Topic: Modulation

4 chapters across the catalog

Nyet Bluffski
Episode 1491 1:42 - 5:58

1491: Nyet Bluffski

Skype Technical Difficulties and David Icke Opening

Curry addresses audio quality issues during his recent broadcast, attributing over-modulation and volume fluctuations to Skype's automatic gain control settings. He notes the irony of serving as the "opening act" for David Icke during the program and resolves to fix the technical settings for future appearances.

Truancy Crimes
Episode 1115 1:26:21 - 1:27:46

1115: Truancy Crimes

Israeli Moon Mission, Saturn V Rocket Comparisons

Israel's lunar spacecraft is currently orbiting Earth in expanding circles to reach the moon via slingshot, a process necessitated by the lack of heavy-lift rockets like the Saturn V. The hosts express skepticism about modern moon landing efforts, comparing current technology unfavorably to the Apollo era.

Democritate
Episode 695 2:41:16 - 2:43:55

695: Democritate

Neil Armstrong's Closet, Apollo 11 Artifacts and Lost Footage

The widow of Neil Armstrong discovered a bag of space artifacts in a closet, including a 16mm camera used during the Apollo 11 moon landing. This discovery is significant because much of the original high-quality recording material from the mission was previously thought to be lost or destroyed by NASA.

100 Billion Dollars!
Episode 56 58:15 - 1:01:01

56: 100 Billion Dollars!

Cultural Differences in Audio Modulation and Shouting

Observations from the Middle East and Mexico suggest a cultural preference for over-modulated, distorted audio in radio and television broadcasts. The tendency for announcers to shout into microphones, even when unnecessary, is noted as a distinct regional characteristic. This technical "red-lining" is often perceived as a sign of energy or importance in those media markets.