3 chapters across the catalog
Homeless Signs, Street Musicians and Listener Criticism
Adam Curry responds to an email from a listener criticizing his stance on giving money to homeless people. Curry clarifies that he prefers to support street musicians and "talented" individuals rather than those holding signs on highway access roads. He defends his right to make personal choices about charitable giving and criticizes the "hypocrisy" of his detractors.
No Agenda Production, The Voice, Austin Street Musicians
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the production of No Agenda, contrasting their lack of rehearsal with the "dress rehearsals" of reality shows like The Voice. The conversation shifts to the decline of the music industry and Curry's personal policy on giving money to street musicians in Austin. He distinguishes between talented performers and "panhandlers" with signs.
Jimmy Iovine, Daisy Music Service and Street Musicians
Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine is launching a new music service called Daisy, which aims to use algorithms to replicate the curation once provided by radio disc jockeys. In response to the decline of human curation, a plan was proposed to create a new show featuring interviews and performances by street musicians, potentially serving as filler content during host vacations.
