7 chapters across the catalog
The hosts acknowledge a diverse group of donors from Topeka, Kansas, to Croatia. They discuss the tax advantages of living in Vancouver, Washington, and thank listeners for their feedback on the recent McDonald's-themed newsletter. This segment highlights the global reach of the show's audience and their engagement with the "Value for Value" model.
Mitt Romney Criticism and Croatian "Illegal Mussels" Story
Mitt Romney is criticized for being the only Republican seen standing and clapping with Democrats during the State of the Union. This leads into a personal anecdote about a trip to Croatia to write for "Bug" magazine, involving a meal of illegal, mud-tasting mussels in Dubrovnik. The story illustrates the "scofflaw" nature of local culture in the post-communist era.
The hosts read the upcoming schedule for No Agenda meetups in locations including Dubrovnik, Montreal, Bothell, Pittsburgh, and Constanta, Romania. They play audio reports from recent gatherings, highlighting the social connection and "sanity" found within the community. Listeners are encouraged to start their own local chapters via the show's dedicated meetup website.
Global Meetup Calendar, Summer Solstice Events
A comprehensive list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, spanning from Minneapolis to Dubrovnik, Croatia. A major weekend event is planned in the Netherlands for early July, promising a "no lockdown" environment. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local gatherings to connect with other "producers."
Dubrovnik Tourism, Game of Thrones Impact, Overcrowding in Europe
The city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, is experiencing a massive surge in tourism driven by its role as a filming location for "Game of Thrones." Residents are reportedly leaving the medieval town due to noise and overcrowding from cruise ships and buses. Similar issues are noted in Florence, Italy, where film-related tourism has overwhelmed local infrastructure.
Croatian Real Estate, Split vs. Dubrovnik and Show 700
A donation from Split, Croatia, sparks a conversation about the country's "hot" real estate market. The hosts compare the investment potential of Split to the tourist appeal of Dubrovnik. They look forward to reaching episode 700 and encourage listeners to connect with a specific producer if they are traveling to Las Vegas.
A host shares an anecdote about having vivid, creepy dreams of being a soldier while staying in an old armory hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Another host recounts a "comedy dream" involving a malfunctioning coffee machine and a producer from the Tokyo show.
