Topic: Daming

The hosts perform the formal "nounsication" of new Knights and Dames who have donated $1,000 or more. New titles include Sir Matt of the Flight Levels and Dame Ulyani. The ceremony includes the traditional granting of "hookers and blow" (symbolically) and instructions on how to obtain No Agenda signet rings.

A formal knighting ceremony bestows new titles including Baron, Baroness, and Viscount upon various donors. The hosts describe a symbolic "Round Table" feast featuring John C. Dvorak's favorite foods, such as flank steak, basmati rice, and Costco wine, alongside more eccentric items like "peppery ants" and "squeaky cheese." Listeners are directed to a dedicated website for ordering their official rings.

Dame Catherine, known as the Crypto Granny of Bangkok, contributed $5,000 in Bitcoin to support the show following John C. Dvorak's passing. She credits Dvorak with inspiring her to write her memoirs, which he suggested she title "Random Tales from a Hippie Chick." Her note emphasizes the impact Dvorak's stories had on her soul and encourages the remaining production team to stay strong.

Casey Hamrey donated to complete her journey to becoming Dame Dingbat of the Colorado River Flood Penny. She credits the podcast with helping her escape an "indoctrinated hell bubble" in Austin, Texas. Her note highlights a practical "tip of the day" from John C. Dvorak that led her to purchase a Westinghouse pressure washer, which she still uses.

Jasmine McMahon donated $333.33, falling exactly one penny short of the requirement for a Damehood. After a brief search for a physical penny in the studio, the hosts granted her the title Dame Mcmama. She requested the "Boom Shakalaka" and "Obama No-No" jingles to celebrate her new status at the Round Table.

Dame Susan increased her planned donation to $301.30 following what she described as the "sudden unexpected passing of Lady G," referring to Senator Lindsey Graham. She praised the podcast as the only one in her universe capable of deconstructing such breaking news. Her title, Dame Susan of the Soldner Wheel, was officially recognized during the executive producer credits.

Sir Colin and Dame Ella sent a donation in memory of John C. Dvorak, noting they had been "overboard" recently due to the births of their two children. They shared a message of peace using the "evergreen words of Blockbuster: Be kind, rewind." The couple emphasized that the community Dvorak helped build stays together even during difficult times.

The Dilarodo sisters from Boring, Oregon, donated $188.88, stating that John C. Dvorak's sense of humor made their hard work days worthwhile. They expressed a belief that Dvorak is now watching the show from above alongside their late mother, Dame Jazzy of Humboldt. The sisters joined a long list of donors contributing the show's "favorite number" in Dvorak's honor.

Dame Lindsay of the House Hunters shared her disappointment that she would not be able to use her planned "somebody shut that baby up!" line on John C. Dvorak at an upcoming meetup. She and her sister Lauren still plan to attend the Northern Silicon Valley gathering to honor Dvorak by "fisting some nuts" and drinking his recommended Costco wines.

Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley reflects on following Dvorak from Silicon Spin to No Agenda and receives a "jobs karma" blessing due to his current unemployment. Dame Tara mentions lighting a candle at mass for Dvorak. Miss Kitty Girl Soaps and Sir William of Morningside also offer tributes.

Sir Toast expresses regret for never attending a local meetup to meet Dvorak in person. Dame That Weird Poet jokes about Dvorak deconstructing the narrative of the afterlife. Gary F. and Roger Church reflect on Dvorak's long career spanning PC Magazine and TechTV.

Suzuki of Enoshima hopes Dvorak is enjoying "the best mac and cheese ever" in heaven. Baron Bones recalls shaking Dvorak's hand at a Seattle meetup. Dame Rebecca remembers Dvorak affectionately calling her the "VO girl" during a live appearance.

The hosts promote the official No Agenda signet rings available for Knights and Dames. They announce that a new shipment of rings has arrived, addressing previous delays caused by the complexity of managing various ring sizes. Listeners who have been waiting for their premiums are encouraged to contact the show's support email.

The donation segment continues with contributions from Associate Executive Producers. Matthew Benjamin Clark discusses applying the Value for Value model to his books, while small business owners like Eli the Coffee Guy and Linda Lupatkin promote their services. The hosts offer advice on the V4V model for authors and play requested jingles for the donors.

The show acknowledges significant financial contributions from the community, including a $1,000 donation from James Pelliccio and a Damehood for Natalie Martin. Health karma is sent to listeners' family members, and various "associate executive producers" are credited for their support of the value-for-value model.

Several listeners who completed their "layaway" donation goals are officially inducted as Knights and Dames. Priscilla Rubio is named Dame Alice Serpe of California, and other new members are assigned their virtual refreshments at the roundtable. The hosts promote the No Agenda signet rings available for verified Knights and Dames.

The hosts discuss creating their own chatbot using the voice of Dame Jennifer. This is followed by an anecdote about Mimi Dvorak using an Oculus VR headset for a boxing workout, which she describes as the best exercise she has ever experienced.

The FBI search of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home is further detailed, noting his history as an immigrant who overstayed his visa. The show transitions into a final donation segment, celebrating Dame Meg's 43rd birthday and reading a list of producers from Italy to Snohomish, Washington.

The second segment of donor thank-yous includes the promotion of several producers to the "No Agenda Round Table" as Knights and Dames. A posthumous tribute is paid to Sir Bill Walsh (Sir Saturday Night), including the playing of his "I Got Ants" song. The hosts acknowledge various birthdays and title changes within the "Gitmo Nation" community.

A long list of donors is acknowledged, including Dame Rita and Countess Meowdeson, the latter of whom upgraded her title after a significant contribution. Meowdeson thanked the show for a Samsung TV tip and requested "Jobs Karma" for her new career adventure. Other supporters from across the U.S. and Belgium contributed via Stripe and Bitcoin, with the hosts noting that some amounts were affected by recent dips in the cryptocurrency market.