Topic: Synchronization

5 chapters across the catalog

This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 2:20:45 - 2:23:06

1722: This Actually Happened!

The "33 Cases" Media Pattern, Local News Synchronization

A montage of local news reports from across the United States shows multiple anchors reporting exactly "33 confirmed cases" of coronavirus in their respective regions. The synchronization of this specific number across different states and dates raised questions among observers about the source and consistency of the data being provided to the media.

Speciesism
Episode 661 59:21 - 1:02:29

661: Speciesism

Teresa Huxley, Steeplechase Event and Synchronicity

Teresa Huxley of Far Hills, New Jersey, donated after experiencing a series of synchronicities involving the number 33. She invited listeners to a steeplechase event featuring Texas brisket and kava. The segment also touches on the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign in Barcelona and the perceived threat levels discussed by Judge Jeanine Pirro.

Going Purple
Episode 454 1:42:39 - 1:44:53

454: Going Purple

Karma Synchronicity, Rubenesque Women and Rose Wines

A listener in Denmark, Soren Larson, describes a moment of synchronicity where he saw a truck with "Karma" written on it just as the show's donation segment played. He contributes toward the knighthood of Mikkel Merch, wishing him a seat at a "prosperous roundtable" featuring "Rubenesque women and luxurious rosé wines."

Atlas Shrugged
Episode 111 24:10 - 27:29

111: Atlas Shrugged

Music Licensing Rights, KKR and Bertelsmann Joint Venture

KKR and Bertelsmann have entered a joint venture for music licensing, focusing on the lucrative market of selling song rights for commercials and films. The discussion highlights the complexity of "sync rights" and the high costs associated with using famous tracks, such as Beatles songs, in advertising.

Grapes the Size of Little Oranges
Episode 25 18:34 - 22:22

25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges

Daylight Savings Time, Computer Clock Inaccuracy and Audio Sync

The shift to daylight savings time in the United States caused scheduling conflicts across Google Calendar and Outlook for the production team. They explore why computer internal clocks often drift by several minutes over a month and how these inaccuracies cause synchronization issues for podcasters recording "double-ender" audio files.