Topic: History Of Podcasting

Adam Curry disputes the credit given to Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti for creating the "Tip of the Day" segment. Curry clarifies that while Brunetti urged them to stop doing "happy news" stories, the actual concept evolved from listener Eli the Coffee Guy and had been present since the show's early episodes.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 18th anniversary of the No Agenda show, reflecting on its start on October 26, 2007. They discuss the longevity of the program compared to other podcasts and the importance of decentralized archiving. The hosts compare the collection of podcast mp3s to a modern Library of Alexandria that will serve as historical artifacts for future generations.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1550 of the No Agenda show, noting that it is a special "best of" edition while Curry recovers from a dental procedure. They credit producer Gustavo Raya for compiling a retrospective of "Clip of the Day" segments spanning the last several years. The hosts reminisce about the origins of the "Clip of the Day" jingle, which dates back to at least 2011, and discuss the use of a Madonna sample in their production.

A 2004 column by John C. Dvorak is revisited, in which he famously claimed podcasting was "not ready for prime time." The article described podcasting as a "kludge" that was too difficult for non-Mac users to access and ranked it below "whittling wood" and "fingernail clipping" in terms of entertainment value. Dvorak stands by the accuracy of the technical criticisms at the time, noting that the medium eventually succeeded once it moved beyond the "Mac-head" community.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce Episode 947 of the No Agenda show, broadcasting while traveling through the south of France. This special episode features a curated compilation of "end-of-show mixes" produced by the show's listeners and mixologists since late 2014. The hosts discuss the evolution of these audio montages, which transitioned from short jingles to long-form techno and spoken-word mashups featuring political figures and celebrities.