Topic: Abc Radio

2 chapters across the catalog

Obama Needs Water
Episode 292 59:43 - 1:03:35

292: Obama Needs Water

Yemen Reporter and Digital Voice Synthesis

The hosts analyze an interview on Australian ABC Radio with a reporter named Ali al-Mujahid regarding instability in Yemen. They conclude that the reporter's voice is actually a computer-generated speech synthesizer. Adam Curry demonstrates how easily such digital voices can be produced on a Mac, raising concerns about the authenticity of foreign reporting.

Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
Episode 174 11:05 - 15:01

174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!

PR Associates, Hendrik Smit and Maynard from ABC Radio

Hendrik Smit is credited as a PR associate for promoting the show at a Dutch symposium on conspiracy theories. Additionally, Maynard from ABC Radio in Australia is highlighted for subconsciously using the "In the Morning" catchphrase during a live broadcast. The hosts discuss the growth of the show's memes and the importance of listener-driven promotion.