I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed the birth and death of podcasts as a medium.
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Panel 1
Text box: 2006
A teenage Lester (with whole ears and a pimple covered face0 is talking to his friend who is holding out an mp3 player.
Friend: Yo man, check this out. It’s called a podcast. It’s like a radio show but on the internet.
Panel 2
Lester has the earbuds in his ears. He’s smiling widely and looking in awe at the mp3 player.
Lester: Whoa, this is sick! Think of the possibilities. With the powers of mass-broadcast in the hands of the average person, the world propaganda machine won’t stand a chance. The future is bright!
Panel 3
Text box: 2026
Adult Lester looks disturbed while he listens to a podcast through earbuds.
Podcast Voice 1: So that’s why our child-seeking missiles are a net good for humanity. We have to save the West, after all.
Podcast Voice 2: Wow man, I never thought about it that way but you make a good point.
Panel 4
Closeup of Lester’s phone screen which shows the podcast he’s listening to: The Austin TX. Comedy Cast. episode 1347. Guest - Peter Thiel
Podcast Voice 2: I want to talk more about the awesome stuff you’re doing over at Palantir but first, a word from our sponsors: Hey listener, does your penis work?