Topic: Joost

The history of PodShow and the failed video platform Joost is recalled, including a meeting with Kleiner Perkins where investors pushed for "short-form" content. Joost was founded by the creators of Skype but failed to gain traction due to technical issues and poor content strategy. The segment reflects on the cyclical nature of tech trends and the early attempts to monetize online video.

The hosts reminisce about the early days of Podshow and its transition to Meveo, which was influenced by venture capital pressure from Kleiner Perkins. They discuss the interpersonal nature of Silicon Valley hiring and the "bullcrap dictionary" of tech industry terminology.

The Netherlands' contestant Joost Klein was disqualified from the Eurovision finals following a police investigation into a threatening movement toward a female crew member. The Dutch broadcaster Afrotros criticized the decision as disproportionate, claiming Klein reacted to being filmed against his wishes. The disqualification resulted in record-low television ratings for the contest in the Netherlands.

A historical anecdote regarding Kleiner Perkins and the startup Podshow illustrates how venture capitalists often chase "the next big thing," such as the failed video service Joost. Google currently spends $13 billion quarterly on traffic acquisition to maintain its advertising lead. The current AI boom is compared to previous tech cycles where dominant players like Yahoo and MySpace were eventually displaced.

Albrinnink Thijm, currently associated with Witness.org, previously served as an executive at Joost, the failed global online video platform created by the founders of Skype. Joost was intended to revolutionize internet television but suffered from technical issues and poor user adoption. Thijm's background at MTV Networks is also noted as part of her transition into digital media advocacy.

Adam Curry recounts his history of reporting on Joost Demink, the former Secretary General of Justice in the Netherlands, whom he accused of involvement in pedophilia. Curry claims his radio station was shut down as a result of these allegations. The segment links these claims to a recent daycare abuse scandal in the Netherlands where the perpetrator received a light sentence.

The hosts credit Daniel Strack as Executive Producer and Ashley Hogg and Joost Schieperhain as Associate Executive Producers for the episode. A donor from England contributes $222.22 to "de-douche" himself after listening since the show's inception without previously contributing. Another donor promotes his iPhone app, Pocket Mini Golf 2, in exchange for his contribution.