Bloggingheads.tv 20 Years Ago, Bloggingheads Was a Trailblazer, with Robert Wright (Aryeh Cohen-Wade & Robert Wright)
Nov 27, 2025
Join Robert Wright, co-founder of BloggingHeads.tv and host of the Non-Zero Podcast, as he revisits the 20-year legacy of his groundbreaking platform. He discusses the innovative technology and user experience features that set the stage for modern online media. Wright and Aryeh Cohen-Wade debate the relevance of Twitter for journalists, the pros and cons of Substack, and the impact of highly produced video content versus audio. They also reflect on the dynamics of civil discourse and the challenges creators face in maintaining editorial independence.
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Early Local-Recording Hack That Predated Zoom
- Robert Wright recounts inventing a workflow to record local video/audio and stitch files to simulate remote video calls before broadband and Skype existed.
- He notes Greg Dingle built the synchronization tooling that anticipated modern platforms like Riverside and Zencastr.
Video Enables Podcast Virality
- Wright observes podcasts gained power by adding video because YouTube enables viral spread in ways audio-only can't.
- He argues video versions let creators reach new audiences even if core listeners remain steady.
Editorial Mission Over Platform Scale
- Wright explains Bloggingheads never aimed to be a neutral mass platform like YouTube and prioritized curated dialogue over scale.
- He says that editorial mission limited commercial expansion but preserved anti-tribal values.