Topic: Kirkland

Producers in Western Australia held a somber tribute to Dvorak on a "cold wet day" in Fremantle. They described him as the "uncle they never had" and a captain who led them through different ways of thinking. The Australian contingent expressed their commitment to supporting the show's continuation.

A meetup in Snohomish, Washington, featured a rare public appearance by Sir Bemros. Attendees shared their favorite Dvorak clips, including his "stoned" segments and his impressions of Mark Levin. The group toasted Dvorak with Kirkland Bordeaux, a brand he frequently mentioned on the show.

The Manuka Gold family donated to the show, noting that John C. Dvorak had recently tried and enjoyed their product. Other donors, including Sir and Dame Donkey Puncher, sent condolences and joked about Dvorak's famously squeaky chair. One producer promised to "pour out some Kirkland Bordeaux" in honor of Dvorak's preference for affordable but quality goods.

The discussion turns to Dvorak's legendary status as a wine connoisseur and his promotion of affordable "Kirkland crate" Bordeaux from Costco. Will Hearst and Dana Brunetti share conflicting stories of Dvorak's wine habits—ranging from seeking $10 bargains to running up $8,500 bills at the Bellagio. Dvorak's background as a taster for Bon Appetit is noted as the source of his extensive knowledge.

The hosts discuss the proliferation of scam websites offering celebrity AI voice clones. The show concludes with a "Tip of the Day" recommending Kirkland Signature Moscato d'Asti, described as a sweet, low-alcohol, spritzy Italian wine perfect for summer, compared favorably to vintage "breezer" drinks.

John Dvorak provides a wine tip featuring a $4.99 Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio from Italy, recommending it be decanted to hide the budget label. He also suggests a $12 "Italo Cescon" bottle that comes with a decorative grapevine, which can be used to impress guests with a fabricated story about its origin.

John C. Dvorak provides a wine tip for the "Anything But Chardonnay" (ABC) crowd, recommending the Kirkland 2024 Bordeaux Blanc available at Costco for $6.99. The wine, sourced from Chateau Petit Freylon, has received high ratings from reviewers for its refreshing and juicy profile.

In the "Man Versus Machine" segment, the hosts select an "ISO" clip for the end of the show, choosing a human-voiced clip over AI-generated options. John Dvorak provides a "Costco Tip of the Day," recommending the 2023 Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County for $6.99. He notes that while it may not taste like a traditional Cabernet, it is an excellent value for a table wine.

Two long-time listeners were elevated to the rank of Knight in the No Agenda Roundtable: Sir John the Oracle of Omaha and Sir Utter Lover Cheese Shepherd of North Central Wisconsin. The ceremony included the traditional granting of "Hookers & Blow" and "Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior" wine. One of the new knights, a listener since the "Daily Source Code" days, announced plans to attend the upcoming Fredericksburg meetup in October.

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending a 2022 Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley available at Costco for under ten dollars. The hosts sign off with their traditional catchphrases and transition into the "End of Show Mix." The segment ends with a humorous clip demanding a Pulitzer Prize for the podcast.

The show acknowledges high-tier donors with executive and associate executive producer credits, which are recognized on IMDB. A discussion about Costco reveals that the company now manufactures its own hot dogs after previously using Hebrew National and Nathan's to save costs. The segment includes the knighting of "Sir Im-perfect" and various birthday wishes for the listener community.

The show concludes with a "tip of the day" from John C. Dvorak, who reveals that Kirkland's imported French vodka at Costco is actually white-labeled Grey Goose. Final audio mixes featuring Diddy and Hillary Clinton clips are played as the hosts sign off.

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Kirkland-branded rums from Costco, specifically an XO from Panama. Adam Curry outlines his travel plans for the Amsterdam meetup. The show concludes with a reminder of the value-for-value model and a series of audio clips mocking the "Russian playbook" narrative.

Adam Curry shares a wine recommendation from a fellow producer: the 2020 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior, which retails for approximately $7 at Costco. John C. Dvorak confirms it is a high-quality "Easter egg" wine that he buys by the case. They also discuss the Robert Craig Winery, for which Dvorak built the original website in exchange for wine in the early days of the internet.

Listener Chris Belsky donated $1,340 and promoted his business, PNW Food Forests, which designs sustainable permaculture systems. The segment also includes various birthday donations for John C. Dvorak's 70th birthday and critiques of consumer products like PG Tips Gold tea and Kirkland Rioja wine.

The "Baron Anon Cop of the Bay Area" provided an update on his Etsy store, 41Patchesca, which sells No Agenda-themed PVC patches and stickers. He shared a story about a frustrating trip to Las Vegas involving unprofessional Uber and taxi drivers, contrasting the experience with his successful recommendation of Kirkland Bordeaux wine from Costco. The segment reinforced the community's focus on supporting listener-run micro-businesses.

The hosts reiterate the "value-for-value" model, which relies on listener donations of time, talent, and treasure rather than corporate or "creepy Chinese" money. They thank Dame Valerie of Kirkland, Washington, for her support and her spreadsheet of Costco wine recommendations. The model is presented as the only way to ensure the show remains immune to de-platforming and censorship.

A consumer tip for Costco shoppers explains how to track down the Kirkland Bordeaux Superior wine. By visiting the manager's desk or pickup area, customers can have staff check the inventory of specific items across all local stores.

A recommendation for the 2018 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior highlights its $7.99 price point and high quality. The hosts also announce the upcoming Podcasting 2.0 board meeting on the No Agenda stream, focusing on open-source podcasting infrastructure.

Reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Long Beach, Kirkland, and Denver describe gatherings of "maskless bandits" and tribe members. Upcoming events are announced for Midland, Ohio, Anaheim Hills, and Berlin, Germany, with the latter coinciding with anti-lockdown protests. Listeners are encouraged to start their own local meetups to foster community and bypass social distancing isolation.