3 chapters across the catalog
Executive Producer Donations, Houston Meetup, and Big Thinkers
The show acknowledges high-tier donations from Sir Sorted Out, Team Jennifer, and Chris Keller. A discussion ensues about the "Big Thinkers" show on TechTV, which John C. Dvorak hosted as a spin-off of "Silicon Spin." Dvorak recalls his lack of enthusiasm for the program despite interviewing many interesting figures in the tech industry.
No Agenda Lanyards, Homeless Outreach Strategy
The hosts discuss distributing "No Agenda" lanyards to homeless individuals in Austin as a form of "value-for-value" exchange. John Dvorak recalls a similar practice of giving "Big Thinkers" hats to the homeless during his time at TechTV. They joke that lanyards could be practical for homeless people to secure their belongings or display signs, while acknowledging the potential for being called "douchebags" for the suggestion.
San Francisco Homelessness, Big Thinkers Hats, TechTV
John C. Dvorak describes his habit of handing out "Big Thinkers" hats from his time at TechTV to homeless people in the San Francisco Bay Area. The hosts discuss the increasing visibility of poverty in both California and London, noting that people in San Francisco have become jaded to the presence of beggars at freeway exits.
