Topic: Calendar

The calculation of Easter Sunday is discussed in relation to its shifting dates on the Gregorian calendar. The date is determined by the first Sunday following the Paschal full moon, which occurs on or after the vernal equinox. This method links the holiday to both the lunar cycle and historical Hebrew calendar traditions.

A viral video claimed that October 14, 2025, marked a "golden intersection of timelines" where artificial and natural time synchronized for the first time in 443 years. The theory involves the Gregorian calendar reform of 1582 and the golden ratio (1.618). Despite the dramatic claims of a "window of perfect harmony," the hosts note that the date passed without any observable shift in global reality.

A teacher at an international school in Cambridge reports that 16-to-18-year-old accounting students increasingly struggle with basic knowledge, such as the number of weeks or days in a year. This lack of foundational understanding complicates accounting operations like depreciation and accruals. The hosts express concern for the future of the profession if students cannot perform simple calendar-based calculations.

A personal anecdote about learning the months of the year through song at age six contrasts with modern parenting techniques. Some parents are now using Apple Watches as a "halfway" technology solution to track children without giving them full access to social media apps.

The "Russia House" restaurant in Austin, Texas, closed down following the invasion of Ukraine, reflecting a broader trend of cultural cancellation. A local Russian resident notes that while Russian stores in San Francisco and London remain open, the liberal community in Austin has been less tolerant, leading to the loss of traditional New Year celebrations.

The show concludes with a critique of NPR's use of "seasons" in podcasting, which is attributed to an outdated academic or broadcast mindset rather than the continuous nature of digital media. Final end-of-show mixes deconstruct recent White House statements on "transitory" inflation and the "robust economic recovery." The hosts sign off from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley, promising a return on Sunday.

The hosts run through the extensive calendar of upcoming No Agenda meetups scheduled for late May and June. Locations include San Francisco, Philadelphia, Denver, and Brisbane, Australia. They encourage listeners to visit the meetup website to find or create local gatherings.

A local celebration of the Russian New Year in Texas featured a founding partner of Guthrie Renker, who shared the origin story of Anthony Robbins' "Power Talk" series. The event took place at a Russia House establishment, noted for its unique atmosphere and waitstaff attire. The conversation also touches on the history of the infomercial industry and its marketing pioneers.

Executive Producer Stephen Fettig and Duchess of Japan Astrid Klein are thanked for their donations. The conversation shifts to Dutch birthday traditions, including sitting in circles to drink coffee and the practice of hanging birthday calendars in bathrooms. Adam Curry explains the cultural significance of these "Dutch Facebags" for tracking social obligations.

The hosts introduce a new segment called "Guess the Movie" featuring a clip about the Earth's crust destabilizing. Adam Curry correctly identifies the film as 2012, which centers on the Mayan apocalypse prophecy. They reflect on the hysteria surrounding the actual year 2012 and the conventions held by people who believed the world would end.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is criticized for his views on education, specifically his claim that schools are still based on an "agrarian calendar." Christie suggested that every student should be issued an iPad, arguing that children's minds work differently due to technology. The hosts dismiss Christie as a "moron" and also take issue with his aggressive stance against marijuana legalization.

A discussion of the traditional Dutch birthday calendar reveals a custom where residents keep a physical calendar in the bathroom for guests to record their birthdays. This tradition is contrasted with modern social media notifications on platforms like Facebook. The practice serves as a social marker of friendship based on who is invited into the home.

The year 2030 is being positioned as the next major "doomsday" date, following the patterns of Y2K and the 2012 Mayan calendar phenomenon. Various institutions, including MIT and ABC News, have released reports predicting a 2030 "obesity apocalypse," food shortages, and economic collapse. The domain the2030club.com has been registered to aggregate these predictions and capitalize on the growing doomsday sentiment.

A calculation of the upcoming production schedule reveals that the 500th episode of the No Agenda show is set to fall on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. The hosts reflect on the longevity of the program and the coincidence of reaching this milestone on a major holiday.

The hosts read a series of listener donations themed around the "Mayan meltdown" and the end of the world. They discuss various donation amounts, including "69.69" and "12.12.12," while providing "karma" and "don't eat me Hillary" soundbites to contributors.

The hosts acknowledge Anthony Leone for achieving knighthood through his donations. They discuss the upcoming "apocalypse" on December 21, 2012, based on the Mayan calendar. They also address a listener who found the podcast depressing, with the hosts arguing that the listener is "missing the joke" of their media analysis.

John C. Dvorak discusses the psychological impact of the 40-year economic depression cycle, while Adam Curry mentions the upcoming end of the Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012. Curry shares an anecdote about a traditional Dutch street organ in an Amsterdam market playing "Havah Nagila" and Turkish music instead of traditional Dutch tunes. They also clarify that Dutch "coffee shops" remain open to foreigners despite rumors of a "weed pass" restriction.

John Dvorak claims that the "real" date for the end of the world—or at least a massive U.S. power outage—is September 21st, rather than the December date associated with the Mayan calendar. He jokingly suggests that the aliens moved the date up due to a scheduling conflict. The hosts plan for their "last show" on September 20th.

As the year 2012 approaches, doomsday mythology surrounding the Mayan calendar has become a significant cultural phenomenon. Arizona lawyer Peter Gersten has gained attention for his plan to perform a "leap of faith" off Bell Rock in Sedona on the winter solstice to save the world from a perceived computer program shutdown. The commercialization of 2012 by networks like National Geographic is criticized for promoting "junk programming" and mind control.

Isabel Pearson, a club DJ from Manchester, England, becomes a donor and expresses interest in a "No Agenda" pin-up calendar. The hosts review her website and praise her as a long-time listener and "hottie" who would be perfect for the project.