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'''Leo Gordon Laporte'''{{efn|Pronounced {{IPAc-en|l|ə|ˈ|p|ɔr|t}}.}} (born November 29, 1956)<ref name=nyt/> is the host of '']'' weekly radio show<ref name="Leo_Premiere" /> and a host on ], an Internet ] network focusing on technology. He is also a former ] technology host (1998–2008) and a technology author. '''Leo Laporte''' ({{IPAc-en|l|ə|ˈ|p|ɔr|t}}; born November 29, 1956)<ref name="TechGuy_1849">{{cite podcast | first1 = Leo | last1 = Laporte | author-mask1 = 1 | title = The Tech Guy #1849 | website = ] | time =17:37 |date = 2021-12-04 | url = https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1849 |access-date=2021-12-31}}</ref> is the host of '']'' weekly radio show<ref name="Leo_Premiere" /> and a host on ], an Internet ] network focusing on technology. He is also a former ] technology host (1998–2008) and a technology author.


== Background == == Background ==
Leo Laporte is the son of geologist Leo F. Laporte. He studied Chinese history at ] before dropping out in his junior year to pursue a career in radio broadcasting,<ref>{{cite podcast | url = https://www.ericschwartzman.com/on-the-record-online-with-leo-laporte-of-this-week-in-tech/ | title = How to Pitch Leo Laporte of TWiT | website = On the Record Online Podcast | publisher= | first1 = Eric | last1 = Schwartzman | date = 2005-09-01 | time= | access-date = 2021-12-31 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> where his early on-air names were Dave Allen and Dan Hayes.<ref>TwitLive Broadcast, after hours, {{date|2008-12-09|df=y}}</ref> He began his association with computers with his first home computer, an ].<ref name="Leo_G4" /> Laporte was born in New York City,<ref name="Leo_G4" /> the son of geologist Leo F. Laporte. He studied Chinese history at ] before dropping out in his junior year to pursue a career in radio broadcasting,<ref>{{cite podcast | url = https://www.ericschwartzman.com/on-the-record-online-with-leo-laporte-of-this-week-in-tech/ | title = How to Pitch Leo Laporte of TWiT | website = On the Record Online Podcast | publisher= | first1 = Eric | last1 = Schwartzman | date = 2005-09-01 | time= | access-date = 2021-12-31 }}</ref> where his early on-air names were Dave Allen and Dan Hayes.<ref>TwitLive Broadcast, after hours, {{date|2008-12-09}}</ref> He began his association with computers with his first home computer, an ].<ref name="Leo_G4" />


== Television and radio == == Television and radio ==
Laporte has worked on technology-related broadcasting projects, including ''Dvorak on Computers'' in January 1991 (co-hosted with technology writer ]), and ''Laporte on Computers'' on ] and ] in ].<ref name="Wired">{{cite magazine | last1 = Friess | first1 = Steve | date = 2006-10-03 | year = 2006 | title = Podcasting's Reluctant Evangelist | url = https://www.wired.com/2006/10/podcastings-reluctant-evangelist/ | url-status = live | magazine = ] | language = en-us |volume= |issue= |page= |pages= | eissn = 1078-3148 | issn = 1059-1028 | oclc = 24479723 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040510/https://www.wired.com/2006/10/podcastings-reluctant-evangelist/ |archive-date = 2020-11-09 | access-date = 2021-12-31 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> Laporte has worked on technology-related broadcasting projects, including ''Dvorak on Computers'' in January 1991 (co-hosted with technology writer ]), and ''Laporte on Computers'' on ] and ] in ].<ref name="Wired">{{cite magazine | last1 = Friess | first1 = Steve | date = 2006-10-03 | year = 2006 | title = Podcasting's Reluctant Evangelist | url = https://www.wired.com/2006/10/podcastings-reluctant-evangelist/ | url-status = live | magazine = ] | language = en-us |volume= |issue= |page= |pages= | eissn = 1078-3148 | issn = 1059-1028 | oclc = 24479723 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040510/https://www.wired.com/2006/10/podcastings-reluctant-evangelist/ |archive-date = 2020-11-09 | access-date = 2021-12-31}}</ref>


In 1997, Laporte was awarded a Northern California ] for his role as ], a ] character on the ] show '']''. In 1997, Laporte was awarded a Northern California ] for his role as ], a ] character on the ] show '']''.
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In 1998, Laporte created and co-hosted '']'',<ref name=zd/> and the original version of ''Call for Help'' on the cable and satellite network ] (later '']'').<ref name=nyt /> In 1998, Laporte created and co-hosted '']'',<ref name=zd/> and the original version of ''Call for Help'' on the cable and satellite network ] (later '']'').<ref name=nyt />


Laporte was the host of the daily television show ''The Lab with Leo Laporte'', recorded in ], ], Canada. The program had formerly been known as ''Call for Help'' when it was recorded in the US and ], ], Canada. The series aired on ], on the ] in Australia, on several of Canada's ] affiliates, and on ]. On March 5, 2008, Laporte confirmed on ''net@nite'' that ''The Lab with Leo Laporte''<ref>{{cite web | url = https://archive.org/details/The.Lab.with.Leo | title = The Lab with Leo Laporte | website = ] | date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-01 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> had been canceled by ]. The ] did not air the remaining episodes after it was announced the show had been canceled.<ref name="vapor1" /><ref name="vapor2" /> Laporte was the host of the daily television show ''The Lab with Leo Laporte'', recorded in ], ], Canada. The program had formerly been known as ''Call for Help'' when it was recorded in the US and ], ], Canada. The series aired on ], on the ] in Australia, on several of Canada's ] affiliates, and on ]. On March 5, 2008, Laporte confirmed on ''net@nite'' that ''The Lab with Leo Laporte''<ref>{{cite web | url = https://archive.org/details/The.Lab.with.Leo | title = The Lab with Leo Laporte | website = ] | date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-01}}</ref> had been canceled by ]. The ] did not air the remaining episodes after it was announced the show had been canceled.<ref name="vapor1" /><ref name="vapor2" />


He hosts a weekend technology-oriented ] program show titled ''Leo Laporte: ]''. The show, started on ] (Los Angeles), is syndicated through ]. Laporte appears on Friday mornings on KFI with ], and previously on such shows as '']'',<ref name="ShowBizTonight" /> '']'',<ref name="Regis&Kelly" /> and '']''. He holds an ] license, W6TWT. He hosts a weekend technology-oriented ] program show titled ''Leo Laporte: ]''. The show, started on ] (Los Angeles), is syndicated through ]. Laporte appears on Friday mornings on KFI with ], and previously on such shows as '']'',<ref name="ShowBizTonight" /> '']'',<ref name="Regis&Kelly" /> and '']''. He holds an ] license, W6TWT.
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*{{cite book | last1 = Smith | first1 = Gina | author-link1 = Gina Smith (author) | last2 = Laporte | first2=Leo | author-link2 = Leo Laporte *{{cite book | last1 = Smith | first1 = Gina | author-link1 = Gina Smith (author) | last2 = Laporte | first2=Leo | author-link2 = Leo Laporte
| author-mask2 = 1 | title = 101 Computer Answers You Need To Know | publisher = ] | isbn= 978-1562763398 | url = https://archive.org/details/101computeranswe00smit | url-access = registration | lccn = 95159818 | ol = OL873902M | oclc = 32516630 | via = ] | date=1995-03-01 | access-date = 2021-12-31 | df = dmy-all}} | author-mask2 = 1 | title = 101 Computer Answers You Need To Know | publisher = ] | isbn= 978-1562763398 | url = https://archive.org/details/101computeranswe00smit | url-access = registration | lccn = 95159818 | ol = OL873902M | oclc = 32516630 | via = ] | date=1995-03-01 | access-date = 2021-12-31}}


*{{cite book *{{cite book
| url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportesguide0000bran | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's Guide to TiVo | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Branwyn | first2 = Gareth | url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportesguide0000bran | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's Guide to TiVo | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Branwyn | first2 = Gareth
| author-link2 = Gareth Branwyn | author-mask1 = 1 | date =2004-10-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789731951 | lccn = 2004107054 | oclc = 57086528 | ol = OL3314839M | via = ] | df = dmy-all }} | author-link2 = Gareth Branwyn | author-mask1 = 1 | date =2004-10-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789731951 | lccn = 2004107054 | oclc = 57086528 | ol = OL3314839M | via = ] }}


*{{cite book *{{cite book
| url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportes2005mac00lapo | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's 2005 Mac Gadget Guide | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Stauffer | first2 = Todd | author-mask1 = 1 | date =2004-11-08 | access-date = 2021-12-31 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789731746 | lccn = 2004107074 | oclc = 56658424 | ol = OL3314849M | via = ] | df = dmy-all }} | url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportes2005mac00lapo | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's 2005 Mac Gadget Guide | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Stauffer | first2 = Todd | author-mask1 = 1 | date =2004-11-08 | access-date = 2021-12-31 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789731746 | lccn = 2004107074 | oclc = 56658424 | ol = OL3314849M | via = ] }}


*{{cite book *{{cite book
| url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportesguide0000lapo | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's Guide to Mac{{nbsp}}OS{{nbsp}}X Tiger | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Stauffer | first2 = Todd | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2005-08-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789733931 | lccn = 2005922649 | oclc = 60320459 | ol = OL8157794M | via = ] | df = dmy-all }} | url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportesguide0000lapo | url-access = registration | title= Leo Laporte's Guide to Mac{{nbsp}}OS{{nbsp}}X Tiger | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Stauffer | first2 = Todd | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2005-08-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789733931 | lccn = 2005922649 | oclc = 60320459 | ol = OL8157794M | via = ] }}


*{{cite book *{{cite book
| url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportespchel00leol | url-access = registration | title = Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Soper | first2 = Mark Edward | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2005-09-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789733948 | lccn = 2005924991 | oclc = 62382528 | ol = OL8157795M | via = ] | df = dmy-all }} | url = https://archive.org/details/leolaportespchel00leol | url-access = registration | title = Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk | last1 = Laporte | first1 = Leo | author-link1 = Leo Laporte | last2 = Soper | first2 = Mark Edward | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2005-09-01 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | location = Indianapolis, IN | publisher = ] | isbn = 978-0789733948 | lccn = 2005924991 | oclc = 62382528 | ol = OL8157795M | via = ] }}
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He has published a yearly series of technology almanacs: He has published a yearly series of technology almanacs:
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== Podcasting == == Podcasting ==
Laporte owns and operates a ] network, ] with his wife<ref name="MarriedLisa">{{Triangulation|187|Danae Ringelmann}}</ref> Lisa Laporte. Before the expansion to new facilities in 2011, Laporte said TWiT earned {{US$|1.5}}{{nbsp}}million (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|1500000|2011|r=-4|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) annually on a production cost of {{US$|350000}} (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|350000|2011|r=-3|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}).<ref>{{cite news | url = http://mashable.com/2009/10/03/leo-laporte-video/ | date = 2009-10-03 | title = Leo Laporte Makes $1.5{{nbsp}}Million Per Year from Podcasting| first1=Pete | last1 = Cashmore | author-link1 = Pete Cashmore | access-date = 2022-01-01 | work = ] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210419193002/http://mashable.com/2009/10/03/leo-laporte-video/ | archive-date = 2021-04-19 | url-status = live| df = dmy-all}}</ref> In a 2012 ] posting, he commented that revenue was approaching {{US$|4}}{{nbsp}}million (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|4000000|2011|r=-4|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}).<ref name="Leo Laporte">{{cite web |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/xh75q/i_am_leo_laporte_chief_twit_ama/c5maz0q | title = Reddit {{hyphen}} /r/IAmA {{!}} I am Leo{{nbsp}}Laporte, Chief{{nbsp}}TWiT. AMA! | first1 = Leo | last1 = Laporte | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2012 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | website = ] | df = dmy-all}}</ref> The TWiT studios are located in ], ],<ref name=zd>{{cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-new-screen-savers-twit-resurrects-the-show-that-launched-tech-video-into-the-stratosphere/|title=The New Screen Savers: TWiT resurrects the show that launched tech video into the stratosphere|last=Hiner|first=Jason|work=]|date = 2015-04-19| access-date = 2022-01-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211123040341/https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-new-screen-savers-twit-resurrects-the-show-that-launched-tech-video-into-the-stratosphere/ | archive-date = 2021-11-23 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all}}</ref> where Laporte lives.<ref name=eastside>{{Cite web |url=http://wiki.twit.tv/TWiT_Eastside_Studio_FAQ |title=TWiT Eastside Studio FAQ |website=The Official TWiT Wiki}}</ref> Laporte owns and operates a ] network, ] with his wife<ref name="MarriedLisa">{{Triangulation|187|Danae Ringelmann}}</ref> Lisa Laporte. Before the expansion to new facilities in 2011, Laporte said TWiT earned {{US$|1.5}}{{nbsp}}million (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|1500000|2011|r=-4|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) annually on a production cost of {{US$|350000}} (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|350000|2011|r=-3|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}).<ref>{{cite news | url = http://mashable.com/2009/10/03/leo-laporte-video/ | date = 2009-10-03 | title = Leo Laporte Makes $1.5{{nbsp}}Million Per Year from Podcasting| first1=Pete | last1 = Cashmore | author-link1 = Pete Cashmore | access-date = 2022-01-01 | work = ] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210419193002/http://mashable.com/2009/10/03/leo-laporte-video/ | archive-date = 2021-04-19 | url-status = live}}</ref> In a 2012 ] posting, he commented that revenue was approaching {{US$|4}}{{nbsp}}million (equivalent to ${{Inflation|US|4000000|2011|r=-4|fmt=c}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}).<ref name="Leo Laporte">{{cite web |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/xh75q/i_am_leo_laporte_chief_twit_ama/c5maz0q | title = Reddit {{hyphen}} /r/IAmA {{!}} I am Leo{{nbsp}}Laporte, Chief{{nbsp}}TWiT. AMA! | first1 = Leo | last1 = Laporte | author-mask1 = 1 | date = 2012 | access-date = 2022-01-01 | website = ]}}</ref> The TWiT studios are located in ], ],<ref name=zd>{{cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-new-screen-savers-twit-resurrects-the-show-that-launched-tech-video-into-the-stratosphere/|title=The New Screen Savers: TWiT resurrects the show that launched tech video into the stratosphere|last=Hiner|first=Jason|work=]|date = 2015-04-19| access-date = 2022-01-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211123040341/https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-new-screen-savers-twit-resurrects-the-show-that-launched-tech-video-into-the-stratosphere/ | archive-date = 2021-11-23 | url-status = live}}</ref> where Laporte lives.<ref name=eastside>{{Cite web |url=http://wiki.twit.tv/TWiT_Eastside_Studio_FAQ |title=TWiT Eastside Studio FAQ |website=The Official TWiT Wiki}}</ref>

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== References == == References ==
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<ref name="Leo_Premiere">{{cite web | url = https://www.premierenetworks.com/shows/leo-laporte-tech-guy | title = Leo Laporte, Your Go-To Gadget Guy |date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-03 | website = ] | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20211110134047/https://www.premierenetworks.com/shows/leo-laporte-tech-guy | archive-date = 2021-11-10 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name="Leo_Premiere">{{cite web | url = https://www.premierenetworks.com/shows/leo-laporte-tech-guy | title = Leo Laporte, Your Go-To Gadget Guy |date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-03 | website = ] | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20211110134047/https://www.premierenetworks.com/shows/leo-laporte-tech-guy | archive-date = 2021-11-10}}</ref>


<ref name=nyt>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/21/tv/cover-story-plug-in-boot-up-feel-free-to-melt-down.html|title=COVER STORY; Plug In, Boot Up, Feel Free to Melt Down|last= Marriott |first=Michael | work=]|date=2003-12-21|access-date=2021-12-31 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211027024652/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/21/tv/cover-story-plug-in-boot-up-feel-free-to-melt-down.html | archive-date = 2021-10-27 | url-status = live | url-access = subscription | eissn = 1553-8095 | issn = 0362-4331 | oclc = 1645522 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name=nyt>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/21/tv/cover-story-plug-in-boot-up-feel-free-to-melt-down.html|title=COVER STORY; Plug In, Boot Up, Feel Free to Melt Down|last= Marriott |first=Michael | work=]|date=2003-12-21|access-date=2021-12-31 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211027024652/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/21/tv/cover-story-plug-in-boot-up-feel-free-to-melt-down.html | archive-date = 2021-10-27 | url-status = live | url-access = subscription | eissn = 1553-8095 | issn = 0362-4331 | oclc = 1645522}}</ref>


<ref name="Leo_G4">{{cite web | url = http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/6296/Focus_On_Leo.html | title = Focus On: Leo |date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-01 | website = ] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060926020523/http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/6296/Focus_On_Leo.html | archive-date = 2006-09-26 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name="Leo_G4">{{cite web | url = http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/6296/Focus_On_Leo.html | title = Focus On: Leo |date = n.d. | access-date = 2022-01-01 | website = ] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060926020523/http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/6296/Focus_On_Leo.html | archive-date = 2006-09-26}}</ref>


<ref name="ShowBizTonight">{{Cite episode | title = Man Convicted for Cameron Diaz Nude Photo Scam; Clay Aiken Answers Questions About Charity; iPod Nation: Why Are They So Popular? | episode-link = | url = | access-date = | series = Showbiz Tonight | series-link = Showbiz Tonight | first1 = Karyn | last1 = Bryant | author-link1 = Karyn Bryant | first2 = A.J. | last2 = Hammer | author-link2 = A.J. Hammer| network = ] | station = | date = 2005-07-25 | season = 1 | series-no = | number = 76 | minutes = | time = | transcript = RUSH TRANSCRIPT | transcript-url = https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/sbt/date/2005-07-25/segment/01 | quote = | language =en-us | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name="ShowBizTonight">{{Cite episode | title = Man Convicted for Cameron Diaz Nude Photo Scam; Clay Aiken Answers Questions About Charity; iPod Nation: Why Are They So Popular? | episode-link = | url = | access-date = | series = Showbiz Tonight | series-link = Showbiz Tonight | first1 = Karyn | last1 = Bryant | author-link1 = Karyn Bryant | first2 = A.J. | last2 = Hammer | author-link2 = A.J. Hammer| network = ] | station = | date = 2005-07-25 | season = 1 | series-no = | number = 76 | minutes = | time = | transcript = RUSH TRANSCRIPT | transcript-url = https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/sbt/date/2005-07-25/segment/01 | quote = | language =en-us}}</ref>


<ref name="Regis&Kelly">{{cite web | url = http://leoville.com/Appearances/LiveWithRegisAndKelly | title = Leoville: Live with Regis and Kelly | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070312214849/http://leoville.com/Appearances/LiveWithRegisAndKellyab-with-leo/ | date = 2007-01-22 | archive-date = 2007-03-12 | url-status = dead | access-date = 2022-01-01 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name="Regis&Kelly">{{cite web | url = http://leoville.com/Appearances/LiveWithRegisAndKelly | title = Leoville: Live with Regis and Kelly | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070312214849/http://leoville.com/Appearances/LiveWithRegisAndKellyab-with-leo/ | date = 2007-01-22 | archive-date = 2007-03-12 | url-status = dead | access-date = 2022-01-01}}</ref>


<ref name="vapor1">{{cite web | url = http://blog.clickonline.org.au/2008/03/27/lab-with-leo-off-tv-in-australia-let-us-see-the-remaining-episodes/ | last1 = Vapor | first1 = Matt | title = Lab with Leo off TV in Australia – Let us See the Remaining Episodes | website = Matt Vapor’s Blog {{!}} Advocating Technology for Everyone | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080804031636/http://blog.clickonline.org.au/2008/03/27/lab-with-leo-off-tv-in-australia-let-us-see-the-remaining-episodes/ | date = 2008-03-27 | archive-date = 2008-08-04 | url-status = dead | access-date = 2022-01-01 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> <ref name="vapor1">{{cite web | url = http://blog.clickonline.org.au/2008/03/27/lab-with-leo-off-tv-in-australia-let-us-see-the-remaining-episodes/ | last1 = Vapor | first1 = Matt | title = Lab with Leo off TV in Australia – Let us See the Remaining Episodes | website = Matt Vapor’s Blog {{!}} Advocating Technology for Everyone | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080804031636/http://blog.clickonline.org.au/2008/03/27/lab-with-leo-off-tv-in-australia-let-us-see-the-remaining-episodes/ | date = 2008-03-27 | archive-date = 2008-08-04 | url-status = dead | access-date = 2022-01-01}}</ref>


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American technology broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur
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Leo Laporte
Photograph of Leo Laporte's head and shoulders. Leo is pictured wearing a patterned shirt. There is a black background and Leo is smiling.Laporte pictured in 2007
Born (1956-11-29) November 29, 1956 (age 68)
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • TV and radio presenter
  • podcaster
Known forFounding TWiT.tv
Notable credits
Spouses
  • Jennifer Laporte (divorced)
  • Lisa Laporte (m. c. 2015)
Websiteleo.fm Edit this at Wikidata

Leo Laporte (/ləˈpɔːrt/; born November 29, 1956) is the host of The Tech Guy weekly radio show and a host on TWiT.tv, an Internet podcast network focusing on technology. He is also a former TechTV technology host (1998–2008) and a technology author.

Background

Laporte was born in New York City, the son of geologist Leo F. Laporte. He studied Chinese history at Yale University before dropping out in his junior year to pursue a career in radio broadcasting, where his early on-air names were Dave Allen and Dan Hayes. He began his association with computers with his first home computer, an Atari 400.

Television and radio

Laporte has worked on technology-related broadcasting projects, including Dvorak on Computers in January 1991 (co-hosted with technology writer John C. Dvorak), and Laporte on Computers on KGO Radio and KSFO in San Francisco.

In 1997, Laporte was awarded a Northern California Emmy for his role as Dev Null, a motion capture character on the MSNBC show The Site.

In 1998, Laporte created and co-hosted The Screen Savers, and the original version of Call for Help on the cable and satellite network ZDTV (later TechTV).

Laporte was the host of the daily television show The Lab with Leo Laporte, recorded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The program had formerly been known as Call for Help when it was recorded in the US and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The series aired on G4 Canada, on the HOW TO Channel in Australia, on several of Canada's Citytv affiliates, and on Google Video. On March 5, 2008, Laporte confirmed on net@nite that The Lab with Leo Laporte had been canceled by Rogers Communications. The HOW TO Channel did not air the remaining episodes after it was announced the show had been canceled.

He hosts a weekend technology-oriented talk radio program show titled Leo Laporte: The Tech Guy. The show, started on KFI AM 640 (Los Angeles), is syndicated through Premiere Radio Networks. Laporte appears on Friday mornings on KFI with Bill Handel, and previously on such shows as Showbiz Tonight, Live with Kelly, and World News Now. He holds an amateur radio license, W6TWT.

Books

Laporte has written technology-oriented books including:

He has published a yearly series of technology almanacs:

Laporte announced in October 2006 that he would not renew his contract with Que Publishing, and had retired from publishing books.

In 2008, Laporte did a voice narration of Andrew Lang's fable The True History of Little Golden-hood from Audible (Amazon), a sponsor.

Podcasting

Laporte owns and operates a podcast network, TWiT.tv with his wife Lisa Laporte. Before the expansion to new facilities in 2011, Laporte said TWiT earned US$1.5 million (equivalent to $2,030,000 in 2023) annually on a production cost of US$350,000 (equivalent to $474,000 in 2023). In a 2012 Reddit posting, he commented that revenue was approaching US$4 million (equivalent to $5,420,000 in 2023). The TWiT studios are located in Petaluma, California, where Laporte lives.

References

  1. — (December 4, 2021). "The Tech Guy #1849". TWiT.tv (Podcast). Event occurs at 17:37. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  2. "Leo Laporte, Your Go-To Gadget Guy". Premiere Networks. n.d. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Focus On: Leo". G4. n.d. Archived from the original on September 26, 2006. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  4. Schwartzman, Eric (September 1, 2005). "How to Pitch Leo Laporte of TWiT". On the Record Online Podcast (Podcast). Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  5. TwitLive Broadcast, after hours, 9 December 2008
  6. Friess, Steve (October 3, 2006). "Podcasting's Reluctant Evangelist". WIRED. eISSN 1078-3148. ISSN 1059-1028. OCLC 24479723. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2021.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ Hiner, Jason (April 19, 2015). "The New Screen Savers: TWiT resurrects the show that launched tech video into the stratosphere". ZDNet. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  8. Marriott, Michael (December 21, 2003). "COVER STORY; Plug In, Boot Up, Feel Free to Melt Down". The New York Times. eISSN 1553-8095. ISSN 0362-4331. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  9. "The Lab with Leo Laporte". Internet Archive. n.d. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  10. Vapor, Matt (March 27, 2008). "Lab with Leo off TV in Australia – Let us See the Remaining Episodes". Matt Vapor’s Blog | Advocating Technology for Everyone. Archived from the original on August 4, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  11. Vapor, Matt (March 27, 2008). "Response from How-To Channel Australia Regarding The Lab with Leo". Matt Vapor’s Blog | Advocating Technology for Everyone. Archived from the original on August 4, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  12. Bryant, Karyn; Hammer, A.J. (July 25, 2005). "Man Convicted for Cameron Diaz Nude Photo Scam; Clay Aiken Answers Questions About Charity; iPod Nation: Why Are They So Popular?". Showbiz Tonight. Season 1. Episode 76. CNN. RUSH TRANSCRIPT.
  13. "Leoville: Live with Regis and Kelly". January 22, 2007. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  14. "The Red Fairy Book, by Andrew Lang : THE TRUE HISTORY OF LITTLE GOLDEN HOOD". Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  15. TWiT.TV – this WEEK in TECH Archived January 21, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  16. Danae Ringelmann interviewed on the TV show Triangulation on the TWiT.tv network
  17. Cashmore, Pete (October 3, 2009). "Leo Laporte Makes $1.5 Million Per Year from Podcasting". Mashable. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  18. — (2012). "Reddit - /r/IAmA | I am Leo Laporte, Chief TWiT. AMA!". Reddit. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  19. "TWiT Eastside Studio FAQ". The Official TWiT Wiki.

External links

TWiT.tv
Podcasts
Hosts
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