SVG's fearless leader has taken his fearlessness overseas, roaming the halls of the International Broadcast Center – and the streets of Beijing – to give SVG readers the inside scoop on the latest broadcast news from the Summer Olympic Games. Ken's very own BOB (Beijing Olympic Blog) is only a few hours old, but already he's captured some choice images of local cuisine and equated a snack of fried scorpions with soft-shell crab.

For the next week, Ken's backstage pass to the IBC is your ticket behind the scenes. Follow Ken through the end of the Games as he offers an insider’s look at producing the world’s most complex sports broadcast endeavor, simultaneously preparing for an upcoming stint on NBC’s hit iron stomach competition, "Fear Factor."

Catch all of Ken's news, reviews and commentary Live from Beijing, time shift-free.