AOL Underground

By Steve Stonebraker

Interviews with users, hackers, and staff of America Online (AOL), covering the 90’s/Early 2000’s.... more

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February 21, 2026Rajuabju - ARiSE Warez President, Carding
The president of the ARiSE warez group tells us about his experience with BBS, Prodigy, QuantumLink, AOL, and IRC. He also talks about the early days of the warez scene, notable groups at the time, what it is like running a warez group, and his experience carding at age 13.

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Guest: Rajuabju
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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AOL 3.0 is working again! - https://dialtone.live/
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1h 7min
January 17, 2026BMB - AOL-files.com, FDO, Invokes
Pwning AOL with pure FDO. Hacking employee accounts. Downloading AOL files and posting them to aol-files.com. BMB recounts his amazing story

Guest: BMB
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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Podcast Community Page -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aolunderground.com/community/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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59min
January 06, 2026BoFeN - Mass Mailers, PW Stealer, ARiSE Warez Group
Creator of Millennium, Blizzard, and Code Genie. Despite facing relentless criticism and accusations of code theft, his software gained widespread use. He remains active in coding today, applying lessons from the AOL scene to modern projects like his mobile wagering game, rockshotrush.com.
Highlights Include:
Origin of the handle "BoFeN" and his other alias "Nova". He was also known as TRiPP.
Creation of Code Genie, a tool that automatically generated VB code for AOL interaction via the Windows API
Use of a "poser check" in his software to expose imposters claiming to be him
Development of a password-stealing executable disguised as a "Punter that Finally Works"
Evolution from copying interfaces to building original, widely-used programs like Blizzard
Current project: Rock Shop Rush, a mobile game with anti-cheat design rooted in his AOL experiences. rockshotrush.com⁠

Guest: BoFeN
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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42min
October 11, 2025Barrac1315 - KillTimer, AOL Beta Program
The creator of KillTimer tells his story!

Blog post about Killtimer: https://adventuresincomputing.bajgier.net/development/storytelling/2024/10/08/the-killtimer-story.html

Highlights Include:
First experiences with computers and getting online
Teenage hacking, phishing, and the underground AOL scene
AOL beta program memories and chatroom hijinks
Early programming projects: Visual Basic, Delphi, C, C++, Java
The story behind KillTimer: motivation, development, and release
Website building, banner ads, and software site submissions

Guest: Barrac1315
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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May 02, 2025Suspect - Keyloggers, Cracking, Exploits
Suspect shares his journey through the scene, starting from his first experiences with computers in the mid-90s and becoming active in the AOL community from 2000 to 2008. He discusses early programming interests, the thrill and risks of downloading and creating software, and the culture of exploiting vulnerabilities in platforms like PHPBB and AOL/AIM screen names. Suspect also reflects on the unique social dynamics of AOL chat rooms and the transition from online exploits to real-life challenges and personal growth. The episode offers a nostalgic look at the technical creativity and camaraderie of the early internet era.
Highlights Include:
Discovering computers and early web exploits in school
Transitioning from downloading programs to writing original code
The culture of keylogging, screen name cracking, and AOL exploits
Using Google to find vulnerable PHP forums and leveraging SQL injection
The social scene of AOL chat rooms versus today’s online communities
Personal growth, life changes, and returning to tech through web development

Guest: Suspect
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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56min
March 08, 2025Pat or JK - API Spy, Find That Bas, Fate Zero Encryption
Pat or JK shares why he created API Spy, a tool for automating Windows API interactions and Find That Bas, which analyzed .bas files to detect code reuse. Pat also talks about AIM Flash, genozide.bas, and getting Vader Fader to function on AOL 4.0. We discuss how he cracked MaGuS's Fate Zero's encryption. The episode wraps up with Pat's creative project, sub pixel snake, highlighting his inventive approach to programming.

MaGuS if you read this please contact [email protected], everyone wants to hear your story!

Guest: Patrick Gillespie - ⁠https://patorjk.com/⁠
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
Show Notes:
Pat's website - https://patorjk.com/
Twitter - @patorjk
Subpixel Snake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwganLjpW0
Vader Fader on AOL 4.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uly3hbtzKQ
Cracking MaGuS’s Fate Zero Encryption https://patorjk.com/blog/2012/05/03/cracking-magus-fate-zero-encryption/

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33min
February 11, 2025 Robbie Saunders - AIM Filter, Protocol Fuzzing, Hacking
Robbie's programming journey began with early exposure to computers and the internet, where he explored bulletin board systems and platforms like Virtual Places. He quickly became immersed in creating bots, filters, and tools for clan wars and later transitioned his skills to AOL Instant Messenger. Known for reverse-engineering protocols and crafting exploits, Robbie's work left a mark on the underground programming scene, driven by creativity and the thrill of innovation.

Guest: Robbie Saunders -https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesaunders/
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
Extras:
https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/w00w00-s-suggested-aim-fix-is-no-fix
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50min
February 04, 2025 Squirrel - Internal Account Cracking, PW Stealer
Squirrel recounts experimenting with Visual Basic, creating programs, dabbling in exploits, and cracking OH and Internal accounts by bypassing SecureID via AOL Net Connect. Squirrel also discusses his transition to broader internet activities, including affiliate automation and early scripting exploits, while balancing his social life and tech interests.
Guest: Squirrel
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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28min
January 25, 2025 Seven - Aim Invader, Exploits, CAN-SPAM
Seven's journey began with curiosity about a crash exploit, which evolved into mastering programming languages like Visual Basic and C#. Known for creating tools like "AIM Invader" and reverse-engineering AIM protocols, Seven became a pivotal figure in the underground programming community. Despite facing legal challenges, Seven leveraged his skills to build a successful career, inspiring others through innovation and resilience.

Guest: Seven
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
Episode Extras: https://aolunderground.com/seven/
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49min
January 08, 2025 Soloist - From Spammer to Legit Entrepreneur
Blaine (Soloist) tells us his journey from a kid connecting to local BBSs, finding AOL, learning to program, spamming for an affiliate network, and then finally finding his true passion; building websites and businesses.
Guest: Blaine Vess (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainevess/, https://www.immeasurable.com/)
Host: Steve Stonebraker
Audio Editor: Sam Fox ([email protected]⁠⁠⁠)
CoverArt: Created by Broast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), original idea by LampGold.
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