Topic: David Bowie

Reflecting on personal history, one host describes being "super famous" in the Netherlands during the 1980s and 1990s, appearing alongside icons like David Bowie and Madonna. This experience is used to deconstruct the current "micro-famous" media cycle involving Dave Rubin and Candace Owens. The transition from early blogging to modern viral response loops is highlighted as a tiring and repetitive media rhythm.

The hosts read the final list of producers contributing $50 or more to the episode. A special recognition is given to Sir Scott, the Black Knight of the No Agenda Armory, who celebrated his 60th birthday and was promoted to the rank of Black Viscount. The segment includes a "Boomer Award" discussion regarding the competitive edge that older generations' knowledge provides to younger Gen Z listeners.

A 1999 clip of David Bowie is played, where he predicts the internet will become an "alien life form" and fundamentally change the relationship between providers and audiences. One host recalls Bowie being a fan of their previous show, "Silicon Spin." They discuss how Bowie's vision of a "simpatico" relationship between creator and audience has come to fruition.

Individual donations are read, including a "de-douching" for a listener and various requests for specific audio clips. Producers attempted to find a Bernie Sanders clip and a Yoko Ono/North Korean broadcaster mashup requested by a donor. The value-for-value model is emphasized as the primary support system for the program.

A racial bias incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks leads to a discussion on corporate crisis management and the decline of organized protest funding. The segment features a parody jingle in the style of David Bowie regarding the event.

A 1999 interview features David Bowie predicting the profound impact of the internet on society and the "demystification" of the relationship between artists and audiences. Bowie described the internet as an "alien life form" that would fragment traditional media structures and transform content delivery.

Marco Rubio proposed a "Student Investment Plan" where private investors would pay for a student's college tuition in exchange for a percentage of their future earnings. The hosts compare this to "Bowie Bonds" but criticize the plan as a form of indentured servitude. They argue that the venture capital model is a poor fit for individual human lives.

The upcoming Grammy Awards have faced criticism for the selection of artists receiving full performance tributes. While David Bowie, Glenn Frey, and Lemmy from Motorhead are scheduled for major segments, Natalie Cole and Maurice White will only be featured in a video package. The hosts discuss the potential racial and promotional motivations behind these production choices.

A street sign in Austin was briefly changed to "David Bowie Street" by fans, sparking a discussion about the city's liberal culture. The segment jokingly links Austin to "Satanism," citing the presence of "Satan's Cheerleaders" and other occult-themed groups. A backmasked clip of President Obama's "Yes We Can" speech is played to "prove" subliminal messaging.

Dutch media personality Patricia Paay faced severe backlash after sharing an anecdote about a brief fling with David Bowie in Malta before he was famous. Despite the story being relatively harmless, Dutch newspapers and commenters labeled her a "whore" for seeking publicity. The segment defends Paay, noting that a man telling a similar story would likely not face such vitriol.