8 chapters across the catalog
No Agenda Episode 1579 Introduction and Africa Media Blackout
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1579 from Texas and Silicon Valley. They discuss the lack of coverage regarding Africa in American mainstream media, suggesting the northern hemisphere ignores the continent due to a lack of understanding.
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.
The resurgence of podcasting is analyzed through the lens of the popular NPR series Serial. A comparison is drawn between the episodic nature of Serial and the long-running narrative threads of the No Agenda Show, which has operated for seven years. The discussion highlights how recurring characters and information threads create a loyal audience similar to traditional serial dramas.
Grimm TV Show, Media Medicine, Episode 601 Preview
A clip from the TV show "Grimm" is used to illustrate the media's portrayal of "dedicated scientists" as a propaganda trope. The hosts sign off on their 600th episode, describing the show as "medicine for today's media sickness." They announce their return for episode 601 on the following Thursday.
Osama Bin Laden Assassination, Media Timing and Anderson Cooper
The announcement of the Osama Bin Laden assassination occurred shortly after the recording of No Agenda episode 300, which the hosts suggest was timed to overshadow their milestone and Donald Trump. Anderson Cooper is noted for reportedly refusing to speak Bin Laden's name out of respect. The hosts observe a trend of broadcasters accidentally saying "Obama" instead of "Osama."
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 300th episode of the No Agenda show on May 1, 2011. The hosts celebrate over 700 hours of mainstream media deconstruction as they enter their fourth year of broadcasting. The program originates from the Hilltop Watchtower and the People's Republic of Southern California.
No Agenda Episode 199, Gitmo Nation Media Assassination
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 199 of the No Agenda show on May 13, 2010. The broadcast originates from the "hilltop watchtower crackpot command center" in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange traditional "In the Morning" greetings and reference old radio sign-ons from the BBC.
An analysis of Volo Media's patent (7568213) reveals discrepancies between the official USPTO filing and the claims made on the company's website. The actual patent language focuses on "channel depth" and "episodic media" but lacks specific mentions of the automated downloading features typically associated with podcasting.
