Name: Ep. 1 - Whodunnit? (3:48) by Boosting the Signal
Duration: 3 min 48 s
Description: You see, I have this stupid theory about the "Max Headroom" broadcast television incursions that occurred in Chicago in 1987. And since it’s me, I can’t stop thinking about it, and pursuing it.

You see, I have this stupid theory about the "Max Headroom" broadcast television incursions that occurred in Chicago in 1987. And since it’s me, I can’t stop thinking about it, and pursuing it.

Ep. 1 - Whodunnit? (3:48)

In this episode, I look briefly at a precursor broadcast incursion, discuss how old-school broadcast signals worked and touch on Robert Smigel's early life.

Ep. 2 - Outer Space (6:33)

I begin to elaborate upon what I see as similarities between the "Max" performance and the humor of Robert Smigel.

Ep. 3 - Interesting, Part 1 (5:23)

Yep, I'm still working my way through what I find interesting in terms of clues in the WTTW hack.

Ep. 4 - Interesting, Part 2 (2:31)

In this installment, I wrap up my slow-motion look at the WTTW incursion. We're in a stretch where there's less science and more observation.

Ep. 5 - Interesting, Part 3 (4:02)

Ahead of my trip to Chicago, I have a little bit of a moment. I also address the journalism philosophy of why you should or shouldn't write about something.

Ep. 6 - Anxiety (3:57)

Robert Smigel loved Chicago, but where he stood in regard to Second City, and how he regarded the media, are of interest to me.

Ep. 7 - My Kinda Town (7:25)

I revisit Smigel's "Happy Happy Good Show," which failed to amuse at least one reviewer. Why do people find certain things funny? Science has some guesses.

Ep. 8  - What's Funny (4:57)

This episode, I begin to share some of what I learned from speaking to folks on the technical side -- and Doctor Who fans get added to among the suspects!

Ep. 9 - Station Break (5:35)

Here I wonder aloud if a lead could still be followed up on, summarize the similarities in humor I see between "Max" and Robert Smigel, and then question it all.

Ep. 10 - The Earth Is Flat (4:37)

I weigh the case, for and against Robert Smigel, who is definitely not on trial here (or anywhere else), using the SMOKE method.

Ep. 1 - Whodunnit? (3:48)

Boosting the Signal

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