Topic: Forensic Audio

4 chapters across the catalog

Spaving
Episode 1658 1:29:09 - 1:34:52

1658: Spaving

Pikesville High School, AI Audio Retaliation Case

Police in Maryland alleged that a gym teacher at Pikesville High School used AI to create a fake recording of the principal making racist and antisemitic remarks. The teacher, Daren Medley, reportedly acted in retaliation for a financial investigation. However, audio experts and the hosts questioned the "monotone" description used by police, suggesting the audio sounds more like human editing than typical AI generation.

Heat Map
Episode 1368 2:41:03 - 2:45:16

1368: Heat Map

Joe Biden, My Butt Got Wiped Gaffe

A viral clip of President Joe Biden on a tarmac appeared to capture him saying, "My butt got wiped" in response to a reporter's question. The hosts performed a "forensic deconstruction" of the audio, including tempo changes and ISO clips, to determine the validity of the claim. While the White House has not officially commented, the "Detective Dookie" segment concluded that the phrase was indeed audible.

Demonation
Episode 1078 21:41 - 25:50

1078: Demonation

Apple Watch Cloud Recording Claims and Media Narrative

The claim that Khashoggi recorded his own death via an Apple Watch that synced to the cloud is scrutinized for technical feasibility in Turkey. Critics argue that without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, the data would not have uploaded, and no journalists have actually heard the alleged tape. The story is characterized as a media-driven narrative intended to damage the Trump administration's relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Pounding the Pavement
Episode 328 43:04 - 46:43

328: Pounding the Pavement

Al-Qaeda Tapes, Forensic Audio Reverb Claims

Catherine Herridge claims Al-Qaeda operatives tried to sell a tape to Fox News for $30,000 and that messages are often hidden on pornographic file-sharing sites. She asserts that forensic analysts found "reverb" added to an al-Awlaki tape to make it sound as if he were speaking in a large mosque rather than a closet.