The GFQ Faq Guide
The Guys From Queens Network
FAQ Guide
People on the Network
Andrew Zarian – Creator of the GFQ Network Host of “The Andrew Zarian Show” ,CEO of The GFQ Network
Lon Blais – Co-host on The Andrew Zarian Show – Host of “Im Just Saying”
Tom Rex - Cohost on “What The Tech” - Busniess Consultant
Jessica Franco – News Segment / Co-host on the Andrew Zarian Show , Creative Development
CoCo Butter – Co-host on Friday Night Free For All , Member of Soul on Fire
Joanna Blais – Co-host on ” Im Just Saying”
Patrick Connolly - Technology Consultant and Owner of Pctechie, LLC
Carla – Graphic Designer / Logo
Soul on Fire – The GFQ Band
Joey Modestino Zarian - GFQ Food Coordinator
Live Shows -
The Andrew Zarian Show–Thursdays from 8-10pm eastern. A variety show including light hearted discussion on the lives of Andrew Zarian himself, as well as his co-stars, John, Joe, and Jess. Current interesting news articles are also discussed in the second half of the show.
What The Tech – Wednesdays from 7- 9pm eastern. Being on the front-line of new media and technology themselves, Andrew and Tom Rex take this time every week to discuss the many new technologies that keep us all connected. From un-boxings to software reviews, What The Tech allows tech junkies and novices alike to learn something new each week.
Im Just Sayin - W/ Lon and Joanna Blais Mondays from 7pm – 8:30pm eastern. Lon and Joanna Blais bring their interesting point of view to the table. from life advice to the news Lon and Joanna cover it all. Viewers can submit questions for Lon and Joanna to answer or even call in live each week . come join the fun every week
The Andrew Zarian Show–Thursdays from 8-10pm eastern. A variety show including light hearted discussion on the lives of Andrew Zarian himself, as well as his co-stars, John, Joe, and Jess. Current interesting news articles are also discussed in the second half of the show.
Friday Night Free For All - Fridays from 8-9pm eastern .Friday Night Free For all looks to uncover the good, the bad, and the ugly of music TV and Movies of today and of the past. This is a show devoted to the love of entertainment as seen through the eyes of Andrew , Coco , and Joe. This group brings something new to the table each week as they share their personal views on all forms of entertainment
Special Events – Quarterly special Show ( TBA)
Website Exclusive Shows
Meet the Zarian – a look into Andrew and Jessica’s Life when the show is not on – Week show( TBA)
Equipment
Audio
- Audio Console (mixer): Yamaha MG82CX , Mackie 1402-VLZ3
- Microphones: ElectroVoice Cardinal , AKG Perception 220 , 2 Samson C01 , Blue Snowball USB
- Microphone Stands: Heil Sound PL2T Boom Mount, 2 On Stage Stands, 2 on Stage Stands (Table Stand)
- Headphones: 4 RadioShack Large Headphones
- Headphone Amp : Samson S-Amp
Video
- Cameras:
- Camera Tripods – 4 Standard Tripods
- Software Video Mixer: Vidblaster Broadcaster
- Capture Card - 4 Black Magic Intesity Pro HD Capture Card, 2 Dazzle 101 capture card , 1 AVerTV HD DVR
Computers and monitors
- Streaming Recording Machine : Custom Built Asus Crosshair IV , AMD Phenom x6 II 1090T Black Edition , 12 gigs Ram , GTX 275 , Creative Xfi , 2 WD Black Caviar 1TB
- Streaming Recording Machine 2: Custom Built Asus m4a79 Deluxe Mother Board, AMD Phenom II x4 940 Black, 12 gigs Ram, Nvidia GTX 260, 2 WD 1 TB HardDrive
- Chat Machine: White Macbook
- Stickam Streaming Machine – IBM Thinkpad 2.2 Ghz Duel Core Intel
- Justin.tv Machine – M2n32 Deluxe Asus Motherboard AMD Althlon 64 x2 5600 , 8 gigs ram , Nidia GTX 260 2 WD 1TB Harddrive
- Ustream Machine – Gateway DX4300-03 AMD Phenom™ X4 9750 Quad-Core Processor ,8GB DDR2 Dual Channel Memory, 1TB 7200RPM SATA hard drive, ATI® Radeon™ HD 4650 Windows 7 ,
- Skype Machine 1 – AMD Athlon 64 Duel Core 4400 , 4 gigs ram
- Skype Machine 2 – Acer Aspire 5532 Athlon™ 64 Processor TF-20 1.60GHz , 4GB Ram , 160GB , Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200
- Monitor : Samsung Syncmaster T220 , 2 NEC MultiSync LCD 1760V , 2 Samsung SyncMaster 710N
Internet Connections
- Fios : Verizon Fios 40/40 ( Advertised as 30/25)
- Fios : Verizon Fios 15/5
- DSL : Speakeasy DSL 3/1.5
Miscellaneous
- Lights: 2 Forestent Panel
Where To Watch Us
All our Live shows Broadcast on Stickam.com Ustream.tv and Justin.tv . You can either go to the Stickam or Ustream websites or go to our streaming page http://www.GFQLIVE.TV.
All out past shows are Archived on Blip.tv and out main webpage.
Our Pages
guysfromqueens.com – Main Page where you can get all our info
GFQLive.TV – Streaming Video Site Watch us here
GFQFORUM.COM - The Official GFQ Message Board
Youtube.com/andranic – Weekly Updates , Reviews , Clips and much more
guysfromqueens.blip.tv – All Video Archives
facebook.com/guysfromqueens : GFQ Fanpage
facebook.com/andrewzarianshow - AZ Show Fanpage
Twitter.com/guysfromqueens – Twitter updates
guysfromqueens.com/forum – the GFQ Message Board. Chat with listeners when the shows not on
Chat Rules
We want the chat to be a comfortable place for listeners to come and chat :
- Keep the conversation clean, Anything offensive will not be tolerated.
- No offensive references to a person or group by race, religion, gender, or orientation.
- No illegal activity. Unless your Zudd… he gets a by
- No shouting (TYPING IN CAPS)
- Do not harass other chatters. You can respectfully disagree, but don’t be rude.
- No spamming of web sites for either personal or commercial purposes. Posting a personal web site once is OK, just don’t do it repeatedly.
- Allow the moderators to do their jobs. Rather than correcting behavior, ignore people who bother you and inform a moderator if someone is being disruptive.
- Do not speak in a different language.
- No song requests . We are not a radio station
- Respect the moderators
- Please do not request us to say hello to anyone.
- If you have a question ask it once. If someone knows the answer it will be answered
- Don’t tell me to put a shoe on my head . because I wont
When we are doing a show it is hard for us to talk to the people in the chatroom. We try our best to be as interactive as possible so please have patients when asking one of us a question.
How do I join the chatroom
Simple! All you have to do is click on the Chat button. Once you have done that you have two options either you can join Stickam or Join our IRC Chatroom at GFQLIVE.TV
Advertising
If you are interested in Advertising with the Guys From Queens Network you can Contact Jessica by sending us a email at guysfromqueens@gmail.com . We have many different advertising packages and rates to fit all types of business. Please be aware we do not accept all advertising requests.
Here are some of the services that we offer
Live show Plugs and live reads
Website Banner
Podcast advertising
Video advertising
PR Inquiry
Contact us is by email at guysfromqueens@gmail.com
We are always looking to review new products (software and hardware). If you interested in having us review your product please be aware that all of our reviews are honest and truthful.
Want to be a Guest
How to get on ?
If you have something to promote and would like to come on the show please send us a email at guysfromqueens@gmail.com and address it to Jessica . She handles all guest requests then submits them to Andrew. The shows on the network are very lighthearted so we look for guests that can fit in well with the group.
What’s next ?
Andrew will contact you on setting a day to come on the show, The day before the show you will be emailed a copy of the show notes and any other information that you would need.
What is needed from the Guest ?
If you are calling into the show and would like to be on video you must have Skype installed with a mic and camera. If you are coming to the studio please be here a hour before 45 minutes before the show starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Guys From Queens or GFQ mean ?
A. Guys From Queens means exactly what is sounds like. Everyone from the network is from Queens NY . We had a hard time coming up with a name so we gave up and went with this.. GFQ TV Doesn’t sound that bad.
Who made your Logo ?
A. Only the greatest person in the world ! Carla saw the show one day and emailed me telling me she does design work and would like to do some work for us. Next thing we know she is out Logo Designer. If you would like to get in touch with Carla about doing some Design work for you send us a email at guysfromqueens@gmail.com.
I heard that there will be a GFQ Store. When will it be up and what will be in it?
A. You heard correct , There will be a GFQ store very soon. We are in the process of building the store and finalizing what we will be selling. At the start we will be selling T-shirts , Stickers , Mugs and Shot Glasses.
I want to donate what do I get ?
A . A Big Fat thank you. Actually once we have out Store built we will be giving away T-shirts Stickers and other Items depending on how much was donated. We want to thank all our listeners who have donated to us. It means to world to us and keeps up going.
Will Jessica go on a date with me.
A. No, but Coco might if you ask nicely
Thank you
All of us at the Network want to thank all our listeners. It means a lot to us that we see the same people in our chat every single week. I want to also personally thank our Moderators and the listeners who have helped expand the network ( Meddows , TechSoldier … and everyone else you guys are the networks backbone and appreciate all the help!
