4 chapters across the catalog
A discussion regarding the career of musician and former Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh covers his marriage to Connie Sellecca and his history of PBS fundraising specials. The conversation touches on Tesh's association with New Age musician Yanni and the repetitive nature of public broadcasting pledge drives.
Executive Producer Donations and Saudi Arabia Travelogue
Executive Producer Dave Fugazotto contributed $428.20 and shared a detailed "cautionary tale" of his travels in Saudi Arabia. His report covers a visit to the ancient tombs of Madain Saleh, the lack of Ubers in Al Ula, and an unexpected encounter with a performance by the musician Yanni at a mirrored palace venue.
The viral "Yanny vs Laurel" audio clip is analyzed as a function of sound frequencies and individual hearing ranges. A demonstration using filters shows how shifting between low and high frequencies changes the perceived name. The phenomenon's coverage on NBC Nightly News is noted as a sign of a slow news cycle.
Show Outro, No Yanni Guarantee
The hosts conclude the episode by reiterating their request for listener support at dvorak.org/na. They mock the quality of PBS programming, specifically Yanni concerts, and guarantee their listeners a "zero Yanni" experience. The show signs off from London and Silicon Valley, promising to return the following Thursday.
