Payton tells the story of a machine that gave one man a 30-year monopoly on television laugh tracks. Chris takes us underwater to the cables that have connected the world for much longer than you would think. We also discuss new software that can hear what you're typing, but not very well.

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Further Reading

Payton's Middle School Math Joke Monologue

Laff Box Demo Video