6 chapters across the catalog
The final audio mix features a satirical "Font War" between Times New Roman and Calibri, set against the backdrop of Department of War document formatting. The song "No Agenda Christmas" plays, referencing chemtrails, tinfoil hats, and the show's "double nickels on the dime" budget. The segment ends with a final "Adios, mofo" and a reference to the show's website.
Episode 1273 Artwork, No Debate 2020, Tante Niels
The hosts review the artwork for Episode 1273, titled "False Positive," created by Tante Niels. The art features a "No Debate 2020" theme using a font associated with the Joe Biden campaign. They also discuss other submissions, including a "rampaging elephant" by Nick the Rat, and the importance of original artwork in the No Agenda newsletter.
Steve Bannon, Allegations of Ghostwriting Bolton's Memoir
Analysis of John Bolton's book suggests that Steve Bannon may have served as an uncredited ghostwriter. The text contains specific "ultra-Catholic" metaphors, such as "extreme unction," and vocabulary choices that align more closely with Bannon's speaking style than Bolton's. Furthermore, the book's formatting in the "Ariel" font is cited as a potential editorial snub or a sign of a rushed production process.
A large-scale Texas meet-up is being planned for 2019 following a surge in donations from the state. Donors Sir Hashtag Null and Sir Dragonheart are thanked for their contribution sent via postal money orders in a card featuring a unique "Noteworthy" font. The hosts conclude the first donation segment of the final 2018 show by encouraging listeners to propagate the "Value for Value" formula.
International Caps Lock Day, Radio Liner Cards, and Typewriter Fonts
The hosts open the program by noting October 22nd is International Caps Lock Day. They discuss the history of all-caps writing in radio, specifically referencing Scott Shannon and the use of uppercase liner cards in the Morning Zoo format. The conversation transitions into technical nostalgia regarding typewriter fonts like Pica and Elite.
Font Copyright Law, Fashion Industry Intellectual Property
Intellectual property in the font and fashion industries relies more on trademarks than copyrights. While the design of a font like Helvetica can be legally imitated, the name itself is trademarked. Similarly, the fashion industry thrives on a model where high-end designs are constantly "stolen" and reproduced for the mass market, an argument often used by critics of strict patent and copyright laws.
