8 chapters across the catalog
Robb Dew discusses his band, Ras Mundi, a "reggae hip-hop funk" group that focuses on pro-humanity themes. He details their upcoming performance schedule in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana, including a gig at the Freetown Boom Boom Room. Dew explains that he returned to music now that his children are older and more independent.
Jeff Bezos completed a suborbital flight in Texas wearing a cowboy hat, an event criticized as anticlimactic and a marketing gimmick. While participants received astronaut pins, questions remain regarding the legitimacy of the title compared to NASA standards. Wally Funk, a member of the mission, noted she did not see the "world" as expected, leading to a discussion on the altitude required to view the Earth's curvature and the "firmament" theory.
Adam Curry clarifies a confusion regarding a listener he met in Chicago, Sir P Funk (or Puff Funk). The hosts acknowledge a long list of donors, including Ron Woodbury and Michael Conte. They discuss the "de-douching" process for new listeners who have finally contributed to the show's value-for-value model.
Knighting Ceremony, Sir Funk of the Trolls
A formal knighting ceremony is held for "Sir Funk of the Trolls" for his contribution of $1,000 or more to the show. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "Hookers and Blow" menu and the granting of a digital blade. Additionally, three listeners are upgraded to the status of Baronet on the No Agenda peerage map.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, discussing a new studio setup. Curry credits Ethan and Eric Funk, known as the Funk Brothers, for developing the Audio Rack Suite and assisting with a significant system and sound quality upgrade. Dvorak searches for his gong mallet while they test the new MIDI controller interface.
General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to children about humility and success, comparing resilience to the song by Chumbawamba. Dempsey's "fruit salad" of medals and his tendency to sing during public appearances are noted. The hosts critique the scripted nature of the "Dempsey and the kids" segment.
The hosts acknowledge significant financial contributions from the "No Agenda" producer community, including a $1,073.33 donation from the Black Knight of Silicon Valley. New titles are granted to Sir Thomas of Bahrain and Sir Funk (Josh McDonald) following $1,000 donations. The segment includes a discussion of spreadsheet formatting and the "value for value" funding model.
The show concludes its donation segment by thanking various "stipend" earners and granting knighthoods to Sir Funk and Sir William. Adam Curry notes that August 25th marks his first anniversary of marriage to Miki and their one-year anniversary of quitting smoking.
