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Catalytic Currents w/ Aid Hempson

May 22, 2025 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Music

With Aid Hempson

"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.

7:01 AM		Ken Wa Maria Domo Kaya Ken Wa Maria Domo Kaya - Single Ken Wa Maria 2024
7:08 AM		George Duke Reach Out George Duke Guardian of the Light (Bonus Track Version) Legacy Recordings 2014
7:13 AM		Michael Wycoff Looking Up to You Michael Wycoff Love Conquers All (Expanded Edition) RCA/Legacy 1982
7:18 AM		VanJess Slow Down VanJess Slow Down - Single Keep Cool/RCA Records 2020
7:23 AM		Kiasmos Bound Kiasmos II Erased Tapes 2024
7:29 AM		dublon Oyster Jam (feat. Levi Hayes) dublon Oyster Jam (feat. Levi Hayes) - Single Délicieuse Records 2024
7:33 AM		Kokoroko Age Of Ascent Kokoroko Age Of Ascent - Single Brownswood Recordings 2022
7:38 AM		Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad Get Up Ebo Taylor JID022 Jazz Is Dead 2024
7:42 AM		Moses Yoofee Trio PUSH MYT LEITER 2025
7:46 AM		Mulvey's Medicine Fickle Fickle - Single 2025
7:52 AM		Antony Szmierek The Great Pyramid of Stockport Antony Szmierek Service Station At The End Of The Universe Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group 2025
7:55 AM		Dan Whitlam Blue (feat. Tamzene) Dan Whitlam Blue (feat. Tamzene) - Single Needwant 2025
8:00 AM		Aziya bbydoll Aziya BAMBI Atlantic Records UK 2024
8:02 AM		DellaXOZ come again DellaXOZ come again - Single Communion Records 2024
8:07 AM		Sofia Kourtesis & Daphni Unidos Sofia Kourtesis Volver - EP
8:11 AM		Barry Can't Swim & O'Flynn Kimpton Loner
8:15 AM		Titeknots On My Mind Boogie Beats, Vol. 2 - EP Boogie Angst 2020
8:20 AM		Felipe Gordon Django Mango Django Mango - EP Skylax Records 2021
8:26 AM		Kolter Let You Go Kolter Koltercamp: Best Bits KOLTERCAMP 2024
8:29 AM		Floating Points Grammar Floating Points Grammar - Single Ninja Tune 2022
8:40 AM		Hyenah Soak It (feat. Nonku) [Andre Lodemann Remix] Hyenah Mami Wata EP Objektivity 2016
8:43 AM		Funkerman Speed Up (Ben Sterling Remix) Funkerman Speed Up (Ben Sterling Remix) - Single Flamingo Recordings 2024
8:48 AM		Mihai Pol Tango
8:54 AM		Kassian Ex-Culture Kassian Shuffling Words - EP Phonica White 2020
9:01 AM		Tibi Dabo Her Moon Tibi Dabo Her Moon - EP Crosstown Rebels 2019
9:06 AM		Floorplan We Magnify His Name Floorplan Sanctified - Single M-Plant 2011
9:14 AM		O'Flynn Holsten O'Flynn Shimmer Technicolour 2022
9:18 AM		Bodhi Lips Lips - Single 2025
9:22 AM		Loods Realness Loods Steel City Dance Discs Vol. 11 - EP Steel City Dance Discs 2019
9:26 AM		Dusky Stepper (feat. Mariella) Dusky Pressure 17 Steps 2022
9:29 AM		Genius Of Time Rave Breaks (feat. Bassie Kay) Genius Of Time Rave Breaks - Single Aniara Recordings 2024
9:35 AM		Tom VR Acheless Vip Tom VR Acheless Vip - Single all my thoughts 2024
9:40 AM		Model Man Don't Cry (feat. Hamzaa & Mall Grab) [Mall Grab Remix] Model Man Don't Cry (feat. Hamzaa) [Mall Grab Remix] - Single Mahogany Records 2021
9:44 AM		SP:MC Big Request SP:MC Missing You / Big Request - Single Declassified Records 2023
9:53 AM		KETTAMA Feeling Emotions (Extended mix) KETTAMA Fallen Angel Steel City Dance Discs 2023
9:57 AM		Hugo XTC HUGO NON STOP EUPHORIA Nervous Records 2023

Chat is archived.

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Morning TAndy!

Good morning!

This George Duke track always gives me such energy

Ooh this is such a jam

Yeah VanJess have sadly broken up because they had some lovely RNB vibes

Kokoroko never misses <3

So jealous to whoever's waking up and listening rn

Hahaha thanks man! Some nice relaxed jazzy vibes to kick off the show today

This “talking over beats”, isn’t it “rapping”?

Hahaha I guess so, but they previously identified as spoken word artists

Certainly in the case of Dan Whitlam, who came from mainly doing poems on TikTok

Okay, sort of like early Gil Scott Heron

Mornin, Dave.

Hey, TAndy

I'm looking forward to the last two shows of the season, Dave. As with your next show, DJ Aid Hempson! Along with any cheeky fill-ins you may be doing.

Just one more to go for me!

And then sadly hanging up my WPRB boots

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You just started :( darn

Will you be moving to other radio ventures?

Will definitely look into it! Alas it's soon time to return to work

Well it was an absolute pleasure being a regular listener! I'm excited for what you have for the final installment

Thanks for always dialling in TAndy! I genuinely really appreciate it

As a bass head, I always have to tune in whenever I hear a house beat

Haha and there's plenty of those on this show

Vivid flowing party sounds to wake up to on this rainy morning!

Welcome Ossy!

Like CZAR and Pethie on Saturday nights 🔴🟠🟣🟢🟡🔵🔴🟢🔵🟠🟡🟣🔴🟢

I want to see Ren & Stimpy do this

Headed to a burn perfect tunes this morning

Thanks Tyler!

This track always sends me to space

Makes me want to playthrough watch the 2007 wii game, suoer mario galaxy

Haha Rainbow Road? If that was on that version

Love this track and the Dusky from earlier 💙

Thank you SO much for the music over the past year! It's been so much fun hanging out and listening to new-to-me house music.

On Mario Kart wii yeeeahh

woohoo!!

Hey Monty! Love that you're listening! First time you'll ever have been able to listen haha

Thanks for joining everyone! Catch you next week for my final edition!