4 chapters across the catalog
Door-to-Door Sales Scams, Insurance Fraud, Roof Replacement
A listener report from "Cervantes" details a widespread door-to-door roofing scam where contractors convince homeowners to file insurance claims for minor storm damage to get full roof replacements. The hosts discuss how this practice drives up home insurance premiums for everyone and characterize it as a significant economic drain.
Executive Producer Donations, Knighting of Cervantes
Major donors were recognized, including Sir James from Dallas and Sven Granholm from Maine. Granholm was knighted with the name "Cervantes," a reference to satirical verse. Other contributors were thanked for their support during the host's birthday and wedding festivities, with the "Value for Value" philosophy reiterated as the primary funding mechanism for the program.
Knighting Ceremony, Cervantes and Ace of Paints
A formal knighting ceremony was held for Sven Granholm (Sir Cervantes) and Christoph Eaton (Sir Ace of Paints). The new knights were welcomed to the "No Agenda Roundtable" with a traditional humorous list of rewards. The hosts reminded the new knights to provide their ring sizes for the delivery of their custom signet rings and certificates of authenticity.
MH370 Search, Towelette Discovery in Western Australia
A small, unopened towelette found on a beach in Cervantes, Western Australia, is being examined for potential links to the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Experts suggest it is possible for such debris to drift hundreds of kilometers from the suspected crash site. The hosts mock the report as a sign of a "low news day" and the desperation for updates on the missing aircraft.
