Topic: This Week In Tech

2 chapters across the catalog

Asymmetric Intimacy
Episode 1899 1:12:12 - 1:16:45

1899: Asymmetric Intimacy

The Origins of the John C. Dvorak Impersonation

Jason Calacanis reveals that his long-running impersonation of John C. Dvorak was actually based on the actor Edward G. Robinson's "Little Caesar" persona. He recounts how the bit started on "This Week in Tech" to annoy Dvorak and how Dave Chappelle's own Robinson impression influenced the performance. Curry and Calacanis reminisce about Dvorak's reaction to the "gangster" portrayal of his curmudgeonly personality.

Let's Get Social!
Episode 611 43:22 - 46:40

611: Let's Get Social!

This Week in Tech Critique and Coachella Commentary

John C. Dvorak critiques a recent appearance by Jill Duffy of PC Magazine on the "This Week in Tech" podcast. He mocks her lack of familiarity with the Coachella music festival and her tendency to look directly into the camera lens rather than engaging with the host. The segment includes a brief, bizarre tangent regarding Duffy's physical appearance.