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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 700th episode of the No Agenda show, broadcasting from Austin, Texas. Dvorak recounts a frustrating experience with persistent Java update notifications on his Windows 7 machine. The hosts celebrate the milestone of reaching seven hundred episodes over seven years of broadcasting.
Episode 700 Celebration, Rice Daddies and School Suspension Anecdote
The hosts announce a special "dual producership" offer for donors contributing $700 in honor of the upcoming 700th episode. They also read a letter from a parent whose five-year-old daughter was threatened with suspension for making a "finger gun" at school. The hosts compare the school's reaction to a video of President Obama using a similar gesture with a selfie stick.
Media Susceptibility, Subliminal Advertising and Knighting Rituals
The hosts reflect on their different methods of media consumption, with one focusing on television clips and the other on internet sources. They discuss susceptibility to mainstream media "undertows" and the importance of their separate filtering processes. The segment concludes with the formal "round table" knighting ritual for Sir Matt, involving a list of humorous items and amenities.
Episode 700 Preview, Snowden's Girlfriend and Show Outro
The hosts prepare for their landmark 700th episode, noting that Edward Snowden's girlfriend, Lindsey Mills, appeared on stage at the Oscars during the "Citizenfour" award acceptance. They invite listeners to support the show's milestone and sign off with their traditional "69 D9" catchphrase and a Joe Biden audio clip. The episode concludes with a final reminder of the "value for value" donation model.
