Leo Laporte - TechTV The Screen Savers host and Founder of TWiT

In this episode of Foundation, I sit down with a long-time mentor and friend, Leo Laporte. Leo was the star of TechTV and is the founder of TWiT. We discuss his early days as a fry cook at McDonald’s, how the concept of This Week in Tech was born, and the importance of keeping a positive attitude.

[amjid]

Watching this 8 years in the future (2024) and Leo is still around 👍🏽

[hadwenk]

The last 10 minutes were full of just genuine candour, massive respect for Leo.

[sonictonic_]

Another fan from the Screen Savers days here, and this was just fantastic. Thanks for doing this, Kevin! Leo, too. :)

[RicardoAng]

thank you for interviewing my hero, Leo Laporte. He inspired me to be a tech nerd/geek. In my spare time, I volunteer at a retirement community to teach computers to senior citizens. It's amazing how technology continue to provide interest  to different age groups. Keep up the great work!

[EddieG]

Loved this episode. Leo and Kevin are two of my favorite online personalities ever and having them in one show it's always a treat. Keep at it guys!

[xno]

In all of TV, one of the things I miss the most is TechTV, and Screensavers.

[wheredidileavemycell]

you don't get enough love. You're the og podcaster along with Alex. diggnation4eva!!!

[JosephTongret]

I'm so impressed with Leo and his network. What a cool guy who's pushed through barriers to do what he loves to do. I can't imagine life without TWIT!

[unlokia]

Dear, kind Leo, such a lovely man. I’ve been listening to your podcasts for years; I first found out about TWiT by watching your 2013 Mac Pro unboxing, and have been hooked ever since.

It’s lovely to finally hear about your life. GOD bless you sir. Matthew

[AndyFeliciotti]

This is awesome, loved you guys on Tech TV!

[kennethsundby]

What a great old gem to stumble upon! Amazing interview!

[mattauckland]

Great to finally see Leo Laporte on the show, and a very relaxed and candid conversation about his career and TWiT. Very interesting, especially to a follow radio broadcaster like myself.

[JohnBignell]

A business tech interview that left me reflecting on life. Two amazing guys doing amazing things!

[MrBlahblam]

So much nostalgia, I grew up in a rural area where being into tech was alienating, you guys on tech TV were a great outlet for me growing up!

[michaelklein]

Thanks Kevin I have listened to twit from the beginning but this was very insideful

[diegolara]

If it wasn't for ZDTV I don't think I would have ever got into computers. Because of these guys I now work in IT as a career. Its amazing to think they help direct the path I would end up taking in my life! Mind blowing.

[paulelemmons]

Absolutely loved every minute of the show. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the the history of Leo’s trip thru life thus far. I listen to every broadcast of TWIt that where I get all of my tech support from. Thank you both

[lwoodt]

I used to watch Leo back when. Directv had a computer channel for awhile which carried his show. Great to see him again.

[mikieson]

I always hold on to the past..Ive never let ZDTV/TECHTV go..I remember being over at my inlaws and going through their oldschool satellite channels...I finally come across ZDTV..I was hooked immediately..From there I was obsessed..ALWAYS watched it..AND since its death ive looked up old episodes and the people from the shows.I just felt they were free, fun, entertaining, very knowledgeable and honestly my friends and family..LONG live ZDTV/TECHTV!!

[benjamingraner]

So glad that you did this interview - Leo is a national treasure and my main source for analysis on the world of tech.

Leo, please don't shut it down!!