10 chapters across the catalog
Global Meetup Reports, Arlington and Healdsburg
Producers from Arlington, Healdsburg, Stuttgart, and Edmonton submit audio reports from their local No Agenda meetups. These gatherings are described as opportunities for listeners to speak freely and build local connections outside of digital platforms.
John C. Dvorak and his wife Mimi celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary at a listener meetup in Healdsburg, California. The event featured an $8,000 selection of wine and a commemorative birthday cake. Dvorak mentions receiving several gifts at the event, including one specific item he intends to reveal once he masters its use.
John C. Dvorak recaps the Healdsburg meetup, describing a "trap baby" who charmed the attendees by singing show jingles. This leads to a discussion of the 1956 psychological thriller film *The Bad Seed*, about a murderous young girl. The hosts reflect on the unique personalities found within the "No Agenda" producer community.
Global Meetup Calendar and Healdsburg RSVP Issues
The global meetup calendar includes upcoming events in Philadelphia, Ontario, Nashville, and Zurich. A specific issue was noted for the Healdsburg, California meetup, where several RSVPs were accidentally deleted from an email trash folder. Producers are encouraged to re-RSVP to ensure they receive directions to the winery location.
Healdsburg Wine Meetup, Adam Curry Netherlands Trip
Producers in the California wine country are organizing a "Wine With Good People" meetup in Healdsburg on August 7th. Meanwhile, Adam Curry announced plans to travel to the Netherlands on August 23rd to visit family. The trip involves navigating shifting international travel requirements, including potential COVID-19 testing for re-entry into the United States.
Dame Damie provides a report on the Walnut Creek meetup, which included a "zombie raffle" and custom No Agenda popsicle sticks. The segment highlights the community of winemakers in Sonoma and Napa who follow the show. The block concludes with the playing of the "YMO Nation National Anthem," a song traditionally played once a year during donation segments.
Dame Meowdison, Sonoma Wine Country and Verite
Dame Meowdison and Dame Damey of Sonoma are recognized for their contributions. Dame Damey, who works at the Verite winery, describes an "off-the-rails" unscripted tasting experience with the hosts and plans a local meetup in Healdsburg.
Peoria Arizona Donation, Winemaker Zachary Childers, Stuhlmüller Vineyards
Zachary Childers, a winemaker from Healdsburg, California, donated after spotting a fellow producer wearing a No Agenda hat at a Christmas tree farm. He offers to send the hosts bottles from his side project, Camp Rose Cellars, which he describes as wine for the "working-class plebs."
A donation from Amy Ekman Spradling leads to a discussion about her work at Veritas Winery in Healdsburg, California. The hosts reminisce about Adam Curry's MTV days and the social dynamics of "hitting people in the mouth" with No Agenda information.
Dame Melody Fugazotto and Amy from Wine Country check in with donations and requests for "jobs cover." Amy describes weathering fires, floods, and the current pandemic in Healdsburg, California. The segment includes various jingle requests, including "Don't Eat Me Bo-Jaden" and references to Senator Amy Klobuchar.
