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Adam Curry discusses his new show, "Boostagram Ball," and the importance of human curation in music discovery. Mo Facts argues that the "suggestion algorithm" replaced the human DJ, who used to be the center of the music conversation. They celebrate the freedom of the value-for-value music system, which allows for a wider variety of styles beyond the limited playlists of mainstream radio.
The hosts continue reading donations from Associate Executive Producers and "Boostagrams" sent via modern podcasting apps like Fountain and Podverse. They discuss the "GBG" (Give Blacks Guns) jingle and acknowledge various "Satoshi" donations. Mo Facts clarifies a filing issue regarding missing checks from December and January, and they direct listeners to MoFundMe.com for future support.
The hosts thank "boosters" who send Satoshis (sats) via Podcasting 2.0 apps like Fountain.fm and Cast-O-Matic. Dreb Scott is recognized for several large boosts. A listener's comment about the "Manosphere" and the inclusivity of the pronoun "y'all" is discussed. The hosts encourage listeners to "boost the dip" as a way to support the show's long-term sustainability.
The discussion highlights the growth of Podcasting 2.0 and the use of "boostagrams"—micropayments of Bitcoin Satoshis sent directly to the show via apps like Fountain. This system is praised for being censorship-resistant and removing intermediaries like PayPal or big tech platforms. The hosts read several messages from "boosters" and encourage listeners to adopt modern podcasting apps to support independent media.
Adam Curry reads a final round of producer credits and "boostagrams" from the listener community. The segment includes a discussion of Danny Katz's book on propaganda and the power of words. Mo Facts mentions his upcoming birthday on December 4th, and the hosts thank the audience for their continued support through various payment platforms and the new podcasting 2.0 ecosystem.
