Topic: H2s

Dvorak describes his constant state of clip collection, using an H2 recorder to capture audio even while watching movies with his family. Curry admits to testing his "raps" on his wife, Mickey, though she often "shoots him down." They emphasize that while the show notes are extensive, the actual on-air discussion is driven by finding one or two "zingers" that will resonate with the audience.

Dvorak describes his "unorganized" show prep, which involves printing out piles of articles and using an H2 recorder to capture clips from movies or TV. He admits to occasionally testing his "rap" on his wife, Mickey, though he usually gets "shot down." Curry reiterates that his preparation is more structured through the Freedom Controller.

John C. Dvorak shares a recording of a mockingbird that sits on his chimney and uses it as a resonance chamber to amplify its calls into his house. Dvorak placed an H2 recorder in his firebox to capture the sound, which he describes as a form of "MKUltra" psychological warfare due to its volume and lack of musical talent. The hosts joke about the bird's ability to mimic car alarms and rainbird sprinklers.

The hosts contrast their preparation styles: Dvorak collects clips and articles spontaneously, often using an H2 recorder while watching movies, while Curry builds a more structured outline. They address a question about production costs, arguing that "time is money" and the "Value for Value" model accounts for the hours spent on research and studio setup.

John Dvorak shares a "WTF clip" resulting from a technical failure on his H2 digital recorder. The corrupted audio, which was intended to be a report on the NATO summit in Chicago, sounds like "ghosts" after being processed in Audacity. Adam Curry mocks the "bogative" state of John's equipment.

Testimony from a congressional hearing on immigration reform suggests that the H2 visa system is being manipulated to favor large agricultural conglomerates. An industry representative warns that if the U.S. apple industry is starved of labor, China—which already produces half the world's apples—is ready to take over the market. The hosts argue that immigration policy is being used as a distraction while American agriculture is outsourced.

Reports from the Louisiana Environmental Action Network and Democracy Now! highlight the health risks faced by cleanup workers in the Gulf. BP is accused of preventing workers from wearing gas masks to avoid negative media imagery, despite the presence of 2-butoxyethanol in the dispersant Corexit and fluctuating levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air.

The hosts recommend the Zoom H2 wave recorder as an affordable and high-quality tool for listeners to capture media clips for the show. They encourage the audience to monitor television programs for the "service" propaganda themes mentioned earlier. They explain how to connect the device to various audio sources to create digital copies of broadcasts.