The 404

By CNET

What's The 404 about?

The 404 Show is CNET's longest-running podcast of all time. Now hosted by Jeff Bakalar and Russ Frushtick, The 404 Show is a pop-culture and tech mix covering movies, comics, video games and more. Tune in every Friday as Jeff and Russ welcome a wide variety of engaging guests for compelling conversations that can't be found anywhere else.

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The 404 episodes:

09.29.2017
The 404 Show 1715: This is the end (podcast)
After 10 years of podcasting, The 404 Show says goodbye.
09.22.2017
The 404 Show 1714: Apple reviews are in; will there be enough SNES Classics? (podcast)
Russ and Jeff record the last regular version of the show discussing the reviews of the new Apple Watch, iPhone 8, what to expect from the iPhone X and whether or not Nintendo will make enough SNES Classic Editions for...
09.15.2017
The 404 Show 1713: Say it ain't so, Shanon Cook (podcast)
It's Shanon Cook's last show, so we take a trip down memory lane with our favorite music from the 90s.
09.08.2017
The 404 Show 1712: The V word, Equifax, no BS iPhone 8 chat (podcast)
Ben Fox Rubin makes his final appearance on the show to discuss the Equifax hack, iPhone 8 speculation and some other personal matters.
09.01.2017
The 404 Show 1711: In the path of totality (podcast)
Steve Guttenberg briefly lands on our planet to discuss solar eclipse reviews, his new YouTube channel, aliens and more.
08.18.2017
The 404 Show 1710: A conversation with Austin Walker (podcast)
Waypoint's Austin Walker talks with Jeff about what it's like creating Vice's guide to gaming from the ground up, the culture shock of appearing on TV, visions of solar eclipses and the future.
08.11.2017
The 404 Show 1709: Solar eclipse, HBO hacks, sex robots and A.I. (podcast)
We'll try not to look directly at the sun with Ben Fox Rubin on today's episode, but we will be discussing HBO's hack and a CNET feature on sex robots and A.I.
08.04.2017
The 404 Throwback: The first time we heard the word Bitcoin (podcast)
Today's throwback recalls the first time we'd ever heard the word "bitcoin."
07.28.2017
The 404 Show 1708: Nerd math, Jeff Bezos, retro consoles, fidget spinners (podcast)
Ben Fox Rubin is back at it with a great billionaire discussion about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and others. We'll also solve some serious nerd math, defend fidget spinners and tell you which retro consoles aren't worth buying.
07.21.2017
The 404 Show 1707: Bright, Game of Thrones, news from Comic-Con (podcast)
TV Guide's Sadie Gennis helps us pick apart the new Bright Netflix movie trailer, cuts deep on Game of Thrones theory and discusses whether or not we're living in a comic book hell zone.
07.14.2017
The 404 Show 1706: Getting trapped in a VR nightmare (podcast)
Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella is here to talk about the future of VR, getting trapped in an ATM machine and a microscopic animal that's actually the most resilient living thing on the planet.
07.07.2017
The 404 Throwback: The end of an era: Justin Yu (podcast)
Please enjoy a very special rebroadcasting of our Justin Yu farewell episode.
06.30.2017
The 404 Show 1705: Let's freak out about the Super NES Classic (podcast)
An old friend stops by the studio to talk about Super NES Classic hysteria and how to find one. Plus, a story of sweet, sweet relief.
06.23.2017
The 404 Show 1704: What is Amazon gonna do with all these Whole Foods? (podcast)
Who else better to talk about Amazon's jaw-dropping purchase of Whole Foods than the man who covers the company for CNET? Ben Fox Rubin is back to share his thoughts on the deal and sticks around long enough to get...
06.02.2017
The 404 Show 1702: Weird stories; the rise and fall of bad memes (podcast)
Ben Fox Rubin joins us today to trade stories about life's weirder issues and why sometimes it's just best to buy a safe for your muffins. The crew also discusses why some memes are simply dead on arrival.
05.26.2017
The 404 Show 1701: Jill Schlesinger on reunions, the housing market and more (podcast)
Jill Schlesinger returns to help us better understand the current housing market, why college and high school reunions are still a thing and what it means to "age in place."
05.19.2017
The 404 Show 1700: Do cavemen have birthdays? (podcast)
CNET's own Audiophiliac, Steve Guttenberg, is back with a brand new set of ridiculous thoughts and questions, including the very title of today's show. Also, Russ Frushtick provides a spoiler-free review of Alien: Covenant.
05.05.2017
The 404 Show 1699: Attack of the plastic-eating worms (podcast)
Ben Fox Rubin sits down to discuss his tour of the UPS Worldport in Kentucky, Netflix vs. HBO, Adam Sandler's career and whether or not caterpillars can fix the world's garbage problems.
04.28.2017
The 404 Show 1698: Shanon Cook from Spotify previews the music of the summer (podcast)
Shanon Cook returns to the show bringing along candidates for what could be the song of the summer -- but doesn't leave before telling a slightly embarrassing Bono story.
04.21.2017
The 404 Show Throwback: The most popular episode ever
Today's throwback is the most listened-to episode of The 404 Show in our nearly 10 years of existence. Find out what happens when Justin Yu takes a hiking trip that goes catastrophically awry.
04.07.2017
The 404 Show 1697: Project Scorpio, Mac Pro, WTF Pepsi? (podcast)
It's been a while since we've sat down with Scott Stein. Today we discuss Project Scorpio's specs, the Mac Pro and attempt to wrap our heads around Pepsi's awful ad.
03.31.2017
The 404 Show 1696: Galaxy S8, new ISP privacy concerns, Palmer Luckey (podcast)
Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella joins the show to discuss the new Samsung Galaxy S8, new ISP privacy concerns, Palmer Luckey's exit from Facebook and how not to break up a fight.
03.17.2017
The 404 Show 1694: They want to reboot the Matrix (podcast)
Ben Fox Rubin returns to discuss the idea of a new Matrix movie, Netflix's binary rating system and the perils of device addiction.
03.10.2017
The 404 Show 1693: Atomic-level storage (podcast)
In which Russ and Jeff discuss the giant concrete arrows spread across the country, atomic-level storage and a secret Tinder for seriously good-looking people.
01.13.2017
The 404 Show 1688: CES 2017 wrap-up and why you should always secure your laptop (podcast)
Today Jeff and Russ take a long and hard look at CES 2017 and why you should always attach your concept laptop to some kind of secure lock. Plus, we'll talk about why everyone hates the person in the last...
12.16.2016
The 404 Show 1686: Spoiler-free Rogue One review, theater etiquette, Steve Guttenberg (podcast)
Steve's ability to surprise us with stories we've never heard before never ceases to amaze us. Plus: a spoiler-free (we promise!) review of Star Wars Rogue One.

What's The 404 about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The 404 episodes:

The 404 Show 1715: This is the end (podcast)

The 404 Show 1714: Apple reviews are in; will there be enough SNES Classics? (podcast)

The 404 Show 1713: Say it ain't so, Shanon Cook (podcast)

The 404 Show 1712: The V word, Equifax, no BS iPhone 8 chat (podcast)

The 404 Show 1711: In the path of totality (podcast)

The 404 Show 1710: A conversation with Austin Walker (podcast)

The 404 Show 1709: Solar eclipse, HBO hacks, sex robots and A.I. (podcast)

The 404 Throwback: The first time we heard the word Bitcoin (podcast)

The 404 Show 1708: Nerd math, Jeff Bezos, retro consoles, fidget spinners (podcast)

The 404 Show 1707: Bright, Game of Thrones, news from Comic-Con (podcast)

The 404 Show 1706: Getting trapped in a VR nightmare (podcast)

The 404 Throwback: The end of an era: Justin Yu (podcast)

The 404 Show 1705: Let's freak out about the Super NES Classic (podcast)

The 404 Show 1704: What is Amazon gonna do with all these Whole Foods? (podcast)

The 404 Show 1702: Weird stories; the rise and fall of bad memes (podcast)

The 404 Show 1701: Jill Schlesinger on reunions, the housing market and more (podcast)

The 404 Show 1700: Do cavemen have birthdays? (podcast)

The 404 Show 1699: Attack of the plastic-eating worms (podcast)

The 404 Show 1698: Shanon Cook from Spotify previews the music of the summer (podcast)

The 404 Show Throwback: The most popular episode ever

The 404 Show 1697: Project Scorpio, Mac Pro, WTF Pepsi? (podcast)

The 404 Show 1696: Galaxy S8, new ISP privacy concerns, Palmer Luckey (podcast)

The 404 Show 1694: They want to reboot the Matrix (podcast)

The 404 Show 1693: Atomic-level storage (podcast)

The 404 Show 1688: CES 2017 wrap-up and why you should always secure your laptop (podcast)

The 404 Show 1686: Spoiler-free Rogue One review, theater etiquette, Steve Guttenberg (podcast)