Topic: Cirque Du Soleil

A meeting with a sound mixer for Lyle Lovett and a technical director for Cirque du Soleil prompted a discussion regarding the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Las Vegas entertainment. The conversation shifted to personal anecdotes regarding vaccine mandates in the industry. One individual claimed to know seven people who died following vaccination, specifically highlighting the differences between mRNA products and the Johnson & Johnson version.

Listeners from Germany, the UAE, and across the U.S. contribute to the show, requesting "de-douching" and birthday shout-outs for family members. One producer, an audio mixer for Cirque du Soleil, reports that the Canadian-owned company is pushing for 100% vaccination, though Eastern European performers are reportedly resisting. The segment includes various "karma" requests for home buying, job searches, and protection against the "Big Pharma Boogaloo."

Steve Weiss, a sound engineer for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, donated $333 using his "government cheese" unemployment funds. Cirque du Soleil has filed for bankruptcy, and many international performers have returned to their home countries as Vegas shows remain shuttered. A brief technical tip was shared regarding expanding the preview bar in spreadsheet software to read long notes.

A list of American entertainment and technology entities under Chinese influence or ownership is examined, including AMC Theaters and Dick Clark Productions. Recent reports indicate Apple and Riot Games have pressured developers and players to avoid sensitive political topics involving China.

The 20th annual Adult Video Network (AVN) Awards, recently broadcast on Showtime, are criticized for poor production quality and the perceived lack of intelligence in its presentation. A clip from the ceremony features hosts discussing performances by Tyga and Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil. The industry is faulted for failing to find articulate representatives for its major awards show.

PBS is criticized for using a Cirque du Soleil Beatles special as a fundraising tool, which the hosts view as a commercial venture for the Michael Jackson estate. They mock the use of the word "collaborator" in the fundraiser, noting its negative historical connotations from World War II.

The commercialization of Michael Jackson's legacy through a Cirque du Soleil tour is cited as evidence of interests profiting from his death. The coordinated media vilification of Randy Quaid is compared to the themes in the movie Fahrenheit 451, where individuals who challenge the power structure are labeled as "nuts" or "crazy" to discredit them.

Adam Curry praises the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest held in Moscow, Russia, highlighting the high production value and technical execution. Alexander Rybak from Norway won the competition with the song "Fairytale," which Curry identifies as a perfect pop record.