Top Twirlit Video Interviews of 2009

By Kat Ahn on December 29th, 2009

The Twirlit video series could not have been completed without the support of our amazing former and current staff including Sean Percival, Aysha Manori, Yosef Solomon, and Tsega Dinka. They were the ones who were either shooting the videos, editing, or giving notes. You guys are awesome and I couldn’t have done any of this without ya…and without further ado, here were my picks for the top interviews we’ve shot this year. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2010.

What the Hell is the UCB Facebook Show? - Okay, this isn’t a Twirlit video, but it was for Manolith.com, our brother site. Aysha and I went on one summer night to the improv haven known as the Uprights Citizens Brigade to see what all the fuss was about this “Facebook Show.” Little did we know we’d bump into Rob Riggle and have the camera taken from us. No joke. Enjoy watching these comedians completely F&*K with me.

Talking Tacos with the Kogi BBQ Taco Truck- We chatted with Mark and Alice, asking them a bunch of questions from people who have their first dates at their Taco trucks to whether Alice knows how to rap the Kogi BBQ song. The LA Kogi BBQ truck has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, CNN, NPR, and of course hundreds of food blogs including the ever-popular Serious Eats. What exactly are they known for? Well, unique and tasty dishes such as Kimchi Quesadillas and Kogi/Korean Short Rib Tacos. Note: Kogi literally means “Fire Meat,” which is why its so savory and delicious.

Interview With Kogi BBQ! from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Summer Fashion Tips with Swell.com- Tsega, Yosef, and I headed to the gorgeous Hotel Oceana, a luxury boutique hotel in Santa Monica, to ask the folks over at Swell.com about some summer fashion tips. We had so much fun at this shoot and the video ended up turning out really well.

Hanging Out with Patrick Starzan of FunnyorDie.com- So…we went to the Hollywood offices of “Funny or Die,” to film an interview with Patrick Starzan, the head of Marketing, for Funny or Die. He resides in San Francisco but goes back and forth to LA and we were lucky enough to hang out with him for a bit and ask him questions about SEO and his fave comedy videos. Oh and if he prefers Triumph vs. Larry King.

Interview with Monica Macer- Hollywood TV writer for “Lost” and “Prison Break.” Hanging out with Monica and listening to her straight up, yet insightful advice was amazing. I know that you Twirlit readers would agree.

Interview W/Monica Macer Hollywood TV Writer from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Twirlit Talks to Sjobeck Designer Lani Lupton about Fashion and Life- It was fun times shooting this exclusive interview with Lani Lupton, one of the designers behind the Sjobeck brand, in which she stresses the importance of quality (who isn’t these days) in marketing your brand.

Sjobeck: “Back To The Beach Fashion Show” from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Fall Skincare Tips Video Interviews with Dr. Murad- We were lucky enough to nab an interview with Dr. Murad, the world-renowned dermatologist, pharmacist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA who also is the CEO of Murad Skincare Inc, which is the first line of doctor branded skincare on the market. Let’s not forget that the products from this line of skincare range from Anti-Acne, to Anti-Aging to Environmental Skincare Protection, and they’ve won numerous awards from magazines from Vogue, Self, Allure, and Shape Magazines. Plus, he was such a nice person. You might think that’s a small thing, but I think that the way you treat someone is huge. Dr. Murad rocks. So does his skincare.