Topic: Kickstarter

Multiple Associate Executive Producers were recognized for their financial support, including "Sir Nobody" who promoted a film Kickstarter and "James Powers." The segment included numerous birthday wishes for one of the hosts, whose 74th birthday coincides with Easter Sunday. Various businesses, such as Martel Hardware and La Jolla Salt Corporation, were also mentioned through producer notes.

The hosts evaluate the Dog Dazer II, a handheld device that emits a 25 kilohertz tone to deter dogs. They debate the feasibility of creating a smartphone app version versus a dedicated high-quality keychain device using a piezo speaker. A potential Kickstarter campaign is proposed as a way to bring a branded version to market.

Adam Curry discusses his experience with hearing aid technology and the importance of proper settings. He rejects the idea of a subdermal implant, preferring external devices that can be treated as "fashion statements." The discussion touches on the aesthetics of ear plugs and the technical challenges of digital signal processing for the hearing impaired.

The hosts propose a "No Agenda Dog Dazer" product, a small ultrasonic device that emits a 25 kHz tone to annoy dogs without being audible to humans. They discuss the potential for a smartphone app or a dedicated keychain device using a piezo speaker. The idea is presented as a way to deal with unwanted dogs in public spaces like restaurants.

A humorous proposal for a Kickstarter project featuring "Faraday Gloves" to protect people who have been implanted with RFID chips. The segment includes a custom jingle: "When you're hip and chipped, it's not enough to encrypt, buy some Faraday Gloves."

Elon Musk announced a plan to colonize Mars, suggesting the cost of the trip could eventually drop to $200,000, roughly the median price of a U.S. house. Critics mocked the presentation as a "Kickstarter for Mars," questioning the feasibility of establishing a self-sustaining civilization on the planet.

Jessica Wyatt from San Antonio, Texas, contributes toward her husband's knighthood and promotes her Kickstarter campaign for "Sane Nerd," a planned nerd clubhouse. The hosts discuss the potential for the venue to host future No Agenda meetups in Texas. The segment includes a brief look at the project's website and its mission to create a community space for enthusiasts.

John Overall of the "WP Plugins A to Z" podcast contributes from Victoria, BC, while promoting his own Kickstarter campaign. The hosts briefly touch upon the "Oscars So White" controversy, noting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does not disclose its full membership list.

The hosts discuss unfinished projects, including books on "Cycles" and "Vinegar" that are nearly complete but lack the final impetus for publication. They also recount a past business venture involving a helicopter company that failed due to a partner who was reportedly wanted by Scotland Yard.

John C. Dvorak reviews the "Lima" personal cloud device, a Kickstarter project that plugs into a router to create a private cloud. He compares it unfavorably to Western Digital's personal cloud solutions, noting that the Lima software is not yet "ready for prime time." The hosts also briefly discuss the Amazon Echo, acknowledging that the device is constantly listening to users.

Citizens in a small Dutch village protested the expansion of a local asylum seeker center, leading to an attack on an official's car. The hosts discuss the growing tension in Europe as quotas for migrants are increased against local wishes. They also mention a Kickstarter campaign by the UN Refugee Agency that uses emotional imagery of infants to solicit donations for those traveling to the Austrian border.

A discussion of the recreational vehicle industry highlights the aggressive naming conventions of modern trailers like the Raptor, Prowler, and Cyclone. Criticism is leveled at the build quality of modern Airstreams, specifically regarding laminate issues and cheap plastic components. A proposal is made for a high-end carbon fiber travel trailer that would be lightweight and durable, potentially funded via Kickstarter.

The "Decadent Minimalist" wallet Kickstarter campaign reached $500,000 in funding. The project offered a limited "Club 33" edition wallet and credited the No Agenda community for its significant support.

The hosts describe No Agenda as "postmodern media," operating without a traditional studio or gatekeepers. They compare their value-for-value model to artist Vonda Shepard, who used crowdfunding to produce her new CD. They emphasize that while the model is "hobbling," it allows for creative independence.

NASA is conducting Mars living simulations in a dome located in Hawaii, utilizing volcanic landscapes that closely resemble images sent back by the Curiosity rover. Simultaneously, a Kickstarter campaign led by Bill Nye aims to raise $650,000 for a science-related project. The campaign's promotional material is criticized for its messaging regarding climate change and its appeal to 1990s nostalgia.

In response to listener requests for solutions to political corruption, the hosts suggest using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund independent candidates. They argue that the dominance of the Bush and Clinton families is a result of public apathy and that local-level engagement is the only viable path to change. The segment criticizes the "lazy" reliance on term limits and encourages citizens to raise money for representatives they believe in.

The Outernet project, which aims to broadcast data via satellite to regions without internet, is revealed to be funded by George Soros' Open Society Institute. The hosts argue that the content being broadcast is pro-Western propaganda disguised as a neutral information service.

A donation from Gordon Walton regarding his "Crowfall" Kickstarter leads to a discussion on the security vulnerabilities of voice-activated assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google. The hosts demonstrate how broadcast audio can trigger devices to delete files or order products. They recall historical jokes about voice recognition and provide "job karma" to listeners seeking employment.

A segment dedicated to acknowledging financial support from the "No Agenda" community features donations from Sir Chris Bach, Sebastian Lissick, and Sir David Foley. The hosts also promote a minimalist wallet from a Kickstarter campaign and the movie Aftermath, composed and produced by a listener.

A series of donations from Associate Executive Producers are read, including a contribution from Dame Francine Hardaway. Listeners share stories ranging from Ebola concerns in Dallas to an "embarrassing mom" anecdote from St. Louis. The segment also covers a No Agenda-themed wallet Kickstarter and a proposed "chip it" parody of the song "Whip It" regarding credit card security.