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Episodes
17: The World Changes (Part 5, Origin of the iPod)
Hosts Mike Hurley and Jason Snell examine the launch of the original iPod in October 2001, contextualizing its release against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks.
16: Shades of White (Part 4, Origin of the iPod)
Hosts Mike Hurley and Jason Snell detail the intense development of the original iPod, focusing on Tony Fadell’s strategic pitch to Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller’s invention of the click wheel.
15: Building the Band (Part 3, Origin of the iPod)
This episode details the early development of the iPod, beginning with Apple's dissatisfaction with existing MP3 players and the serendipitous discovery of Toshiba’s 1.