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Catalytic Currents

Mar 20, 2025 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Music

With Agent Emi


"Real Catalytic Converters" only consist of the OG two-way converters from the 70s and the refined three-way converters of the 80s. What is known as "aftermarket universal converters" is nothing but knockoff emissions tech with questionable real catalytic influence. When people try to argue that modern, high-flow converters are not real catalytic converters, while saying that OEM converters are, I can't help but cringe because they are just as fake catalytic as cheap eBay parts (plus the inefficiency). Real catalytic converters work CLEANLY, EFFECTIVELY, and somewhat MERCILESSLY against hydrocarbons. Fake converters are inefficient, poorly designed, and a failed attempt to direct exhaust gases and reduce pollution properly. Some examples of REAL CATALYTIC CONVERTERS are the OG Johnson Matthey designs, CARB-certified units, and genuine OEM Toyota converters. Some examples of FAKE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS are knockoff eBay parts, test pipes labeled as "performance converters," and anything labeled “universal” that can’t even pass an emissions test. CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BELONG TO EMISSIONS CONTROL, NOT TO PERFORMANCE MODDERS, CHEAP MANUFACTURERS, OR ANY OTHER POLLUTION-IGNORING TREND.


Catalytic Currents
7:02 AM
Jean Sibelius - Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Finale: Allegro Moderrato: I
Jean Sibelius Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Finale: Allegro Moderrato: I Jean Sibelius
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 EUROPEAN GRAMOPHONE 2023
7:16 AM
Léo Delibes - Mefistofele, Act 3: "L'altra notte in fondo al mare" (Margherita) [Live, London, 1959]
Léo Delibes Mefistofele, Act 3: "L'altra notte in fondo al mare" (Margherita) [Live, London, 1959] Léo Delibes
Her Greatest Live Recitals Warner Classics 2023
7:17 AM
Gioachino Rossini - Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) Act I: Overture: II
Gioachino Rossini Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) Act I: Overture: II Gioachino Rossini
Rossini: In Full Bloom EUROPEAN GRAMOPHONE 2024
7:31 AM
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphonie n°7 en la majeur Op.92 : II Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphonie n°7 en la majeur Op.92 : II Allegretto Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven pour les nuls Parlophone France 2011
7:34 AM
Dmitiri Shostakovich - Jazz Suite No. 2, 6. Waltz II
Dmitiri Shostakovich Jazz Suite No. 2, 6. Waltz II
Shostakovich: The Jazz Album Deca Music Limited 1992
7:36 AM
Antonin Dvořák - Dvořák: Ze Sumavy (Aus dem Böhmerwalde) Op. 68: VI. Z bouřlivých dob (Aus stürmischen Zeiten) (Allegro con fuoco)
Antonin Dvořák Dvořák: Ze Sumavy (Aus dem Böhmerwalde) Op. 68: VI. Z bouřlivých dob (Aus stürmischen Zeiten) (Allegro con fuoco) Antonín Dvořák
MacDowell, Hofmann, Dvořák: Nachts am Meere Rivoalto 2000
7:47 AM
Pablo de Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20: I. Moderato - III. Un poco piu lento
Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20: I. Moderato - III. Un poco piu lento Pablo de Sarasate
The Great Violinists, Vol. 21 (1904-1915) Symposium 2011
8:10 AM
Frédéric Chopin - Mazurka Op.17 N.2
Frédéric Chopin Mazurka Op.17 N.2 Frédéric Chopin
Mazurkas Vol.1 BIG Music Classic 2021
8:24 AM
Krzysztof Penderecki - 3 Pieces in Baroque Style: I. Aria
Krzysztof Penderecki 3 Pieces in Baroque Style: I. Aria Krzysztof Penderecki
Penderecki: Music for Chamber Orchestra DUX 2014
8:27 AM
Felix Mendelssohn - Sonata for Violin and Piano in F Major: Allegro Vivace
Felix Mendelssohn Sonata for Violin and Piano in F Major: Allegro Vivace Felix Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn: Complete Works for Violin and Piano Naxos 2001
8:42 AM
Vittorio Monti - Czárdás
Vittorio Monti Czárdás Vittorio Monti
Czárdás - Single Vittorio Monti 2012
8:43 AM
Franz Schubert - Symphony No. 7 in a Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro Con Brio VIII
Franz Schubert Symphony No. 7 in a Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro Con Brio VIII Franz Schubert
Beethoven - Schubert EUROPEAN GRAMOPHONE 2023
9:02 AM
Sergei Prokofiev - 10 Pieces for Piano in C Major, Op. 12, No. 7: Prelude
Sergei Prokofiev 10 Pieces for Piano in C Major, Op. 12, No. 7: Prelude Sergei Prokofiev
The Condon Collection: Masters of The Piano Roll アメリカーナ・ソングス 2017
9:06 AM
Gabriel Fauré - Romanza senza parole Op. 17 - No.2 - Allegro molto
Gabriel Fauré Romanza senza parole Op. 17 - No.2 - Allegro molto Gabriel Fauré
Felix Mendelssohn, Edvard Grieg, Gabriel Fauré, symphonies Ermitage Rc 2020
9:21 AM
Janusz Olejniczak - Composizioni da Camera: "Malinconia, Ninfa Gentile"
Janusz Olejniczak Composizioni da Camera: "Malinconia, Ninfa Gentile" Janusz Olejniczak
Bellini, Chopin, Donizetti, Meyerbeer & Mozart: Paris 1848 - The Last Chopin Concert naïve classique 1999
9:36 AM
Aram Khachaturian - Spartacus: Dance of Gaditanae and Victory of Spartacus
Aram Khachaturian Spartacus: Dance of Gaditanae and Victory of Spartacus Aram Khachaturian
Khachaturian: Spartacus - EP Sunday Club Records 2013
9:44 AM
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b: V. May: May Nights I
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Seasons, Op. 37b: V. May: May Nights I Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Best of Tchaikovsky Vol. 2 EUROPEAN GRAMOPHONE 2022
Chat is archived.
Agent Emi (host) 7:02:37 AM
lovely morning to you all!!!
Agent Emi (host) 7:03:00 AM
found so many beautiful classical vinyls, couldn't restrain myself
Rob from Maryland 7:03:39 AM
Good morning. Looking forward to all the classical
Rob from Maryland 7:25:52 AM
My wife loved the Rossini
Agent Emi (host) 7:31:37 AM
Hey Rob!!
Agent Emi (host) 7:32:08 AM
That is so beautiful!!! He was a brilliant composer :))
Brian D 7:42:13 AM
Love this Dvořák
Agent Emi (host) 7:48:04 AM
so so timeless!!!!
Karolina Puchalski 8:01:37 AM
Good morning from snowy Chicagoland!
Agent Emi (host) 8:10:49 AM
snowy!? it's almost April...
Rob from Maryland 8:25:26 AM
From the National Weather Service for Chicago: Today: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible ... on top of what already fell. Happy first day of Spring!
Rob from Maryland 8:26:04 AM
I think there was concern yesterday about tornadoes possibly forming near Chicago???
Agent Emi (host) 8:27:51 AM
holy moly!!! that is insane, hopefully we stay clear of that on the east coast, wishing for a real spring soon
Rob from Maryland 8:33:21 AM
Princeton area from NWS: today high 65, rain overnight, breezy/windy tomorrow with high near 53. Near DC similar though a little warmer, and windy overnight and during the day. Hey, that's early spring for you
Rob from Maryland 8:34:15 AM
And yes, that is insane, but we've had some really insane weather recently. (Fwiw I am a birder so I always pay attention to the weather)
Agent Emi (host) 8:37:19 AM
yes it has been so wonderful and sunny! I've been loving it, don't know if it's that great for the ecosystem to be this warm this early but...
Rob from Maryland 8:42:40 AM
Probably not. But after that super cold spell in January, we have been enjoying the warm and/or calm days
Agent Emi (host) 8:55:01 AM
For sure, it is nice to not have to be wearing like a million layers lol
Rob from Maryland 9:05:57 AM
Indeed. I'm going to take a short walk through my neighborhood, so I'll have to suit up a little bit since it just cracked 50 degrees.
Rob from Maryland 9:06:01 AM
My wife and I have both enjoyed your show this morning, Agent Emi, thank you! Until the next time
Agent Emi (host) 9:06:57 AM
Thank you so much, appreciate you both tons :)))