3 chapters across the catalog
Patrick Bet-David and Valuetainment Italian Shoe Venture
Patrick Bet-David of Valuetainment has launched a high-end Italian shoe line featuring handmade footwear priced at $599 per pair. The venture operates as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) model, jobbing out production to a factory in Italy. The hosts discuss the possibility of creating a "No Agenda boot" in response to the success of this lifestyle brand expansion.
Neumann U-47 Microphone Replica, Curry-Dvorak Audio Products
The hosts discuss a high-quality replica of the Neumann U-47 tube microphone, a legendary piece of studio equipment. The conversation touches on the difficulties of finding a reliable OEM partner for a potential "Curry-Dvorak" branded microphone line. They also joke about the "union contracts" at NPR and other legacy media outlets.
Automotive Sound Engineering, Fake Engine Noise
A professional automotive builder provides insight into why modern car manufacturers like Porsche, BMW, and Ford pump artificial engine sounds into cabins. The practice is attributed to heavy sound-deadening materials that make modern engines too quiet for performance enthusiasts. The discussion also covers noise-canceling muffler technology and the history of audio engineering in cars.
