4 chapters across the catalog
A special knighting ceremony is held for the late "Sir Hot Rod Hank," requested by his son. The hosts also thank Sir Darius Unity for sending an updated copy of his book "Wartime Snapshots," which features photos from the Iraq War, and Matt Benjamin for his book "Back to the Beginning," which explores wisdom from Genesis.
Associate Producer Credits, Value for Value Gifts
The segment lists Associate Producers who contributed $50 or more to the episode. The hosts also thank listeners for physical gifts sent to the PO box, including a handmade walnut cross from Sir Aaron Dardarian and "Goldback" currency notes.
Goldbacks Currency, Value for Value Model and Episode 1300
The hosts examined "Goldbacks," a local currency used in Utah that features 24-karat gold pressed into a plastic film. These notes, available in denominations like 1/1000th of a troy ounce, are discussed as a viable alternative to fiat currency. The segment concludes with a reaffirmation of the "Value for Value" funding model as the show approaches its 1300th episode.
Sir Rantsalot Knighting, Utah Goldbacks and Bitcoin Price
A new knight, Sir Rantsalot, is inducted into the No Agenda peerage after contributing "Utah Goldbacks," a form of local currency containing physical gold flakes. The donor's note touches on technocratic overreach and the "positive rate of time preference" in economics. Additionally, the hosts discuss the recent stability of Bitcoin's price and its potential reaction to major media appearances.
