Foundation - S01E43: Leo Laporte

Name: Leo Laporte
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-04-10

Apr 10, 2015DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 43

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.

Cast: Kevin Rose

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Foundation S01E43 Synopsis

Foundation "Leo Laporte" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2015-04-10, this episode is part of Season 1 of Foundation. Featuring performances from Kevin Rose among the cast. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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, an...