Show Planning and Celebrity Deaths
Burke and Scott discussed technical setup issues for their show and shared personal updates. Scott mentioned dealing with a leg infection and an ear infection, while Burke discussed helping a friend with home repairs and mentioned storms in Ohio. They then reviewed celebrity deaths to cover in their show, including actors, musicians, and athletes who had passed away recently, with both participants sharing information about their respective lists of notable deaths to report.
Podcast Music and Family History
Scott and Burke discussed their podcast "The Davis and Davis Show," with Scott sharing different opening and outro music options for the show, including a 1980s sitcom-style theme. Burke then shared his experience using familysearch.org to trace his ancestry, discovering connections to royalty in Sweden and Norway as well as family history in West Virginia, including a cemetery with a plaque featuring a poem written by his grandmother. Scott expressed interest in trying the family history website after finding his father's information on the platform.
Privacy and Data Tracking Concerns
Burke and Scott discussed concerns about privacy and data tracking by technology companies, including the widespread use of Flock cameras and various digital services like Dropbox and Google Photos. They shared personal experiences with data tracking and privacy issues, and Scott mentioned deleting photos from Google Photos and managing storage on Google Drive. The conversation then shifted to a speed test segment and a brief discussion about a weather YouTuber named Max Velocity. The conversation ended with Burke mentioning a 1975 movie called The Moonrunners, which served as the basis for The Dukes of Hazzard.
Iconic Infomercial Products Discussion
Burke and Scott discussed several iconic infomercial products as part of their show about infomercials. They covered the George Foreman Grill, ShamWow, Slap Chop, ThighMaster, and OxiClean, sharing personal experiences with these products and discussing their marketing strategies and effectiveness. The conversation included technical details about the products, celebrity endorsements, and the cultural impact of these infomercials.
OxiClean Success and Distribution
Burke discussed the success of OxiClean, highlighting its transition from a mail-order product to mainstream supermarket distribution following a successful direct response TV campaign featuring Billy Mays. Scott shared his personal experience using OxiClean to remove tea stains from canvas, confirming its effectiveness without the need for bleach. The conversation concluded with plans to create a new outro for the show featuring sponsors and local businesses after the upcoming Spring Awakening show.
