2 chapters across the catalog
In an "Ask Adam" segment, the hosts discuss a 1714 Stradivarius violin expected to fetch $18 million at auction. This leads to a reminiscence about the "Drop.io fiasco," where a Silicon Valley startup's closure resulted in the loss of years of podcast clips. Adam Curry uses the event as a cautionary tale about trusting cloud-based services and the importance of local backups.
Armistice Day Centenary, Paris Ceremony Production Issues
The 100th anniversary of the Armistice in Paris was marked by production failures and diplomatic friction. World leaders, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arrived late, while the ceremony featured empty chairs and technical issues with Emmanuel Macron's microphone. Observers criticized the inclusion of elements like Mandarin-speaking teenagers and African singers as being disconnected from the historical significance of World War I.
