Topic: Curmudgeon

Sir Canebrake of St. George, Louisiana, reflects on finding the show after John C. Dvorak's departure from the TWiT network. He credits the podcast for introducing him to a community of "wonderful people" at meetups in Texas and Louisiana. Drawing on his Catholic faith, he expresses hope in meeting Dvorak—the man who "put the C in curmudgeon"—in the afterlife.

Sir Bing of the BMWs and Bulldogs in Bonney Lake, Washington, donated $338.88 in honor of the "lovable curmudgeon" John C. Dvorak. He pledged to drive his early 2000s luxury vehicle and keep his phone in a drawer as a tribute to Dvorak's lifestyle preferences. The donor emphasized the brotherly bond between the two hosts.

Ash and Kat from Toronto donated $333.33, noting that the podcast became their primary source for world events during the lockdowns. While Kat was initially hesitant about John C. Dvorak's persona, she eventually embraced his "cranky old curmudgeon" style and now plans to start a local meetup. The couple credited the show for helping them see through mainstream media narratives.

Lemonheart and Steven Rathjen praise the chemistry between the hosts. Aziz Chowdhury explains how ZDTV and TechTV provided a "refuge" for him as a Muslim youth after 9/11. Kyle Reinholdt mentions his fondness for Dvorak's specific, curmudgeonly way of saying the word "woman."

Producers and listeners share anecdotes regarding their interactions with John C. Dvorak at meetups in Oakland and Walnut Creek. Contributors express gratitude for Dvorak's tech writing and his long-standing presence on the TWiT network and the No Agenda show. The tributes highlight his unique personality, described as a "one-of-a-kind curmudgeon" who had a profound impact on the lives of his audience over two decades.

Sir Spencer Sumner reflects on 20 years of listening, starting with syncing TWiT to his iPod in 2006. De Maria and Sir Mark of Greenwood, Indiana, offer a tribute to the "Buzzkill" and his "stalwart companion Crackpot."