Topic: Knighting

A listener-produced jingle titled "The War on Chicken" is played, followed by a parody of "Santa Baby" used for the show's knighting ceremony. The hosts discuss the creative contributions of their audience and the "regular donor" culture of the program.

The show continues with a series of knighting ceremonies for high-value donors. Notable entries include Sir Cornelius of Decker Prairie and Sir Ginger Bearer of East Tennessee. Donors from various locations, including Japan and the Netherlands, express how the show provided a "common sense" alternative to corporate media.

Sir David Vance, the Black Knight of Pacific Grove, donated $208.88 while preparing to send his oldest child to college in Estonia. He reflected on 25 years of following John C. Dvorak's work and how the podcast helped him and his wife shape their sons into the men they are today. He thanked the hosts for their 15 years of influence on his family.

BT Dave recalls a 1995 April Fool's article by John C. Dvorak about 2-bit computing that initially fooled him. John Doyle describes discovering the show in 2020 while searching for COVID-19 conspiracies on Google Podcasts. Doyle requests knighthood as the "Knight of the Sweet Old Fashioned" and honors Dvorak's preference for 2018 Costco Cabernet Sauvignon.

A formal knighting ceremony bestows new titles including Baron, Baroness, and Viscount upon various donors. The hosts describe a symbolic "Round Table" feast featuring John C. Dvorak's favorite foods, such as flank steak, basmati rice, and Costco wine, alongside more eccentric items like "peppery ants" and "squeaky cheese." Listeners are directed to a dedicated website for ordering their official rings.

Black Knight Craig Weinberg of Millbank, South Dakota, expressed deep sadness that he and John C. Dvorak never found the time to connect for an interview podcast. Having followed Dvorak since 2009, Weinberg noted that Dvorak's voice had been a constant in his life. He praised the unique combination of media deconstruction and wit that the hosts built together.

Todd Drenth shares how Dvorak gave him personal encouragement when he was starting his own company. He and his wife Carlye, who listen to the show together, request to be knighted as Sir Todd of The Dale and Dame Carlye of The Chicago Skyline.

Listeners describe how the No Agenda show influenced their roles as husbands and fathers, with one producer noting he began listening after Adam Curry appeared on The Joe Rogan Show in 2022. A donor shares a personal story of surviving a "widowmaker" heart attack at age 32, drawing parallels to Dvorak's own health struggles. The segment includes a request for a formal knighthood for a long-time supporter involved with linear accelerators.

The formal knighting ceremony for Dame Rebecca at the Mic and Sir Skibbity of St. Petersburg is conducted. The hosts list the traditional (and humorous) items available at the No Agenda Round Table, such as "Mutton & Mead" and "Hookers & Blow." New knights and dames are directed to NoahJenTheRings.com to claim their signet rings and certificates.

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.

Austin Allen is officially knighted as "Sir Sofa King Pool" after a $200 donation. His request for the No Agenda Roundtable includes Blanton’s bourbon and raw salmon. He shares a health tip about taking magnesium to maintain heart condition, which he learned from John Dvorak. The hosts welcome him to the "Roundtable" and acknowledge other anonymous Bitcoin donations.

The hosts promote the official No Agenda signet rings available for Knights and Dames. They announce that a new shipment of rings has arrived, addressing previous delays caused by the complexity of managing various ring sizes. Listeners who have been waiting for their premiums are encouraged to contact the show's support email.

Sir Donald of the Fire Bottles from Spokane Valley, Washington, is recognized as a Red Knight after a $1,000 donation. Manuka Gold continues its support with a $333.33 donation and a special "FREEDOM" discount code for listeners. The hosts read various notes from producers who have attained "Hollywood credits" through their financial support.

Archduke Kevin McLaughlin of North Carolina reads the opening of the Declaration of Independence as part of his donation note. The hosts conduct a formal "Red Knight" ceremony for Sir Donald of the Fire Bottles, inducting him into the Order of the Heart. Numerous other producers are thanked for their "treasure" contributions.

A host shares a "Phyllis Story" about his mother's reaction to the safety of flying, where she attributed the high volume of daily flights to global air pollution. The hosts celebrate the show's 19th year and announce that the "Red Knight" titles for the current donation drive are nearly sold out. They reflect on the "slave labor" of producing the show and the support from their families.

The show acknowledges significant financial contributions from executive and associate executive producers. Sarcastic the Nomad is inducted as a Red Knight in the Order of the Heart, and Sir Eric Wilka shares his success in a middleweight sumo tournament. A promotional segment for Manuka Gold skin cream highlights its benefits for all humans and offers a discount code.

Sir Timothy is officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable, with prayers offered for his father's health. A list of upcoming global meetups is provided, including events in Berlin, Rotterdam, Fort Wayne, and Houston. These gatherings are promoted as a way for "knights and dames" to build real-world connections and mutual protection.

Sir Scovey from Charlotte, North Carolina, becomes a Grand Duke after a $1,000 donation, marking a significant milestone in his support of the show since 2020. Another producer, "Sir Your Honest Mechanic" from South Carolina, also joined the Red Knight Order of the Heart with a $1,000 contribution. These high-level donations are essential to the show's independent operation and are recognized with exclusive Hollywood-style credits.

Dakota Walker of Portland, Maine, is officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table following a $1,000 donation. The ceremony includes the traditional presentation of "hookers and blow" (metaphorically) and the promise of a signet ring for sealing correspondence. Sir Dakota is welcomed to the community of producers who provide the "time, talent, and treasure" necessary to sustain the broadcast.

The show conducted a formal knighting ceremony for Wow Alves of Portugal and Bob Milligan. Sir Wow Alves shared a story about using information from the podcast to impress his professors during a veterinary school lecture on Monsanto, while Bob Milligan was inducted as a Red Knight of the Order of the Heart.