Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Will I Return To Streaming?

               I know I haven't streamed much lately and clearly been painted a bad person due to Staff and community drama but have moved on. But in my honest opinion I've have been tired of streaming to websites. I am ready to walk away from Twitch but doesn't mean I will not stream on Facebook Fan Page once we hit the 100th follower and we are SO close to 100, just 3 away from the 100th. I had to remove a couple of people due to drama but we as a team have bounced right back and heading into the right direction.

              I rather stream on those platforms and get views compare to the platform I mentioned where I got zilch. We have to go where the views are and you can see where I am coming from and we get a lot more views on social media rather then the streaming sites and will probably limit it to 1 or 2 streams a week as content is the priority for me as that is my job. As for video games I do that on my spare time and will provide insight and updates on the games how far I get. So expect the random streams as I want to chat with you all like we use to and as always I will talk to you all tomorrow!


Chris

Monday, December 2, 2024

Chat Lounge, Website Adjustments [Explained]

                  We once again flipped this website upside down. Meaning we have rotated things around and there is more information and more to do on ChrisBOnTheWeb.com. This means you don't have to leave the website till the next blog, podcast or stream is back. I will talk about it shortly on this blog post today. So we had to make room and this meant we have to actually slide the schedule to About section which is not hard to find honestly so we could make room for our new Lounge chat.

          What is the Lounge chat you may ask? it's a place to hangout as you guys wait for more content and we're trying to put out there a lot of content wise as we have said we have been collaborating with a ton of people and having so much fun with it. You can interact with the rest of the staff and myself, when I am in the chat that is as I am always busy with content. However I do lurk on the chat at times and I have to sound on majority of the time unless I'm or we are recording an episode(s) of the podcast. There are rules to follow but please enjoy it. We spent a good hour fiddling with the layout and we are very happy with this currently layout. More things to look at and do on our website means more traffic to our website. So Version 21 of the Menu Bar is live and any questions please do not hesitate to ask and talk to you all tomorrow.


Chris

Saturday, November 30, 2024

End of The Week Updates [11-30-2024]

              Another week has wrapped up and a lot has transpired this week. Despite Chris's busy schedule with appointments and being out and with friends he found time to record podcasts and he has 3 to edit and post up. Both podcasts have their schedules worked out for 2025.            Once Chris finishes editing and the audio is up hopefully next week, Chris will work on newer episodes including the collaborations with Bob and the next episodes with Larry. We have 3 episodes on tap ready and to be put up. Also there is a video for it but Larry and Chris forgot to verify Rumble so they will be doing that in a week and a half from now.

                  Lots of exciting stuff to come even while the issues with the main Audio ONLY still are happening, we continue to post one way or another. The team and myself are preparing the next step for The CBOTW Show. Will take us the entire month of December to work on the form and how we plan on connecting it to the website. Chris will have to figure out some kind of code for that. Nothing else has really happened, just getting things fixed still and recording, writing and going to events. The upcoming week he will be at the Tyrone Parade of Lights on Wednesday night, Saturday back in Halton for the Christmas streetcars like he did in the past. There will be blogs coming out Thursday and a week Monday. I hope you enjoy the rest your weekend and I will chat at the end of the week and any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us.


Sara

Friday, November 29, 2024

I Made a Bad Judgement Call...

              I know that I haven't been making the correct call with things. We still have the twitch channel regardless. I will stream on there but it will be randomly when I am available and able to stream. I am trying to aim for weekends but with the holidays, birthdays coming up I do not know when but I am planning a birthday stream around 9 pm EST on December 5th. So I will make sure to let you guys know. I don't know how long I will stream for but as long as I can. Maybe an appearance from a friend of mine during a Fortnite sesh perhaps?

              Anyways I want to make it up to you guys for such behavior what I did getting suspended for an entire week. You never know I may pop up tonight with Sheldon perhaps to start making it up for you guys. Haters will hate and will be banned from our mods in the chat. Will not tolerate drama, hate, disrespect whatsoever. PG channel at all time on Twitch. A channel for everyone to hang at if you guys know what I mean. So Twitch is still in the cards and look forward to many more streams in the future especially with a green screen on it's way soon. That is the post for today and thank you to our CEO Sara for letting me do an additional post this week, moving the end of the week updates to tomorrow and as always I will talk to you all on Monday because big week is coming up for CBOTW Media.


Chris

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Transition of Power [Update]

                It has been almost an entire month since the transition from Chris being the CEO to me taking the reigns of running the company with him still very highly involved. I can say the transition has been flawless. We have had to do some changes in our Staff and why we are down to 3 staff now. Which is fine and it's been a very smooth transition. I am impressed how much more involved Chris has been very involved and the reason I elevated his role to the Director of Content. It is his calling creating content. I am happy he remained on and involved with the community and the staff. 

           I do not live too far from him so I always am keeping in touch, we meet weekly for updates. This transition, him and I both thought it was going to be a rough transition but it was smooth as silk. We continue to the next step and we will be revealing things at the Annual New Years Blog we do which I have the honour to do this year. It may have been a lot going on in such a short time for us but we have moved fast with the transition but getting things done at a quick pace. Enjoy the rest of your day and I will chat with you tomorrow for the end of the week updates.


Sara

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

No More Twitch or YouTube!

               The title doesn't lie. I am retiring from streaming on 3rd party websites. However I will stream onto Instagram and Facebook like we use to with updates and interacting with you guys. I am just retired from streaming on those platforms. We just need 5 more followers to make it actually happen. I appreciate and love the support you have given us even the hand down of the CEO reigns with Sara which she wants to update on the transition of power so that is tomorrow.

              So I will stream and hang out with the fans but that is it. Nothing else. No more gaming streams on the fan page just hangout that's it. Maybe TikTok if I get the 1000 or 10000 followers, whatever the amount is but actually doing well on that front but I am not going to push any of this actually. Going to take those baby steps to the goal to stream on social media again. A lot of more social media presence for us moving forward! Just gotta get the numbers up which we are planning on doing immediately cause our goal for FB is 100 by the end of the year. Anyways that is the post and I will talk to you all on Monday as boss lady wants to do an additional post and she's the boss now I'm accepting her wishes so have a great rest of your week and weekend and talk on Monday! Might have some big news! 


Chris

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Future of Both Podcasts!

                 I have been thinking about things on the weekend while getting work done. Here is what I am thinking:

Entertainment Man Podcast: Being the lead podcast on the network, I as the Executive Producer/Host of the podcast feel like it is more a radio show or radio program every week. So I have decided to keep Entertainment Man Podcast on Audio ONLY for the foreseeable future.

The CBOTW Show: I want to this to be the primary focus for the company as it is something we want to continue to grow in the future and even if Entertainment Man Podcast goes off air at any point of time in the future this will be back fall back moving forward. But I am not counting my podcast out yet, not yet... So much amazing things to come in the future! 

              So this is the future of both podcasts and there is a lot of things I am not saying publicly yet. But Sara and Larry know the plans and also I have talked about it on The CBOTW Show once but not the entire plan. This will be starting in 2025 and if it is requested, I will definitely put Entertainment Man Podcast. But that is the post for today and I will talk to you all tomorrow.


Chris

Monday, November 25, 2024

Back On Track... Sort of!

                          I am back! Yeah I have been MIA from ChrisBOnTheWeb Media as I've been working on the back-end of the website and we are pretty much 99.999% finished and we are going to be adding something else and it is now work in progress for 2025 and an update is coming. I have to edit the podcast and hope and pray by the time this is out the Podcast is actually approved on both feeds so I can get that episode up that I did with Bob a week ago today, but will have to wait and see what happens as I am writing this on a late Sunday afternoon. 

             Once that is back on track then I can start watching the Home Alone movies for 3 and 4 and Christmas Vacation. Small note too, Larry and I will have some behind the scenes of the studio being decorated. There is some decisions I haven't made as of yet but I will talk about that tomorrow. So we are working on a couple of things and I am just unsure of a couple of things but I will do another reel how I am feeling. However the decision will not be made till tomorrow and trust me it will be a decision what's best for the podcasts. Anyways that is the post for today and as always I will talk to you all tomorrow!


Chris

Friday, November 22, 2024

End of The Week Updates [11-22-2024]

                 This week was a big win in our books, our website is pretty much 95% finished now.  With the exception of the Movie page which he has to work on. Now he didn't do graphics for every episode but more recent, same with Entertainment Man Podcast but will be adding it in the future episodes like this weekend's and moving forward. We are planning on video again but elsewhere rather then YouTube as it seems to be a troll issue as he's stated in the past.  

                   So almost all the pages are completed and he will be ready to work on other projects like collaborations as he has a pile that he wants to do plus recording the upcoming episodes with Larry for Home Alone 3 & 4; Christmas Vacation and one other I do not know what is planned at the moment but once I know I will let you guys know. Other then that he's been busy with podcasts and with the pages now dwindling down to almost done, I believe he will be back on the blog on Monday or Tuesday. I hope you all have a great weekend and will chat with you next week! 



Sara

                  

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Gotten Involved With CBOTW Minecraft Server!

                  Between the work and us getting through all the site work, I have had the time and privilege to work on the Minecraft server and been working on the towers so we can move on to other projects on  the server. The towers have been dark for many, many months almost an entire year now so he is due to  finish all of this as Chris wants to extend subway lines in two different spots on at the Winter biome and the other being in the desert biome as well. 

               So usually in the evenings I am actually on the server working away on things. Don't worry I still do the CEO role first but I have learned so much about Minecraft with the lighting and circuitry especially with the office towers. I hope when his Twitch ban is up he will stream Minecraft and yoiu might see me in the server working. Just wanted to let you know I've been helping him with the projects on the game and I will chat tomorrow.



Sara

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

We Hear Your Frustration!

                  We know! The Website is having issues  with stability of players on the website. Chris spent most of the night up and possibly even skipped out on the event online at his former college. He shows a lot of commitment to this company even as a former CEO. I told him to stop so he can attend this event as he's been excited for a week for this upcoming discussion and maybe he will do a podcast on it and he's even mentioned it. 

             Anyways, the website pages rebuild for the podcast will be put into three sections, Entertainment Man Podcast; The CBOTW Show- TV Shows & The CBOTW Show- Movies. Once each one are done, he will release it as they are completed. He would like have everything done with the reversal of the audio players done by end of the year. He really wants to start transferring Entertainment Man Podcast to Podcasts.com too so he can no longer use Castbox as our primary source for the RSS Feed. I will be covering his blogs for the foreseeable future. Not sure when he will be back but excited to take over the blog so I will chat with you tomorrow. I have a very special blog to talk about. 


Sara, CEO of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Reversed Course a Tad Bit!

                 As you probably have noticed that The CBOTW Show has been brought back up and running. I cleared out some of the pages and still working away on Entertainment Man Podcast and hoping to get it done and we are currently working on other podcasts but we are really trying our hardest to get it back. As you know the archives has filled up a little bit more with the anniversary schedule now listed in our archives by clicking the images on that page. 

                So we kind of have gone back course with splitting the two between Movies and TV Shows and has at the end of the links: "Recaps" since it takes over a week to get the old links back as that's part of their system with Blogspot or blogger apparently and that's honestly OK. I am happy with it actually. I think separating them was the best move that we could do but we have reversed a bit of course with the projects we are working on but continue to try and finish up projects as we go on. Anyways that is the post for today and as always I will talk to you all tomorrow for another post.


Chris

Monday, November 18, 2024

Podcast Schedule Re-Done!

                 Podcast schedule has been re-done! I was unhappy with doing two episodes a week with Entertainment Man Podcast and reverting back to the schedule we originally mapped out for you guys:

Sundays, 1 pm EST:  @EntertainmentManPod  (Audio Only)

                    1:30 pm EST: Gaming Stream ( @CBOTWMediaLive on Twitch)

Monday - Fridays, 11 am EST: Daily blog (ChrisBOnTheWeb.com) 

Wednesdays, 1 pm EST: The CBOTW Show [On my own] (Audio ONLY)

Fridays, 1 pm EST: The CBOTW Show [For Larry and I or collaborations with me] (Audio ONLY)

Saturdays,  11 am EST: Bonus Blog

                        1 pm EST: Just Chatting Stream ( @CBOTWMediaLive on Twitch)

                    This is permanent, if we need to tweak we can but I know this is going to work for us moving forward but this will all take in by January 1st, 2025. Next year will be a better year for us and I look forward to the new schedule and growing this network. However that is the post for today and as always I will talk to you all tomorrow!


Chris

Friday, November 15, 2024

End of The Week Updates [11-15-2024]

           What a crazy week especially with our 120th anniversary now have wrapped up. The first update I'd like to give is the 10th anniversary schedule has been removed and posted to archives as we are now transitioning out of tenth anniversary and now moving forward with the next phase of ChrisBOnTheWeb.com which is the slow removal of the 10th anniversary tab which will be down by January 1st, 2025. 

          Chris had Larry on Entertainment Man Podcast and that will be up on audio only. Chris wants to get Entertainment Man Podcast page back up and running by the end of this weekend. Also by the end of the week the podcast with Bob going to be up by end of the week as he wants to get the feeds active once again and running so we can get back to some normalcy around here. Last update I have is Chris has once again been messing around with the new schedule in 2025 so I do not know when he will announce it but it is coming soon. I am sure in the coming week or so I'm sure he will give us the update soon. Those are the updates for the week. If I have anything further I will let you guys know. I will chat next with you all.


Sara


P.S. He will be announcing the` schedule next week at some time.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

10 Years, missing Blog & Podcast

                            We're sorry for the no blog and podcast yesterday. Chris was extremely busy getting ready for the 10th Anniversary so the episode that was suppose to be up yesterday will be up a week Sunday as he has something special planned for the 10th anniversary of the company. It is on our long list of things we want to release soon.

                 10 years, it is a great honour and privilege to be a part of this amazing company and also community. Especially to serve as the second ever CEO (Chief Operating Officer) in this history of the company. I wasn't expecting to be elevated this high rank in the company this soon as I was only a few days in. I am glad to be a part of this community and to be part of the history of this team. I wish our team and company many more years of success. I will chat with you guys tomorrow for the end of the week updates.

 

Sara, CEO of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media

Monday, November 11, 2024

I Almost Made The Biggest Mistake of my Life!

                 I almost made the worst decision of my life. I talked our new CEO into closing ChrisBOnTheWeb Media all together. I know she asked me if I was sure on this decision. I was pretty much ready to separate the podcasts from the company which probably would of done a lot of damage to the website in viewership and it's about the views and the clicks, that's how we earn money from ChrisBOnTheWeb.com. It would of been very detrimental to the site and the website would really look empty without the podcasts.

                Of course with one of these stories comes a lesson. The lesson of the week is to think before you act. Make sure you are 100% sure that you want to stop doing something like we have been doing for practically the last 10 years now. Also I want to add and you guys have heard me talk about this on "Entertainment Man" in the past about weighing your pros and cons and quite a lot! I always reference an old episode of the podcast or even a blog post right here on chrisbontheweb.com. My takeaway from all of this is to think it through before I act upon it and always weigh my pros and cons. I hope you guys learned something from this story and as always I will talk to you all tomorrow for another blog post.


Chris

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Rising Strong: Embracing Challenges as Catalysts for Positive Change

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Facing challenges can feel daunting, but each obstacle brings with it an opportunity for personal growth and positive transformation. When we confront difficulties head-on, we’re often pushed to develop new skills, gain resilience, and deepen our self-understanding. These experiences, while tough, can be pivotal moments that shift our perspectives, strengthen our resolve, and reveal untapped potential. Embracing challenges as part of our journey empowers us to grow beyond our comfort zones and become more adaptable, self-assured individuals.

Develop Emotional Intelligence

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Boost Your Problem-Solving Through Adaptability

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Transform Your Trajectory with an Online Degree

Going back to school can be a transformative step if you’ve lost your job or feel unfulfilled in your current career. Online degree programs make it easy to earn your degree while still working full-time or managing family obligations, providing the flexibility needed to pursue education at your own pace. If you’re considering a Master's degree in nursing, for instance, this credential opens doors to specialized career paths such as nurse education, informatics, nurse administration, or advanced practice nursing options. You should check this out if you’re ready to pursue a challenge that aligns your skills with a more satisfying, purposeful career trajectory.

Engage in Self-Reflection

Engaging in self-reflection allows you to identify your personal strengths and weaknesses, serving as a helpful guide when navigating life’s challenges. By regularly examining your thoughts, emotions, and actions, you can uncover patterns that may be hindering your progress and identify areas ripe for improvement. This enhances your decision-making abilities and fosters greater empathy and understanding in your interactions with others.

Engage with a Growth Mindset

Embracing a growth mindset helps you to perceive challenges not as obstacles but as valuable opportunities for learning and development. This perspective encourages you to believe that your fundamental abilities can be enhanced through dedication and effort. It shifts your focus from fear of failure to excitement about potential growth, empowering you to take calculated risks that lead to meaningful progress. With this mindset, you become more open to feedback and willing to tackle new challenges, significantly boosting your career by helping you acquire new skills and adapt to changing environments.

Set Clear Goals for Growth

When you set clear goals, you create a destination that focuses your effort through life’s challenges, providing a structured path to follow. This clarity empowers you to make informed decisions, enhancing your ability to overcome obstacles. By breaking down large ambitions into smaller, manageable pieces, you reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and increase your chances of success.

Cultivate Empathy Through Perspective

When you face and overcome challenges, you often gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, which enhances your empathy. By actively engaging unfamiliar points of view, you improve your communication skills and establish a common ground for meaningful interactions. This process helps reduce biased thinking and fosters a more accurate assessment of how to connect with individuals from different backgrounds.

Facing life’s challenges head-on can lead to profound personal transformation. By developing skills such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, and self-reflection, you can approach life’s complexities with confidence and clarity. Setting clear goals and adopting a growth mindset further empower you to turn obstacles into stepping stones, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.

Discover a world of entertainment and creativity at ChrisBOnTheWeb and dive into engaging podcasts, blogs, and more!


Saturday, November 9, 2024

End of The Week Updates [11-09-2024]

             As we are getting closer to the end of the year, Chris wants to finish up as much as the website work as he can. He has decided to keep the pictures up and is planning in December to update it with recent photos from the past year before it's put into archives at the end of the year and the 10th anniversary tab will be gone in 2025. Entertainment Man Podcast continues to be posted on Audio as you guys know YouTube is not an option for us anymore due to Chris being harassed. I mean he works long hours, even not as CEO anymore. I give him credit when credit is due and that is now. Back to "Entertainment Man" right now it is on other platforms, iTunes, he has to work on bringing it back to Spotify as they removed it for some strange reason. 

             I think hes gonna check both podcasts and see and maybe switch out the accounts perhaps for it but we'll see. Website and podcasts updates are coming next week possibly Tuesday could be Wednesday depends if Castbox helps him fix the issues but next week is supposedly the last week for no The CBOTW Show. I've been made aware of a schedule changes for the podcast for 2025 which is a bit a wacky schedule and he's figuring it out. He's still messing with the scheduling and I do not know what he is thinking. Once we know exactly what he's thinking we will announce it to you guys and I think he will keep it as it is with the expansion of Entertainment Man Podcast once again. Anyways if we need to expand the schedule we can but enjoy the rest of your weekend and talk at the end of next week.


Sara

Friday, November 8, 2024

The Royal Winter Fair 2024!

            I admit this wasn't the best Royal Winter Fair for me and not saying the event wasn't fun because it was a fun day out, it was me more distracted with my phone due to Discord always buzzing in my pocket. I still have my account. But anyways to The Royal Winter Fair, I tried this cheese bun that was shaped into a pretzel which I have never seen before, so good, soft and moist. I enjoyed every bite of it. Also tried some Salami dry one and some Prosciutto I think it was but really good. They had a lot of different business, teaching to cook, the Horse equipment shop for riders, honey (No bees this year) Not sure why there wasn't any bees. My dad's favorite coffee shop was there "The Wandering Bean" as we always make that Mr. Bean Reference. 

          We went in and out from the Horse show to the floor wandering around and about. We had the Hackney Horses, the 4 horse hitch, Jumping competition. Between that wondered the floors and funny I just realize this a few days later that there was no butter sculpting this year. Unless there was an area that we missed. That wasn't just not the only thing that was missing, no bees as they always had it on display. Anyways we went to see the moo cows, my nieces favorite and they were really, really busy. A lot of the cows were ready for milking and a lot of milking cows, some Guernsey's, some short milking horn. Also saw pigs and the baby piglets. Love them! Finally we went to the Horse Palace and by that time I was wiped. I haven't sleeping well and been non stop go go go! Anyways despite having my eyes on Discord and messages from the rest of the staff and feeling flustered over ChrisBOnTheWeb Media which I will talk about next week Monday or Tuesday about something I was going to do but glad I backed out on it. But anyways that is next week and that's the post for today, have a great weekend and talk to you all on Monday!


Chris

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Website/YouTube Castrophe!

             From leaving YouTube cause someone decided to troll me and insult me when I was minding my own business to the podcast pages and RSS Feeds so screwed up not posting. I can say it has been a catastrophe and as for The CBOTW Show not going up was cause something got all screwed up in the back end. So all podcasts.com feeds... Gone! I have already contacted Castbox to see if they can fix something so I can make another feed as there is nothing on that account whatsoever if they can reset it. 

             So the website looks a tad bare bones but I hope Entertainment Man Podcast page to be back by this weekend at the most and active and running again. I am waiting till the Castbox RSS Feed can happen again. However it will be back soon don't worry. I am on it all. Made a mistake splitting the CBOTW Show feeds into two so it is better off as it is for now. I hope within the next week, we can get back on track. I will have an announcement this afternoon about The CBOTW Show and where we stand with it returning. Anyways that is the post for today and I will talk to you all tomorrow for a special Friday post from me and Sara will be doing the end of the week updates on Saturday. 



Chris