Internet Porn
Away From Keyboard
Louise walks through the history of internet porn, including the commercial structure of erotica throughout history and the impacts of modern legislation.
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Neopets, Part 1: The History of Neopets
Away From Keyboard
Liam guides Louise through the storied history of Neopets in part 1 of a very special series on the virtual world that taught us to code, care, and collect currency. Join us to hear how Neopets evolved from a side-project, tried new forms of online advertisement, and – through a series of acquisitions and the death of Flash Player – became what it is today.
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Craigslist poetry
Away From Keyboard
Louise guides us through the history of Craigslist, including stops at the Whole Earth Catalog, the Merzbau, Tom Cruise impersonators, and the phenomenon of “Craigslist Killers,” before arriving at the beautiful, glittering tide pool that is Craigslist's poetry section where a thriving community still creates haikus just for fun.
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"Shitty" 3D Animation
Away From Keyboard
Liam dives into the enigmatic world of intentionally absurd animation that adopts the aesthetic of low-quality, from Colin's Bear Animation to bowling alley strike screens.
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Dollz, Part 2: Dollz Mania
Away From Keyboard
Louise continues on the history of the Dollz, the mix-and-match style icons of the early internet.
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Dollz, Part 1
Away From Keyboard
Louise tells Liam about the history of the Dollz, the mix-and-match style icons of the early internet. You probably remember the bratz-like characters from forum signatures or avatars, but do you know where they came from?
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Yvette's Bridal Formal
Away From Keyboard
Liam delves into an obscure, mysterious website, the now-defunct Yvette’s Bridal Formal. While on the surface an early online store, there’s a lot more to this strange site than meets the eye, as we’ll discover.
info_outlineLiam delves into an obscure, mysterious website, the now-defunct Yvette’s Bridal Formal. While on the surface an early online store, there’s a lot more to this strange site than meets the eye, as we’ll discover.
In this episode we delve into conspiracies, ecommerce, and the sometimes extravagant mystique of the early internet.