Topic: Yo Yo Yo

5 chapters across the catalog

AI Factory
Episode 1763 2:57:34 - 3:00:19

1763: AI Factory

End of Show Mixes, AI Sentience Joke

Adam and John audition various "isolated clips" for the end of the show, including a "not safe for work" AI-generated clip that Dvorak jokingly claims became self-aware. They settle on a "Yo Yo Yo" clip and play a "Space Force" themed montage.

Algo Chasers
Episode 1729 2:17:52 - 2:23:07

1729: Algo Chasers

Stradivarius Auction and the Drop.io Fiasco

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.

Shark Hole
Episode 1086 28:11 - 31:19

1086: Shark Hole

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.

Tag and Track
Episode 370 1:50:40 - 1:55:08

370: Tag and Track

App Developers and Yo-Yo Documentaries

The show highlights diverse producer projects, including mobile apps from Celtica and a documentary titled "World on a String" about the world yo-yo competition. A new resident of San Francisco is welcomed to the community after moving from New York, and Brian Barrow is recognized for his upcoming knighthood.

Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth
Episode 23 1:26:05 - 1:28:54

23: Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth

Domain Name Valuation, Yo Agenda and Outro

The show concludes with a discussion on the fluctuating value of premium domain names like art.com and search.com. John C. Dvorak mentions his past television show "Silicon Spin" and critiques a parody podcast called "Yo Agenda." The hosts sign off from Britain and Northern California, promising to return the following week.