Listeners are Contacting Mojo Over Secret Sound

Mojo In The Morning11mApril 7, 2026

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The episode of Mojo In The Morning centers on a high-stakes, ongoing listener contest offering $7,000 for correctly identifying a mysterious 'secret sound' recorded by producer Zach. Hosts discuss the growing frenzy of listener engagement, with hundreds of DMs and guesses flooding in—many repeating common but incorrect theories like 'windshield wipers' or 'car locks.' The hosts emphasize the sound is 100% human-made, not AI-generated or pulled from a library, and only four people know the answer: Zach, the host, Lydia, and executive producer Tony Travato. They reveal a $20,000 budget backed by DFCU Financial, with the prize escalating until claimed. The team humorously debates who might win—ranging from coworkers to romantic interests—while cautioning against rigging contests, referencing real-life scandals like the McDonald’s Monopoly scam. The episode also promotes other podcasts like Love Trapped, Rorschach, No Grip, and Mostly Human, and announces a parallel $10,000 Kroger grocery gift card contest with daily entries. The tone is playful, suspenseful, and community-driven, blending humor with genuine intrigue around the mystery sound.

Key Takeaways
1

The $7,000 secret sound contest is live with a $20,000 cap, and only four people know the answer.

2

The sound is 100% human-made—no AI or stock sound libraries were used.

3

Listeners are submitting guesses via DMs, but the team can't confirm or respond to avoid breaking rules.

4

The contest may last weeks, with the prize increasing until someone wins.

5

A parallel $10,000 Kroger gift card contest runs daily, offering double entry for winners.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

The Secret Sound Mystery Begins

The episode opens with a recap of the Bachelor star scandal and introduces the central mystery: a secret sound that could win $7,000. Listeners are actively guessing via DMs, but the hosts can’t confirm anything.

2:40
3 min

The Rules and the Mystery

It's actually a sound that is guaranteed human. I hope nobody gets it until the last day.

Highlight
6:00
3 min

The Human Element and the Scandal

It is an arrestable offense if you illegally rig a contest.

Highlight
9:20
3 min

Parallel Contests and Podcast Promos

The team promotes a second daily contest with $10,000 in Kroger gift cards. They also plug other podcasts like Love Trapped, Rorschach, No Grip, and Mostly Human, ending with a call to listen live.

High-Impact Quotes
My highest order bit is to not destroy the world of AI.
Sam Altman (via podcast clip)2:02
Viral: 95.0
It is an arrestable offense if you illegally rig a contest.
Host7:06
Viral: 90.0
It's actually a sound that is guaranteed human.
Host5:12
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Host
Topics Discussed
secret sound contest95%listener engagement85%contest ethics and legality80%podcast promotion75%AI responsibility70%McDonald's Monopoly scam65%human-made audio60%radio contest mechanics55%
People & Brands

Zach

person

12xPositive

Apple Podcasts

organization

6xNeutral

iHeartRadio

organization

6xNeutral

Kroger

organization

5xPositive

McDonald's Monopoly

other

4xNeutral

Shannon

person

4xPositive

Adam

person

3xNeutral

Tom

person

3xPositive

Sam Altman

person

2xPositive

Clayton Eckerd

person

2xNeutral

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