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The donation segment continues with thanks to associate executive producers. A listener from Istanbul, Turkey, is acknowledged, leading to a brief discussion about the country's rebranding to "Türkiye." The hosts also clarify the gender of a regular donor named Kyle and acknowledge various "boob donations" and recurring monthly subscriptions via PayPal.
The hosts conduct a lengthy "Value for Value" segment, thanking producers who contributed financial support to episode 82. Notable donors include Harvey Cody, Jimmy James, and Cape, who sent significant amounts in both fiat and Bitcoin. The segment features the "de-deadbeating" of several listeners and the bestowing of "Mo Karma" and "Mo Kong" honors. The hosts reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener support rather than corporate advertising.
The hosts read a second block of donations and producer credits, thanking individuals like Brandy Bledsoe, Daniel Fletcher, and Anthony Melliker. They discuss the importance of "de-deadbeating" and how listener support allows them to remain independent of corporate paychecks. The segment includes personal notes from listeners who find the show's insights into community and truth-seeking invaluable.
The hosts read a lengthy note from producer Greg Wheeler Jr., who discusses the pressure of vaccine mandates in the workplace and the feeling of the world spinning a "wicked web." They officially "de-deadbeat" him following his first donation and grant him "Mo Karma." The segment concludes with a list of other associate executive producers who supported the show financially, reinforcing the community-driven nature of the podcast.
The hosts thank the technical producers, including Dreb Scott for his work on chapters and transcripts. They read through a list of donors, including a special mention for Cherie Laurie, who is undergoing chemotherapy. In a moment of "empathetic listening," Adam Curry plays the "F-Cancer" jingle and grants her "Mo Karma." The segment reinforces the "Value for Value" model as the show's lifeblood.
