Topic: Kelly Clarkson

NBCUniversal is pushing a new strategy that utilizes celebrities as pitchmen for native advertising during its TV ad buying rituals. Examples include Kelly Clarkson's partnership with Wayfair, signaling a shift where traditional stars perform host-read style advertisements similar to those found in AM radio and podcasting.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the production of No Agenda, contrasting their lack of rehearsal with the "dress rehearsals" of reality shows like The Voice. The conversation shifts to the decline of the music industry and Curry's personal policy on giving money to street musicians in Austin. He distinguishes between talented performers and "panhandlers" with signs.