# 78 Rpm on The No Agenda Show 78 Rpm comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2013 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Dustin Hoffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dustin-hoffman.md), [Record Labels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/record-labels.md), [Sexual Harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [Thomas Edison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-edison.md), [Vinyl Records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Archive.org Lawsuits, 78 RPM Record Preservation - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 23:47–26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/archive-org-lawsuits-78-rpm-record-preservation.md The Internet Archive and its founder Brewster Kahle face multiple lawsuits from record labels over the digital preservation of 78 RPM records from the early 20th century. Despite many of these recordings being obscure or out of print, labels claim performance rights violations. Collectors argue that digitizing these fragile discs is essential for cultural preservation, as the physical media degrades with every playback. Keywords: [archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), brewster kahle, [78 rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [record labels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/record-labels.md) ### Casey Kasem Outtakes and 78 RPM Records - **Episode:** [1493: Maiden America](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-09 - **Time:** 1:54:22–1:59:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america/chapter/casey-kasem-outtakes-and-78-rpm-records.md The hosts play a classic, profanity-laced outtake of radio legend Casey Kasem struggling to transition from an up-tempo song to a somber "long distance dedication" about a dead dog. This leads to a discussion about the history of recorded music, from Thomas Edison's cylinders to 78 RPM shellac discs. Dvorak highlights the "78 Project" on Archive.org as a significant resource for preserving high-fidelity historical recordings. Keywords: casey kasem, american top 40, [78 rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), [thomas edison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-edison.md) ### Thorens Turntable Discovery and 78 RPM Record Collecting - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 4:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/thorens-turntable-discovery-and-78-rpm-record-collecting.md A Thorens turntable was rediscovered in an obscure closet, prompting a discussion on the mechanics of vintage audio formats. The conversation covers the collection of 78 RPM Broadway show tune albums from the 1920s and 1930s, which often contain recordings never re-released on modern formats. Technical details regarding 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds are explored, noting that higher rotation speeds were originally necessary to maintain audio fidelity in mechanical recordings. Keywords: thorens, turntable, [78 rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), analog audio, broadway show tunes ### Dustin Hoffman Allegations and Ruth Wallis Boobs Song - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 51:47–54:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/dustin-hoffman-allegations-and-ruth-wallis-boobs-song.md Dustin Hoffman has been accused of sexual harassment involving an incident from 35 years ago. The discussion of historical misconduct in the entertainment industry transitions into a look at "The Queen of Party Records," Ruth Wallis. Her song "Boobs," which features lyrics about having a third breast in the back for dancing, is cited as an example of the "mixed messages" found in vintage comedy and pop culture. Keywords: [dustin hoffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dustin-hoffman.md), ruth wallis, [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), 78 rpm records, comedy songs ### Kyocera High-End Audio and The Black Crows Comedy - **Episode:** [477: Brolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-10 - **Time:** 1:39:48–1:42:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/kyocera-high-end-audio-and-the-black-crows-comedy.md In response to a listener question, Dvorak describes his use of a Kyocera 620 receiver, which he considers one of the finest ever made. 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