# Replaytv on The No Agenda Show

Replaytv comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2014 to April 2023.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2014 – April 2023
- **Related topics:** [Tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [Roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Dvr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvr.md), [Isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md), [Netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Streaming Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-media.md), [Venture Capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Venture Capital Scams, ReplayTV and Roku History

- **Episode:** [1547: A Sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-16
- **Time:** 1:54:24–1:59:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally/chapter/venture-capital-scams-replaytv-and-roku-history.md

The history of digital video recorders (DVRs) is used to illustrate the "venture capital scam" cycle. While TiVo gained the most fame, ReplayTV was a contemporary competitor founded by Anthony Wood, who later founded Roku. An anecdote describes a lunch with Wood where he became visibly angry when discussing how ReplayTV was overshadowed by TiVo despite its technical merits.

Keywords: [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), anthony wood

### Roku Spy Devices, Netflix Ads and ReplayTV History

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 1:17:17–1:21:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/roku-spy-devices-netflix-ads-and-replaytv-history.md

The hosts discuss reports that Netflix is testing interstitial ads and that Roku has evolved into a massive advertising and data-tracking platform. A historical look at ReplayTV and its conflict with TiVo highlights the long-standing Silicon Valley practice of "poaching" ad inventory and tracking user behavior.

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md)

### Roku 3 Features, DVR Technology History

- **Episode:** [579: Warren, Melinda & I](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-02
- **Time:** 1:05:06–1:07:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i/chapter/roku-3-features-dvr-technology-history.md

The Roku 3 streaming box is praised for its universal search function and high-quality H.264 decoding. A host recounts a meeting with the CEO of Roku, who previously founded ReplayTV and was a pioneer in DVR technology. The device is noted for its ability to run the Time Warner Cable app, allowing users to bypass standard cable boxes.

Keywords: roku 3, [dvr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvr.md), [replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [streaming media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-media.md)

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