Topic: Domain Squatting

3 chapters across the catalog

Woman Person
Episode 835 2:46:48 - 2:50:12

835: Woman Person

Dot-Com Era Domain Sales, Budweiser.com Launch

The high-value domain sales of the late 90s are discussed, including Art.com selling for $1 million. The host describes building the original Budweiser.com and acquiring the "Bud.com" domain for Anheuser-Busch from a fan in exchange for an autographed case of beer.

Postcard From Paris
Episode 823 2:43:13 - 2:45:42

823: Postcard From Paris

No Agenda Player, Moses Hall, Chinese Domain Squatting

Producer Moses Hall is recognized for maintaining "Blugs," a site that provides show summaries and timestamps linked to the No Agenda Player. Conversely, it is noted that the former domain "noagendastickers.com" has been allowed to lapse and was subsequently purchased by a Chinese adult content site, serving as a warning about domain maintenance.

Douchebags
Episode 179 40:47 - 42:50

179: Douchebags

Vajazzling Meme and Domain Name Business

A listener reports successfully purchasing the domain vajazzling.com after hearing the term on a previous episode. The site is reportedly generating significant traffic and sales. The hosts discuss the rapid spread of the "vajazzling" meme through local news weather segments and lifestyle reporting.