Captive Audience
Summary
Comedian Alice Wetterlund investigates mysterious "prison crowd" sounds in Adobe’s library, fearing exploitation of incarcerated people. Host Alex Goldman traces the audio to legendary sound designer Mark Mangini, who recorded them for the 1987 film *Weeds*. The episode features an interview with Max Cerda, a former inmate and actor, who confirms the experience was voluntary, compensated, and a rare moment of dignity during his imprisonment.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and listener support
Alice finds mysterious prison sounds in Adobe
Investigating the source of the audio files
Using metadata to identify the sound designer
Mark Mangini explains the 1987 prison recording
Sponsors: Drip Drop, Built, and Wise
Interview with former inmate Max Cerda
Conclusion and final thoughts with Alice
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