The WAN Show

The Day the World Blue Screened - WAN Show July 19, 2024

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Jul 20, 2024
The podcast delves into a global IT meltdown, Netflix's new subscription plans, controversies in the tech industry, and the impact of YouTube's firearms content guidelines. They also discuss unexpected phone handoffs, media franchises, and the evolution of LAN parties, offering a blend of informative discussions and humorous banter.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Global Outage Caused by Faulty Software Update and CrowdStrike's Involvement
02:19 • 10min
3
Air India Systems Down and CrowdStrike Survivability
12:00 • 7min
4
Discussion on Netflix's New Subscription Plans and Streaming Service Trends
19:01 • 2min
5
Video Game Character Revealed, Subscription Pricing Strategies, and Microtransactions in Gaming
21:04 • 21min
6
Shifting Interest Towards IT at CES
42:22 • 5min
7
Exploring GPU configurations, cooling challenges, and merch messages on Lime Day deal
46:53 • 4min
8
Tech Industry Controversies and Standing Up Against Bullying
51:18 • 14min
9
Media Franchises, Scrapyard Wars, and Lawsuits
01:04:50 • 11min
10
Intel Chip Issues and PlayStation Portal's Success
01:15:31 • 14min
11
Comparing Company Sizes and Sponsorship Regrets
01:29:01 • 2min
12
YouTube's Firearms Content Guidelines Impact Gun Enthusiast Channels
01:31:01 • 19min
13
Unexpected Phone Handoff and Short Circuit Sweatpants
01:49:55 • 7min
14
Various Discussions on Firefox, Bird Diets, and Computer Science Inspiration
01:56:52 • 2min
15
Miscellaneous Discussions and Humorous Anecdotes
01:58:32 • 19min
16
A Discussion on Dexterity, Gloves, Free Shipping, Merch Messages, and Friendship Dynamics
02:17:40 • 5min
17
Humorous Banter and Tech Collaboration with Canadian Government
02:22:11 • 8min
18
Navigating Employee Passion and Business Sustainability
02:30:03 • 5min
19
Innovation under Pressure and Maintaining Tech Systems
02:35:23 • 21min
20
Yvonne's Hair Dyeing Mishap
02:56:06 • 3min
21
Hair Dyeing Mishap and Aesthetic Evaluation
02:59:30 • 2min
22
Hair and Scalp Care Discussions and Nostalgia for LAN Parties
03:01:01 • 14min
23
Evolution of LAN Parties and Education Tech Discussion
03:14:41 • 4min
24
Tech Products, Gaming Performance, and Canadian Culture
03:18:42 • 17min
25
Impact of Generative AI on the Motion Picture Industry
03:36:01 • 16min
26
Playful Banter, Sponsor Plug, and Queue Confusion
03:52:09 • 3min