thank you Bryan. I truly enjoyed your posts.
Cold Steel on February 25, 2008 at 6:01 AM
Farewell Bryan. I have enjoyed your work here and look forward to much improvement in the Laura Ingraham program.
gridlock2 on February 25, 2008 at 6:25 AM
Via con Dios Bryan.
Michelle,
I think many folks were lured here for your vents and have missed them. I wish you would start an “Audio Vent” The production would be less time and resource intensive.
Or what would really be awesome is a streaming i-radio show. Just 1 hour a day of some headline and opinion would go over big time. that one hour could have 10 or 15 minutes of ad time.
TheSitRep on February 25, 2008 at 6:38 AM
Congratulations, Bryan… and Good luck, Laura! :)
darkpixel on February 25, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Aw, say it ain’t so, Bryan! You’ll be missed. Hot Air’s loss and Laura’s gain, so congratulations to you both.
flipflop on February 25, 2008 at 6:56 AM
thx bry for all you have done, congrats on your new position :)
trailortrash on February 25, 2008 at 7:04 AM
Thanks Bryan, we all appreciate your good work. Good Luck to you and your family.
Thanks Allah, See-Dubya and Patterico, y’all are the best.
And Michelle, the more things change, the more they stay the same. I’ll be here, at Hot Air and your signature site, every day, as usual.
May God continue to Bless you all. Thanks for this oasis of sanity.
Zorro on February 25, 2008 at 7:13 AM
Lotsa luck Bryan, it was a pleasure getting to meet you and Michelle at the last GOE in D.C.
BobUSMC on February 25, 2008 at 7:14 AM
Best of luck Bryan and thanks.
Mr. Bingley on February 25, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Bryan, I have been a fan of your writing since we first cross linked in the JYB and 12thman.us days. I look forward to your further contributions to the dialogue which drives America.
God speed, friend.
12thman on February 25, 2008 at 7:27 AM
The return of Eric Stackelbeck?
Mary Katherine Ham?
Star Parker?
Mitt Romney?
BKennedy on February 25, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Bryan will be missed. I wonder how long before he’ll be chiming in during Laura’s discussions with staff? Those are always funny…
golfer1 on February 25, 2008 at 7:33 AM
I just want to let the HotAir team know that they have recently replaced Little Green Footballs as my main, constantly-checked news source. It’s the constant updates, the quality posts and the great style you guys post in. Bryan was part of it, so it really really sucks that he’s living.
Baphomet on February 25, 2008 at 7:46 AM
Congrats and good luck to you Bryan.
Seconded to all of that. Good job Allah.
Dash on February 25, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Bryan, please accept my best wishes in your new endeavor, you did a great job here at HotAir.
Wade on February 25, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Godspeed and thanks for your efforts Bryan! All the best to you!!
scottm on February 25, 2008 at 7:54 AM
I hope you meant “leaving” Baphomet !
Thanks Bryan and good luck in your new endeavor.
Michelle, it would be nice to see more of you here but, as we all realize, there are just so many hours in a day.
OBX Pete on February 25, 2008 at 7:57 AM
I’ll miss Bryan, but wish him luck!
becki51758 on February 25, 2008 at 8:00 AM
I’m sure you meant leaving
Good luck, Bryan…you’ll be missed.
Priscilla on February 25, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Bye Bryan and happy new job. Allah is good, he keeps up with everything, we don’t always agreee but such is life. I’ve gotten so that I come here for news as much as opinion.
jeanie on February 25, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Bryan, it won’t be the same without you. Good luck!
SouthernDem on February 25, 2008 at 8:13 AM
What a loss to HA and gain for Laura! If nothing else, who’s going to be able to keep up with Michelle in the singing Vents!??
michaelo on February 25, 2008 at 8:18 AM
Best wishes, Bryan, and good luck in your new endeavor. Have always enjoyed your posts.
JammieWearingFool on February 25, 2008 at 8:18 AM
Well, hell. Just like a Zoomie to wing off over the horizon.
Your work is top notch Mr Preston. Drop back by and say howdy sometime.
Limerick on February 25, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Good luck Bryan. Allah will need those big shoulders to carry on without you. Of course, he’s omnipotent and all powerful, so I’m sure it won’t be too difficult. Press on, Allah. You are doing well in a hard job.
Good luck guys. You are all still my favorite NEWS site. And that’s saying something.
Subsunk
Subsunk on February 25, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Best of luck on your job change, Bryan. You will be sorely missed here.
flutejpl on February 25, 2008 at 8:26 AM
It was a happy day for the blogosphere (well, the right side of the blogosphere) when Michelle talked Allah out of retirement. I still had his old page in my bookmarks, just in the hope he’d be back. No one else comes close to his style.
Best of luck to Bryan, and to Michelle during the transition.
Quisp on February 25, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Congratulations Bryan. I wish you all the best but you will be missed here. (such an easy Cryboys target) Your spirit and knowledge were also something to look forward to in your work. Be well and good luck.
oakpack on February 25, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Thanks for all your hard work, Bryan. You will be truly missed.
-Tim
TimboJackson on February 25, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Good luck, Bryan! Our loss, their gain.
I can’t wait to see who’s replacing him! Is it a lottery? It might be me!
(ummm…no.)
Bob's Kid on February 25, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Good luck Bryan. You will be missed, both as a blogger and a fellow Cowboys fan.
Kowboy on February 25, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Thank you Bryan, don’t let the big time keep from remembering your roots and those who are roooting for you.
I have viewed See-Dubya and Patterico’s posts and they are worthy of move involvement.
Finally, Allahpundit, if you ever have the need to leave keep the moniker so we can follow your progress of change.
MSGTAS on February 25, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Ummm, wow. Good luck Byran, I thought something was up over the weekend, did think it would be this dramatic. I am looking forward to seeing who you pick to replace him Michelle. I’m sure the new person will continue to display your fine standards of excellence.
doriangrey on February 25, 2008 at 8:59 AM
No teary eyed video tribute to Bryan with the slow mow video and the Ventilators classic “How to take a life”(my favorite slow song by them) in the background. But I guess since he was the video guy that can’t happen.
Hold on to your hat and wear clean underwear Bryan!
Drtuddle on February 25, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Good luck Bryan, it was a pleasure to learn from you on HotAir.
Brilliant!
Geronimo on February 25, 2008 at 9:19 AM
Dude.
Good luck, Bryan. I will miss your insightful posts regarding military affairs. Although I teased you on the “Runaway Hsu”, I have enjoyed all of the hard work you have to put in at HA.
We will miss you here, but Laura Ingraham is lucky to be gaining you.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 25, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Second look at not busting on AP so much!
lorien1973 on February 25, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Hot Air has become the definitive, must attend home of political and cultural thought. Bravo to all who have made it so.
jimmer on February 25, 2008 at 9:33 AM
No Bryan only Allah? I feel like Jacob, waking up expecting to see Rachel only to find Leah.
srhoades on February 25, 2008 at 9:33 AM
Oooo! Oooo! Oooooo!
/horshack
Do the giant twisty Matrix mecha-worm backdrops go with Bryan or do they stay with Hot Air? Hah! I kid because I love. I’d be happy to help if needed.
But seriously, folks, don’t let a lack of chroma-keying keep Mr. Spencer off the air.
saint kansas on February 25, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Thanks Michelle for giving us Bryan.
Good Luck to Bryan – he will go far
EricPWJohnson on February 25, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Thanks Bryan – Godspeed with your new gig. Drop in when Laura’s not keeping you busy!
SkinnerVic on February 25, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Bryan leaving…noooooo!!!!
Don’t leave us man!
OK, do what you have to do, but we will miss you and your commentary.
Good Luck!
- Will C.
MechEng5by5 on February 25, 2008 at 9:39 AM
From one Texan to another…Adios and buena suerte, amigo. Bryan will be taking a little Touch of Texas with him to Laura’s show. It can only improve her ratings. hehehehe Seriously, good luck, Bryan, and keep kickin’ a$$ and takin’ names.
FishFearMe on February 25, 2008 at 9:40 AM
I want to know if there were any lobbyists involved in this ‘transaction’. Also any phone taps, cigar smoke, or waterboarding?
Allah don’t even think about it. Bryan was good but you are are the shaker and mover around here (sorry Boss). If you leave I will track you down and continue to attack you with my spelin and gramer.
Limerick on February 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM
It will almost be the Laura-Michelle show !! (WIsh)
Good Luck – I’m sure you’ll be almost impossible to replace but we know Michelle will do it!!!
LOVE HOT AIR ! They actually allow “FREE SPEECH” (as annoying as it is sometimes)-unlike some other blogsites.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM
Wow! That’s HUGE news! Congratulations to Bryan and best wishes in the future for both Mr. Prestong and Hot Air. It’s been a meteoric launch.
pistolero on February 25, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Bryan: Best of luck to ya! We’ll miss ya around here but wish you all success in your new gig!
Michelle and Allah: You both ROCK! Keep up the good work!
Same for everyone else on the HA staff and non-staff support!
The posts by See-Dubya and Patterico have also been good.
Shirotayama on February 25, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Best to you Bryan, you’ll be missed.
Salute!!!
realitycheck on February 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations Bryan! Sorry Michelle but you just lost the only reason for me to visit Hot Air…I choose not to stomach AP’s thinly veiled baiting on organized religion and candidates he doesn’t like on a supposedly conservative site. I dropped Hot Air after Bryan went on vacation last year and only recently returned. I hope for the site’s sake that Patterico & C-dubya can help maintain a balance.
DCJeff on February 25, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Where do I begin? I’ll take it in the order I got it:
- Thanks for the insightful posts and video production, Bryan. Congrats on getting the gig with Laura Ingraham. You will be missed here.
- I trust whoever steps into Bryan’s shoes will be quite qualified. I am sort of hoping it’s Sean Hackbarth (he does need drinking money after the Thompson campaign failed to catch outside the blogosphere).
- Wish I could say I had video editing experience, but I have a face for radio and a voice for print. I wonder if you could, er, borrow Katie from TownHall (that way, she could also start blogging again).
- Graci, see-dub and Patterico.
- Bravo Zulu, Big A. Keep up the good work.
- Thanks for having us here, Michelle. Even as my feed reader has bloated beyond my ability to read every last post in every last feed I have, you, AP, Bryan, the guest-bloggers, and the commenters have made Hot Air one of those where I do read every single post.
steveegg on February 25, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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