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CTSS Academy

Welcome to the CTSS Academy podcast, where we explore the latest trends, insights, and stories in the world of software and technology. Each episode, we bring you expert discussions, practical advice, and inspiration to help you grow in your career and stay ahead in the fast-paced tech industry. Whether you’re an aspiring developer, QA engineer, or tech enthusiast, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge you need to thrive in the digital world. Tune in and start your journey toward success

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00:14:39

The $50 Million Mistake — How Netflix Killed Blockbuster

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2026/01/16

In 2000, Blockbuster was the king of entertainment with 9,000 stores. Netflix was a struggling startup mailing DVDs. In this episode, we revisit the infamous meeting in Dallas where Netflix offered to sell itself to Blockbuster for just $50 million.We reveal why Blockbuster CEO John Antioco literally laughed them out of the room. You’ll learn how Blockbuster was addicted to "Late Fees" (earning $800M/year from punishing customers) and why that addiction blinded them to the streaming

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00:12:58

Rich but Miserable — The Tragic Story of Flappy Bird

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2026/01/15

He was earning $50,000 a day. He was at the top of the App Store. And then, he deleted everything. In this episode, we decode the strange suicide of Flappy Bird.We track the story of Dong Nguyen, the quiet developer from Vietnam who accidentally created the most addictive game in history. You’ll learn how a single video by PewDiePie triggered a viral storm and why the "rage" element turned a simple pixel game into a global obsession.Then we reveal the dark side: The death threats, the

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00:11:07

Who Killed the Keyboard? — The Suicide of Nokia &...

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2026/01/14

They owned 50% of the world. They were the status symbol of Wall Street. And in less than 5 years, they vanished. In this episode, we decode the arrogance and denial that destroyed Nokia and BlackBerry.We take you inside the BlackBerry boardroom on the day Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, revealing why executives called it "technologically impossible" and accused Apple of lying. You’ll learn about Nokia’s fatal mistake: prioritizing "drop tests" over software, and the

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00:14:33

💸 3 Minutes to Millions — The Ultimate Guide to...

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2026/01/13

You step into an elevator. A major investor is standing right next to you. You have exactly 10 seconds before the doors open. Do you freeze, or do you seal the deal?In this episode, we decode the art of the Elevator Pitch. We strip away the abstract fluff ("We make dreams come true") and replace it with the concrete formulas that actually get funding.You’ll learn the perfect Pitch Deck Anatomy: How to define the Problem, present the Solution, and calculate your TAM (Total Addressable

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00:13:47

The $8.5 Billion Suicide — Why Skype Died

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2026/01/12

Remember that iconic ringtone? In the early 2000s, Skype was the king of communication. Today, it’s a ghost town. In this episode, we decode the tragic collapse of the app that connected the world before anyone else.We track its rebellious origins from the creators of KaZaA (yes, the pirates) to the massive $8.5 billion acquisition by Microsoft. You’ll learn how corporate bloatware, a confused identity, and a failure to adapt to mobile turned a beloved product into a slow, buggy mess.Then we analyze

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00:14:59

The Man Who Bet It All — Inside the Mind of Elon Musk

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2026/01/11

He made $180 million from PayPal. A normal person would retire. Elon Musk bet every single cent on two dying industries: rockets and electric cars. In this episode, we decode the chaotic life of the real-world Iron Man.We track his journey from a bullied child in South Africa to sleeping on office floors in Silicon Valley. We dissect the "Year from Hell" (2008), where three SpaceX rockets exploded, Tesla ran out of cash, and he was days away from total bankruptcy.You’ll learn how he turned

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00:12:20

The Story of LinkedIn 💼

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2026/01/10

"People want to be anonymous online. No one will upload their resume." That’s what the smartest people in Silicon Valley told Reid Hoffman. In this episode, we decode the story of LinkedIn, the "boring" social network that proved everyone wrong.We track Hoffman’s journey from his first failed startup (SocialNet) to his days as the "Firefighter Chief" of the legendary PayPal Mafia. You’ll learn how a childhood obsession with RPG games turned him into a master strategist

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00:14:15

The Silent Spy: How to Know If You’ve Been Hacked

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2026/01/09

194 days. That’s how long the average hacker lives inside a computer before being noticed. In this episode, we ignore the antivirus "green checkmark" and teach you how to hunt digital ghosts yourself.We break down the "Living off the Land" technique, explaining why modern hackers don't break windows—they use your own keys (like PowerShell) to hide in plain sight.You’ll learn how to perform a forensic audit on Windows (using Process Explorer), expose hidden users on Mac, and

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00:12:52

The $75,000 Phone Call — The Engineering Genius...

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2026/01/08

It wasn't magic; it was a massive engineering operation. In this episode, we pop the hood on Hugo, the 90s interactive game show that tricked millions of kids into thinking they could control a TV troll with their landline phones.We decode the ITE 3000, a custom-built monster machine costing $75,000, powered by dual Amiga 3000 computers. You’ll learn how engineers converted analog telephone beeps (DTMF signals) into digital game commands and why that infamous "input lag" caused so many

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00:15:38

The One Belief That Erases Social Fear — The "Friend"...

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2026/01/07

What if you could walk into any room—whether it’s a job interview or a party—and feel like you own the place? In this episode, we decode the psychology of absolute confidence, using the "light side" of streamer IShowSpeed as a surprising case study.We break down the core belief that separates the socially anxious from the socially magnetic: "No matter where I go, I belong." You’ll learn why most of us suffer from "conditional belonging" and how to flip the switch

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00:14:32

🌍 The Earth 2.0 Lie — Why the "Perfect" Planet is a...

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2026/01/06

We found a planet with a 0.97 Similarity Index to Earth. It’s called Teegarden b. On paper, it’s our twin. In reality, it might be a hellscape. In this episode, we expose the greatest illusion in astronomy and decode why high scores don't mean you can live there.You’ll learn why red dwarf stars are cosmic traps, how tidal locking freezes one half of a planet while incinerating the other, and why a "perfect match" might actually be a barren rock stripped of its atmosphere by violent

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00:15:10

From a Diner Napkin to $3 Trillion — The Nvidia Story

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2026/01/05

Three guys, a greasy table at Denny’s, and a vision drawn on a napkin. In this episode, we decode the insane journey of Nvidia—the company that started by making video game graphics and ended up owning the future of artificial intelligence.We track the story of Jensen Huang, the leather-jacket-wearing visionary who saved the company from bankruptcy by confessing a mistake to Sega, and then bet the entire farm on a "useless" technology called CUDA. Investors hated it, stocks crashed, but

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00:15:08

The Unstoppable Rebel: Why No One Can Kill Telegram

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2026/01/04

Imagine a man labeled "Russia's Zuckerberg" who lost everything to stand by his principles. In this episode, we decode the chaotic life of Pavel Durov, the tech exile who built a digital fortress that governments simply cannot destroy.We track his journey from founding VKontakte to his forced departure from Russia, leading to the birth of Telegram—a platform built on speed, simplicity, and absolute defiance. You’ll learn how he humiliated the Russian state when they tried (and failed)

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00:15:07

One Business Is Never Enough — The Serial...

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2026/01/03

Do you have one brilliant business idea, or do you have five? In this episode, we dive into the restless mind of the Serial Entrepreneur—the rare breed who builds, scales, and exits, only to do it all over again.You’ll learn why these founders fear stagnation more than failure. We break down the specific DNA required for this lifestyle: the ability to spot market gaps others miss, the resilience to pivot when things go sideways, and the "learning mindset" that turns every mistake into a

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00:15:46

The Most Dangerous Virus in History — The Story of...

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2026/01/02

🧟‍♂️ The Unfinished Monster: WannaCry — How a Mistake Broke the World 💻🔥🌍A dim hotel room in China. A stressed North Korean programmer. A stolen NSA super-weapon. In this episode, we decode the chaotic birth of WannaCry, the ransomware that brought the world to its knees by accident.We track the story from the Lazarus Group's desperate attempt to build a cyber-nuke using EternalBlue—a leaked exploit hoarded by the US government—to the terrifying morning of May 12, 2017, when hospitals,

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00:14:21

3 Years of Therapy in 60 Seconds

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2026/01/01

Years of mental health growth compressed into a single minute. In this episode, we strip away the fluff to deliver a direct, no-nonsense guide to taking charge of your own healing. No more waiting for a rescuer—this is about you taking the wheel.You’ll learn why personal accountability is the only way forward, how to set rock-solid boundaries without feeling guilty, and why true self-care isn’t about spa days—it’s about parenting yourself and meeting your basic functional needs.Then we break down

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00:01:39

Welcome 2029 🎉

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2025/12/31

2025 was intense, wild, unforgettable.Tonight, I’m sharing a short New Year’s message for everyone who’s been walking this journey with me.Success is on the other side.Let’s open the doors of 2K26 together.Happy New Year! 🎉🔥

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00:16:25

MAC address and IP address — What’s the Difference?

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2025/12/30

🎧 MAC Address vs IP Address — The Real Difference Explained 🔥💻🌍Two addresses rule the digital world: one tied to your hardware forever, the other changing whenever your device jumps to a new network. In this episode, we unpack MAC vs IP in a clean, fun, emoji-boosted way that actually makes sense.You’ll learn why a MAC address is your device’s built-in identity tag, how it lives in the Data-Link layer, how vendors stamp it into the NIC, and why airports use it to spot your device instantly.Then

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00:13:13

What is a MAC Address?

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2025/12/29

🎧 What Is a MAC Address? The Identity Card of Your Device 🔍💻Every device on a network has its own digital fingerprint — the MAC Address. It’s burned into your network card, built from hex numbers, and used by routers and switches to recognize exactly who you are on the network.In this episode, we break down what a MAC address actually is, why it matters, how it identifies your device, the difference between UAA and LAA, and how you can find or change your MAC on Windows. 🧠⚡We also explore how

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00:14:18

VLAN Trunking Protocol: What is VTP in Networking &...

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2025/12/28

🎧 VLAN Trunking Protocol: What VTP Really Does & Why It Matters 🚀Ever looked at a giant network full of switches and wondered how VLAN chaos doesn’t explode into madness? That’s where VTP — VLAN Trunking Protocol — steps in like the network’s ultimate coordinator. 🧠✨In this episode, we break down how VTP automatically syncs VLANs across switches, what makes Server, Client, and Transparent modes different, why VTP domains matter, and how features like pruning and advertisements keep networks

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