Topic: 56k Modem

2 chapters across the catalog

10th Anniversary
Episode 976 5:10:37 - 5:12:33

976: 10th Anniversary

Lieutenant Kim Davis and Nuclear Deterrence Shout-out

John Davis donates in honor of his daughter, Lieutenant Kim Davis, who manages ten nuclear missile sites in North Dakota. The hosts provide a "bully" shout-out, contrasting her high-stakes underground work with the "safe spaces" sought by other millennials. They play "pew-pew" jingles to celebrate her role in national security.

Internet Governance
Episode 424 52:18 - 57:48

424: Internet Governance

Dial-up Modem Technology, 56k Networking, and Underground Internet

The hosts discuss the potential return to 56k dial-up modems as a way to maintain a truly free and unregulated internet. They reminisce about early ISPs like Panix and the evolution of baud rates from 300 to 9600. Concerns are raised about modern hardware lacking RS232 ports and modem jacks, suggesting that ham radio operators and an underground market for refurbished analog equipment may be necessary for future privacy.