41 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 98 from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Virginia. They discuss recurring technical bugs encountered at the start of recordings. Mo recounts recent encounters with wildlife, including finding a three-foot black snake in his basement and observing a bear at his bird feeder.
Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in Caroline County, Virginia, in 1958 for violating the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which prohibited interracial marriage. The couple faced a choice between a year in prison or leaving the state for 25 years, leading them to move to Washington D.C. The discussion highlights Virginia's unique history with racial purity laws and sterilization acts.
A 1967 report features the Lovings discussing their upbringing in a pocket of Virginia where racial prejudice seemed less prevalent. The hosts contrast colorism with "culturalism," arguing that social friction often stems from cultural differences rather than skin tone alone. Personal anecdotes illustrate how black families historically viewed interracial dating as a safety concern regarding potential false accusations.
The hosts suggest that landmark civil rights events, including the arrests of the Lovings and Rosa Parks, may have been strategically staged to push specific political agendas. They question the timing of the Lovings' second arrest in Virginia after they were allegedly told they could return for visits. This "political theater" is viewed as a method for the federal government to override state rights.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 97 of their podcast series from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Virginia. The hosts reflect on their four-year recording journey and the technical improvements made to their setup as they approach the final three episodes of the series. Mo Facts introduces the central theme of the episode, which focuses on addressing cultural confusion and the ways people think, speak, and act.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 95 of the podcast, originating from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Virginia. Mo celebrates the installation of a high-speed internet connection after a three-year wait, attributing previous show delays to poor connectivity. The hosts prepare to discuss a specific book selection curated by Mo regarding global conflict.
John Henry Legend, George Floyd Imagery, Superhuman Archetypes
The hosts examine the legend of John Henry, the "steel-driving man" who raced a steam drill in Talcott, West Virginia. They discuss the archetype of the superhuman Black man and draw parallels between the physical descriptions of John Henry and the modern imagery used for George Floyd.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts return for episode 92 of their podcast after a brief hiatus. The hosts exchange pleasantries, noting they have known each other for four years and discussing family updates, including the upcoming third birthday of Mo's son, Rocco. They prepare to start the show using their "wheel of topics" format.
The hosts discuss the irony of parents needing state permission to homeschool their own children. They highlight regulations in states like Virginia that require parents to meet specific educational criteria or register with the government to teach their offspring. This is framed as a loss of fundamental parental control to a system that views children as subsidiaries of a state-sanctioned "merger" (marriage).
The concept of human husbandry is compared to arranged marriages and the biological taboos against inbreeding. The hosts discuss how the media perpetuates stereotypes about certain groups, such as people from West Virginia or "gingers." They argue that the media often avoids the "quiet part" of racial discussions to maintain a specific social narrative, as seen in the coverage of Jimmy the Greek and Bill Cosby.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts return on Labor Day 2022 after a brief hiatus. Mo explains the absence was due to securing foundational income during a personal transition to ensure the show's quality remains high. They discuss the current economic climate, including fluctuating gas prices, before spinning the "Wheel of Topics" to start the Pizza Potluck episode.
The hosts discuss the friction caused by intersectionality in corporate settings, where different marginalized groups are pitted against each other. They argue that forcing employees into "hostage-like" training sessions where they are told they are inherently bad has led to the backlash seen in school board meetings and town halls.
Adam Curry and Mo Fax open episode 78 from Texas and Northern Virginia, noting the chaotic state of current global events. The hosts introduce the primary theme of the episode, focusing on George Soros and the concept of an "open society." They argue that Soros represents a specific mindset among elites who seek to restructure society through intentional conflict and chaos.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 76 of the podcast. Mo discusses his recent appearance on a live panel with former NBA player Kwame Brown hosted by Dirty Laundry Media on YouTube. The discussion on that panel focused on relationships and black families. Mo reflects on the positive feedback from the previous episode regarding male anger and emotional health, describing it as a "silent killer" for men.
Mo shares a personal story from his time working in Virginia, where the Governor (Ralph Northam) had to be "sneaked" into a building through the back door to avoid confrontation following his blackface scandal. The hosts discuss the "cookout pass" and how political and media figures avoid accountability through strategic silence and the protection of the "Boulay" (Black elite).
Mo Facts Episode 75, Personal Reflections on Career Transition
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 75 of the podcast, noting their rapid production schedule. Mo Facts introduces a personal theme for the episode titled "Okay Not to Be Okay," centered on recent major changes in his professional life. The hosts briefly touch upon Black History Month and Kanye West's concept of Black Future Month.
The origin of the term "lynching" is traced to John Lynch of Virginia during the Revolutionary War. The discussion then moves to the "Willie Lynch Letter," which, while potentially fabricated, is described as factually accurate in its depiction of how to control people by magnifying differences. The strategy involves pitting the young against the old, light-skinned against dark-skinned, and male against female to create a self-perpetuating system of distrust.
A winter storm in Northern Virginia leaves one of the hosts snowed in and without power, drawing comparisons to the 2021 Texas power grid failure. The discussion covers the challenges of being stuck on I-95 and the importance of emergency preparedness, including keeping water and supplies in vehicles.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 72 of the podcast, broadcasting from Texas and Northern Virginia respectively. Mo celebrates his 41st birthday and discusses his "birthday week" plans with family. They briefly mention technical updates for The Lost Tapes video feed and the use of new podcast apps.
Adam Curry shares a story from his time at Salem College in West Virginia, where his black roommates were nervous about him driving them to McDonald's. He reflects on his initial "obliviousness" to the racial calculations his friends were making regarding potential police encounters, contrasting his Dutch upbringing with the American reality.
