Topic: Damien

The hosts discuss Swiss chef Damien Germainier and the general culture of high-end chefs. They reference a recent scandal involving a "shamed chef" in New York who was removed from his position following allegations of sexist behavior. The conversation touches on the "tatted-up" aesthetic common among modern celebrity chefs.

The hosts read the names of producers who donated $50 or more, including Nicholas Bonatsakis, who created a "Sounds of No Agenda" iOS app. A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for Patrick Seymour, Eric Halbritter, Eric Hoff, and Christine Zackman. The segment includes the traditional "mutton and mead" and "hookers and blow" verbal honors for the new knights and dames.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighthood ceremony for producers Carrie Shone, Damien Tayman, and Dan (Sir Daft). The hosts grant them titles within the No Agenda Roundtable in recognition of their $1,000 contributions to the show.

A video from a listener shows a young child named Damien singing along to the podcast's "Shut up, slave" catchphrase. The clip is presented as a humorous example of the show's reach and the "indoctrination" of the next generation of producers.

Artist Damien Hirst reportedly had a teenager arrested for stealing a box of pencils from one of his art installations. Hirst claimed the pencils were worth £250,000 because they were part of his exhibit. The hosts use this story to illustrate the perceived absurdity and inflated valuations within the modern art world.

Artist Damien Hirst is bypassing traditional dealers to sell his work directly through Sotheby's, with an estimated total value of 65 million pounds. The centerpiece of the auction is "The Golden Calf," a bullock preserved in formaldehyde with 18-karat gold horns. The hosts discuss the art world as a potential scam and the risks of investing in living artists.