Vs The Net show

Vs The Net

Summary: Vs the Net is a podcast about internet culture hosted by Lewis Rhine, Mat Elfring, and Jack Baker.

Podcasts:

 Vs The Net EP59 - Net Neutrality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:02

Mat, Lewis, and Jocelyn discuss if net neutrality is good or bad. Should Comcast be able to do what they want with their infrastructure. Jocelyn reads a paper she wrote in high school thats kind of about the typic. and DJ Rebel Rod gives out some advice.

 Vs The Net EP58 - Halloween Spooktacular | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:39

Mat and Jack ignore their topic and instead try to solve Mat’s depression issues. They reminisce about their favorite Vigo Mortensen roles. Claude Pickens stops in to tell a ghost story for Halloween and then also critique ghost related costumes. They are visited by a real life ghost hunter, Trey Diamond, who plays some secret ghost recordings for them. Then, they answer questions even though they never talked about the topic. Lewis is trick-or-treating during the time of recording and does not appear on the show.

 Vs The Net EP57 - Healthcare.gov | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:26:47

Lewis and Jack are joined by Jocelyn this week to talk about​ the new Healthcare.gov website. Jack reads the history of the term "Obamacare." Then they talk about healthcare, something none of them have ever paid for, or know much about. The website was really expensive and they all tried to figure out why. Lewis needs healthcare, so they go on the website to see if it will work. Jack started filling out information about Claude Pickens, but stopped because he was afraid of committing fraud.

 Vs The Net EP56 - Online Education | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:02

Lewis, Eric, and Jocelyn talk about online classes, why college is horrible. Why code academy is awesome, Do people even need class rooms anymore or can it all be done online. Lewis can't seem to understand not just teaching yourself stuff. Eric, and Jocelyn are going to be lab partners.

 Vs The Net EP55 - Viruses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:08

Lewis and Jack are joined by Eric Younglove to talk about computer viruses . . . sort of. They talk about Leonard Nemoy a lot. Eric interrupts Jack reading the Wikipedia page. Lewis leaves to go to another dimension and brings back multi-dimensional cookies for Eric. Then, they preview Lewis' new podcast, Independence Day Plot Holes. They finally talk about viruses, before playing a game of Hoax or Beware. They are also joined by a peep from the Marshmallow Dimension.

 Vs The Net EP54 - Cord Cutting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:13

This week Mat, Lewis, and Jack talk about cutting the cord and breaking away from cable. Lewis is once again late, so Jack interviews Mason about Silk Road closing and his future career plans. The guys say cunt a bunch of times, then finally start talking about the topic. Mat interrupts Jack's reading of the Wikipedia page with 90's wrestling slogans. They all agree that cable companies are horrible and Jack tries to make saying cunt funny again.

 Vs The Net EP53 - Second Life | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:18

The three try to talk about Second Life even though they don't really know much about it. Is meeting, and having friends online the same as in real life? Dicks on parade, Jimmy Carr did a stand up in the game. Mat watched a documentary about it. and other shit happens.

 Vs The Net EP52 - Fantasy Football | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:35

Mat and Jack try to explain Fantasy Football to Lewis. They talk about how it has changed they way people think about football. Jack reads a list of the best team names. They compare it to Dungeons And Dragons. Then the guys are joined by an old sports statistics expert, Thaddeus Buford, who answers fan questions and helps Jack set his lineup.

 Vs The Net EP51 - Online Lists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:330:07

This week, Mat, Jack and Eric Younglove talk about online lists from Cracked and Buzzfeed. Mat finally got engaged. Jack wants to commit suicide because his parents had a Renaissance themed wedding. They all help him create a program to help others write suicide notes. They all think Buzzfeed is dumb and that Cracked is better. Cracked had an article about tips for preparing to get engaged so Eric helps him. Jack hates Cracked writer Gladstone . . . a lot. Then Claude Pickens drops in to share a list of his own.

 Vs The Net EP50 - Overreacting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:26

Jack is away again this time at a monster truck rally, so comedian Jordan Holmes steps in. They talk about why people complain online about things that they can never change, is it good or bad? Should fan reaction have any influence in the creative process in entertainment? Plus Mat gets a little sad at the end.

 Vs The Net EP49 - Beauty Gurus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:12

While Jack is off mud wrestling, Mat, and Lewis are joined by comedian and friend, and beauty guru junky Jocelyn Hulme. They discuss whether or not beauty gurus are sending a negative message to young girls. Does it make them less trust worthy if they are getting products for free? Also they try to decide if Batman is cute or handsome.

 Vs The Net EP48 - Kickstarter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:37:10

This week, Mat, Lewis, and Jack talk kickstarter. DJ Rebel Rod stops in to pitch some of his newest projects. The guys debate whether celebrities should use the site. They play an exciting game of Funded or Not Funded, and follow that up with another round of Try To Get Mat To Say The N-Word. Then, they preview an exclusive semi-erotic scene from the upcoming Veronica Mars movie.

 Vs The Net EP47 - Email | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:32:14

This week, Mat, Lewis, and Jack talk email. The Ghost of Claude Pickens stops by to talk about his failed attempt at getting to the live show. Mat wanted to be Satan’s Spawn in high school. Jack also had a dumb email address. Mat messed with email scammers. Then, they played a rousing game of Spam or No Spam.

 Vs The Net EP46 - Bronies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:00

Mat, Lewis and Jack talk Bronies live at the Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs. Mat is very sweaty because he ran to his car from some reason. Lewis has watched My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, but didn’t really care for it. They all think Bronies are kind of weird. Jack reads a psychological study which researched Bronies. Then Jack read some My Little Pony erotic fan fiction.

 Vs The Net EP45 - Online Advertising | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:24:04

his week, Lewis and Jack talk about Online Advertising with comedian Eric Younglove. They help Eric flesh out the script for his space cobbler movie and work on selling it to Asylum Studios. Lewis uses AdBlocker and is ruining the internet, but sort of feels bad about it. Jack advertises for his job. And they help promote MC Younglove's new hit rap single. Also, people submitted thoughtful questions for once!

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