About this episode
Recorded August 22, 2025 We kick things off with the big news of the week: AOL finally pulling the plug on dial-up internet. Yes, it was somehow still a thing. Cue the nostalgia, sound effects, and plenty of snark. From there, we debate the future of AVoIP. Is it the solution for everything, just another tool in the quiver, or the next technology destined to quietly fade away? Expect strong opinions, clashing perspectives, and a few surprising alliances you didn't see coming. We also launch a brand-new segment: Weekly Rivalry. Our first matchup? A non-rivalry between Iowa State and UNLV, brought to life with sports-style commentary, AV smack talk, and behind-the-scenes looks at how each campus tackles classroom tech, standardization, and those weird spaces nobody talks about. Topics this week include: The end of AOL dial-up (seriously, it was still around) The great AV over IP debate: future standard or passing fad? Standardization, room checks, and the weirdest classrooms ever supported Why faculty still love (or hate) classroom PCs News article: https://www.theverge.com/news/757194/aol-dial-up-is-dead https://help.aol.com/articles/dial-up-internet-to-be-discontinued AI-generated alternate show titles: Firmware Updates and Budget Cuts Traffic Jam at the USB-C Junction Goodbye, Dial-Up. Hello, AOL Discs on eBay. AVoverIP: Tool, Fad, or Forever? Ceiling Mics, Dongle Rescues, and Other Heroics The Quiver, the Toolbox, and the Cable Slot That Eats HDMI More Opinions Than Panelists Cloud Dreams and Network Nightmares Cadaver Labs, Poultry Farms, and Men's Room IDF Closets Far superior human created alternate show titles:
