Topic: Quincy Jones

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachel "Raygun" Gunn announces her retirement following widespread criticism of her performance. In more somber news, legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. Jones is remembered for his work on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and his extensive career as a jazz arranger and executive.

The hosts announce birthdays for the week, including Quincy Jones' 84th. They perform a formal knighting ceremony for three producers, granting them titles such as "Dame Geek Squared of the Space Time Neanderthals" and "Sir N.O.Y. of Calgary."

Following the broadcast of a Michael Jackson documentary in the Netherlands, several radio stations and DJs have announced they will stop playing his music. This move is characterized as a classic radio promotion tactic used to generate publicity for station call letters rather than a sincere moral stance. The boycott's logic is questioned, particularly regarding the impact on collaborators like Quincy Jones.

A new Netflix documentary produced by Quincy Jones' daughter reveals the legendary producer's past struggles with severe alcoholism. Jones reportedly consumed up to six bottles of wine a night while remaining highly functional in his professional life. The film is recommended for its deep look into the life of one of the most influential figures in music history.

A 25th-anniversary remake of "We Are The World" produced for Haiti relief is criticized for its use of auto-tune and celebrity posturing. The hosts reference an interview where Gary Coleman argued that relief funds should be prioritized for New Orleans and victims of Hurricane Katrina rather than international causes.