VBS—keeping it real.

To the rescue ‘from television’s deathlike grip’ comes VBS, hatched from the wicked mind of ‘creative’ director Spike Jonze: At the same time fearlessly investigative and unabashedly entertaining, VBS explores topics as unrelated as coal mining in West Virginia and Baghdad’s burgeoning heavy metal scene.

With a clear flair for subculture and traveling to various conflict zones, VBS doesn’t quite deliver the 6 o'clock news but inspires with guerilla reporting and a good dose of Jackass thrown in.

VBS' motley crew comes across as fellow broadband rookie BudTV’s ill-behaved brothers, and everyone seems to delight in completely defying categorization, unless you count running on adrenalin and a passion for whatever their topics are.

Interesting also the blog and vlog postings from offbeat comedians like Judah Friedlander and David Cross who both contribute to the quirky ‘Do’s and Don’ts and Friends’ section.

For a better understanding and frequently asked questions, check out the VBS mission statement shot while visiting the the streets of Jamaica. My favorite feature: The very practical channel guide / interactive remote.