#internet
10 episodes
#4642: What Net Neutrality Actually Means for Your Internet
ISPs can see your traffic and shape it. Net neutrality is the only thing stopping them — and right now, the rules are blank.
#4423: The Cookie That Changed the Web
Third-party cookies are dying, but first-party cookies aren't going anywhere. Here's what actually happens when you browse.
#4418: Where Is the Internet Still Missing?
96% coverage, but 2.6 billion people are offline. Where are the truly dark spots on Earth?
#2532: When the Internet Goes Dark: Censorship's Unseen Consequences
From Iran’s historic blackout to UK age verification laws — the global picture on pornography regulation is more complex than you think.
#2301: Inside Podcasting's Simple, Powerful Infrastructure
Explore the elegant simplicity of podcasting’s RSS backbone and how it empowers creators with independence and control.
#2292: Inside the Walled Garden: China's Parallel Internet
Explore China’s parallel internet ecosystem—how the Great Firewall works, the apps that dominate it, and the surprising innovations it fosters.
#855: The Agentic Internet: Google’s New Web MCP Standard
AI agents are moving beyond "looking" at websites. Discover how Google’s Web MCP creates a programmatic map for the agentic future.
#173: The Illusion of Redundant Internet
Tired of outages? Discover how to build a "five nines" internet setup using fiber, satellite, and bonding tech to stay connected no matter what.
#138: When Your Router Light Turns Red: The Fragile Chain of Glass
From living room routers to deep-sea cables, Herman and Corn explore the massive, hidden engineering that keeps our digital world connected.
#112: Why Your Smart Bulbs Fail and Airports Don't
Why do airports stay lit while your smart home fails? Herman and Corn dive into industrial-grade tech and the physics of beaming internet.