

The Y2K Bug
Mar 17, 2025
Clint and Justin McElroy, podcasters and comic book authors famous for their work on The Adventure Zone, take a hilarious trip down memory lane to explore the Y2K bug. They recount their personal experiences and the absurdity of prepping for a tech apocalypse, including stockpiling toilet paper as currency. The discussion wades through wild media hysteria, bizarre advice, and the ironic aftermath of global preparations for a non-event. With humor and community spirit, the McElroys shine a light on our quirky relationship with technology and the past.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Fundraising Fun and Y2K Reflections
01:42 • 2min
Reflections on Y2K and Stockpiling Toilet Paper
03:25 • 7min
Y2K Hysteria: Cultural Reflections
09:57 • 13min
Y2K Preparations: The Toilet Paper Currency Conundrum
23:11 • 1min
Y2K: Panic, Prep, and Perspectives
24:34 • 10min
Reflections on Y2K: Aftermath and Irony
34:35 • 10min
Y2K Whimsy and Listener Love
44:41 • 4min
Postal Prodigy: Art, Crime, and Community
48:25 • 5min
Y2K: Humor and Hysteria
53:29 • 10min
Unpacking Y2K and Community Voices
01:03:51 • 7min