3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry shares a technical history of radio broadcasting, explaining how DJs used "quick start" turntables and slip mats to queue records. He defines "Q-burn" as the audible wear and tear at the beginning of a vinyl record caused by repeated queuing with a diamond needle. This anecdote is prompted by a gift of digitized 12-inch import records from his former colleagues at Decibel Radio.
Media Magic, History of Fake Celebrity Interviews
Adam Curry recounts his history in pirate radio and television, admitting to creating "media magic" through faked satellite interviews with celebrities like Janet Jackson. He explains how technical tricks were used to make pre-recorded answers appear as live conversations.
Adam Curry, Radio Voice Training and Pirate Radio History
Adam Curry describes his early obsession with radio, including building a pirate transmitter in Amsterdam and practicing his broadcasting voice for hours as a teenager. He recounts working at a hospital radio station and later adopting the persona "John Holden" on Radio Decibel. Curry notes that his natural speaking voice is an octave higher when speaking Dutch compared to English.
