7 chapters across the catalog
A donation from Chris Bullock prompts a discussion about the defunct HEMA brand from the Netherlands. The hosts joke about starting a new line called "FEMA underwear" manufactured in China, featuring a Faraday cage. They reminisce about the "Lisbon Treaty days" and the failure of various podcasting business experiments.
Executive Producer Donations, TCPIP History, HEMA Underwear
The hosts acknowledge high-value donations from producers, including a discussion on the history of the TCPIP protocol and its implementation on Windows. They read a lengthy note from a donor that references various show memes, such as "HEMA underwear" and the "nattering nabobs of negativism." The segment also touches on the "heavy metal comedian" Steve Hughes and the show's early coverage of economic cycles.
No Agenda Knight Rings, Tungsten Design Concept
The hosts discuss the development of official No Agenda Knight rings following positive listener feedback. They debate materials, moving away from expensive 18-carat gold toward 10-carat gold or tungsten. The concept involves a seal ring design that could be used to press the show's insignia into wax or other surfaces.
Value-for-Value Model, HEMA Underwear Prototypes
The hosts discuss the "No Agenda" funding model, which relies on direct listener donations rather than traditional advertising. They explore the idea of "premiums" for donors, including a prototype for HEMA-branded underwear. Concerns are raised about the comfort of embroidery on the waistband, leading to a plan to test different styles of jockey shorts and surfer-style pant legs.
No Agenda Donations, HEMA Underwear Premium, Brand History
The hosts discuss the financial state of the podcast and the need for more contributors. They brainstorm new "premiums" for donors, focusing on a limited run of HEMA-brand underwear with "No Agenda" embroidery. The conversation includes a nostalgic look at legacy brands like Marks & Sparks and Pennies.
Adam Curry discusses ordering 100 pairs of HEMA brand underwear from the Netherlands to be customized with "No Agenda" embroidery. The hosts debate the merits of European sizing versus American "one size fits all" retail models. The segment concludes with a joke about the high cost of hand-embroidery.
HEMA Underwear Quality and No Agenda Merchandising
The Dutch retailer HEMA is praised for the high quality and low cost of its cotton underwear, which reportedly outperforms expensive brands like Armani or Marks & Spencer. The hosts propose offering HEMA underwear embroidered with the "No Agenda" logo as a premium for $100 donations.
