Sean Krause and the Daily BS

Sean Krause, 25, resides in New York and is the mastermind behind The Daily BS. His hobbies include writing, singing, karaoke, and comedy. He is a close personal friend of mine and has made some incredible contributions both with The Daily BS and his other site, a memorial to Caylee Anthony. His work is remarkable and it should not go unnoticed. What I appreciate most about Sean is the fact that he's informative yet blunt, but also the fact that he injects his personality-and sarcastic humor when appropriate-into every piece he creates. I jumped at the opportunity to turn the tables and interview him for a change.

Sloane Reed: Why did you start The Daily BS?

Sean Krause: I did TDBS because I got tired of seeing bad people get praised. The mainstream media wants people to feel remorseful for murderers, I don't. The news was never honest, so TDBS was born. People think it's the worst name, but never understand the meaning. To define it, BS is in the news every day, I report on it.

SR: What sets it apart from other news outlets?

SK: It's uncensored, it allows people to speak their minds freely, and readers can interact with myself. Mainstream media cares about themselves, I care about the readers & the victims of stories.

SR: Approximately how many page views do you have per day and what is your estimated number of regular subscribers?

SK: Usually, it was about 10,000 visitors we would have daily, since the Casey Anthony case, obviously the final number increased. There are over 1,500 RSS feed readers & at last look, over 200+ subscribers (these are the people who comment). The others simply come by and get their news.

SR: Can you give me some information about your co-hosts, regular contributors, and anyone else who helps create the finished product?

SK: RAGIannie: She's written a few articles on child custody battles and other various topics.

Ricki: She offers her opinion on different news stories

Raechel Kitchens: She did a brief interview with Zenaida Gonzalez and helped in the spoof we did.

Let's not forget you, Sloane.

As for others, I've very wary of who writes on the site.

SR: What sources do you look at to get the news that is featured on The Daily BS?

SK: Often times, especially in the Casey Anthony case, I'll go directly to the source. Readers send in local news stories they want "Krause approved" and I state my opinions/facts.

SR: What is the most challenging aspect of your job?

SK: Not everyone likes what you say.

SR: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

SK: The reward is that people can help find a missing kid, people can say what they want to say, and I get to talk to readers and people in general.

SR: We both know that you've had your fair share of haters. Do you develop a thick skin after a while? Are most people usually ignorant and stupid or do you ever get somebody who says something cruel and inappropriate?

SK: Sure, it used to bother me. I get depressed now that people have stopped calling me an "asshole." There are people who never understand why I do what I do, or families who don't like what I have to say. Some are cruel, such as people wanting me to die from cancer. At the same time, you 360 it and tell them, "I'm beating cancer and I'm going to be around for a LONG time." It upsets them.

SR: How much money do you make per month from The Daily BS and is this enough to cover your living expenses?

SK: As of lately, no. I run TDBS and the Caylee Memorial site and I'm losing money daily. I do alright though, I'm not like Tricia on Webslueths begging for donations.

SR: Do you you have any sponsors, donations, or revenue generated from ads?

SK: I don't do donations, ad revenue some, sponsors none.

SR: You design and maintain the website, correct? Have you always been able to do graphics so well?

SK: Yes, I maintain the web designs. Not really. Just years of training.

SR: What training have you had to get to where you are right now or are you self-taught?

SK: Without sounding like William Hung, there is no training. Sure, I took a writing class and a college class.

SR: What advice do you have for people who want to get started with their own BS type of endeavor?

SK: The formula works only for some. I mix humor, my personality, and my opinions of the news into one. Best advice, be real and be yourself.

SR: A major part of your job is recorded interviews. Who was your most memorable guest and why?

SK: As of recently, Leonard Padilla and Zenaida Gonzalez. They brought in new people, said a lot of interesting things, and I got to prove ZG was a liar.

SR: Are people generally receptive to your questions and willing to cooperate?

SK: At times, some questions may be omitted or subjects off limits.

SR: What's the worst interview you've ever had?

SK: In the past, I used to bring a lot of readers on. Worst idea ever.

SR: Do you ever get nervous while interviewing somebody?

SK: Sure, because I don't want to come off as being rude. I respect anyone who comes on, who doesn't lie. I'd roll out the brown carpet for anyone, but lying makes it worse.

SR: You inject a lot of your own personality, sarcasm, and humor into your news persona. Some may argue that news should be objective. What do you say to those people?

SK: Screw 'em. If you don't like I have to say, may I suggest CNN?

SR: Lately you've interviewed some pretty big names. Have you ever dealt with any imposters?

SK: No, usually I research the individual or speak to others before bringing anyone on. No imposters.

SR: What's your most embarrassing on air moment? I know you have the ability to edit things, but surely you've done a few silly things while conducting an interview.

SK: When we did the live show, I remember the show went completely dead. It was the worst moment ever. As of late, I caught myself saying "um" a lot, worst habit ever. Obviously, some things are omitted from interviews, such as my stance on politics and religion.

SR: Can you think of some of your stories that have generated the most controversy and/or feedback?

SK: Too many to list, but I've helped in many ways. I helped put a pedophile teacher away, brought national interest in a picture of a teacher who took a topless picture with her student, and got involved in the Caffey murder case, which I'm still involved in, and now the Casey Anthony case.

SR: One of the reasons I really admire you is your dedication to the Caylee Anthony case. Tell me about your side project, the Caylee Memorial Site.

SK: A place to reflect your thoughts, generated by the thoughts of others, and I build on that. It's my personal reflection to honor the memory of Caylee.

SR: What drew you to this case?

SK: I had a crappy childhood, it effects me. I see a three-year-old as the victim, with a mother who cared about herself, and it's tore me apart. I also was shocked by the amount of people who have followed this case and their dedication to seeing justice for Caylee.

SR: How has the Caylee site affected your work with The Daily BS?

SK: It has its days. Costs are too high to run it and since I'm the lone individual, it takes away from my personal life. If people understood that when you deal with cancer, you're life can be taken away. I'm still alive, Caylee's not. That's my dedication.

SR: Do you know the statistics for the daily views and where you get your funds for the Caylee site?

SK: While I generally do not share stats, you're an exception. Since the Caylee site's debut, it has generated over 15 million views, with an average of 300,000+ a day. It varies. I pay for the site myself, a donation button was added, but as the site continues to get bigger, bandwidth costs have increased the sites costs and has become very difficult to maintain.

SR: Can you give me a general description of your target audience and the vast majority of your subscribers?

SK: The target audience has always been young people, 18-26. As of late, that has risen, with a mix of individuals, who like the brand that is offered.

SR: With your projects, what is the legacy you hope to leave on the world? When people read The Daily BS, look at Caylee Memorial, and hear the name Sean Krause, what do you want them to think?

SK: Your life can be taken away at any moment. I just want people to know that anyone can make a difference, no matter how small or big. I want people to understand why I do what I do, and hope that people learn, crime doesn't pay. Otherwise, feel honored you're being written about. The news media will kiss your ass, I won't. If I made an impact, great. If not, at least I know I've tried.