9 chapters across the catalog
The resurgence of classic television shows on over-the-air (OTA) digital networks like MeTV highlights a shift in cultural values compared to modern programming. Shows such as Leave It to Beaver and Gunsmoke are praised for their production quality and traditional mentality. A disagreement occurs regarding Little House on the Prairie, with one host praising the books' depiction of pioneer life while the other expresses a strong dislike for the series.
Bad Potato of Beaver Creek, Executive Producer Donation
Ryan and Jessica Sorenson of Havre, Montana, contribute $1,540 to become Dame Jessica and Sir Bad Potato of Beaver Creek. They share a story about their restaurant closing and request "yak karma" for a fellow listener, Mike Dorman, who is struggling with workplace mandates.
Executive Producer Donations, Dame Shay-Shay and Knighting Ceremony
Jason Owen, a producer from Wisconsin, contributes $1,000 to the show and requests an "instant daming" for his wife, who is a cancer survivor and loyal listener. She is dubbed Dame Shay-Shay of the No Agenda Round Table. Additionally, Sarah Butterick from Ohio is recognized as an Associate Executive Producer on her first wedding anniversary.
Becky Beaver, Austin March for Science and New York Times Reporting
Austin divorce lawyer Becky Beaver posted on social media about joining the March for Science, which the hosts characterize as a social mixer. Beaver shared a New York Times article suggesting James Comey's actions influenced Hillary Clinton's election loss. The hosts also critique the New York Times website's visual design, specifically an animated GIF of the Uber CEO.
Adam Curry recounts a humorous story about his failed audition for the Home Shopping Network. During the screen test, he was asked to describe a shaving kit indefinitely and made an off-color joke about the "beaver hair" brush, which he believes cost him the job. The hosts use the anecdote to transition into a discussion about the "podcast licenses" they offer to their producers as a reward for their support.
Bites and Blades, No Agenda Animated Series, Meetup Recaps
Adam Curry thanks Richard Beaver for a custom-sharpened knife and discusses Beaver's "Bites and Blades" IT/knife-sharpening business. They also highlight a new animated series created by Alex Nori based on the podcast's audio. The hosts discuss how the show's pacing is optimized for audio rather than video.
The hosts list several community-contributed URLs that forward to the main show site and mention the final sale of No Agenda green dice. An anecdote is shared about a student who intentionally misspelled "biodiversity" as "biodiversite" on a college final as a nod to the show's inside jokes.
Beaver Reintroduction, DJ AM Plane Crash Coincidence
Beavers are being reintroduced to England for the first time in 500 years to help manage local ecosystems. In a separate "real news" item, the hosts discuss DJ AM, who survived a private jet crash and later revealed he was originally scheduled to be on the ill-fated Buffalo flight that crashed in February.
Karl Rove, Voter Demographics, and Small Business Owners
Karl Rove's analysis on Fox News identifies three critical voter demographics for the Republican party: evangelicals, veterans, and small business owners. The selection of Sarah Palin is viewed as a move to secure the evangelical vote. Meanwhile, Barack Obama is observed delivering a memorized, repetitive speech in Beaver, Pennsylvania, without the use of a teleprompter.
