Topic: Podcast History

Andy Hunt provides his social media handles and explains the philosophy behind his channel name, "Control Alt History," which aims to "reboot" public understanding of historical events. Host Greg Carlwood reflects on his recent appearance on the Danny Jones podcast and encourages listeners to support Hunt's work.

Robert Frederick concludes the interview by directing listeners to his website and Patreon for his 15-episode series on Francis Bacon. He emphasizes that the events of Tudor London directly inform modern power structures and encourages the audience to be aware of the stories they are told. Greg Carlwood thanks Frederick for his research and signs off the main segment of the show.

Greg Carlwood announces a six-week auction starting February 1st for original Higher Side Chats show outlines. These physical documents include handwritten notes, margins, and material that never aired, with proceeds contributing to the Carlwood family moving fund. The listings are hosted on eBay under the user profile "highersidechats" and will be released in periodic batches.

Adam Curry details the technical origins of podcasting, specifically the creation of the enclosure tag in RSS feeds with Dave Winer. He explains how the first iPod inspired him to view the device as a radio receiver rather than just a jukebox. This led to the development of the "Daily Source Code," a podcast designed to provide developers with regular content to test new RSS-based radio software and synchronization protocols.

Greg Carlwood concludes the 100th episode by thanking the listeners, donors, and guests who supported the show's growth. He reflects on the early, "rough" episodes of the podcast and his background in the San Diego comedy scene. Carlwood defines the "big conspiracy" as a system that discourages independent creativity and passion. He encourages listeners to pursue their own dreams and promises to continue providing a platform for alternative research in the years to come.