THE BIG NEWS: LA CARMINA TO CO-HOST TOKYO EPISODE OF ANDREW ZIMMERN’S BIZARRE WORLD TV SHOW ON TRAVEL CHANNEL!

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Posted by La Carmina on September 22, 2009

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So… I’ve been hinting at an out-of-this-world announcement, and I wasn’t pulling your leg. It’s such a doozy that I can’t believe it’s happening… but it is.

In October, I’m being flown to Tokyo… to be a guide and co-host for several outrageous segments… of Andrew Zimmern’s TV show on Travel Channel, Bizarre World!

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It’s no secret that I’m a Travel Channel fanatic (remember our Goth recreation of Anthony Bourdain’s Tokyo episode?). Andrew Zimmern has one of the channel’s most popular programs, Bizarre Foods, in which he roams the globe to gulp down eyeballs and other strange meals. His new show, Bizarre World, is even cooler — because Andrew explores weird subcultures and cultural oddities in addition to food.

So how amazing is that I — and more importantly, my spooky friends (above) — get to be part of the action?

I can’t reveal everything we’ve planned… but will it involve decadent dress, cyber/Goth/fetish nightcrawling, takeovers of wild theme restaurants (like in my book), and feasting on the parts of a certain large beast? Ohhhhh yes!

If you want a preview of our ghoulish cross-dressing antics, you can watch our Death Cookbook, Mad Hatter, Midnight Mess, and Wizard of the Opera videos on my YouTube channel. Travel Channel was charmed by my book, Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants (none of this would have occurred if my publicist didn’t send them a copy — thank you!). It would be great if you could add my book to your wish-list, and I think you will enjoy the cute maid cafe photos too.

Life is insane right now… right after the Travel Channel adventure, I’m off to book signings and media appearances in several US cities (I will announce locations and dates soon). I hope to see you there — and I will dutifully report on all the Tokyo madness, promise. Thank you for all your support — without it, none of this would have been possible!

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http://www.rocknrollbride.com/ kat rock n roll bride

eek that is SOO exciting! go you – you deserve it! i hope we can all watch it online. well done i a soo happy for you
http://www.rocknrollbride.com/ kat rock n roll bride

eek that is SOO exciting! go you – you deserve it! i hope we can all watch it online. well done i a soo happy for you
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  I will make certain that at least my segments will be online… :D
  
  Tomorrow I’ll be sure to blog about your contest too!
Ayame

That is SO COOL! GO FOR IT :D if there's ever a link for this episode, link it on :D im sure everyone would love to see it! so excited :D oh and i recently created my 5th blog (yes, you wonder how many do i need) and i linked you there. http://euniceyin.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/fluffyconti Fluffy Conti

Omgggg~ that is awesome!! :o
Lashy

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you, good job! <3 You must be flipping out, huh?
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

Wowww that's awesome! Congratulations! Can't wait to see the episode! :)
http://www.facebook.com/eunice.ayame.yin Ayame

That is SO COOL! GO FOR IT :D if there’s ever a link for this episode, link it on :D im sure everyone would love to see it! so excited :D oh and i recently created my 5th blog (yes, you wonder how many do i need) and i linked you there. http://euniceyin.blogspot.com/
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Definitely, I will get a link up! And thanks for mentioning me in your new blog — I’m flattered :3
Name

Congratulations! You so deserve it and it sounds like a great time!
Calli

holy shit this is amazing! Congrats!!!
Staci

I'll definitely make sure to catch the episode! Congrats on getting to be a part of the show! <3
Chi

Is that for real! That's amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you're gonna do?

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Chi

Is that for real! That's amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you're gonna do?

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Lady Ari

woow
Lady Ari

woow
http://twitter.com/fluffyconti Fluffy Conti

Omgggg~ that is awesome!! :o
DiaPinky

OMGOSH!! CONGRATULATIONS!!…Bizarre World (and foods) are both awesome shows!! I cant wait to see the episode!!..Its going to be tons of fun for you both..and for us to watch..and I like the last pic..its kind of funny..lol

Again, congrats!!
Stillprince

OMGOMGOMG >_< I wanna watch the Travel channel now!! When does this come on? Or has it already come on? I wanna see it lol
Sarah

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I love Andrew Zimmern!!! I love both his shows! And I love you! This is gonna be so awesome!!! I can't wait!!!! I wanna see it so bad! Congrats!!!!!!!
Lvl +30

Duuuude XD I love this show! Congrats~~ really looking forward to it :D
Moon Maiden 90

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is SO awsome!, I've seen all the “Bizarre Food” episodes & been watching the “Bizarre world”!
I can't wait 2 see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet another thing 2 make me wish it were october! lol
congratulations ^-^
Maleva

nhamnhammmmm delicioussssssssss
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I will make certain that at least my segments will be online… :D

Tomorrow I'll be sure to blog about your contest too!
Lashy

Oh my goodness! I’m so excited for you, good job! <3 You must be flipping out, huh?
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Slightly… hahaha more so because of the planning. So many things get changed around! ><
  I knew about this opportunity for maybe half a month, but I couldn't say anything until it was set in stone :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Definitely, I will get a link up! And thanks for mentioning me in your new blog — I'm flattered :3
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Slightly… hahaha more so because of the planning. So many things get changed around! ><
I knew about this opportunity for maybe half a month, but I couldn't say anything until it was set in stone :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks!! I'm perhaps mostly excited to be back in Tokyo to chill with my friends… This opportunity took me completely by surprise.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

<3
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Andrew is such a great host. Can't wait to show him around Tokyo-Rococo!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahahah the show itself, Bizarre World, is on the air now. But I haven't even left for Tokyo! ;)

Travel Channel is the best channel out there and I'm not just saying that… Bourdain FTW!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

<3 <3
I'll be sure to link to a video of the show. Thank you for your congrats!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I'm so glad to hear many of you love the show. It's hard to find quality programming these days — I wouldn't want to be part of some cheesy reality TV show — so I am very thankful for this chance!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Oooh, you have? Any advice, since you are a show expert? ;)
Migoto

omg omg omg! I know how much u love him! Congratz! Sooo happy for u! Your gonna make for one awsome episode!!!
16 minutes ago from txt
Kitty Lectro

WOW! This is excellent! Very very happy for you!
ryuchikun

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW THAT'S SO AWESOMEEEE!!!!!! OMGGGG XDDDDDDDDDD おめでとう！！I'm SO gonna watch it ˆ-ˆ
Tokyo Fashion

Congrats Carmina! Hope someone posts your episode(s) on YouTube! :-)
Count3D

that's AWESOME. Congrats on the host gig Carmen!
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

Wowww that’s awesome! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the episode! :)
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thanks!! I’m perhaps mostly excited to be back in Tokyo to chill with my friends… This opportunity took me completely by surprise.
Randi

jealous!
i'm not – can i go? lol
Name

Congratulations! You so deserve it and it sounds like a great time!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  <3
Calli

holy shit this is amazing! Congrats!!!
Staci

I’ll definitely make sure to catch the episode! Congrats on getting to be a part of the show! <3
Chi

Is that for real! That’s amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you’re gonna do?

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Chi

Is that for real! That’s amazing and I am so insanely jealous. When is it gonna air? Do you have a plan for what you’re gonna do?

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU.
Lady Ari

woow
Lady Ari

woow
DiaPinky

OMGOSH!! CONGRATULATIONS!!…Bizarre World (and foods) are both awesome shows!! I cant wait to see the episode!!..Its going to be tons of fun for you both..and for us to watch..and I like the last pic..its kind of funny..lol

Again, congrats!!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Andrew is such a great host. Can’t wait to show him around Tokyo-Rococo!
Stillprince

OMGOMGOMG >_< I wanna watch the Travel channel now!! When does this come on? Or has it already come on? I wanna see it lol
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Hahahah the show itself, Bizarre World, is on the air now. But I haven’t even left for Tokyo! ;)
  
  Travel Channel is the best channel out there and I’m not just saying that… Bourdain FTW!
Sarah

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! I love Andrew Zimmern!!! I love both his shows! And I love you! This is gonna be so awesome!!! I can’t wait!!!! I wanna see it so bad! Congrats!!!!!!!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  <3 <3
  I'll be sure to link to a video of the show. Thank you for your congrats!
Maleva

nhamnhammmmm delicioussssssssss
Lvl +30

Duuuude XD I love this show! Congrats~~ really looking forward to it :D
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  I’m so glad to hear many of you love the show. It’s hard to find quality programming these days — I wouldn’t want to be part of some cheesy reality TV show — so I am very thankful for this chance!
Moon Maiden 90

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is SO awsome!, I’ve seen all the “Bizarre Food” episodes & been watching the “Bizarre world”!
I can’t wait 2 see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet another thing 2 make me wish it were october! lol
congratulations ^-^
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Oooh, you have? Any advice, since you are a show expert? ;)
  - Moon Maiden 90
    
    haha, I’m not so good at the whole advice thing! I wouldn’t say I’m an expert. but that show is so unique amidst all the cooking & travel shows out there! as are u! u are very unique & amazing & I’m sure u’ll do great! I’m sure It’ll be one of my fav. episodes yet ^-^ good luck
Migoto

omg omg omg! I know how much u love him! Congratz! Sooo happy for u! Your gonna make for one awsome episode!!!
16 minutes ago from txt
Kitty Lectro

WOW! This is excellent! Very very happy for you!
ryuchikun

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW THAT’S SO AWESOMEEEE!!!!!! OMGGGG XDDDDDDDDDD おめでとう！！I’m SO gonna watch it ˆ-ˆ
Tokyo Fashion

Congrats Carmina! Hope someone posts your episode(s) on YouTube! :-)
Count3D

that’s AWESOME. Congrats on the host gig Carmen!
Randi

jealous!
i’m not – can i go? lol
Katie

that is awesome!
congrats!
Alice Bello

OHMYGOOOOOOOOSH! That's so freaking awesome!!!!!! I'll definitely watch this!!!!! *first time I'll have watched TV in two months* GO LA CARMINA!!!!!!!!!!
HimeJade

Congratulations!! I will definitely tune in more frequenly to the travel channel ^-^
Visit Utah if you can!
Katie

that is awesome!
congrats!
Thomas

I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
Thomas

I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
アンゼリカ♥

Wow, congratulations!

I cannot wait until it airs on t.v.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank you sweetheart! I love your photos.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

He is amazing — super enthusiastic and full of great ideas. I look forward to meeting him!
Alice Bello

OHMYGOOOOOOOOSH! That’s so freaking awesome!!!!!! I’ll definitely watch this!!!!! *first time I’ll have watched TV in two months* GO LA CARMINA!!!!!!!!!!
HimeJade

Congratulations!! I will definitely tune in more frequenly to the travel channel ^-^
Visit Utah if you can!
Ashley

Awh this is great news! I'm so happy fo you~
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks everyone! I'm looking forward to the experience.
kk

IM DEFINITELY WATCHING THIS! :D cant WAIT!
Thomas

I <3 Andrew Zimmern! A friend of mine got me into his show when I was in college (we're the same age, do the math ^^) and since I started teaching I'd watch his show all summer (ahh summer repeats, new to me!). That's absolutely amazing! I hope he's as fun as he seems, I will defiantly look forward to that episode!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  He is amazing — super enthusiastic and full of great ideas. I look forward to meeting him!
アンゼリカ♥

Wow, congratulations!

I cannot wait until it airs on t.v.
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thank you sweetheart! I love your photos.
Karen

AWESOME!
Ashley

Awh this is great news! I’m so happy fo you~
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thanks everyone! I’m looking forward to the experience.
Greg

Fantastic.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks, Greg! ^_^
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahah I have so much to do before I go… but I also can't wait!
kk

IM DEFINITELY WATCHING THIS! :D cant WAIT!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Hahah I have so much to do before I go… but I also can’t wait!
Jade

congrats on the co-hosting with Andrew Zimmerns! :)
Karen

AWESOME!
Greg

Fantastic.
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thanks, Greg! ^_^
Jade

congrats on the co-hosting with Andrew Zimmerns! :)
Kimber

wow this is absolute wonderful news! i cant wait to watch it. congratulations!
Kimber

wow this is absolute wonderful news! i cant wait to watch it. congratulations!
Tania

That is amazing – can't wait to watch the episode!
Cheyenna

OMG THATS SO AWESOME!!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT
:D
Carmina your amazzinggg!!

<333
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

<3 <3 You are!!
Tania

That is amazing – can’t wait to watch the episode!
shauku

AWESOME NEWS!!!! wowdy wow wow wow. you're definitely going places Carmen.
Cheyenna

OMG THATS SO AWESOME!!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT
:D
Carmina your amazzinggg!!

<333
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  <3 <3 You are!!
shauku

AWESOME NEWS!!!! wowdy wow wow wow. you’re definitely going places Carmen.
http://chimera.fragiled.net Ria

OMG Hellz Yesss! Congratulations girl!!! I LOVE Andrew Zimmern's show ^__^ Especially that episode in the Philippines of him eating the grub.

Can't wait to watch your episode with him!!!
http://chimera.fragiled.com Ria

OMG Hellz Yesss! Congratulations girl!!! I LOVE Andrew Zimmern’s show ^__^ Especially that episode in the Philippines of him eating the grub.

Can’t wait to watch your episode with him!!!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  There will be some strange foods in this show… ahhhh!
gilimalili

AH! That's so exciting! I'm psyched for you you will have so much fuuuun!
Yay!
Anonymous

AH! That’s so exciting! I’m psyched for you you will have so much fuuuun!
Yay!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  It’s a little bit stressful (the planning) but you’re right, it will be fun!
Moon Maiden 90

haha, I'm not so good at the whole advice thing! I wouldn't say I'm an expert. but that show is so unique amidst all the cooking & travel shows out there! as are u! u are very unique & amazing & I'm sure u'll do great! I'm sure It'll be one of my fav. episodes yet ^-^ good luck
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

It's a little bit stressful (the planning) but you're right, it will be fun!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

There will be some strange foods in this show… ahhhh!
lovingtokyofashion

Congrats darling! Do you know if it's Aired already or When it will? Im super Excited to See it! btw <3 your Blogg!
Anonymous

Congrats darling! Do you know if it’s Aired already or When it will? Im super Excited to See it! btw <3 your Blogg!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

thank you so much, darling!! The show will air this April — keep checking my site or signing op for the mailing list (right sidebar of this blog) to find out exactly when!