4 chapters across the catalog
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.
A four-hour "COVID medley" was produced during the show's hiatus, featuring a retrospective of pandemic-era media clips. Producer Dreb Scott added chapter markers and images for the entire segment, compatible with modern podcast apps. The hosts also discuss recent art submissions and mock the appearance of "platform Crocs" worn by Justin Bieber.
Associate Executive Producer Donations and Game of Skill
A lengthy segment acknowledging donations between $50 and $200, including the "knighting" of a new producer from Chicago. The hosts perform a "Putin Medley" for a donor and announce the winners of the "Game of Skill" contest for those who donated immediately after the newsletter was sent.
Surfer Bird Mashup, Music Editing and Creative Medleys
A host describes a late-night music editing session involving a complex mashup of "Surfer Bird" by The Trashmen and other tracks. The creative process involves meticulously timing transitions to create a "mashup medley." The discussion touches on the technical challenges of getting the timing right and the potential for these creative works to be shared with the audience.
