2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts discuss Spotify's apparent departure from the "Amp Accords" by implementing ad-skipping features. They reflect on the death of the linear broadcasting model, noting that only broadcast radio and television were ever fully supported by advertising alone without secondary revenue like subscriptions or classifieds.
Adam Curry recounts his early days in radio, detailing the physical and mechanical processes required to cue records and jingles. He describes using micro-switches, relays, and oversized slip mats to ensure instant starts on turntables. The transition to digital radio production is criticized for removing the "art" and physical energy inherent in manual mixing and tactile broadcasting.
