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The hosts review listener statistics from the "Troll Room" and promote the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, specifically the True Fans web app. They also discuss the week's digital art submissions, including "Pi Day" themed pieces and the ongoing "Slender Mint" branding project.
No Agenda Art, William Shatner Plexiglass Selfie
The winning artwork for the episode, titled "Old Trout," is discussed, with the hosts initially suspecting it was AI-generated before being corrected by the artist. They also share an anecdote about a listener's disappointing experience at a Star Trek convention, where a $120 "selfie" with William Shatner involved a clear plexiglass divider between the actor and the fan.
The segment highlights recent fan-submitted artwork and new merchandise available at the No Agenda Shop, including 32-inch canvas posters and koozies. The hosts credit various artists like Comic Strip Blogger and Darren O'Neill for their contributions to the show's visual identity.
Prickly Pear Cactus and the Next Generation of Listeners
Adam Curry shares a story about receiving prickly pear cactus fruit and a drawing from a young listener named Harper. He also mentions an old 1990 magazine cover featuring himself and a model, which a listener found on eBay. The hosts celebrate the "next generation" of No Agenda producers.
Show Production, Artwork and Parody Guidelines
The hosts thank Patrick Boush for the episode 814 artwork, which featured a European Union motif. Guidelines are provided for listener-submitted parodies and jingles, emphasizing a target length of two minutes and the inclusion of show clips. The "value-for-value" model is highlighted as the primary driver for the program's creative contributions.
Open Source Production, Fan Art and Trademarks
The hosts highlight the open-source nature of the show, where listeners contribute jingles, music, and artwork. They credit artists like Sir Randy Asher and Sir Paul T for creating show-specific art hosted at noagendaart.com. They reject the idea of trademarking their catchphrases, preferring a model of total openness and community contribution.
The hosts discuss the open-source nature of the show, where listeners contribute artwork, jingles, and music. They highlight the website noagendaart.com and the work of artists like Paul T and Randy Asher. They explain their process for selecting show titles based on SEO results and credit the community for adding "dimensionality" to the podcast through visual art.
No Agenda PR, Paperclip Knights, Coast to Coast AM Mention
The hosts review various listener-led public relations initiatives, including a website selling paperclip knight figurines and a proposed movie trailer featuring celebrity parodies. A listener known as "Wired Pig" successfully promoted the No Agenda show during a call-in segment on the radio program Coast to Coast AM. The show's inclusion alongside alternative media figures like Alex Jones is noted.
Manama Bahrain, Muppets Theme Fan Song
A listener from Manama, Bahrain, inspired a musical tribute based on the Muppets' "Mahna Mahna" song. The segment features a fan-produced audio clip that incorporates the city's name into the familiar melody. The hosts praise the creativity of the audience while jokingly critiquing the quality of the performance.
