Topic: Frequency

5 chapters across the catalog

93: Higher Infinite Power
12:34 - 15:05

93: Higher Infinite Power

Oliver Anthony, Rich Men North of Richmond, Cultural Frequency

The hosts discuss the viral success of Oliver Anthony's song Rich Men North of Richmond. They compare its impact to early hip-hop, describing it as a form of "rural CNN" that resonates with a specific demographic's frequency. The discussion touches on accusations of the artist being an "industry plant" and the concept of "keeping it real" in music.

93: Higher Infinite Power
18:16 - 21:15

93: Higher Infinite Power

Reverend Velma Thomas, Vocal Anointing, Wade in the Water

The hosts analyze the vocal performance of Reverend Velma Thomas, discussing the concept of "anointing" or "drip" in church singing. They revisit the song Wade in the Water, explaining how its lyrics provided literal instructions for escapees to travel by water to throw off the scent of tracking dogs.

93: Higher Infinite Power
30:44 - 34:53

93: Higher Infinite Power

Vocal Frequencies, Hillary Clinton, Tennessee State Senate

The hosts discuss how specific vocal frequencies and rhythms can capture an audience's attention across cultural lines. They cite Hillary Clinton's "no ways tired" speech as a failed attempt at this science, known as code-switching. They also mention a recent viral speech by a Tennessee State Senator as a successful application of these rhythmic techniques.

93: Higher Infinite Power
1:08:51 - 1:12:15

93: Higher Infinite Power

St. Louis Blues, Racial Frequencies, Melanin and Light

An anecdote about Black and white railroad workers singing the St. Louis Blues leads to a discussion on frequency and resonance. The hosts theorize that different races may resonate with different frequencies, comparing human diversity to the light spectrum. They suggest that these inherent frequencies can be manipulated for mass mind control.

31: BIE BAE
1:49:15 - 1:54:14

31: BIE BAE

ELF Frequencies, Show Sign-off

The episode concludes with a look at Extremely Low Frequencies (ELF) and a call for producers to research the topic further. The hosts sign off during the pandemic lockdown, reminding listeners of the "Value for Value" model and closing with the song "Don't Make Me Over."