7 chapters across the catalog
Show Logistics, Episode 500 Art, and Newsletter
The hosts celebrate reaching episode 501 and discuss the artwork submitted by the community for the milestone. They clarify that a logo used in the newsletter was a variation of the NASCAR/Daytona 500 logo. Listeners are encouraged to visit the No Agenda Art Generator and subscribe to the show's newsletter.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 500th episode of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts joke about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un allegedly targeting Austin in a military strike plan. Dvorak questions the validity of the threat while Curry notes the high concentration of retired intelligence officials living in the Austin area.
Episode 500 Celebrations, Mollywood Email and Local Listeners
The hosts celebrate their 500th episode milestone and acknowledge an email from Molly Wood. They discuss the growth of their listener base in Austin, including local vendors at the market who distribute No Agenda CDs. Artist Jay Young is thanked for his contributions to the show's visual identity.
Episode 500 Outro, One Minute Rant and Austin Resolution
The show concludes with a classic "one minute rant" from Representative Dana Rohrabacher regarding Afghanistan policy. The hosts thank their families and producers for reaching the 500-episode milestone. The episode ends with the resolution of the 1960 Austin Civil Defense film, declaring the radiation has decayed and the city is safe.
Executive Producer Credits and Episode 500 Announcements
The show acknowledges high-tier donors including Sir Gere and Sir Dwayne Melanson, who contributed to the upcoming Episode 500 milestone. The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model and the specific donation amount of $313.13 tied to the March 31, 2013, anniversary date. A brief mention is made of the "No Agenda" app available in the BlackBerry App Store.
A calculation of the upcoming production schedule reveals that the 500th episode of the No Agenda show is set to fall on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. The hosts reflect on the longevity of the program and the coincidence of reaching this milestone on a major holiday.
Episode 500 Planning, Knighting Ceremony, and No Agenda Pins
The hosts calculate that the 500th episode of the show will fall on Sunday, March 30, 2014. A formal knighting ceremony is held for Sir Bill and Sir Lynn, inducting them into the No Agenda Roundtable. Discussion continues regarding the design and production of official show pins for donors.
