16 chapters across the catalog
Fort Lauderdale Meetup, JCD Tributes and Audio Longevity
A meetup report from Fort Lauderdale features tributes to John C. Dvorak from long-time listeners and colleagues like Andrew Horowitz. Participants share memories of Dvorak's work at PC Magazine and his "grumpy spirit animal" persona. The hosts reflect on the longevity of audio recordings and the idea that their voices will live on through digital archives for generations.
Impact of Dvorak's Death on Andrew Horowitz and Dana Brunetti
The passing of John C. Dvorak has deeply affected his close friends, including financial commentator Andrew Horowitz and film producer Dana Brunetti. Curry notes that Horowitz is going through a similar struggle with his show "DH Unplugged." Brunetti, who has moved from Hollywood to ranching, frequently called Dvorak for advice and has now reached out to Curry.
Parasocial Relationships, Marek Klaal Dik and Andrew Lentfer
Marek Klaal Dik describes a "parasocial relationship" with the hosts, viewing them as father figures during his daily drives. Andrew Lentfer suggests the "C" in John C. Dvorak stands for "Crusader of Truth." James and Deborah from Missouri mention following Dvorak to his other project, "DH Unplugged," with Andrew J. Horowitz.
Andrew Horowitz on the DH Unplugged Partnership
Financial commentator Andrew Horowitz joins the show via a pre-recorded segment to discuss his 18-year partnership with Dvorak on the "DH Unplugged" podcast. Horowitz reflects on Dvorak's brilliance and their ability to disagree on-air without ever remaining angry afterward. He also humorously critiques Dvorak's "horrible" text messaging habits and all-caps corrections regarding show titles.
A discussion on the "DH Unplugged" podcast regarding AI-generated art suggested that the technology is experiencing "entropy" or "model collapse" as it ingests its own previous outputs. This phenomenon results in muddier colors, a lack of true whites or blacks, and a general loss of luminosity in generated images. The hosts noted that many "prompt jockeys" are resorting to cartoonish styles to mask these technical deficiencies as the AI models become increasingly repetitive.
End of Show Mixes, Jumbo Egg Tip of the Day
John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending listeners buy jumbo eggs for better value, despite the "rare" nature of the chickens that lay them. The episode concludes with end-of-show music mixes and a promotion for the *DH Unplugged* podcast. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios, mofos" catchphrase.
The hosts sign off from Fredericksburg and Silicon Valley, mentioning their plans to watch the Grammys for "satanic messages" and Taylor Swift. They promote the upcoming "DH Unplugged" episode and remind listeners to support the show via noagendadonations.com before closing with their signature "Adios, mofos."
Outro and End-of-Show Mix, Episode 1707 Wrap-up
The hosts sign off from the 17th-anniversary episode, teasing upcoming "disgusting" Halloween clips and coverage of the final election stretch. The show concludes with a musical mix featuring themes of climate change, political fascism rhetoric, and the "best podcast in the universe" branding.
End of Show Mix, Podcasting 2.0 and Joe Rogan Tribute
The show concludes with a preview of the "DH Unplugged" podcast and a musical tribute to the "Podfather" Adam Curry. The mix features a parody of an Adam Sandler song and a rap about the evolution of Podcasting 2.0, mentioning figures like Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, and Tim Cook. The hosts sign off with their traditional "adios mofos" catchphrase.
No Agenda Stream and DH Unplugged Merger Predictions
The hosts discuss the No Agenda live stream and the DH Unplugged podcast. A recent prediction on DH Unplugged regarding a media merger was validated the following day by news of talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, showcasing the show's insight into corporate transactions.
ISO Selection, Adam Curry and Horowitz Feud
The hosts select "In Search Of" (ISO) audio clips for future use, focusing on dramatic or humorous soundbites from the episode. They also address a perceived "fake feud" between Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak's co-host on "DH Unplugged," Andrew Horowitz. Curry jokingly claims Horowitz hung up on him during a recent interaction.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1004 of the No Agenda Show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They note the scheduling coincidence of the State of the Union address occurring simultaneously with the DH Unplugged podcast and during the same week as the Grammy Awards.
A recent video experiment for the podcast resulted in lower audience numbers, leading to the conclusion that a visual broadcast is unnecessary for the listeners. Despite a sophisticated multi-camera mixer setup, the data suggests the audience prefers the traditional audio format.
Noise Gate Philosophy, Digital Silence and The Abyss Look
The hosts discuss the technical philosophy of using fast-acting noise gates to create "digital silence" when neither host is speaking. Curry explains how he helped fellow podcaster Andrew Horowitz set up a similar system for the DH Unplugged show. Dvorak compares the "dead" audio sound to the "Abyss" visual style used by Charlie Rose, which utilizes black velvet to create a void-like background.
Curry explains the technical necessity of fast-acting noise gates to eliminate ambient room noise and create a "dead" sound similar to NPR. He mentions helping Andrew Horowitz set up a similar system for the "DH Unplugged" show. Dvorak compares his preferred "abyss" visual style for TV—a black velvet background—to the set of Charlie Rose.
A donor from Weed, California, contributes to the show, explaining how her fiance discovered No Agenda through the DH Unplugged podcast. The hosts clarify that they do not smoke marijuana despite the town's name and thank the couple for their "value for value" support.
