# Cd Rom on The No Agenda Show Cd Rom comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), [Data Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-rot.md), [1990s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1990s.md), [Cnet Central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet-central.md), [Data Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [Digital Audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-audio.md), [Dot-com Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dot-com-crash.md), [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Michael Dunn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dunn.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Sir Michael Dunn, CNET Central, and Belly Laughs - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:06:54–5:09:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-michael-dunn-cnet-central-and-belly-laughs.md Sir Michael Dunn, Baron of Southern Kentucky, recalls watching Dvorak review CD-ROMs on CNET Central in the 1990s. He credits Dvorak and Adam for providing a healthy view of the world and hundreds of "belly laughs" over 15 years of listening. Keywords: [michael dunn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dunn.md), [cnet central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet-central.md), [1990s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1990s.md), cd-rom reviews, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md) ### Audio CD Scams, Dire Straits Dynamic Range, Transmitter Failure - **Episode:** [1105: BOMBSHELL!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-20 - **Time:** 3:01–5:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell/chapter/audio-cd-scams-dire-straits-dynamic-range-transmitter-failure.md Early audio CD marketing included scams like lead weights designed to reduce "wow and flutter," which are analog tape issues non-existent in digital mediums. A historical anecdote describes a 1980s broadcast of a Dire Straits track where the extreme dynamic range of the new CD format caused national transmitters in the Netherlands to blow out. The album Brothers in Arms is noted for its high production quality and lack of surface noise. Keywords: dire straits, mark knopfler, [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), [digital audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-audio.md), [philips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philips.md) ### Producer Credits, Dutch Donations and CD-ROM History - **Episode:** [1008: Ghost Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-18 - **Time:** 1:10:35–1:19:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns/chapter/producer-credits-dutch-donations-and-cd-rom-history.md Producers from the Netherlands and various U.S. locations contributed to Episode 1008, with some seeking "half-knight" status through repeated donations. One donor, Gary Marquart, reminisced about the early days of CD-ROM technology in Wayzata, Minnesota, while others requested investigations into the Seth Rich case. The segment included personal notes regarding family health struggles and humorous call-outs of non-donating listeners. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), wayzata, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md) ### Tech Bubbles, Multimedia Era, 15 Central Park West - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 1:44:05–1:46:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/tech-bubbles-multimedia-era-15-central-park-west.md The hosts reflect on previous technology bubbles, including the CD-ROM "multimedia" era and the first dot-com boom. They predict that the current tech surge in San Francisco will eventually face a similar collapse. The discussion briefly touches on luxury real estate in New York, specifically 15 Central Park West, where figures like Norman Lear reside. Keywords: [tech bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-bubble.md), [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), multimedia, [dot-com crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dot-com-crash.md), [norman lear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-lear.md) ### CD-ROM Longevity, Scuzzy Burners, PlexStore Data Recovery - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 19:25–22:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/cd-rom-longevity-scuzzy-burners-plexstore-data-recovery.md Early CD-ROM technology and the "scuzzy" interface are discussed in the context of data rot, as 20-year-old discs begin to lose information. Dvorak mentions a specific PlexStore drive known for its superior reading capabilities, which he uses to recover data from flaky legacy media. The hosts emphasize the necessity of redundant backups on multiple hard drives to prevent total data loss. Keywords: [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), plexstore, [data rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-rot.md), scuzzy, digital backup ### Verbatim Archival Gold Discs and Media Longevity - **Episode:** [14: Neelis Kroes Is Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/14-neelis-kroes-is-hot.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-27 - **Time:** 30:13–35:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/14-neelis-kroes-is-hot/chapter/verbatim-archival-gold-discs-and-media-longevity.md Verbatim has released a gold-layered archival disc designed to preserve data for 100 years. The discussion addresses the reality of "disc rot" and media failure, with one participant recounting the use of a high-quality Plexstore drive to recover data from a failing 20-year-old CD-ROM. The conversation questions the necessity of physical archiving in an era where most data is stored on Google or Apple servers. Keywords: verbatim, archival media, plexstore, [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), [data rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-rot.md), gold discs ### UK Government Data Breach, Missing Child Benefit CD-ROMs - **Episode:** [5: No Agenda 005](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/5-no-agenda-005.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-24 - **Time:** 0:01–4:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/5-no-agenda-005/chapter/uk-government-data-breach-missing-child-benefit-cd-roms.md Two CD-ROMs containing 25 million personal records were lost in the mail after being sent by the UK government via TNT courier services. The breach has fueled intense public debate regarding the proposed National Identity Card and general government competence in handling private citizen data. While the disks were reportedly encrypted, concerns remain high regarding potential identity fraud and the lack of oversight in government data handling procedures. Keywords: [uk government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-government.md), child benefit, [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), national identity card --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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