Topic: Knighthoods

Adam Curry reads the credits for the 1900th episode, acknowledging major donors including Sironimus of Dogpatch and Jason Calacanis. Several producers are elevated to the rank of Knight or Archduke, and many join the "Order of the Ant." The segment follows the "Value for Value" model, where listeners contribute time, talent, or treasure to support the production.

Adam Curry transitions to the "Value for Value" segment, thanking producers for their financial support following the death of John C. Dvorak. He reads notes from top donors, including Stuart and Jessica Green, who contributed $1,000 each for knighthoods. Curry also mentions his upcoming 62nd birthday and the influx of "Order of the Ant" donations from listeners honoring Dvorak's legacy.

Adam Curry officially knights and dames several high-value producers, including Jessica Green, Annette Miller, and Raymond Lee. He details the rewards associated with these titles, such as "gerbils' breast milk" and "mutton and mead." The segment concludes with a promotion for the physical "Order of the Ant" pins available to those who donate the specific $333.33 amount.

A series of high-value donations are read, including contributions from Sir Wild Bill, Sir Jamo, and Hakan Andersson. Several producers are inducted into the "Order of the Ant" or elevated to knighthood, with personal notes touching on job searches, birthdays, and the passing of John C. Dvorak.

Producers including Sir David Fugazotto and Raj Dosanjh are recognized for their support. "Sarcastic The Nomad" is elevated to the rank of Viscount of Chester County, Pennsylvania, while celebrating 30 years of marriage and promoting a local meetup.

The show celebrates several producer birthdays, including Adam's daughter Christina Valerie Curry. The newly minted knights are offered traditional (and humorous) knightly rewards, and listeners are directed to NoAgendaRings.com for information on official show jewelry.

Adam Curry reads the notes from top donors, including Lasse Jensen from Denmark and Brett Carothers from British Columbia. Carothers, owner of Hollywood Tree, requests a knighthood and offers a live edge slab for the show's roundtable. Several donors express their condolences regarding the passing of John C. Dvorak and their commitment to joining the Order of the Ant.

The show continues with the knighthood ceremony for several producers, including Sir Double J and Sir Robertson of Two Sticks. Donors share personal stories of listening to the show for over a decade and the impact John C. Dvorak had on their lives. Adam Curry plays requested jingles, including "Mac and Cheese" and "Shut Up Slave," as part of the ceremony.

The final list of donors is read, including Sir Victor of the Willamette Valley and Sir Nate of the Rogue Valley. Adam Curry officially knights Sir Tree Daddy, Sir Double J, and Sir Foam of the Dan Barre, assigning them their virtual roundtable refreshments. He reminds the new knights and dames to visit the show's website to claim their rings and wax seals.

A long list of associate executive producers and donors contributing $50 or more is read into the record. The segment includes personal notes, "F-cancer" karma requests, and birthday wishes for producers like Corey Cotton and Jens Mathre. Adam Curry emphasizes the "value for value" model as a successful alternative to the breaking corporate ad system seen on platforms like Spotify.

Adam Curry performs a formal knighting ceremony for Eric Kessler and Dennis Hahn, who is dubbed Sir Zephyr of the Valley. The ceremony includes the traditional "mutton and mead" welcome to the No Agenda Roundtable. Curry also announces the production of a John C. Dvorak memorial challenge coin and special "Order of the Ants" pins for the community.

Sir Paul Couture has designed a special memorial challenge coin to honor the late John C. Dvorak. The hosts plan to distribute these numbered coins to listeners who complete their knighthood. They also mention an "Order of the Ant" pin as a new recognition for the show's producers.

Donations arrive from around the world, including Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Kodiak, Alaska. Producers share stories of meeting John C. Dvorak at tech shows in the 1980s and his influence on their worldviews. The hosts perform "de-douching" rituals for first-time donors and acknowledge the profound impact Dvorak had on the "Gitmo Nation" community.

The hosts perform the formal "nounsication" of new Knights and Dames who have donated $1,000 or more. New titles include Sir Matt of the Flight Levels and Dame Ulyani. The ceremony includes the traditional granting of "hookers and blow" (symbolically) and instructions on how to obtain No Agenda signet rings.

Robert Roberts, a timber cruiser working in the Redwoods and across the Pacific Northwest, donated $388.88 to achieve knighthood under the name Sir Tin Man. Roberts described listening to the show while planting over 10 million seedlings and surveying plantations in Oregon and California. Despite financial struggles following a 2020 chronic Lyme disease diagnosis, he contributed to honor the memory of John C. Dvorak.

"Suit and Tie Guy" recalls meeting John C. Dvorak at an Oakland meetup and regrets not asking him about his 1980s work with Jared Taylor. Becca in Roanoke, Virginia, and her husband Brian claim their titles as "Dame Contrary" and "Sir Brian Knight of Drossdelnok." They describe Dvorak as Becca's "spirit animal" due to their similar reactions to news stories.

Listeners from Western Australia, Illinois, and Wisconsin submit donations and personal tributes following the passing of John C. Dvorak. One donor recounts discovering the show during a wedding discussion on geopolitics, while another credits the program with inspiring a new food-related podcast. The segment includes a lighthearted debate regarding whether the host is technically a Boomer or the voice of Generation X.

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.