6 chapters across the catalog
The South Korean trend of "Mukbang"—live-streaming large meals—is discussed, noting that top "Broadcast Jockeys" (BJs) like Park Soo Young can earn $9,000 a month. The hosts consider entering the ASMR or Mukbang space as a lucrative alternative to podcasting.
BJ Thompson Medical Emergency, Athlete Cardiac Arrests
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting, leading to the cancellation of practice. The hosts discuss the increasing frequency of sudden cardiac events among young athletes and celebrities. They suggest that mainstream medical experts remain "stumped" by these occurrences, while independent researchers like Peter McCullough continue to investigate potential links to recent medical interventions.
The hosts explore the "Mukbang" phenomenon, where individuals live-stream themselves eating large quantities of food. In South Korea, these "broadcast jockeys" (BJs) can earn thousands of dollars a month through fan donations. The hosts mock the trend, with Adam Curry joking about becoming a "BJ" and performing a blues riff about the "OTG" (Off The Grid) lifestyle.
Donations from several producers are acknowledged, including BJ Slack and Ewan Robertson, who is knighted as Sir Ewan of the Ramen Noodles. A clip regarding "pharmacological corn" in Texas, allegedly grown with HIV proteins, is played at a listener's request. The segment includes various "karma" requests for weddings, moves, and job searches.
Dvorak Chili Challenge, Osaka Consulting and Culinary Rivalry
The BJ Consulting Group in Osaka, Japan, reports on their success cooking "Dvorak's award-winning chili" for a local barbecue. They issue a "Chili Challenge" to Dame Astrid in Tokyo. The segment includes a discussion on the availability of specific chili powders and the use of homegrown jalapenos in Japan.
Producers Bill and JV from the "BJ Consulting Group" in Osaka provide a donation and discuss the regional rivalry between Osaka and Tokyo. One producer is an industrial designer working with graphene and 3D printing. The hosts briefly discuss the potential of graphene as a "super substance" for future manufacturing and technology.
