Topic: Production

6 chapters across the catalog

91: Scott Free
• 2:33:31 - 2:37:47

91: Scott Free

Listener Production Questions and Final Credits

Mo Facts answers a listener's question regarding the technical production of the show, detailing his use of 4K Video Downloader and FL Studio to organize clips. Adam Curry reads the final list of donors and boosters, including Terry the "human subscription killer." The hosts encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps to support the value-for-value model.

81: Qincidence
• 1:49:32 - 1:54:59

81: Qincidence

Quincy Jones and the Reality of Producing the Oscars

Legendary producer Quincy Jones describes the chaotic reality of producing the Academy Awards, comparing it to "running through hell with gasoline underwear." He explains that there is very little rehearsal time and that "serendipity" or unexpected moments often define the show. The hosts use this to argue that the Will Smith slap didn't need a massive conspiracy to occur, just a few people with an agenda.

44: Big Bank Barry
• 14:23 - 18:47

44: Big Bank Barry

Media Protection and the Obama Product vs. Donald Trump

Analysts discuss the media's role in protecting the "Obama product," suggesting that his legacy is intrinsically tied to the perceived failure or success of Donald Trump. Obama is described as a master politician with perfect comedic timing and broad appeal, while the media is accused of undermining any opposition to his rise.

41: Third Wave
• 2:49:31 - 2:53:07

41: Third Wave

RoboCop and the Corporatization of Detroit

The plot of the 1987 film "RoboCop" is used as a blueprint for the potential future of American cities. The hosts describe the film's premise of a mega-corporation, Omni Consumer Products, taking over a bankrupt police force to facilitate gentrification and the creation of a "utopia" called Delta City.

37: A Shell Game
• 1:29:38 - 1:33:53

37: A Shell Game

Value for Value and Executive Producer Credits

The hosts transition to the donation segment, thanking producers for supporting the show through the "value for value" model. Dame Jennifer Buchanan is credited as an Executive Producer for her voice-over contributions, replacing AI robots with human talent. An anonymous film student is also credited for a $55.66 donation, noting that he used the show's content to earn a B+ on a college essay about media's role as a "pressure release valve."

34: Big Momma Drama
• 0:05 - 2:13

34: Big Momma Drama

Remote Work Productivity, Zoom Adoption, and Family Communication

The transition to remote work during the COVID-19 lockdown has led to increased productivity and "mission creep" as the boundaries between home and professional life blur. Silicon Valley companies are ramping up tools to facilitate this shift, with Zoom emerging as a dominant platform even among non-technical demographics. Personal anecdotes illustrate how older generations are now suggesting video conferencing for family group calls.