Topic: Cash Fly

The hosts conclude that the Net Neutrality movement is a scheme by Netflix to avoid paying for its massive infrastructure footprint. They warn that independent content creators and networks like TWiT will eventually face higher costs as "free" peering agreements disappear and government-regulated metered billing becomes the industry standard.

The impact of metered internet on independent networks like TWiT is discussed. The hosts suggest that Leo Laporte's reliance on high-definition video and multiple streams makes his business vulnerable to rising bandwidth costs. They compare the situation to a writer who is overpaid until a "bean counter" realizes the costs are unsustainable, predicting that independent media will eventually have to face the reality of metered distribution.

Adam and John discuss Adam's recent appearance on Leo Laporte's show. They touch on the "podcast patent" legal battle, with Adam explaining that he stayed quiet on the topic out of respect for Lisa Laporte's request not to discuss ongoing litigation. They also speculate on the financial pressure TWiT may face from rising bandwidth costs.