Author: DOuG pRATt

LATE NIGHT ASSEMBLE!

I miss seeing Stephen Colbert, and I see a reason for late night hosts to be concerned. The longer the striking writers continue to walk the picket line, the tougher it’s going to be to get viewers back in the routine of watching late night shows. I don’t have a Spotify account, but if I did I’d listen to Strike Force Five.

https://youtu.be/fYc0QpQHA6o?si=gLqLCUe_p2MgUATX

“Wherever else you get your podcasts” isn’t correct, because if Strike Force Five were available on TuneIn, and it isn’t, I’d be able to embed a player here. Spotify doesn’t allow that, which is one reason why I don’t have a Spotify account.

The problem for striking writers and actors is the massive amount of content that’s available for streaming. For now, viewers aren’t feeling a loss of new programming.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/business/media/hollywood-strikes-old-shows.html

In One Ear, In the Other

With an apology to the hearing-impaired, headphones are required for this audio recording quiz.

I heard the effect in the recording before he pointed it out, but with the expectation there was a technical problem, I assumed a microphone was out of phase with the other mics. This is his follow-up entry.

DOuG pRATt in high school with a Pioneer SX-440 receiver, Garrard 40B turntable with Shure M91ED cartridge, Pioneer SE-20 headphones, and Realistic MC-1000 speakers.

DYOR SCAM

“Do Your Own Research” is a favorite slogan of conspiracy theory nuts. It was used during the pandemic to promote hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. Valid research leads to the conclusion they are not treatments for Covid-19. DYOR has found a home in cryptocurrency circles.

At my high school reunion last night, a guy from my brother’s graduating class was pitching crypto. He said he has a Bachelor’s in Economics from the Wharton School. I told him I have a Bachelor’s in Economics from a small state college.

The Wharton School’s reputation has taken something of a hit from Trump’s fondness for touting his attendance there. For me, the guy last night added another mark against Wharton.

He talked up crypto as though his concentration had been in marketing. “The collapse of so many crypto exchanges?” I asked. “Corrections are expected. The market is volatile.” “Inadequately regulated markets,” was my reply. Etc. Eventually he resorted to pulling out “Do Your Own Research,” and I said, “I already have, and I’m not interested.”

Class of Distinction

Here I am in a high school class play. If Elaine looked like she could have been captain of the cheerleading squad, that’s because she was. Such great acting, “pretending” to not be interested in me! 😉

Tonight I will be attending my — ulp! — 50th high school reunion. I just realized I’m dressed exactly the same way as in the picture, so I’ve made no progress at all in half a century. I’ll probably be wearing a party hat before the evening ends. Wish me luck.