Podcast Episodes

What’s Next for GNC? #1843

Episode 1843

In this episode on GNC, Chris, the youngest son of Todd Cochrane, addresses the listeners following the unexpected passing of his father on September 8. Chris shares that the past week has been one o…

Published on 8 hours ago

Remembering Todd Cochrane – Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO and, GNC Host

On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Cen…

Published on 5 days, 18 hours ago

YouTube's Premium Family Plan Faces New Restrictions

Episode 1842

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules for its Premium Family plan, requiring all members to live in the same household. Non-eligible users will lose Premium benefits after 14 days, following Netflix’s …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

ChatGPT Buzzwords Are Reshaping Human Conversations

Episode 1841

New research reveals that ChatGPT’s frequently used words, often referred to as AI buzzwords, are increasingly appearing in everyday human conversations. By analyzing over 22 million words from unscr…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality

Episode 1840

AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users’ grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral int…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

The Real AI Threat #1839

Episode 1839

In recent months, headlines have sensationalized stories of AI models “blackmailing” engineers and “refusing” to shut down, stoking fears of runaway artificial intelligence. But beneath these dramati…

Published on 1 month ago

Perplexity AI Caught Red-Handed: Secretly Sneaking Past Website Defenses

Episode 1838

Perplexity AI has been exposed for secretly deploying stealth crawlers that intentionally evade website no-crawl directives, rotate IP addresses, and even masquerade as regular browsers. Despite expl…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Google Indexing ChatGPT Shared Links - Marketing Opportunity?

Episode 1837

Google is now indexing publicly shared ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive business information, strategies, and personal details. Marketers and businesses should audit their shared…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

FBI Warns of Rising Cybercrime and Real-World Violence from Youth Network "The Com"

Episode 1836

The FBI has issued an urgent warning about “The Com,” a rapidly expanding network of youth aged 11–25 who are engaged in both cyber and real-world crimes. Split into Hacker Com, IRL Com, and Extortio…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

50 Years of Microsoft: How the Altair 8800 and BASIC Revolutionized Computing

Episode 1835

Fifty years ago, Bill Gates and Paul Allen’s agreement with MITS for a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800 microcomputer marked the founding of Microsoft, profoundly influencing the world of person…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago