Topic: Knighting Ceremony

63 chapters across the catalog

Genesis
Episode 1821 2:53:54 - 2:55:43

1821: Genesis

Round Table Traditions and No Agenda Rings

The knighting ceremony continues with the traditional reading of the "round table" menu, including items like pepperoni rolls and lukewarm tequila. The hosts discuss the logistics of ordering "No Agenda Rings" for new knights and dames, noting the difficulty of gauging various ring sizes.

Ashkenormativity
Episode 1652 3:14:15 - 3:24:46

1652: Ashkenormativity

Dame Patricia Knighting, Birthday Announcements, Title Changes

Patricia Lewis is officially dubbed "Dame Patricia of the practically perfect penmanship" during a traditional knighting ceremony. The hosts also announce several birthdays within the producer community and recognize title changes for long-term supporters. The segment concludes with a reminder for new Dames and Knights to visit the show's ring site for their signet rings.

Unkool & The Gang
Episode 1601 3:03:07 - 3:06:22

1601: Unkool & The Gang

PhD Graduation, Knighting of the Round Table

A formal ceremony is held to grant PhDs in Deconstruction and dub new Knights and Dames of the No Agenda Round Table. The ceremony includes the assignment of unique titles and the symbolic offering of items like Thai pepper-infused vodka and bangers and mash.

Unpack It
Episode 1600 3:17:57 - 3:23:18

1600: Unpack It

Formal Knighting Ceremony, Episode 1600

Adam Curry and John Dvorak conduct the formal knighting ceremony for episode 1600. New knights and dames, including Bessie Tolbert, Jonathan Poehler, and Carl Wazowski, are granted their titles and "seated" at the virtual roundtable. The ceremony includes the traditional list of eccentric refreshments, from "hookers and blow" to "mutton and me," as the hosts celebrate 16 years of independent media deconstruction.

Quippy
Episode 1581 2:32:14 - 2:35:54

1581: Quippy

Birthday Celebrations, Knighting Ceremony

The official knighting ceremony for the episode honors Connie, Lusa Rosa, Ava Rosa, Robert Platt, Dr. Disorder, and Mike Rozier. The hosts recite the traditional list of humorous perks, including "hookers and blow" and "gerbils." They promote NoAgendaRings.com for producers to order their official signet rings and certificates of authenticity.

Tink Tank
Episode 1562 2:22:33 - 2:25:13

1562: Tink Tank

Knighting Ceremony, Round Table, Birthday Announcements

A formal knighting ceremony is held for Susan Johnson, Garrett Ivester, and Raoul, inducting them into the "No Agenda Round Table." The ceremony includes traditional humorous proclamations and the reading of listener birthdays.

Connectionism
Episode 1560 1:30:23 - 1:39:11

1560: Connectionism

Donor Acknowledgments, Jobs Karma and Knighting

A series of listener donations are acknowledged, including requests for "Jobs Karma" for those seeking employment or facing layoffs in the tech sector. Robert Pattinson Jr. is knighted as a new executive producer, receiving a traditional "Hookers and Blow" style title. The segment concludes with a list of various contributors from around the world, including Australia, India, and the UK.

Climatarian
Episode 1524 1:56:49 - 1:59:31

1524: Climatarian

Knighting Ceremony for Sir Single Sculler

Kurt Butler is officially knighted as "Sir Single Sculler" of the No Agenda Round Table following a $1,000 donation. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, including the reading of the "requisite" list of celebratory items and instructions for receiving the official No Agenda ring and certificate of authenticity.

Cat's Paw
Episode 1505 1:41:06 - 1:47:34

1505: Cat's Paw

Producer Donations, Executive Producer Credits

Brian Lillard became the top executive producer for the episode with a $1,000 donation. Other significant contributors included Paul Littman and Jeff Costas, who was knighted as Sir Jeff Costas, Black Knight of Middleburg, Florida. The hosts discussed the "Value for Value" model, which relies on listener support through time, talent, and treasure rather than traditional advertising.

Junk Fees
Episode 1498 1:19:37 - 1:21:59

1498: Junk Fees

No Agenda 15th Anniversary Donation Segment Preview

The hosts prepare for a massive donation segment to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary, featuring an "inflation special" for executive producers. They warn listeners that the thank-you list and knighting ceremonies will be exceptionally long, potentially taking over an hour to complete.

Slime Mold
Episode 1442 3:27:31 - 3:29:41

1442: Slime Mold

Birthday List and Daming of Lady Lisa

The hosts read the weekly birthday list and perform a formal "daming" ceremony for Lady Lisa, Seeker of Seashells. Her husband, Sir Ernesto Grande, requested the title as a birthday gift. The hosts describe the traditional perks of the rank, including a signet ring and a certificate of authenticity.

Oil Ball Panic
Episode 1412 3:05:59 - 3:08:22

1412: Oil Ball Panic

Birthday Celebrations, Knighting and Daming Ceremony

A formal ceremony was held to induct Kendra Hartsell, Rob Rommel, and David Gomez into the show's honorary knighthood. The segment included a long list of listener birthdays and the traditional "Round Table" menu of fictional luxury items provided to the new producers.

Wigglesworth
Episode 1389 3:13:29 - 3:15:49

1389: Wigglesworth

Birthday Wishes and New Knight/Dame Titles

A formal ceremony grants new titles to several producers, including Dame Loka of The Lost Pines and Sir Greg of the Surprise Headlocks. Birthday wishes are extended to various members of the "Gitmo Nation" community. The segment concludes the formal recognition of the week's top contributors.

Pingdemic
Episode 1366 2:23:25 - 2:29:33

1366: Pingdemic

Knighting Ceremony and Executive Producer Credits

The show conducted a knighting ceremony for several high-level donors, including Adam Ziegler and Steve Weiss. Weiss, based in Las Vegas, noted the constant media focus on "cases, cases, cases" in Nevada. The ceremony is a staple of the show's listener-supported model, granting titles like "Sir" and "Dame" to those who provide significant financial support.

Attribution Science
Episode 1363 3:09:14 - 3:12:53

1363: Attribution Science

Knighting Ceremony, Signet Rings, Value-for-Value Outro

In a formal knighting ceremony, Dame Simone, Sir Ten Cryptids, and Sir RJ were welcomed to the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts provided instructions for receiving official signet rings and certificates through the No Agenda Nation website. They reiterated the value-for-value model and encouraged listeners to connect via the federated Mastodon network.

de-googling
Episode 1307 3:12:11 - 3:17:54

1307: de-googling

Dame Gen X Knighting and Upcoming Meetups

Jennifer Sayer was officially dubbed "Dame Gen X" in a traditional No Agenda ceremony. The hosts also announced a schedule of upcoming meetups in Houston, Bozeman, Durham, and Melbourne. These events are promoted as "super spreader" gatherings for "build back better battle planning" and community building.

Shred and Burn
Episode 1295 2:50:16 - 2:54:09

1295: Shred and Burn

Knighting Ceremony, New Titles

A formal knighting ceremony is held for Valerie, Kristen, and Jared Reynolds, who have each contributed $1,000 or more. New titles include Dame Kristen of Data and Dashboards and Sir Jared Knight of the Sahapish Confluence. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "mutton and meat" menu and instructions for receiving official rings and certificates.

GuangoCast
Episode 1232 2:42:04 - 2:46:14

1232: GuangoCast

Easter Sunday Special, Duke of Luna Title Change

The hosts announce a special "Easter Sunday COVID Special" and encourage listeners to sign up for the newsletter for details. Sir Kevin McLaughlin is upgraded to the rank of Duke of Luna and Solace. The segment concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Daddy-O, including the traditional list of "Hookers and Blow" style perks.

Orange Tongue
Episode 1229 2:48:43 - 2:53:48

1229: Orange Tongue

Brisket Lectures, Aaron Franklin and Social Distance Knighting

John Dvorak discusses learning how to cook brisket by watching lectures from Austin's Aaron Franklin. The hosts conduct a "social distance knighting" for Jeffrey Fields, invoking the traditional "Hookers & Blow" and "Mutton and Mead" menu. They conclude the donation segment by directing listeners to the No Agenda Nation website for their rings.