Just a little update since I haven’t mentioned The Great Interview Experiment in a couple of weeks.

Can you believe that this is still going on?

I may not be as consistent as I was in the beginning, but I am still updating the two lists  — want to interview/interviewed AND completed interviews.  There are fewer interviews coming in lately, but three new interviews were just added yesterday, and at least one interview comes in every day.   Perhaps I’ll put a date on the sidebar when I update, just in case you want to know when the new interviews come in.

I hope you are still reading the interviews.   There is so much talent out there.   I’ve met so many interesting people through this “experiment.”

Thanks to every blogger for taking the time to randomly interview/be interviewed by someone else online.  To me, that shows that you have a commitment to the blogosphere as a whole, and not to an assortment of blogging cliques.   I’ll try to organize the completed list in a prettier fashion when I have the time.   Remember, I’m just doing this myself.

I haven’t kept very good records of everyone, so if you never got interviewed or didn’t get a response from your interviewee, contact me if you want a new partner.  And please email me if I never put you on the update list.

neilochka at yahoo dot com.

Please indulge me to keep on talking about the same boring blogging stuff that I’ve been doing for the last two days.

Real life will return week.

This was V-Grrrl’s recent comment on my last post about blogging awards, blogrolls, blah blah blah.

i am nobody
who are you
are you nobody too?

I know she was riffing on the somebody vs. nobody idea that I was writing about in the post, but I’m sure a lot of us think this way. For me, the Blogosphere was supposed to erase this old school, hierarchical type of thinking. It’s the reason I started to blog. I’m not a nobody online. The minute I posted my first post, I was a “published” writer. Even if my writing sucked. Even if my audience was one crazy guy from Ohio and my mother.

Gimmicks like Blog Awards are fun because it gives people a chance to socialize with each other, but the concept is mostly for old farts. It is as meaningful as the Oscars, mostly good only for self-promotion. The really best blogs will never be nominated because you don’t even know they exist. Besides, blogging is so much bigger than that, and works on a whole different level. The fascinating part of the medium is that I can write about my talking Penis and have some guy in Iran read my blog, and soon his Penis wants to talk, too! And then, his wife, hearing the sound of love, wants to overthrow the government! And because of one blog post, the whole world is filled with freedom and love and happiness! Now that’s inspiring. I’m all for your personal blog being all about you. That’s how I view my blog. But blogging is more than your own blog. It is the thrill of the freedom of expression, and the random and unlikely connections that we make with each other. And who can forget the importance of comments? Comments alone can MAKE a post interesting.

For two years now, ever since my brief stint writing about personal bloggers on Blogebrity, I’ve been complaining about how a combination of hierarchy, elitism, advertising, and plain old human insecurity will make the internet a less interesting place, especially to be a personal blogger lost in the loudmouth world of politics, celebrities, and product placement. Of course, as the blogosphere matures and becomes fragmented and cliquish, it is a losing battle. But, like the last Spartan warrior, I keep on fighting.

Did you ever notice that whenever some expert is being interviewed on Oprah or the Today show, the person just happens to have a book coming out the following week? It’s as it wasn’t important to tell us the cure for cancer until the guy’s book comes out, and then they don’t even tell you the cure so you have to buy the book. I’ve seen some bloggers being interviewed by other bloggers. It’s usually the same as it is on TV. Those interviewed are persons deemed “worthy” of being asked important questions about the world. They have a popular blog, a project coming out, or a specific expertise. We instantly find these people even MORE interesting because someone took the time to interview them. It’s like Obama’s campaign didn’t even start until Oprah sat down to talk with him. All of a sudden, everyone went, “Wow, she finds him interesting. He MUST be interesting.” I know most of you won’t agree with me, but I think anyone who decides to write about their life online is interesting, even those who may not do the best job yet of conveying that on paper. We all should be interviewed, at least once.

Here’s how it is going to work. The first person who comments on this post, will get interviewed by me. I will read the person’s blog, then email him ten or so specific questions, hopefully more about his life (what makes them tick) than their favorite blogger (too obvious! — me). I’ll give my interviewee as much time as necessary to answer the questions, but hopefully he’ll finish it by next week. There might be a back-and-forth if the person feel uncomfortable with a question, etc. or if I want to explore a topic further. Finally, when it is all written up, I will polish the draft, send it back, and the interviewee can proudly publish the interview on their own blog.

It doesn’t end there. While I am interviewing the first commenter, he will be interviewing the second commenter. The second commenter will be interviewing the third commenter. Each person should then put their own interview on their own blog, or on the interviewer’s blog, or both (your choice!), answering the questions as openly and honestly as he chooses. Not only will this give others a new way to know you, but we will sabotage the idea of an interview only being for “somebody.” Everyone is somebody.

Update:

If you leave a comment, you’re in…

I will keep on adding to the list of interviewers/interviewees. Theoretically, the list can just keep on going perpetually… There really is no specific deadline. Just think of me as the Jewish mother who will guilt you into doing it ASAP, so as not to be rude to the next guy.

Email me with any questions or if your interviewer flakes out, so we can re-assign you.

So far –

I interview V-Grrrl
V-Grrrl interviews Finn
Finn interviews Caron
Caron interviews Jill
Jill interviews Gorillabuns
Gorillabuns interviews Sizzle
Sizzle interviews Diva
Diva interviews Penelope
Penelope interviews Lisa
Lisa interviews Wendy
Wendy interviews Punchline
Punchline interviews Marriage 101
Marriage 101 interviews Seven
Seven interviews Schmutzie
Schmutzie interviews Karen Sugarpants
Karen Sugarpants interviews Karl
Karl interviews Sarah
Sarah interviews Chantel
Chantel interviews Watkins Lady
Watkins Lady interviews LvGurl
LvGurl interviews Abigail
Abigail interviews Mrs. Mogul
Mrs. Mogul interviews Jennifer
Jennifer interviews Ampersandranch
Ampersandranch interviews Sarah Wooden
Sarah Wooden interviews Kerflop
Kerflop interviews Merrymishaps
Merry Mishaps interviews Katie
Katie interviews Palinode
Palindoe interview Not Fainthearted
Not Fainthearted interviews Ash
Ash interviews Bryna
Bryna interviews Shash
Shash interviews Whoorl
Whoorl interviews By Jane
By Jane interviews Akaky
Akaky interviews Shannon.
Shannon interviews Alison.
Alison interviews Sarcomical.
Sarcomical interviews Loralee.
Loralee interviews AscenderrisesAbove.
Ascenderrisesabove interviews Pam.
Pam interviews McKay.
McKay interviews Bre.
Bre interviews Ariel
Ariel interviews Danny
Danny interviews Arjewtino
Rosa interviews Julia
Julia interviews Bec
Bec interviews Metalia
Metalia interviews CuriosityKiller
Curiositykiller interviews Geeky Tai-Tai
Geeky Tai-Tai interviews Tatiana
Tatiana interviews Di
Di interviews August
August interviews Christine
Christine interviews ElizaF
ElizaF interviews Mitch McDad
Mitch McDad interviews Dave
Dave interviews Black Belt Mama
Black Belt Mama interviews Shelley
Shelley interviews Jane Poe
Jane Poe interviews Jurgen Nation
Jurgen Nation interviews Nat
Nat interviews Bev
Bev interviews Linsey
Linsey interviews Tex in the City
Tex in the City interviews Sassy
Sassy interviews Kristy
Kristy interviews AKA Monty
AKA Monty interviews Monigarr
Monigarr interviews Elaine
Elaine interviews Kathleen
Kathleen interviews Nate
Nate interviews Margalit
Margalit interviews Artful Kisser
Artful Kissser interviews Miriam
Miriam interviews Elisabeth
Elisabeth interviews Otir
Otir interviews Cookiebitch
Cookiebitch interviews Melanie
Melanie interviews HeyJoe
HeyJoe interviews Lara
Lara interviews Will
Will interviews Natalie
Natalie interviews Fringes
Fringes interviews Helena
Helena interviews Ali
Ali interviews Q
Q interviews Samuel
Samuel interviews Susan
Susan interviews Lexi
Lexi interviews Average Jane
Average Jane interviews Lori Madison
Lori Madison interviews Suebob
Suebob interviews Jenn
Jenn interviews Caveman
Caveman interviews Feral Mom
Feral Mom interviews Whit
Whit interviews Annika
Annika interviews DaveX
Dave X interviews Maitresse
Maitresse interviews PocketCT
PocketCt interviews Becky
Becky interviews Sarah
Sarah interviews Nadine
Nadine interviews Ingrid
Ingrid interviews Blackbird
Blackbird interviews Witchypoo
Witchypoo interviews Miguelina
Miguelina interviews She Likes Purple
She Likes Purple interviews Kirida
Kirida interviews Splendid Sustenance
Splendid Sustenance interviews Mara Collins
Mara Collins interviews Actorgirl
Actorgirl interviews Dan
Dan interviews Los Angelista
Los Angelista interviews Claire
Claire interviews Kelly
Kelly interviews Callie
Callie interviews Johnna
Johnna interviews Fabricated Goddess
Fabricated Goddess interviews Amber
Amber interviews Occidental Girl
Occidental Girl interviews Firewings
Firewings interviews Jeannette
Jeannette interviews Becca
Becca interviews JChevais
JChevais interviews Fitena
Fitena interviews Mrs. Dymund
Mrs. Dymund interviews Victoria
Victoria interviews Sparkliesunshine
Sparkliesunshine interviews EmilyR
Emily R interviews R
R interviews Little Miss Mel
Little Miss Mel interviews Cori
Cori interviews Rel
Rel interviews Rilla
Rilla interviews Commis Chef
Commis Chef interviews James
James interviews Rachael
Rachael interviews Lisa
Lisa interviews Jen Lemen
Jen Lemen interviews Danielle
Danielle interviews Kate
Kate interviews Emily
Emily interviews Miss Britt
Miss Britt interviews Kellyology
Kellyology interviews Kim
Kim interviews Andrea
Andrea interviews Absolutebananas
Absolutebananas interviews Rhi
Rhi interviews Nita
Nita interviews Jen
Jen interviews Cog
Cog interviews Leahpeah
Leahpeah interviews Kyran
Kyran interviews Ree
Ree interviews Barbetti
Barbetti interviews Laura
Laura interviews Val Cox
Val cox interviews Miss A
Miss A interview L.Bo
L.Bo interviews Evolving
Evolving interviews Daysgoby
Daysgoby interviews Poppy
Poppy interviews MJ AKA Sugarmama
MJ AKA Sugarmama interviews Cat
Cat interviews Slackmistress
Slackmistress interviews Anastasia
Anastasia interviews Kim
Kim interviews Zoe
Zoe interviews Mammaloves
Mammaloves interviews Mrs. Flinger
Mrs. Flinger interviews Banana
Banana interviews Rosa
Jenn interviews Kealan
Kealan inteviews Donna
Donna intervews Timeczar
Timeczar interviews Janie
Janie interviews Kristen
Kristen interviews Fatboyfat
Fatboyfat interviews Robin
Robin interviews GB
GB interviews Zookeeper
Zookeeper interviews Frank
Frank interviews Allycat
Allycat interviews Torrie
Torrie interviews Aimee
Aimee interviews Melizzard
Melizzard interviews Lilyrose
Lilyrose interviews Pete Dunn
Pete Dunn interviews City Girl
City Girl interviews Michelle
Michelle interviews Carolyn
Carolyn interviews Kerrianne
Kerrianne interviews Brennan
Brennan interviews Janelle
Janelle inteviews Talina
Talina inteviews Angel
Angel interview Ivymae
Ivymae interviews Tina Kubala
Tina Kubala interviews NoRegrets
NoRegrets inteviews Matthew
Matthew interviews Jake Jakob
Jake Jakob interviews Chris O’Rourke
Chris O’Rourke interviews Unreliable Narrator
Unreliable Narrator interviews Jen on the Edge
Jen on the Edge inteviews Meredith
Meredith interviews RA
RA interviews Jen
Jen interviews Sara
Sara interviews NancyPearlWannabe
NancyPearlWannabe interviews Nichole
Nichole interviews Rodger Jacobs
Rodger Jacobs interviews Egghead
Egghed interviews Dana Whitaker
Dana Whitaker interviews Louise
Loise interviews Dave Bullock
Dave Bullock interviews Amy
Amy interviews Kate
Kat interviews Robyn
Robyn interviews MP
MP interviews Lisa
Lisa interviews Jeni
Jeni interviews Julie Scott
Julie Scott interviews Emily
Emily interviews Jamie
Jamie interviews Chantelle
Chantelle interviews D
D interviews Sam L. Parity
Sam L. Parity interviews Michellevan
Michellevan interviews Ashlie
Ashlie interviews Lin
Lin interviews Luckie
Luckie interviews Savia
Savia interviews Theresa B.
Theresa B. interviews Jess
Jess interviews Turnbaby
Turnbaby interviews Chris in Oxford
Chris in Oxford interviews Courtney
Courtney interviews Leight Anne Wilkes
Leight Anne Wiles interviews Erika
Erika interviews Gunfighter
Gunfighter interviews Mitchell Blatt
Mitchell Blatt interviews Jen
Jen interviews Kristabella
Kristabella interviews Incurable Insomniac
Incurable Insomniac interviews Amy S.
Amy S. interviews Peeved Michelle
Peeved Michelle interviews Scottt Loveless
Scott Loveless inteviews Heather
Heather interviews Sarah
Sarah inteviews Momonthego
Momonthego interviews Bri
Bri interviews RLM
RLM interviews Frogdancer
Frogdancer interviews Alunfoto
Alunfoto interviews Karen Meg
Karen Meg interviews Simon
Simon interviews Tiffany
Tiffany interviews Becky
Becky interviews Alisa
Alisa interviews Lesley
Lesley interviews Val
Val interviews Baduade
Baduade interviews Heather
Heather interviews Nancy
Nancy interviews Sarah
Sarah interviews smtwngrl
smtwngrl interviews Jacob
Jacob interviews Perksofbeingme
Perksofbeingme interviews Heather
Heather interviews Kimmygoat
Kimmygoat interviews Dana
Dana interviews Lightening
Lightening interviews MPS
MPS interviews ETK
ETK interviews Distractions
Distractions interviews Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts interviews Leah
Leah interviews Wendy
Wendy interviews Mr. W
Mr. W interviews Cronopio
Cronopio interviews Tina
Tina interviews Heels
Heels interviews Stacy
Stacy interviews Laura
Laura interviews Solomon Broad
Solomon Broad interviews Desha
Desha interviews Jennifer/The Word Cellar
Jennifer/The Word Cellar interviews Laurel
Laurel interviews Sherra
Sherra interviews Vanessa
Vanessa interviews Widget
Widget interviews Nancy
Nancy interviews Katherine Reschke
Katherine Reschke interviews The Muse
The Muse interviews Angela
Angela interviews Erin
Erin interviews Clyde
Clyde interviews Kristen
Kristen interviews Pam
Pam interviews Kilroy 60
Kilroy 60 interviews Mr. W
Mr. W interviews Chad
Chad interviews Jeannette
Jeannette interviews Moooooog35
Moooooog35 interviews JennyM
JennyM interviews Sheila
Sheila interviews Sleepynita
Sleepynita interviews Mocha
Mocha interviews Fairly Odd Mother
Fairly Odd Mother interviews Going Like Sixty
Going Like Sixty interviews Becky
Becky interviews Deva
Deva interviews T.W.I.T.
T.W.I.T interviews Erin
Erin interviews Julie
Julie interviews Anno
Anno interviews Steve
Steve interviews Shannon
Shannon interviews Marge
Marge interviews Molly
Molly interviews Sue Katz
Sue Katz interviews Heather B.
Heather B. interviews…
Heather B. interviews Imaginary Binky
Imaginary Binky interviews Rachel
Rachel interviews Scott
Scott interviews Expat Jane
ExpatJane interviews Dan-E
Dan-E interviews Robbi
Robbi interviews MissBW
MissyBW interviews JHS
JHS interviews Betty C.
Betty C. interviews Karen
Karen interviews Squeaky Wheel
Squeaky Wheel interviews MsFreud
MsFreud interviews Lara
Lara interviews Tricia
Tricia interviews Sarah
Sarah interviews Melina
Melina interviews Maggie
Maggie interviews Ragtop Day
Ragtop Day interviews Erica
Erica interviews Trish
Trish interviews Toni
Toni interviews Debra
Debra interview Headbang8
Headbang8 interviews LizR
LizR interviews Toni
Toni interviews Mountainmama
Mountainmama interviews Jen of A2EatWrite
Jen of A2EatWrite interviews Melissa
Melissa interviews Krissi
Krissi interviews Jenny
Jenny interviews Painting Chef
Painting Chef interviews Brandon
Brandon interviews HRH
HRH interviews Boaz
Boaz interviews Eric Cheek
Eric Cheek interviews Pinky
Pinky interviews Snedapants
Snedapants interviews N. Francesca
N. Franchesca interviews Catheroo
Catheroo interviews Jimbo
Jimbo interviews Matt
Matt interviews Kelly
Kelly interviews Krissi
Krissi interviews Chickbug
Chickbug interviews Claire
Claire interviews Alejna
Alejna interviews Jane
Jane interviews Judy C
Judy C interviews Jessica
Jessica interviews Shai
Shai interviews Jayme
Jayme interviews Sarah
Sarah interviews Hamster Grrl
Hamster Grrl interviews Dingo
Dingo interviews Elkins
Elkins interviews ZestyJenny
ZestyJenny interviews Rachel
Rachel interviews Elise
Elise interviews Odette
Odette interviews Not Jennifer Aniston
Not Jennifer Aniston interviews Wendy
Wendy interviews Chatty
Chatty interviews Kristy
Kristy interviews Kay
Kay interviews Joanna
Joanna interviews Mrs. Chili
Mrs. Chili interviews Butterfly
Butterfly interviews Carla
Carla interviews Alex
Alex interviews Atalou
Atalou interviews Jakc
Jakc interviews Z
Z interviews Rosie
Rosie interviews Brene
Brene interviews Lael Johnson
Lael Johnson interviews Lea
Lea interviews Jane
Jane interviews Krista
Krista interviews Natalie
Natalie interviews Heather
Heather interviews TamiW
TamiW interviews Sparkle…
Sparkle interviews PMJG
PMJG interview BZZZZGRRRL
BZZZZGRRRL interviews ToddP
ToddP interviews Kristen
Kristen interviews Green
Green interviews KT
KT interviews Cynthia
Cynthia interviews…

Here is a list of the completed interviews.

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