Topic: Goats

Michael Verdi announces a No Agenda meetup in Rockaway, NJ, on March 18th. Donor Lisa Perez contributes $200, expressing her desire to retire from "smartphone slavery" and return to a simpler life. The segment concludes with "Goat Karma" for Higg Hawker and a call for continued support to keep the show running for another four years.

Donations from Ben Nydus and Jason Roman highlight personal milestones, including a 5-year anniversary of the hosts' last in-person meeting and a Rutgers University graduation. The segment includes "goat karma" requests and the playing of various jingles, including "Trump Massive Dumps" and "John's Creepy Yeah-Yeah-Yeah."

The hosts read a list of $50 and $100+ donations, offering "goat karma" to supporters. They celebrate the birthday of the newly commissioned Commodore Black and thank the producers for making the episode a reality.

The hosts conclude the show by thanking "Associate Executive Producers" who donated $50 or more. They encourage listeners to subscribe to the No Agenda newsletter for pre-show notes and graphics. Adam Curry also mentions his upcoming wedding vow renewal with his wife, Tina.

Tony from Brisbane donates $333.33 in Australian currency, leading to a discussion about the exchange rate. He requests a series of jingles including "WTC7 won't go away" and "Look at the juice." The hosts also take the opportunity to teach Tony's five-year-old daughter how to say "In the morning" in English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese.

A new awards program titled the No Agenda Podcast Awards, or the GOATS, is introduced. Unlike traditional ceremonies, these awards will feature categories specific to the medium such as "Best Vocal Fry," "Most Use of the Word Right," and "Best Transition to an Ad Read." Producers who have donated to the show are invited to submit clips for nomination, with the hosts maintaining final control over the winners.

Various high-value donations are acknowledged, including contributions from Sir CB and the Goat Karma Producers. Will Gerken is recognized for his path to knighthood. Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc. provides her recurring "Jobs Karma" message for executive resume and job search services.

The hosts read through the list of Associate Executive Producers, granting "goat karma" and "de-douching" requests. The segment features community updates from various regions, including Michigan, Georgia, and Canada. Producers share personal stories of recovery, marriage, and professional success while supporting the show's ad-free model.

The hosts conclude the show by reading the final list of producers and donors, including "Sir Kevin O'Brien" and "Gadget Freak 10." They offer "goat karma" and "boob karma" to various contributors. Listeners are encouraged to visit the show's website to support the production and join the "Value for Value" ecosystem.

A producer known as Dame Atomic Ginger sent a care package from Roswell, New Mexico, describing the town's unique mix of military history and alien-themed tourism. She noted that the New Mexico Military Institute, which was featured in the film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," remains a primary economic driver for the community.

A series of high-level donations are acknowledged, including contributions from Elliot Johnson, Susan Johnson, and Priscilla O'Leary. The segment includes birthday wishes and "Goat Karma" requests. An anonymous donor from Columbus, Ohio, sent a "Pi donation" of $314.16, leading to a brief discussion on the mathematical rounding of the constant.

The show introduced a "Binary Knight" donation level of $1,000.01, representing the number 33 in binary code. This new tier faced some community pushback for its perceived proximity to modern gender identity terminology. Additionally, a "Goat Karma" meetup in Minnesota held a raffle to credit a winner as an executive producer, demonstrating localized community fundraising efforts.

The final donation segment acknowledges Archduke Kevin McLaughlin and other high-value contributors. The hosts highlight "noagendalist.com," a growing directory of nearly 100 businesses that support the show, covering services from agriculture to web design.

Sir Quigley of the Cantankerous announces a new monthly meetup in Houston at the Rodeo Goat. The segment also includes a prayer request for Bob, a listener battling esophageal cancer. New knights and dames are honored with the traditional "Hookers and Blow" roundtable ceremony and signet ring offers.

Dame Carol Ann is upgraded to the Baroness of Southern Colorado and announces a two-day meetup at East Hatchet Ranch in May. The event will include "free-range time" and "non-triggering food," with real goats present for "goat karma." The hosts thank her for her long-term support and her sons for "hitting her in the mouth" with the show.

A significant donation from Andrea Mars in Michigan highlighted her career transition to a global compliance manager for a chemical company. The segment included a lighthearted correction regarding the "goat scream" meme, clarifying that the original video featured a sheep. This interaction exemplifies the "value-for-value" model where listeners contribute "time, talent, and treasure" to sustain the production.

A "boots on the ground" report from the Dutch "Travelicious" family in Rwanda reveals that while many people are not wearing masks, local herders have begun masking their goats with yellow cones. The herders claim the masks protect the livestock from COVID-19. The hosts use this to illustrate the absurdity of global pandemic messaging reaching remote areas.

Bill Walsh promoted the "Sir Saturday Night" podcast, which features No Agenda community members discussing geopolitics. The hosts also performed a "make-good" for Cynthia Skolta, whose previous donation had been missed due to email issues.

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1288, "Croaker," created by Tom Tontenelle, which featured a celebratory 13-year goat. They also critique Darren O'Neill's attempt at "cheesecake" pin-up art, noting it hasn't yet reached the "knockout" level they desire. The segment highlights the No Agenda Art Generator and the various merchandise available to producers.

Zachariah Chubb from Kansas donated the remaining funds from his legal retainer after a paternity test confirmed he is a father. He requested "Bo Jiden" and "goat karma" jingles to celebrate the news and his long drives to visit his child.