Topic: Tlc

3 chapters across the catalog

El Valvador
Episode 1112 2:24:29 - 2:27:55

1112: El Valvador

Cybersecurity Flaws, Smartwatch Tracking Risks

Researchers discovered a major security flaw in temperature control systems at hospitals and supermarkets worldwide, where the default password was "1234." Additionally, New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) now requires ride-sharing apps to report driver and passenger locations every 60 seconds. Users are urged to abandon smartwatches and app-based tracking to maintain privacy.

Poison Wheat
Episode 441 2:23:51 - 2:27:48

441: Poison Wheat

Reality TV Trends and Honey Boo Boo Veto

The hosts discuss the rise of the reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," which features a family eating roadkill and participating in child pageants. Adam Curry exercises a "veto card" to ban further clips from the show, comparing the audio quality to political speeches.

Paraphilia
Episode 373 1:51:45 - 1:57:26

373: Paraphilia

"Guess the Network" Cable TV Game

Adam Curry leads a game where Dvorak must guess the cable network based on show titles like "Dog the Bounty Hunter," "Mob Wives," and "I Cloned My Pet." The game highlights the "dumbing down" of cable television, where the History Channel and National Geographic air content unrelated to their original missions, such as "Killer Ants" and "Toddlers and Tiaras."