Topic: Knighthood

The episode concludes with more listener notes and donations, including a $1,988 contribution from Byron McCool. Julian Swan credits "No Agenda University" and professors Curry and Dvorak with giving him the courage to speak the truth and lead a ministry. Allison Ostrander shares how the show has become a family tradition, with her children singing the jingles and her husband receiving a knighthood as a gift.

Allison Ostrander donated $1,888 to obtain her knighthood as Dame Allison of House Ostrich, a gesture funded by her father in honor of John C. Dvorak. The donation also covers the "de-douching" of her cousin Erin, bringing her to the "Round Table" as an instant knight. The family describes the podcast as a constant in their lives, with their children even singing along to the show's various jingles.

Allie Jade, now Dame Ali of the Buzzkills, donated $1,052.62 to honor John C. Dvorak's legacy of media deconstruction. She reminisces about classic show eras, including the "burning of Club 33," the Bakelite phone segments, and Dvorak's famous wine tips. Having followed Dvorak from the TWiT network 17 years ago, she expresses a desire to hone the "buzzkill" skills he championed.

Cameron Simpson of Jacksonville, Florida, donated $1,000 and requested the title Sir Renegade of the St. John's River. He expressed surprise at John C. Dvorak's passing, having expected him to recover fully following a recent heart surgery. The note highlights the impact Dvorak's grousing and anecdotes had on the donor's worldview.

Robert Kamianowski donated $388.33, noting that John C. Dvorak was "on his game" until the very end of his final episode. As a truck driver, he requested a playback of the "I love my truck" and "I got ants" jingles, which were favorites of Dvorak. The donation qualifies Kamianowski for knighthood, a status he plans to finalize in a future contribution.

Michael Cottrell, a Canadian producer, donated $288.88 and recalled a famous show incident where he sent an 18-pound box of pennies to the hosts. He reminded the audience that Adam Curry initially feared the heavy package was a bomb, while John C. Dvorak encouraged him to open it on air regardless. Cottrell was officially knighted during this segment.

The hosts conduct a formal knighthood and title change ceremony for high-level donors. New titles include the Baron of South Austin and the Baronet of Saxapahaw. A large group of new Knights and Dames is inducted into the roundtable, followed by instructions on how to claim custom No Agenda rings and certificates of authenticity from the official website.

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for several high-tier donors, including Sir Jack Ash and Sir Rocka of the Spicy Mountains. They discuss the "roundtable" menu, which includes a specific 1987 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Information is provided regarding the official No Agenda signet rings available for knights and dames, which come with a certificate of authenticity and sealing wax.

Eli the Coffee Guy and Linda Lou Patkin provide updates on their respective businesses, Gigawatt Coffee and ImageMakers Inc. A donor from Queensland, Australia, notes the poor exchange rate, where $200 USD equals over $303 AUD. The segment concludes with Jason Chapman achieving knighthood through a "layaway" plan of consistent weekly donations since 2022.

The hosts review the "Antifa Book Club" artwork by Darren O'Neill and discuss the lack of "inspired" art in the current cycle. A formal knighthood ceremony is held for Brendan Flemmer and LP McHenry, granting them titles and access to the "roundtable" perks like "Hookers & Blow" and "Geishas & Sake." New knights are encouraged to provide their ring sizes for official No Agenda signet rings.

Ben Sterling is upgraded to the rank of Viscount, and several new knights are officially brought into the Order of the Heart. The hosts announce a long list of upcoming meetups in locations ranging from Anchorage, Alaska, to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Adam Curry mentions a mini-meetup he attended at Arnold's BBQ in Nashville.

The show celebrates the birthdays of key contributors and inducts new members into the "Order of the Heart." These high-level donors receive custom signet rings and certificates of authenticity, marking their status as "Red Knights" and "Dames" of the round table.

A lengthy segment dedicated to acknowledging financial supporters, reading donor notes, and announcing birthdays. The "Red Knight Order of the Heart" is introduced as a special promotion for high-level donors. The hosts perform a "peerage ceremony" to dub new knights and dames, granting them honorary titles and welcoming them to the "No Agenda Roundtable" in recognition of their significant contributions.

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for high-tier donors who have contributed $1,000 or more to the program. New knights include Sir Silex of Avon and Sir Heel from the banks of the River Amstel. The segment includes the reading of donor notes, including a hotel stay offer in Amsterdam and various "karma" requests for health and employment.

A listener using the pseudonym Jackson Pollock is knighted as "Sir Exiled Maniac, Kennel Master of the Dutch Shepherds and Belgian Malinois." The ceremony includes a humorous and elaborate note involving fictional scenarios with other show producers. The new knight is invited to the "Round Table" and directed to obtain a certificate and ring to commemorate the title.

Top executive producers are recognized for their financial support, including Karen Bauer from Boise and John White from St. Peters. In a unique move, the Peerage Council granted a posthumous knighthood to "Gizmo," a 17-year-old Shih-Tzu belonging to a long-time supporter. The segment emphasizes the community connection between the show and its "producers" who contribute at the $200 and $300 levels.

Producers are acknowledged for their contributions, including a new collaboration between Gigawatt Coffee and Little John’s Candies to create coffee-infused chocolate bars. Professional services from producers, such as resume writing and disaster recovery, are also highlighted. Several individuals are elevated to the peerage, receiving titles like "Sir Rick the Hammer" and "Dame Early Turtle" for their continued support.

A formal knighting ceremony is held for Cameron Lindemood and Rick Zahler, who have each contributed over $1,000 to the program. They are granted the titles "Sir CK Lindemood" and "Sir Rick of The Hammer," respectively, and are invited to claim their custom cignet rings. The ceremony includes traditional humorous "provisions" like mutton, meat, and virtual bones for the newly knighted dog, Sir Gizmo.

The hosts read letters and acknowledge significant donations from executive producers, including Jim from Lago Vista and Dana Brunetti. Several listeners sent "health karma" and well-wishes to John C. Dvorak following his heart surgery. The segment includes personal anecdotes from donors and requests for "de-douching" as they progress toward knighthood in the No Agenda community.

Several long-time supporters are inducted into the No Agenda peerage or granted title changes. Notable mentions include Sir Rob of the Southern Utah Red Rock region and Sir Dugget Up of the Sharp Shovel. The hosts discuss the requirements for reaching these thresholds and the community's tradition of creative titles.