9 chapters across the catalog
Dvorak Family Business, Give John a Reason to Live Campaign
The hosts discuss the "Give John a Reason to Live" donation drive launched in the wake of Dvorak's surgery. Mimi describes the Dvorak family as "competitive intellectuals" who constantly share research from PubMed and legislative bills. She also touches on the logistics of their marriage, explaining why she lives in Washington State with her animals while John remains in San Francisco.
Producer Credits, Birthday Shout-outs, and Knighting
The hosts conclude the producer segment by thanking donors like Toni Dockley and John Nazal. They perform a final knighting ceremony for Scott Jalbert, John Harvey, and Scott Battaglioli, detailing the perks of the "No Agenda Roundtable" and the distribution of official knight rings.
Associate Executive Producers and Dame Drive Initiative
The show acknowledged associate executive producers Dylan Tice and Oz of the Windy Plains for their financial support. The hosts highlighted the "Dame Drive," an initiative to encourage more female listeners to participate in the show's production and join the Roundtable. Three new individuals were added to the list of contributors for the current episode.
The hosts transition to show logistics, thanking the "trolls" in the chat room and discussing the weekly artwork. Nick the Rat's depiction of Greta Thunberg as Wednesday Addams is praised. They also announce a "Dame Donation Drive" to encourage more women to support the show, featuring a musical mix by Sir Chris Wilson.
The hosts discuss a 2015 BBC televised musical production of The Sound of Music starring an actress from the soap opera Eastenders. This leads to a critique of public television and radio fundraising tactics, specifically the use of generic, non-localized "begging" packages that fail to mention specific station names or offer compelling premiums.
PBS Donation Drives and Fleetwood Mac Concert Specials
The hosts critique the repetitive nature of PBS donation drives, specifically those featuring Fleetwood Mac concert footage. They describe the "stooges" used in local cut-ins and share personal anecdotes about meeting Mick Fleetwood and the band during the 1980s, noting the band's history of internal conflict.
NPR Donation Drives, Public Radio Funding and Giving Levels
National Public Radio (NPR) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) are criticized for their aggressive donation drives and "giving level" terminology. Despite receiving government funding, these organizations utilize a "sold out" advertising model to drive up sponsorship prices. The hosts contrast this with the No Agenda value-for-value model.
The Power of Three, Third Show Pledge Drive Proposal
A listener named Breedlove proposed a "Drive for Three" to fund a third weekly episode of No Agenda. The plan involves seeking 3,333 donations of $33.33 each by March 3rd. While Adam is intrigued by the symbolic "power of three," John Dvorak expresses skepticism and finds the plan overly complicated.
Listener Feedback, Mimi Dvorak, Producer Etiquette
Listeners sent critical feedback regarding the hosts' treatment of John Dvorak's wife, Mimi, in a previous episode, with some accusing Adam Curry of being disrespectful. Dvorak defends his lack of reaction by explaining he could not hear Curry's comments through his headphones at the time. The segment also addresses complaints about the length of donation requests, comparing them to a PBS fund drive.
