Topic: Blossom

Listeners provided reports from recent meetups, including a small gathering in Knoxville and an upcoming "birthday extravaganza" for John Dvorak in Oakland, California. Other events were noted in Osaka, Japan, and Raleigh, North Carolina. The hosts emphasized that these meetups serve as a vital network for "first responders" in the No Agenda community.

The hosts observe that while Thanksgiving remains a North American holiday, Black Friday has expanded globally to Europe and beyond, driven largely by Amazon. Audio from President Joe Biden's final White House turkey pardoning ceremony features turkeys named Peach and Blossom. Biden jokes about the temperament of the birds before granting them a formal pardon.

The hosts discuss the 4,000% increase in children identifying as non-binary in New Jersey and the cultural push for "gender-affirming care." Clips feature a TikTok creator named Blossom explaining gender terminology and an exchange between Michelle Obama and Zaya Wade. The hosts interpret the Wade-Obama exchange as having "coded messaging" regarding trans identity.

New Associate Executive Producers are recognized, including Ryan Tierney and Sir Cal. Sir Cal reports ongoing issues with receiving the show's newsletter via MailChimp. The hosts suggest technical workarounds, such as using a different email address, to bypass aggressive spam filters that may be blocking the "Lavender Blossoms" proprietor's updates.

Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms suggested using a specific salve for a dog named Phoebe who has dry skin. The segment includes various listener shout-outs, including a "Climate Gate" jingle request from Christy Johnson in Huntington Beach. The value-for-value model is celebrated as the show approaches its 15th anniversary.

John Helmer was elevated to the rank of Baron of Belle Fourche following a significant donation. Additionally, the hosts acknowledged Sir Cal and the Gang for their support and promoted the natural products available at LavenderBlossoms.org.

Sir Cal of lavenderblossoms.org is recognized for his high-quality CBD salves and his personal engagement with the No Agenda community. After a host's wife ordered products, Cal sent a personalized care package, demonstrating the close-knit nature of the show's producers and their small businesses.

A CBS report on the flooding of the Tidal Basin in Washington DC is analyzed. While the report mentions the ground is sinking, it primarily blames climate change. The hosts point out the logical inconsistency of media reports claiming specific regions like Canada are warming "twice as fast" as the rest of the world.

The hosts reviewed items received at their physical PO box, including "fisting nuts" from a listener and "Don't California my Texas" stickers. One host received a hoodie from his alma mater, Salem College, and thanked the sender for the unexpected gift. The segment also acknowledged various belated Christmas cards and a $100 bill found in the mail.

Eric Stosser from Chicago discusses "Rona guilt," where people feel they have failed morally if they contract the virus. A donor named Sir C.A.H. shares that his wife, a CTICU nurse, is refusing the vaccine to "save it for someone who needs it more." SirCal of Lavender Blossoms also provides a farm update from Northville, Michigan.

Chris Rowell from Norway is knighted as Sir Semi-Norwegian, while Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms promotes his organic CBD products. Michael Bernstein provides an update on his "Mutual Win" tiny home community in North Carolina and seeks recommendations for new locations in small towns.

The "Value for Value" network continues to foster personal connections among its members, as seen in a story about a producer visiting "Lavender Blossoms" farm. The visitor received a medicinal gift bag for his wife's ailments, with the owner refusing payment because they were "family" within the No Agenda tribe. These interactions underscore the community-driven nature of the show's funding and support system.

Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms discussed John McAfee's recent appearance on Nick the Rat's podcast, noting that McAfee still owes one of the hosts a dinner from years ago. Joel Tucker was knighted as "Sir Lo-Sy-Bun, Knight of the Psychonauts" with a $333 donation. He also suggested "Social Eyes" as a name for the government's social surveillance programs.

A series of donations from associate executive producers includes Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms and Sir Dave, the Earl of Saudi Arabia, who had to cancel travel plans due to COVID-19. The hosts discuss upcoming meetups in Austin and acknowledge "ITM Oma," a grandmother and regular listener. The segment highlights the recurring appearance of the number 33 in podcast episode numbers and recording dates.

The hosts praise CBD products from Lavender Blossoms for treating physical ailments like sciatica and arthritis. They also encourage listeners to subscribe to the "Animated No Agenda" YouTube channel to help it reach the 5,000-subscriber threshold required for better algorithm placement, with the ultimate goal of getting the content on Netflix.

A series of high-value donations are read, including $400.40 from John Clean and $333.33 from HTM Pools. Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms shares a story about turning down an offer from Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington to maintain independence. Other donors from China and Australia are recognized, with the hosts granting "Business Karma" and "Jobs Karma" to various producers.

The show recognized several high-value donors, including Gary Alexander in Dubai and Lavender Blossoms in Michigan. A special effort was made by David Timmons to help Cassidy Eastwood reach the contribution level required for Damehood. Cassidy is noted for her active participation in Oklahoma City meetups and her support of the "Dame Drive."

Activist Blossom C. Brown interrupts the CNN town hall to protest the lack of representation for black trans women and the "epidemic of violence" against them. The hosts question the specific statistics behind these claims and ask for more data on the perpetrators of such violence.

A producer from Malwarebytes announces cybersecurity job openings in Santa Clara and Clearwater. This is followed by a promotion for Lavender Blossoms, a producer-run site offering CBD salves and alternative health products.

The hosts read a series of smaller donations, including one from a fifth-generation rancher in North Dakota. A humorous exchange involves a "cure for the scrummet" using CBD oil from Lavender Blossoms. They acknowledge various donors from London, Wisconsin, and Alberta.