Topic: Grand Duke

A series of donations from the "No Agenda" community are read, including contributions from the "Crypto Granny of Bangkok" and "Grand Duke Nussbaum," who celebrates 33 days of sobriety. A special request for "baby flipping karma" is made for a producer whose child is in a breech position. The segment concludes with the formal knighting of new producers.

The peerage segment honors Grand Duke Nussbaum and Earl Dave, who reports from Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. The discussion covers the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who beat out Greta Thunberg for the honor.

Sir Dwayne Melancon is introduced as the Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest. Another donor, Sir Sean, Earl of Federal District Reserve, contributes in memory of his father. The hosts discuss the "small batch" culture of Oregon wineries, comparing it to the artisanal approach of their own media deconstruction.

Sir Dwayne Melancon of Tigard, Oregon, is elevated to the rank of Grand Duke with a donation of $333.32. In his note, he mentions using an ultraviolet sanitizer for his phone and keys, describing it as a modern "prepper" item. He requests the "Obama Gangster's Paradise" jingle to be played at the end of the show.

A segment dedicated to the show's "Value for Value" model features significant donations from listeners. The Grand Duke from Tigard, Oregon, and James York are recognized for their contributions. New knights, including the Knight of Steel and Oystein Berge, are officially inducted into the No Agenda Roundtable.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing the timing of St. Patrick's Day and local parades. They banter about spin class habits and the upcoming party at the home of Grand Duke David Foley. Adam warns John to be polite when meeting his partner, Tina, for the first time this Saturday.

The hosts complete the donation segment, acknowledging contributors under $100 and announcing major title changes. Sir Duane Melanson is elevated to Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest, and Sir Mark Borghese becomes the Baron of Las Vegas.

The hosts read letters and acknowledge significant donations from Executive Producers including Sir David Foley, Nick Aizmendi, and Sir Justin Hilton. Topics range from personal losses and job searches to ham radio "dittos" and requests for specific sound effects like the "Trump ping-pong."

The hosts acknowledge financial support from the "No Agenda" producer community, including a significant donation from Grand Duke David Foley. Other contributors include Baroness Monica Lansing and Sir Charles Jordan. Listeners requested "karma" for various life events, including job searches, health issues, and high school graduations, while the hosts discussed the concept of "moral self-licensing" for donors.

High-level donors are recognized, including James Webster from Bayfield, Wisconsin, who donated in honor of his daughter's recovery and a shared birthday with the host. Stephen Pelsmacher is inducted as the Grand Duke of Belgium following a significant contribution. David Foley is also recognized as a Grand Duke for his sequential number donation.

The hosts joke about rewards for their Grand Dukes before discussing the case of Ashya King, a five-year-old with a brain tumor whose parents took him from a British hospital to Spain. The UK government issued an Interpol warrant for the parents, who claimed they were seeking better treatment than what was offered in England.

Adam and John acknowledge high-tier donations from executive producers, including Sir Stephen Pelsmacher from Belgium. They read a note from a donor in the San Francisco Bay Area who is recovering from a mountain bike accident. The segment highlights the personal stories of the show's financial supporters.

The hosts read and acknowledge high-value donations from the "No Agenda" community, including contributions from Grand Duke David Foley and Associate Executive Producer Jason Wall. They discuss the "six-week cycle" analysis and the show's track record for predicting FBI-foiled terror plots. Donors are granted titles and "karma" in exchange for their financial support of the value-for-value model.

Sir David Foley was elevated to the rank of Grand Duke of the United States following significant financial contributions. Foley, a former shareware developer known for the product HyperDisc, expressed his support for the "value for value" model as a sustainable way to fund independent media.

Don Tommaso di Toronto was officially knighted following his "Pi" donation. The ceremony also recognized the ongoing support of Grand Dukes in the United States and Europe, emphasizing the "value for value" funding model that sustains the show.

The show conducts its "Value for Value" segment, acknowledging significant financial contributions from the listener community. Notable donations include a $1,225.13 Christmas nighthood from Grand Duke Steven Pelsmacher and a $999.99 grant from David Foley for Sir Rick of the North. Various other producers are thanked for their support during the holiday season.

The No Agenda donation segment features the knighting of Dame Suzanne and the introduction of a new expanded peerage system including Barons, Archdukes, and Grand Dukes. Notable donors include Massimo Cantaneo and Vili Tunnussen. A listener's request for a mac and cheese recipe leads to a discussion about the best way to prepare the dish for children.