Topic: Nab Show

2 chapters across the catalog

Speciesism
Episode 661 1:09:32 - 1:13:11

661: Speciesism

Podcasting Hall of Fame, NAB Show 2015

The 10th annual Podcast Awards will coincide with the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas, featuring the inauguration of the Podcasting Hall of Fame. Adam Curry and Dave Winer are discussed as likely first-ballot inductees due to their roles as pioneers of the medium. John C. Dvorak considers attending the event to deliver a speech titled "Broadcasting is Dead," mirroring his previous "Film is Dead" lectures.

Ninjas in Mongolia
Episode 503 1:20:25 - 1:21:57

503: Ninjas in Mongolia

NAB Show Las Vegas, Parking Corruption

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas featured 95,000 attendees and a heavy presence of media industry stereotypes. Despite the large crowd, the convention center had numerous empty parking spots that were reportedly being held for "handicapped" drivers as part of a perceived local scam. The hosts describe the atmosphere of the show as being filled with "local anchors" and industry "talking heads."