Internet History Podcast

Episodes

• 195. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott

  May 4, 2019

  Kevin Scott's journey reflects the impactful role of curiosity and hands-on experience in shaping a successful tech career.

• 194. The History of the ISP Industry With Sonic's Dane Jasper

  Apr 20, 2019

  Regulation, especially the 1996 Telecommunications Act, played a crucial role in enabling independent ISPs like Sonic to emerge and compete in a monopolized landscape.

• 193. The Home Page Film With Doug Block

  Apr 6, 2019

  The 'Home Page' documentary is a vital visual record of the internet's early days, emphasizing its potential for personal connection and artistic expression.

• 192. Hulu's Founding and Digital Design With Dan Maccarone

  Mar 23, 2019

  Understanding user needs and behaviors is crucial for successful digital product design.

• 191. Bringing The WSJ Online With Rich Jaroslovsky Part 2

  Mar 10, 2019

  Having a clear, value-driven strategy—such as implementing a moderate paywall—was crucial in early online journalism and remains relevant today.

• 190. Bringing The WSJ Online With Rich Jaroslovsky

  Feb 25, 2019

  The newspaper industry in the 70s and 80s was cautious but included visionary pioneers who imagined an always-updating digital news future decades ahead.

• 189. A Legal History of the Web Era With Richard Chapo

  Feb 10, 2019

  Legal frameworks for the internet have historically lagged behind technological developments, creating ongoing legal uncertainty.

• 188. TheGlobe.com Story With Stephan Paternot Part III

  Jan 26, 2019

  The internet boom was driven by irrational hype, but many of its innovations have proven to be enduring successes, vindicating early skeptics.

• 187. TheGlobe.com Story with Stephan Paternot Part II

  Jan 6, 2019

  Tech bubble dynamics were driven by hype, not fundamentals, which led to inflated valuations and eventual crashes.

• 186. TheGlobe.com Story with Stephan Paternot

  Dec 24, 2018

  Early internet pioneers like Stefan Paternot and Todd Krizelman created one of the first social media platforms, TheGlobe.com, during the mid-1990s.

• 185. Ripple's David Schwartz

  Dec 10, 2018

  The evolution of digital finance emphasizes trustless, decentralized systems as foundational to modern cryptocurrencies.

• 184. GV's Ken Norton

  Nov 25, 2018

  Ken Norton's career exemplifies the nonlinear paths into technology, driven by curiosity, timing, and opportunity in the web and early internet era.

• 183. Selling the First Facebook Ads, With Matt Britton

  Nov 11, 2018

  Early Facebook was a small, college-focused platform with limited advertising options, but it showed immense potential for growth.

• Emergency Podcast Announcement

  Nov 2, 2018

  Reviews are crucial for increasing the visibility of a book and attracting further promotion.

• 182. Google's Matt Cutts @mattcutts

  Oct 28, 2018

  Matt Cutts has a deep technical background rooted in computer science, math, and early work experiences with the NSA.

• 181. (Ch. 7.5) The Story of craigslist

  Oct 13, 2018

  Craigslist's success was rooted in its community-oriented, anti-commercial approach, emphasizing service over profit.

• 180. Part 2 With John McCrea

  Sep 30, 2018

  Silicon Graphics's early web initiative aimed to democratize web content creation and leverage visual computing to rival Microsoft.

• 179. On Silicon Graphics with John McCrea (Pt. 1)

  Sep 17, 2018

  Not summarized yet

• 178. On Google's 20th Birthday - The History of Google

  Sep 1, 2018

  Not summarized yet

• 177. NandO.net with Fraser Van Asch

  Aug 19, 2018

  Not summarized yet