Topic: Covers

3 chapters across the catalog

93: Higher Infinite Power
• 2:10:21 - 2:13:49

93: Higher Infinite Power

Covers, Crossovers, and the Forrest Gump Theory

The hosts discuss how the Isley Brothers and Elvis Presley used covers to cross over between black and white audiences. Mo Facts presents a "quick facts" theory that the movie "Forrest Gump" is an allegory for a biracial man teaching white culture (like Elvis) how to dance and move, highlighting the hidden influences in American art.

86: Pox Luck
• 1:30:13 - 1:33:39

86: Pox Luck

Netflix Algorithms and Racial Assumptions in Media

A listener shares how the Netflix algorithm defaults to Japanese audio tracks based on their viewing history, prompting a discussion on how streaming services make assumptions about users. The hosts criticize Netflix for "insulting" racial assumptions, such as displaying specific cover art featuring minority characters to users they perceive as people of color.

36: Lego My Joeco
• 2:04:00 - 2:08:59

36: Lego My Joeco

QAnon Theories and Global CEO Resignations

A detailed QAnon-style post is read, claiming mass arrests of celebrities like Tom Hanks and Celine Dion, as well as global financial officials. The theory suggests the coronavirus was a "lab-created" cover-up for mass indictments and mandatory vaccinations. The hosts also discuss the record number of CEO resignations in late 2019 and early 2020 as a potential "larger trend" of transparency and scrutiny.