Shobiz Newsy News is a weekly animated podcast. In fact, the SNN website claims that it is "the first weekly animated news podcast". Originally presented in SWF, it was later switched to MP4 format for compatibility with both home computers and portable media devices such as the iPod Video. The show takes a cynical look at the week, mainly focusing on celebrities, and is hosted by a fictional character named Ty Paddington. SNN is recommended by PodGuide.tv, a website that regularly receives 4-5 million page-views per day 1, as well as PodcastAlley.com, which regularly receives 20-25 million 2.