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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 8:12 am
Brian & Greg are brothers from Santa Monica, California. Brian is an actor/bartender and Greg is a bouncer. Their primary motivation for participating in the Race is to travel the world with each other and meet new people. Brian, the older of the two, graduated from Central Missouri State before moving to Los Angeles. Brian is at heart a competitor whose greatest accomplishment in life was starting every basketball game his high school varsity season after being cut the prior two seasons. Greg graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Radio, Television and Film. In addition to earning his degree, Greg also saw playing time as a walk-on football player at Auburn. Competitive like his brother, Greg’s favorite hobbies are playing basketball with his brother, tennis and horseback riding. These two brothers are confident and ready to compete. Despite their limited traveling experience and knowledge of the Race, they’re ready for the adventure of their lives. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race7/teams/brian/
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:23 am
I don't know about this team...could be the Team Who of the bunch.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:48 am
I don't know...one is an actor, the other has a degree in Radio and Tv. I am hoping for some personality here...and hopefully some comic relief!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 2:51 pm
another eh for me but of course all could change after the race starts.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 2:52 pm
Not impressed but that could change.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 11:58 am
well here's a fact that has been discovered about Brian.....he's been on another reality show! Apparently, he was on Fear Factor and was responsible for one of their memorable moments: It was a Christmas show, and it was the traditional gross eating stunt. Brian got a nasty thing to eat, but ate it. The thing was, he was trash talking the other contestants while he was eating and not paying attention to the time (despite Joe Rogan telling him about it), and because of that he finished 30 seconds after the time limit and was eliminated. He got upset, yelling and swearing at everyone, and refused to leave the set for the longest time...... I saw that episode, and he was a real poor sport about somehting that was his fault....so this team is now on my dislike list.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 3:19 pm
oh my goodness, thanks Wilson for finding that. going back up to look at Brian's picture - now I recognize him. yeah, what a <el> for not paying attention to the time limit. 'squeek'
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 11:41 am
Oh yes! He just embarassed himself so badly on that, I'm surprised he dared show his face on another reality show. If that little episode is typical of his character he's going to be very hard to like.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:34 pm
Bartender at Belly's maybe?
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 12:27 am
They seemed like a couple of fun-loving guys out having a good time. I can root for these guys, too...which is weird.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 6:24 am
ok...after the first show...these guys are definitely my favorites....
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:10 am
I really liked these guys! Not as entertaining as the bubbas, but quite funny in some of their comments!
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 8:24 am
They have been edited very favorably - how nice they were to allow the girls' car to get into the parking lot before them, helping the boys in the market place. What a pleasant surprise. 'squeek'
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 1:25 pm
And I loved it when they B.S'ed the two gay guys by telling them they had already gone by the place to deliver their baskets and get their clue ... and let them believe it just long enough to do a double take ... and then nicely let them off the hook.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:07 pm
I like this team too.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Friday, March 04, 2005 - 8:40 pm
Hmm well now I remember them after reading the latest posts.. but didn't really develop an opinion but just due to the number of teams. I DO remember that Fear Factor and that wasn't at all pleasant.
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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 12:45 pm
I totally agree with Hootyhoot. They did that just long enough to be funny, but not long enough to cost Lynn and Alex any time. They remind me alot of my best friend and me actually.
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 11:38 pm
From the initial write-ups, I was prepared to not like these guys, but they are very endearing, and are now my favorites. Honest, calm, uncomplicated, kind . . .
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 12:02 am
To be honest I don't notice them much.. I do know they did the pedal instead of paddle tonight.. and I'm thankful that they don't have the blondes to moon over any more.
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 9:29 pm
Sorry to see these guys go. Probably the nicest of the bunch, but perhaps too laid-back. Not enough killer instinct or excitability.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 10:04 pm
Sorry to see them go, too.. but.. they just kept being slightly off.. I mean, even going out of the way, if they hadn't stopped for their little joke they just might have beaten Meredith and Gretchen.. of course that is difficult to determine. However, they enjoyed themselves and what an adventure for two brothers who are also friends! And, they did make Phil laugh 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 5:08 am
I'm sorry to see them go but they went with a bang.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 8:55 am
On the Early Show this morning, interview by Renee, who seemed to keep feeding them the answers she wanted.. She introduced the segment by saying that Brian & Greg couldn't beat Meredith & Gretchen, who were the oldest team in the race. Showed a clip of Gretchen and Meredith hitting the mat and finding out they are still in it, Meredith saying "Oh. My. God! Meredith" and then show the clip of the brothers arriving in their strange caps and swim trunks. Renee asked why they took the time to change clothing and we learn from the brothers that they were hours behind at that point, that once they got behind by going to the wrong water tower, they never saw another racing team and they just hoped Phil would take pity on them. They said besides the water tower snafu, which we saw, we didn't see them chasing goats for 45 minutes; they made "every mistake" and it was very frustrating. Then Renee brings up Gretchen & Meredith being older. The brothers said G&M are "awesome", "real troopers".. they had hoped they had a chance since they started the leg only ten minutes behind G&M.. The Wreck.. they said they were going "pretty fast" (but said so was everyone else) and hit a soft patch which caused them to swerve to the side of the road.. they didn't roll, but went over on the side of the vehicle. They weren't hurt..one of them said he had his seatbelt on.. but TWO were injured.. the camera man had bruised vertebrae and the sound person had a cracked rib. Lynn and Alex came along 10 minutes later and were helpful and stayed about 20 minutes. Renee asked about Rob and Amber and they said they sailed right by, just typical of them, plenty stopped. They said Rob and Amber weren't on their minds at all; they were just trying to get back in the race at that point. Renee asked what they would do differently but then sort of fed them the answer that they would read clues more thoroughly. They said they had fun doing it together.
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 9:10 am
I loved them - loved the swimming trunks at the end too. I was hoping they'd get to stay - nonelimination- and continue with just thier trunks. Good job guys
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 9:20 am
I am sorry to see them go. I liked watching them.
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Cruzlvr
Member
11-13-2003
| Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 9:15 pm
This from Bad LANguage AP Pop Culture Blog; The link is at the end but sorry I don't know to post a link: (fixed link. mod 47) Humvee-crashing brothers/actors Brian and Greg Smith, the latest pair booted off of CBS' "The Amazing Race," donned vintage 1980s swim trunks covered in Trapper Keeper graphics for their elimination in Africa. Because it doesn't get any hipper than that, Bad LANGuage called the Smith boys to see where we could get a pair and if they'd kiss and tell about their relationship with blond babe team Megan Baker and Heidi Heidel. Here's what they revealed: Bad LANGuage: Your swimsuits were awesome. Where did you get those? Brian: I got those down on Melrose in Hollywood from a little thrift store. They're coming back. BL: Yeah, that's gonna be the look for summer, I think. So did you guys know you were going to be booted? Greg: We started off the leg last. We were only eight minutes behind when we started, but we took a wrong turn right off the bat. When you're in the bush, it's kind of hard to make up ground. You can't really ask anybody for directions because there's nobody out there. We went for 45 minutes the wrong way. It put us about an hour and a half behind. Brian: We didn't see another team the whole time we were out there, and it was super duper frustrating. We just knew. When we got to the Roadblock, they had all been completed. All the clues were gone. BL: What if it had been a non-elimination round? With the new rule where Phil takes all of your stuff, you would've been stuck in Africa in your swim trunks. Greg: It would've been great. The way we got lost, we deserved to freaking wear swimsuits for the rest of the race. BL: What did you guys think of Rob and Amber? Brian: We didn't focus on Rob and Amber. They were just another team. They didn't talk to us. We didn't talk to them. We didn't sweat Rob and Amber. We didn't think anything of them. BL: What about when you wrecked your Humvee and they just drove by? Brian: It kind of showed how they were when they drove past us and didn't even roll down the window to see if we were OK. It looked like a bomb had hit our car. I think at that Pit Stop they might've been a little embarrassed because they didn't even come up to us. All the other teams were around us and they knew Rob and Amber didn't stop and ask if we were OK. They kinda just stuck to themselves and didn't say anything. Greg: We're friends with every other team except them. We didn't really get to know them. BL: Your cameraman looked banged up after the crash. What happened to him? Greg: We had a makeshift crew with the people that were surrounding us. The sound guy picked up the camera and a producer, I think, picked up the sound mic. Brian: We saw him on one of our flights back to the sequester city. He was fine. He had some bruised discs. I think he actually filmed the last two episodes. BL: So the old team Meredith and Gretchen beat you. How did that feel? Greg: Meredith and Gretchen keep huffing along. Slow and steady wins the race. I think they've got second-to-last place on every leg. They're a strong team. You can't count anybody out. BL: What did you think of the other teams? Greg: It looks like Ron and Kelly argue with one another, and they were the nicest people on the race. Alex and Lynn were freaking hilarious. They were nonstop entertainment. Uchenna and Joyce were super friendly. And Meredith and Gretchen were like our parents at the Pit Stops. Brian: And we definitely got along with Megan and Heidi. BL: Riiight. Brian, what's going on with you and Megan post-"Race"? Brian: Megan and I are still friends. We hang out a lot. We're not really dating but, you know, we have French kissed. That's about all I can say. BL: That's it? You've French kissed? Wow. I don't know if that's even first or second base. Brian: That's first base. yahoo news ___
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 9:58 pm
Thanks for posting that!! I love hearing some background details.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, April 08, 2005 - 6:47 am
Yes, thank you Cruzlvr! That was very interesting.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Friday, April 08, 2005 - 7:07 am
I loved this article... those brothers sound just like the guys I liked in the show!! Guess the editing of them was very accurate!
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Friday, April 08, 2005 - 12:08 pm
Does anyone know anything about sequester city?
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Friday, April 08, 2005 - 3:52 pm
Sequester City may be in that underground cave where Gretchen fell and split her head. 
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