Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti is jokingly credited with the creation of the "Tip of the Day" jingle. The segment explores Brunetti's career and the humorous demand for creative recognition within the podcast's production.
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Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti is jokingly credited with the creation of the "Tip of the Day" jingle. The segment explores Brunetti's career and the humorous demand for creative recognition within the podcast's production.
The hosts thank the "boots on the ground" producers for their support through the Value for Value model, which avoids traditional advertising. They discuss the importance of identifying media patterns like the "six-week cycle" and encourage listeners to contribute time, talent, or treasure. The segment includes a detailed explanation of how listeners can become executive producers and the benefits of using modern Podcasting 2.0 apps.
The term "oil subsidy" is often used by climate activists to describe what was historically known as the "Oil Depletion Allowance." These are essentially tax credits or production credits for domestic energy production, similar to credits available to other American industries. Critics argue the language has been intentionally shifted to make standard business tax treatments appear like direct government handouts.
Value for Value Model, Production Credits, Upcoming Deadlines
The hosts reiterate the "Value for Value" model, thanking the producers who provide time, talent, and treasure to keep the show operational without traditional advertising. They acknowledge the upcoming political deadlines of January 5th and January 20th as critical dates for their ongoing media deconstruction. The segment concludes with a call for continued support through the Dvorak.org portal.
Adam and John conclude the special "Best Of" episode by thanking Ramsey Cain for his years of production work. They announce that the show will return to its regular live format on Sunday, featuring a full deconstruction of the week's media and the final results of the donation vote. The episode ends with a montage of classic show jingles and a final sign-off from the hosts.
James Bond Script, Mexican Government Product Placement
Sony Pictures reportedly rewrote the script for the upcoming James Bond film, *Spectre*, after the Mexican government offered $14 million in incentives. The changes included featuring modern parts of Mexico City, casting a known Mexican actress, and setting a pursuit during the Day of the Dead festival. This incident highlights the growing influence of foreign governments on Hollywood scripts through tax credits and direct payments.
A comparison is drawn between the lean production staff of the podcast and the extensive list of producer titles found in the credits of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The breakdown includes various tiers such as supervising producers, consulting producers, and "produced by" credits, suggesting many roles are honorary or financial rather than functional.
The hosts analyze the production of "60 Minutes," noting the use of "fluff pieces" to fill the 46 minutes of actual programming required per hour. They explain technical aspects of broadcasting, such as speeding up or slowing down the credit roll to act as a buffer to ensure the show hits commercial breaks exactly on time.
John C. Dvorak explains how the freezing of "letters of credit" is disrupting international trade, leading to oversupplies of coffee and food shortages in Iceland. He predicts these logistical failures will be a "big equalizer" for society. The hosts sarcastically suggest everything will improve once Obama is elected.
