Topic: Studio

In clips from an Oprah Masterclass, Barry Gordy explains the creation of "Hitsville USA" and his "no flops" policy. He details the roles of Maxine Powell, who ran a finishing school for artists, and choreographer Charlie Atkins in polishing the Motown image. Gordy emphasizes that while voice quality mattered, the "family" fit and personal character of artists like the Temptations were the primary factors in his success.

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.

The hosts investigate April Reign's "Ensemble Studio," a subsidiary of the massive global PR firm Fleischman Hillard. They list major corporate clients like AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, arguing that Reign has transitioned from an activist to a "corporate propagandist." They claim her work helps major brands manage their ESG scores through native advertising and social media campaigns.

The segment explores the history of Quaaludes, known as "disco biscuits," which were widely used in the 1970s at clubs like Studio 54. Originally developed as a sleeping pill, the drug became a staple of the sexual revolution. The hosts note that while Cosby was prescribed the drug for back pain, the media used its association with the era's "good old boys' club" to frame his actions as uniquely heinous compared to his peers.

Tyler Perry mourns the loss of his longtime hairstylist, Charles Gregory, who died from COVID-19 complications. Following this, Perry implemented a strict "bubble" at his Atlanta studio, claiming to have produced 200 shows without a single positive case. The hosts question the statistical likelihood of zero cases in such a large production environment, comparing it to the NBA and NFL bubbles.

A critical analysis of the film *Black Panther* reveals a plot where the protagonist teams up with the CIA to overthrow a leader (Killmonger) who wants to share Wakandan resources with the global Black community. The hosts point out the irony of Disney promoting a "Black Utopia" that relies on Western intelligence agencies to maintain its isolationist status quo. They also discuss the convenient off-screen death of the lead character to facilitate a transition to a female lead.

Adam Curry welcomes listeners to the 42nd episode of Mofax on July 4th, 2020, broadcasting from a new undisclosed studio location. The co-host describes the four-week process of moving furniture and belongings using his own truck with minimal assistance.