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Episode Mentions
The Matt Walsh Show · May 15, 2026
INSANE: Prisoners Are Being Granted WHAT Now!? And MORE
“Early social media platform that used chronological feeds before algorithmic curation era”
The Prestige TV Podcast · May 14, 2026
‘Skins’ Revisited
“Social media platform used for pre-premiere marketing and audience engagement for Skins in 2007”
Masters of Scale · May 14, 2026
Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation
“Host Jeff Berman worked at MySpace during its heyday, contrasting constrained vs. unconstrained leadership environments”
The $100 MBA Show · May 8, 2026
20 Years Of Business Knowledge In 20 Minutes (From A Multi-Millionaire)
“Predecessor social network to Facebook; example of market that already existed before Facebook”
Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF · May 6, 2026
The Meme Economy: How Tank Sinatra Turned Internet Jokes into a Multi Million Dollar Business
“Early social platform Tank used in early 2000s before mainstream meme culture”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 29, 2026
The New Digital Class War: Rich People Use The Internet Differently w/ Adam Aleksic
“Historical example of platform abandoned by elites after mass adoption, precursor to Facebook migration pattern”
Panic World · Apr 29, 2026
You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character
“Early social platform where young women faced harassment for music and self-expression; precursor to modern main character targeting”
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Apr 16, 2026
281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
“Jeff Berman's first private sector job where he oversaw sales function and learned about consultative selling”
Drink Champs · Mar 18, 2026
#Throwback Episode - w/ DJ Pooh and Lil Duval | (Ep.75)
“Early social media platform where DJ Pooh and Lil Duval first connected and began their creative collaboration”
Khloé in Wonder Land · Feb 25, 2026
The Internet Then vs. Now
“Referenced as preferred social platform in early 2000s where Khloé curated her 'Top 8' friends list”
Nightmares · Feb 24, 2026
Hollywood
“Social media platform where Nicole created fake profiles to contact and manipulate Rose and others online”
No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups · Feb 19, 2026
From SaaS to AI-First: How Companies Are Reshaping Innovation
“Historical example of company thought unassailable in social networking before Facebook's displacement”
The Psychology of your 20s · Feb 2, 2026
381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?
“Early social media platform referenced in discussion of how free time allocation shifted despite stable leisure hours”
Tell Me Lies: Official Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
Just Like An Avalanche
“Pre-Facebook social media platform discussed as formative for millennial college experience”
Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby · Jan 16, 2026
What It Really Takes to Build a Values-First Business ft. David D. Simons
“Social platform mentioned as still popular when David was learning digital media in early 2000s”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jan 10, 2026
The Skeptics Guide #1070 - Jan 10 2026
“Discussed as predecessor to Facebook that failed despite early dominance, illustrating contingency in social media history”
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation · Dec 25, 2025
Power, Projection & the Collapse of Personal Responsibility
“Host discussed receiving a PR director job offer at MySpace during her career transition, which she declined for a lower-paying role with more autonomy”
The Toast · Dec 11, 2025
Gym Toast Laundry with Snooki: Thursday, December 11th, 2025
“Social platform where Snooki connected with castmate Dina before meeting in person”
Capitalisn't · Dec 4, 2025
Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
“Historical example of social platform that competed on privacy before Facebook monopoly eliminated competition”
SmartLess · Nov 10, 2025
"Tom Freston"
“Social media platform Freston pursued but Rupert Murdoch acquired for $560M; later sold for $30M, cited as reason for Freston's firing”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 28, 2025
It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse
“Historical example of platform that lost dominance to Facebook when users could port data via scrapers before IP law expansion.”
Building AI Boston · Oct 2, 2025
Building AI Boston | Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Brendan Witcher
“Used as cautionary example of how companies can be rapidly displaced when competitors offer better user experience and value.”
The Code To Winning · Sep 29, 2025
INNOVATION IS THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE || KHIREE SMITH || EPISODE 057
“Discussed as social media platform that lost dominance due to lack of innovation versus Facebook”
We're Out of Time · Sep 16, 2025
Ted Dhanik -I Found My True Self By Being Authentic Online & Offline
“Dhanik served as VP of Strategic Marketing and later executive; created MyAds platform to monetize remnant inventory”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Aug 27, 2025
Kyle Coroneos: Savingcounrymusic.com to Crafting The Hook: A Songwriter's Showcase
“Early social platform where SavingCountryMusic.com initially promoted independent artists before Facebook and Instagram”
Acquired · Oct 28, 2024
Meta
“Predecessor social network that Meta displaced through superior product and network effects”
Acquired · Sep 30, 2024
Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
“Historical social network competitor that Meta/Facebook displaced; example of platform vulnerability”
Acquired · Sep 18, 2024
The Mark Zuckerberg Interview
“Referenced as early social network competitor that Meta outlasted through superior technology and scaling”