There was once a time when it took hours to download a file, when you had to find out from friends and magazines the numbers to the best… well.. let’s call them “sites,” and when your home phone (no mobile back then) was the same line that you used to access remote servers. That was the wonderful, frustrating, and amazing world of BBSes. In this episode, we ... Show More
Jul 16
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 9
World Cup, Storyworth, & Darwin's Paradox
We check in on the high profile sporting event that brought the world to the U.S., test drive a self-hosted application to make downloading YouTube videos a snap, and play a retro-inspired first-person shooter that pits you against a sinister cult! Participate in our listener que ... Show More
1h 13m
May 2023
Our Life Before the Internet | Ear Biscuits Ep. 383
When was the last time you had to memorize a phone number or casually drop by someone’s house to see if they’re home? In this episode, Rhett and Link are talking about the world before the Internet took over, how different it was compared to now, and if we could even manage ourse ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
S1 Ep34: 34. NOSTALGIA! (The 90s & 2000s)
AOL, Hit Clips, Nokia Phones, TV Guide, Tamagotchi, and so much more! We're talking a trip down memory lane today, as we review and discuss all of our favorite nostalgia from childhood and teenage years. Please visit out sponsor, http://theouai.com and use code GOOD for 15% off y ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2025
Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-24-25
Bill rambles about the 90's, reincarnation, and the beauty of a brake light. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (28:24) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 1-24-17 - Bill rambles about Madonna, NFL Football, and writing poetry. (01:21:58) - Anything Better NFL Preview & Picks - Cham ... Show More
2h 41m