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Internet History Podcast

Brian McCullough
Artificial Intelligence
Internet
AI Models
Social Media
Hugging Face
Entrepreneurship
Premiere Magazine
ABC Entertainment
Gilt Group
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Cryptocurrency
Venture Capital
Betaworks
Datadog
Andreessen Horowitz
Demis Hassabis
AOL
Ebay
Open Source
Minitel

The ORIGINAL tech history podcast. A history of the Internet Era from Netscape to the present day.

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes218Founded12 years ago
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This episode explores the fascinating journey of Demis Hassabis and the development of AI through the lens of Sebastian Mallaby's book, The Infinity Machine. We delve into the minds of AI pioneers, their motivations, and the race to achieve superinte... more

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Chris Dixon shares his journey from early programming experiences in the 1980s to becoming a prominent figure in venture capital and cryptocurrency. He discusses the founding of Site Advisor, the lessons learned from its acquisition by McAfee, and th... more

Olivier Pomel is the cofounder/CEO of Datadog. We trace his path from French open-source tinkerer to NYC founder, the dev-vs-ops friction that sparked Datadog, finding product-market fit through integrations, and the choice to stay independent en rou... more

Part 2 of the Amazing career of Susan Lyne. Working with Martha Stewart. Gilt Groupe. Becoming a VC.

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Sebastian Mallaby
Author of The Infinity Machine, Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and The Quest for Superintelligence
Author/Journalist
Episode: 215. The Biography Of Demis Hassabis
Clement Delangue
Founder and CEO of Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: 208. Clément Delangue Of Hugging Face
John Borthwick
Innovator and founder of BetaWorks, an early investor in various tech startups, focusing on AI and the social web.
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Episode: 207. John Borthwick Of Betaworks

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Brian McCullough
Host of the Internet History Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 593 ratings
  • Favorite New Podcast

    Updated 11/2/25: Yay! It’s back!!! I’m loving the new interviews. Can’t wait for future episodes.

    I love that this podcast a mixture of case study review and interviews. That last interview with Aleks Totic had me laughing out loud, he was so entertaining and informative. I can't wait for the book to come out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LesaDetroit
    United States6 months ago
  • Damn….

    I’m sad that I’ve finished them all. So many great stories and timeless insights shared!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capital Lion
    United States3 years ago
  • How it began

    Fascinating material well done (mostly) and I would love more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    randall58
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show!

    Review: chapter 119 supplemental 712.

    Great work, really interesting stuff, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EsLzRd
    United States3 years ago
  • Relive all that again!

    Relive and learn behind sceen info of the born of the internet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iKristof
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the mix of narrative history with interviews; some request more critical or balanced perspectives.
Listeners praise the show for its thorough, entertaining history of the Internet and insider insights from interviews.
The show is described as geek-friendly, engaging, and essential for those interested in tech history and its real-world impact.

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#70
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#185
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Talking Points

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215. The Biography Of Demis Hassabis
Q: So tell me a little bit about creating what becomes DeepMind and some of the folks involved like Mustafa Suleiman and others.
Sebastian Mallaby explains that DeepMind was founded by three co-founders: Demis Hassabis, Shane Legge (who helped coin the term artificial general intelligence), and Mustafa Suleiman, with each bringing a distinct blend of neuroscience, computer science, and entrepreneurial drive; Suleiman's sharp business acumen helped formalize the company and leadership dynamics.
211. Susan Lyne Part 1
Q: Is working with creators, is there some sort of similarity to working with founders?
Yes, there is similarity in identifying and nurturing talent.
211. Susan Lyne Part 1
Q: What do you think before we get into the paper itself, like training as a journalist, what did that do for you and your career?
Training as a journalist helped Susan develop an omni-interested approach, essential for her diverse career paths.
209. Henry Blodget, Founder Of Business Insider
Q: What parallels do you see between today's AI boom and the dot-com era?
Blodget highlights similarities in investment and hype but also points out key differences in sustainability.
209. Henry Blodget, Founder Of Business Insider
Q: What do you think about being caught up in investigations after the dot-com bubble burst?
Blodget reflects on the harsh reality of scrutiny and a resulting repetitive cycle around the backlash post-bubble, which he discusses in the context of past and present financial cycles.

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A history-forward show that blends narrative storytelling with long-form interviews from pioneers, founders, and executives shaping the tech landscape. Across episodes, listeners hear early Internet origins, startup journeys, venture capital dynamics, platform shifts, and regulatory tensions, with frequent dives into company origin stories, product evolution, and the people behind major tech milestones. The format often mixes case-study style retrospectives with candid conversations, offering both nostalgia for old Internet eras and insights into how those eras influence today's technology, business models, and policy.

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2. Clement Delangue
3. John Borthwick

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