.NET Rocks! Episode 2000!
Apr 30, 2026
Live celebration of two thousand shows with audience Q&A and memorable clips. Stories range from a wartime call-in and early podcasting history to moments that shaped careers. Reflections on community impact, music and jam sessions, AI in development, and practical advice for teaching and launching podcasts.
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Calling Into.NET Rocks From Iraq
- Jeff Palermo called into.NET Rocks from Iraq in 2003 after downloading episodes at AT&T internet cafes.
- He set up a makeshift LAN with DSL modems and switches to give troops internet access and then called into the live show from a deployed location.
Early RSS Made.NET Rocks Scalable
- Carl and Richard were among the first seven podcasts and used RSS enclosures early to distribute their archive.
- Carl converted a large in-database backlog into an RSS feed, which helped the show scale and become widely accessible.
Build 2011 Felt Like A Crisis For .NET
- The 2011 Build conference felt like a turning point where.NET's prominence fell amid Windows 8 and heavy JavaScript focus.
- That moment forced Carl and Richard to consider contingency plans like WinRT Rocks and a tablet show to keep relevancy.