As we ask where do we even start about the internet one last time we look forward to where things are going. We talk about the internet of things and what having the internet bleed into more places might mean for you. We touch on what web 3.0 m

12 Safety & Security

Feb 26th, 2022 1h 4m

The data pipeline that is the internet carries plenty of sensitive data, from our bank accounts, to medical information, and private messages. There are many layers of protection built into the technologies of the internet like encryption, and

11 Rules.gov

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 4m

The global network of computers that make up the internet is just that, it exists across borders and boundaries all over the world. This means the internet passes through many different countries making which laws apply in what context quite co

10 Disruption

Oct 2nd, 2021 51m 43s

What does it mean to be a disruptive force? In this episode we dive into the way the internet has changed things, and what about being able to send data back and forth has enabled internet startups to dethrone established businesses. We'll talk

09 The Cloud

Aug 24th, 2021 47m 15s

Its billowing above, shaped like a whale, and its... storing all your data? Whats the deal with the cloud? In this episode we discuss the dividing lines between the cloud and the internet, how the advent of 'cloud computing' has shaped the way

08 Going Mobile

Jul 1st, 2021 58m 30s

This week we talk about the influence our mobile phones have had on the internet, and how having the internet as our constant companion has shaped our lives. We talk about the differences between apps and website, and about the app first servic

07 R U Online

Jun 14th, 2021 33m 34s

Sending text is one of the most basic functions of the internet, so it makes sense that communication has been at the heart of the internet since the start. While we’ve been sending messages since the dawn of the internet the ways in which we c

06 Cookie Monster

May 26th, 2021 56m 43s

Ever wonder why so many website are begging you to accept their cookies? In this episode we dive into cookies, the pieces of web technology that helps e-commerce run smoothly and enable some snoopy services to target us with ads. Learn about wh

05 That Ads Up

May 19th, 2021 45m 58s

As we’ve been diving into the depths of the internet we’ve seen the infrastructure, software, and people who make it all work - yet a big question remains: Who pays for all of it? This episode talks about the world of online ads, how much money

04 Google It

May 5th, 2021 45m 50s

The topic of this weeks episode needs very little introduction, its the way most of us navigate the internet and answer our nagging questions, its our trusty Search Engines! We dive into how these modern marvels actually work, why there are dig

03 Browsers Castle

Apr 27th, 2021 40m 47s

After talking about 1s and 0s and routers and modems for what seems like forever, we dive into the windows many of use use to look at the world wide web, a very important part of the internet, we’re talking about the thing I’m typing in right n

02 Why-Fi

Apr 22nd, 2021 42m 40s

After getting into all the ways data travels the globe in submarine cables we look a little closer to home, and the magical waves that likely transmitted this text from your router to the device you're reading this on now. We discuss the differ

01 Network Connectivity Error

Apr 12th, 2021 58m 32s

But seriously what is the internet? Join us as we discuss the vast networks of networks that support our modern life. We discuss the core technologies that made the internet possible and what is really happening when you send that meme to your

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Season 1: The Internet

Apr 12th, 2021 5m 44s

Welcome to season 1 of Where do we even start? An attempt to pull apart some huge and confusing systems that play a role in our lives. Season 1 focuses on the internet, what is it? How does it work? And how does it continue to shape our lives?

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