Christina Warren

06/07/24 • 59 min

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Christina Warren joins Jason Howell to talk about how nostalgia for the early Internet and failed technology companies has permeated her life in tech. From developer advocacy at Microsoft and Github to working in the tech journalism trenches at Mashable, Christina has stayed passionate about the possibilities of tech and its limitations.

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Christina's experience of accidentally not hitting the "go live" button at the start of the interview, and the importance of redundancy in recording
Her early memories and passion for technology, sparked by video games, gadgets, and the internet in the 90s
Building her first website on GeoCities as a 12-year-old unpaid "community leader"
Her collectibles obsession, including shoes and merchandise from failed/infamous tech companies like Theranos, FTX, Pets.com etc.
Reminiscing about the spectacular dot-com boom and bust, and companies like Webvan, Pets.com that didn't survive
Discussing the decline of TiVo and how the DVR experience has arguably gotten worse over time
Her current role as a developer advocate at GitHub, and how to follow her work

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Christina's experience of accidentally not hitting the "go live" button at the start of the interview, and the importance of redundancy in recording
Her early memories and passion for technology, sparked by video games, gadgets, and the internet in the 90s
Building her first website on GeoCities as a 12-year-old unpaid "community leader"
Her collectibles obsession, including shoes and merchandise from failed/infamous tech companies like Theranos, FTX, Pets.com etc.
Reminiscing about the spectacular dot-com boom and bust, and companies like Webvan, Pets.com that didn't survive
Discussing the decline of TiVo and how the DVR experience has arguably gotten worse over time
Her current role as a developer advocate at GitHub, and how to follow her work

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From writing for late-90s dot com boom websites to catching her break on TechTV, to podcasting at TWiT and back to writing, Megan Morrone shares her insights on the promise and peril of AI, navigating social media, and the challenges of parenting in the digital age.

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Why TechTV was different.
Technology influences as a child.
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Megan's experience with social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.
Megan's thoughts on the promise and peril of AI and its impact on various aspects of life.
The tech that lets Megan down.
Megan's approach to tech cleanse and stepping away from technology.

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Dick DeBartolo

Join Jason Howell as he explores the world of "low-tech" through the eyes of MAD Magazine's Dick DeBartolo, a media legend and true gadget aficionado with a knack for finding humor in the strangest places.

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CHAPTERS:

How Dick DeBartolo keeps his humor and fascination with technology, even for mundane gadgets.

Dick's early interest in technology and how it led to his work at Mad Magazine and game shows.

The story of how Dick started appearing on TV shows like Metro Media's Saturday Morning Live.

How Dick transitioned from TV to podcasting with Leo Laporte's TWiT network.

Dick's favorite gadgets, including the Slingbox and the world's first digital camera.

The nostalgia and ingenuity behind Dick's early 8mm films with sound effects.

A memorable story about a private train ride with Mad Magazine's publisher.

How technology has simplified video production and enabled remote appearances.

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