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TechstinationTechstination interview: Napster AI aims to disrupt again with Napster Companion and ViewNapster, as a brand, has been a tech disruptor for decades. And now with Napster Companion and Napster View, it aims to do it again by democratizing AI agents. How? Chief Technology Officer Edo Segal chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.2025-07-0121 min
Music History DailyMetallica vs. Napster: The Day Music Rights RockedOn June 30th in music history, one significant event occurred in 2000 when the legendary rock band, Metallica, famously clashed with the file-sharing platform, Napster. This event not only marked a pivotal moment for Metallica but also sparked a heated debate about copyright infringement and the future of music distribution in the digital age.In the late 1990s, Napster emerged as a revolutionary peer-to-peer file-sharing service that allowed users to easily share and download music files, often without the permission of the artists or record labels. Metallica discovered that their unreleased song, "I Disappear," had been circulating on the...2025-06-3003 min
The Rap Soul PodcastGame Changers - NapsterIn this episode of THE RAP SOUL PODCAST, host 12Kyle discusses the profound impact of Napster on the music industry. He explores how Napster revolutionized music sharing through peer-to-peer technology, allowing users to access a vast library of music for free. The conversation delves into the consequences of this shift, including the decline of artist development, the rise of music piracy, and the transformation of music consumption from physical media to streaming.Ultimately, 12Kyle reflects on Napster's legacy as both a gift and a curse for artists and the indust...2025-06-1325 min
Rock N Roll Story GuysMetallica vs NapsterThe guys go back to 1999 to unpack the story of two internet friends and how they accidentally change the future of music - all while (Saint) Anger-ing one of the biggest bands in the world.Support the show on PatreonSee the show on YouTubeVisit the show on InstagramVisit the show on FacebookSHOW NOTES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica_v._Napster,_Inc.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Fanninghttps://www.businessinsider.com/sean-parker-life-career-napster-facebook-billionaire-pictures-2020-32025-04-3042 min
PODCAST DE TIM BENIYORK EN BENIDORM"Metallica vs Napster: El juicio que cambió la música""Metallica vs Napster: El juicio que cambió la música"
• Imaginad esto: un grupo de rock legendario, una startup creada por dos frikis y una guerra que reventó los cimientos de la industria musical. Hoy viajamos 25 años atrás, al día en que Metallica se convirtió en enemigo público… por defender sus canciones. Esta es la historia del juicio contra Napster. Una historia de artistas, piratas digitales, y un cambio que nadie supo frenar.
• Todo empezó con *I Disappear*, una canción de Metallica que se filtró en Napster antes de su estreno. ¡Y eso que aún era solo una maqu...2025-04-1503 minPODCAST DE TIM BENIYORK EN BENIDORM"Metallica vs Napster: El juicio que cambió la música""Metallica vs Napster: El juicio que cambió la música"
• Imaginad esto: un grupo de rock legendario, una startup creada por dos frikis y una guerra que reventó los cimientos de la industria musical. Hoy viajamos 25 años atrás, al día en que Metallica se convirtió en enemigo público… por defender sus canciones. Esta es la historia del juicio contra Napster. Una historia de artistas, piratas digitales, y un cambio que nadie supo frenar.
• Todo empezó con *I Disappear*, una canción de Metallica que se filtró en Napster antes de su estreno. ¡Y eso que aún era solo una maqu...2025-04-1503 min
Marketplace TechNapster lives onYes, Napster is still alive and kicking. The peer-to-peer file-sharing company that became synonymous with music piracy in the early 2000s was bought by a company called Infinite Reality Labs last week for about $207 million. It’s the latest in a string of attempts to revive the brand. After it was shut down by the courts in 2001 and declared bankruptcy, Napster returned as a music subscription service, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens and now a virtual reality-metaverse destination. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Harry McCracken, global technology editor at Fast Company, who has been foll...2025-04-0106 min
The DogHouseThe DogHouse 20 | Napster, AI Training and Glute-Shaking GigglesThis week, on DogHouse 20, John, Lorenzo, and Abby dive into some of the stories across the tech, gaming, and cybersecurity industries. Once a piracy giant, Napster is making a surprising return with a new vision. How is Meta sourcing material for AI training, and why is it raising concerns? What does the first-of-its-kind age verification mandate mean for privacy? All that and more on DogHouse 20!
Bark Bits Articles
Former music-pirating platform Napster to be reborn rather ironically as a metaverse for musicians to connect with their fans after $207 million deal | PC Gamer
How is Meta Getting Its Hands on Advanced...2025-03-2850 min
UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music NewsNapster eternal, TikTok as usual, and the only adult in the social room.We are still talking about Napster! And TikTok is getting interesting again.
Names in the pod today:
Jon Vlassopoulous
Napster
Evan Spiegel
Blake Chandlee
TikTok
Ashley King
Elias Leight
Snapchat
Sapna Maheshwari
Andrew Hutchinson
Pinterest
Links:
Napster's Next Phase
https://www.billboard.com/pro/napster-acquired-infinite-reality/
Another Big TikTok Exit
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/technology/tiktok-ban-ads.html
TikTok as Usual
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/technology/tiktok-ban-ads.html
Evan Spiegel is the adult in the room
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snap-ceo-evan-spiegel-zuckerberg-ar-content-moderation/743373
Pinterest enters the Aughts (guess which look I made up?)
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-trends-coachella-2025/743400/
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
...2025-03-2606 min
Key Talking PointsNapster: Revolution, Lawsuits, and LegacyShawn Fanning and Sean Parker’s Napster changed the music industry forever, bringing peer-to-peer sharing to 80 million users at its height. This episode covers its meteoric rise, the intense legal battles with artists like Metallica, and its lasting impact on music distribution, from LimeWire to blockchain-backed streaming. Napster didn’t just disrupt—it paved the way for a digital music revolution.2025-03-0609 min
The Church Tech Today Podcast with Kenny Jahng | AI for Church Leaders | Church OnlineAI for the Big Church & AI's Napster Moment with Jason Malec and Kenny JahngToday, we stand at a new “Napster moment,” but this time, it’s not limited to music.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are revolutionizing the media landscape in ways that could eclipse the Napster revolution.
Vast datasets, including text, images, audio, and video, are being used to train AI models, producing content at an unparalleled scale and speed.
The problem?
Much of this content – essential for AI model training – is sourced without creators’ permission.
This new phase of digital disruption raises critical ethical and legal questions about the future of IP...2025-01-0325 min
Brand AnatomyLa storia di Napster e della guerra all'industria musicaleNapster: La Rivoluzione che Ha Cambiato per Sempre la MusicaNel 1999, due ragazzi, Shawn Fanning e Sean Parker, decisero di sfidare il mondo.Con una semplice idea, Napster, rivoluzionarono l'industria musicale, offrendo alle persone la libertà di condividere musica online.Ma ogni rivoluzione ha il suo prezzo. In questo episodio, esploriamo l’ascesa folgorante e la caduta drammatica di Napster: dal suo impatto culturale alle battaglie legali contro giganti come Metallica e l’industria discografica.Un viaggio attraverso il genio...2024-12-2705 minBrand AnatomyNapster - I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNapster: La rivoluzione che ha cambiato per sempre la MusicaNel 1999, due ragazzi, Shawn Fanning e Sean Parker, decisero di sfidare il mondo.Con una semplice idea, Napster, rivoluzionarono l'industria musicale, offrendo alle persone la libertà di condividere musica online.Ma ogni rivoluzione ha il suo prezzo. In questo episodio, esploriamo l’ascesa folgorante e la caduta drammatica di Napster: dal suo impatto culturale alle battaglie legali contro giganti come Metallica e l’industria discografica.Un viaggio attraverso il genio, l’amb...2024-12-2705 minBrand AnatomyNapster - I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musica ✅ Napster: I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNel 1999, due giovani ribelli hanno scatenato una rivoluzione digitale che ha sconvolto l'industria musicale.Shawn Fanning e Sean Parker, con un'idea tanto semplice quanto rivoluzionaria, hanno creato Napster: la piattaforma che ha trasformato la condivisione di musica in un movimento globale. Ma ogni rivoluzione ha un prezzo.In questo episodio, esploriamo l'ascesa folgorante e il crollo drammatico di Napster, le battaglie legali con giganti come i Metallica, e l'eredità che ha cambiato per sempre il modo in c...2024-12-2605 minBrand AnatomyNapster - I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNapster: I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNel 1999, due giovani visionari, Shawn Fanning e Sean Parker, lanciarono Napster, una piattaforma che prometteva di rivoluzionare l'industria musicale.In pochi mesi, milioni di utenti iniziarono a condividere brani, abbattendo le barriere dei modelli tradizionali. Ma la rivoluzione aveva un prezzo.In questo episodio, ripercorriamo l'ascesa e il crollo di Napster, dalle idee geniali dei suoi fondatori alle battaglie legali con artisti come i Metallica.Scoprirete come una semplice idea abbia sconvolto un’intera ind...2024-12-2305 minBrand AnatomyNapster - I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNapster: I ribelli che hanno sfidato il mondo della musicaNel 1999, due giovani ribelli cambiarono per sempre il modo in cui ascoltiamo musica. Shawn Fanning e Sean Parker crearono Napster, una piattaforma che sfidò l’industria discografica e divenne un simbolo di ribellione e innovazione.Ma ogni rivoluzione ha un prezzo.In questo episodio, ripercorriamo la storia di Napster: dall’idea visionaria di un ragazzo di provincia, all’ascesa come fenomeno globale, fino alle battaglie legali contro colossi come i Metallica. Sc...2024-12-2106 min
...Brady One More TimeNapster!Hey friends! Brady and Dan talk about the good, bad and ugly of Napster. Was Napster good or bad for the music industry? And what song (s) remind you of Napster. Grab your slow dial up internet, and get ready to go back to the late 90's and early 2000's. Enjoy!2024-11-1222 min
Emprendimiento de GuerrillaSean Parker: Napster, Plaxo y Facebook -Historias de Emprendimiento GuerrillaSean Parker: El Pionero Detrás de Napster, Plaxo y Facebook
Sean Parker es uno de los personajes más influyentes y controvertidos en la industria tecnológica.
A través de su participación en proyectos como Napster, Plaxo, y Facebook, ha dejado una huella indeleble en la evolución de Internet y la economía digital.
Aunque su nombre es más conocido por su papel en la expansión de Facebook, Parker ya había revolucionado la industria de la música con Napster antes de que existiera e...2024-10-2924 min
Generation In-Between: A Xennial PodcastNapster Nostalgia: The Original Playlist?Send us a textDo you remember when downloading a single song to your desktop computer took literal hours? Are you a fan of teenagers inventing illegal technology?If you still have burned CD mixes that you downloaded from your Napster playlist, you might be a Xennial. And we are too. Katie and Dani share their own experience using Napster from 1999 - 2001 and talk about how the platform paved the way for modern streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music. And decide for yourself just HOW illegal it actually...2024-09-1044 min
OnDataDe Napster a Magis TV: La Evolución de la Piratería Digital | OnData TalksEn este episodio de OnData Talks repasamos la historia de la piratería digital, desde los inicios con Napster, la evolución hasta las plataformas de streaming y la polémica alrededor de Magis TV.
Entre otros, estos son los temas que analizamos:
► Napster: Revolución y cambios en la industria musical.
► Cómo Apple con iTunes sentaron las bases para el entretenimiento audiovisual.
► Por qué Magis TV es ilegal.
► Qué deberían hacer las plataformas ecuatorianas para que la gente se suscriba y deje de buscar...2024-08-0731 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkFIRST MOVER: Napster CEO on Decentralization in the Music IndustryNapster CEO Jon Vlassopulos weighs in on decentralization in the music industry.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2024 to discuss the brand's evolution and its upcoming initiatives. Plus, insights on community and artist engagement in the music and Web3 space.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...2024-06-0810 min
Markets Daily Crypto RoundupLive from Consensus 2024 | The Evolution of Napster from Decentralization to Web3The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring Jon Vlassopulos CEO of Napster covering themes of policy and regulation, Web3, the metaverse, and the evolution of Napster into a Web3 platform. Chapters00:00 The Influence of Crypto on Policy and Regulation02:41 The Evolution of Na...2024-06-0611 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkMARKETS DAILY: Live from Consensus 2024 | The Evolution of Napster from Decentralization to Web3The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring Jon Vlassopulos CEO of Napster covering themes of policy and regulation, Web3, the metaverse, and the evolution of Napster into a Web3 platform. Chapters00:00 The Influence of Crypto on Policy and Regulation02:41 The Evolution of Napster: From Decentralization to...2024-06-0611 min
The Best One Yet🎂 “Happy Birthday, Napster” — Napster’s 25-year legacy. Starbucks’ 1-hour wait problem. Amex’s Gen Z credit card love.Starbucks is facing 40-minute waits… and you can blame Iced Latte Logistics.Happy 25th birthday to Napster… The OG disruptor is gone, but its legacy is thriving.And Amex just revealed the biggest divide between Millennials & Gene Z… Credit Cards.Plus, the #1 most controversial product in the sky is… the airplane foot hammock #SkyMallMag$SPOT $SBUX $AMEXWatch us on YouTubeTheGet the Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Submit Facts & Shoutouts: hereShoutout Requests Submit The Best Fact YetSocial: Follow us: on Instagram, TikTok, And...2024-06-0426 min
This Was A Thing: The Retro Podcast75: Napster; Or, Enter Shawn-Man (Classic)Next up in our social platform retrospective: Napster! TikTok may currently be the place where up-and-coming musicians are finding their audience and where labels like Universal have banned their artists from sharing music. But rewind a couple decades and there was one indisputable home of music on the internet: Napster. Only one problem: it was probably all illegal.~~~Ah, to be 19 again. It's a time of possibilities, insecurities, of worrying about what adulthood is really going to be like. On the other hand, if you're Shawn Fanning or Sean Parker, your worries at 19 were a...2024-05-1452 min
L'épisode précédentNapsterAujourd'hui, on plonge dans l'histoire de Napster, la plateforme qui a révolutionné l'accès à la musique et bouleversé l'industrie musicale à la fin des années 90.En 1999, Shawn Fanning et Sean Parker lancent Napster, une plateforme de partage de fichiers en peer-to-peer qui a simplifié la distribution de musique en ligne. Ce système décentralisé a permis aux utilisateurs de partager directement des fichiers musicaux, accélérant ainsi l'échange et élargissant l'accès à la musique sans passer par des intermédiaires traditionnels.Découvrez comment Napster, à travers ses innovati...2024-04-2509 min
TechTime with Nathan Mumm201: We Relive The Lawsuit that Silenced Napster, META's VR Education and Data Privacy Debates, AT&T's Settlement for Data Throttling, and Spotify's Jamming Software, and Bankruptcy on User Data Privacy | Air Date: 4/14 - 4/20/24Prepare your virtual time machine, as we embark on a spellbinding journey through the digital era's defining moments, including the notorious Napster lawsuit and an unexpected visit from space debris in sunny Florida. We not only revisit history, but we also peer into the future, debating Spotify's groundbreaking idea to let you remix songs, and Meta's bold quest to revolutionize education with VR – albeit with privacy hurdles to leap over, as Turkey's closure of Threads reminds us.It's not all binary banter; we also serve up a masterclass on fortifying your digital domain against phishing scams with Wi...2024-04-1755 min
In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia PodcastEpisode 138: 1990s Product Fails; Napster & the Dawn of Music Downloading; Most Dangerous Vehicles Ever; Three Mile Island Disaster(3-27-2024)Send us a textSome of the biggest failures of 1990s products. Some of the most dangerous vehicles ever created. The rise of Napster and the dawn of music downloading in general. The nuclear disaster at Three Mile Island.Episode 138 of the podcast has warm and fuzzy nostalgia, horrific and scary events, some laughs and some head-shaking all in one show.It begins with a look back to the bygone days of the 1990s. Some products burst onto the scene and changed the way people lived their lives. This segment will not include...2024-03-2752 min