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June 14, 2024 57 mins
Join Jason Howell as he explores the world of "low-tech" through the eyes of MAD Magazine's Dick DeBartolo, a media legend and true gadget aficionado with a knack for finding humor in the strangest places. Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowell CHAPTERS: - How Dick DeBartolo keeps his humor and fascination with technology, even for mundane gadgets. - Dick's early interest in technology and how it led to his work at Mad Magazine and game shows. - The story of how Dick started appearing on TV shows like Metro Media's Saturday Morning Live. - How Dick transitioned from TV to podcasting with Leo Laporte's TWiT network. - Dick's favorite gadgets, including the Slingbox and the world's first digital camera. - The nostalgia and ingenuity behind Dick's early 8mm films with sound effects. - A memorable story about a private train ride with Mad Magazine's publisher. - How technology has simplified video production and enabled remote appearances. Check out The Giz Wiz: https://gizwiz.tv/ Visit Dick's website: http://www.gizwiz.biz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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