Y2K
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Y2K has been mentioned in one podcast episode on BETH'S DEAD (Dec 2025).
The Year 2000 problem (Y2K) was the potential for computer errors on the Gregorian calendar related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. Many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, e.g. 1985 as 85, making the year 2000 indistinguishable from 1900. Computer systems' inability to distinguish dates correctly had the potential to bring down worldwide infrastructures for computer-reliant industries.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on BETH'S DEAD |
| Field | Computer Science / Technology History |
Who talks about Y2K on podcasts?
Monica Padman brought up Y2K; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on BETH'S DEAD.
- EP8 - Deep Breath, Deep Breath on BETH'S DEAD (Dec 2025) — Monica Padman
What is Y2K mentioned alongside?
Y2K is most often mentioned alongside Armchair Expert, Parasocial Relationship and 2016.
Mentioned together: Armchair Expert, Parasocial Relationship, 2016, Bethstead, anonymity, voice changing, kink, remorse, New Year's ball drop, 1999