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John Horowitz, Audio Engineering and Rube Goldberg Setups
A critique of John Horowitz's complex audio recording setup describes it as a "Rube Goldberg machine" due to his insistence on separate tracks and specialized post-editing. The discussion dismisses his "hair on fire" approach to current shipping and container shortages.
The hosts review recent interviews with Anthony Scaramucci and Bill Stohl, praising the sound engineering by Tom Starkweather. Adam Curry describes the intensive editing process required to remove long pauses from the Stohl interview. Plans for future interviews with European officials are mentioned.
Adam Curry explains the difference between "posted" (post-produced) shows and real-time broadcasting. He estimates that 90% of podcasts are heavily edited in post-production, which he believes removes spontaneity. He advocates for the "live-to-tape" method used by Joe Rogan and the No Agenda show to maintain a human element.
