Topic: Maastricht

14 chapters across the catalog

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 3:02:52 - 3:06:43

1795: Dead Feathered

Meetup Reports, Flight of the No Agendas

Audio reports from various No Agenda meetups are played, including "Flight of the No Agendas #66" in Southern California and a small gathering in Maastricht. The hosts emphasize that these meetups serve as a "protection" network of first responders for the community. They announce upcoming events, including a pig roast in New Jersey and a meetup in Johnson City, Texas.

Meloni in the Middle
Episode 1792 3:19:30 - 3:21:20

1792: Meloni in the Middle

No Agenda Meetups, Charlotte, Maastricht, McKinney

Upcoming No Agenda meetups are announced for Charlotte, North Carolina; Maastricht, Netherlands; and McKinney, Texas. A special "Outback Steakhouse Beef Tallow Meetup" is scheduled for Carmel, Indiana. Listeners are encouraged to visit the meetup website to find or organize local gatherings of the "No Agenda family."

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 2:35:05 - 2:50:45

1574: X-Ray Specs

Final Donor Credits and Karma

The final segment of the show acknowledges dozens of donors from around the world, including a "melons" donation from Archduke Kevin McLaughlin. The hosts perform "de-douching" for first-time contributors and send "F-Cancer" and general healing karma to those in need. They thank the "producers" for their support and remind the audience that the show is entirely listener-funded.

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 2:53:08 - 2:59:25

1574: X-Ray Specs

Global Meetup Reports and Connection

Meetup reports are played from Cape Coral, Florida, and Fresno, California, featuring various producers and "dames." The hosts announce upcoming gatherings in Idaho, Mississippi, North Carolina, Denmark, and the Netherlands. They emphasize the slogan "connection is protection" and encourage listeners to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local events.

Spook Head
Episode 1568 2:54:25 - 3:02:17

1568: Spook Head

Final Donor Acknowledgments and "The Bear" Review

The hosts complete the donor list, thanking producers from Texas, Ohio, and the Netherlands. They briefly debate the merits of the Hulu series "The Bear," with Dvorak praising it while Curry remains skeptical. A first-time donor from Maastricht is acknowledged, and several producers are thanked for their "wit and candor" in supporting the show's 1568th episode.

White Tears
Episode 1256 1:24:14 - 1:28:42

1256: White Tears

Knighting Ceremony, Independence Day Reflection

Several listeners are elevated to the rank of Knight or Dame, including Sir Cuss of Maastricht. A message from Sir Kevin McLaughlin reflects on the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, honoring the 56 men who pledged their lives and fortunes in 1776. The segment encourages listeners to celebrate the holiday despite the current national crisis.

White Tears
Episode 1256 2:30:50 - 2:34:13

1256: White Tears

Knighting Ceremony, 40th Anniversary

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighting ceremony for Peter Strux and Jason Denny, involving a sword-flipping ritual. Mark and Beverly Tanner are congratulated on their 40th wedding anniversary. New knights are welcomed to the roundtable with a traditional menu of "Hookers & Blow" and "Mutton & Mead."

Trained Marxist
Episode 1253 2:55:56 - 2:59:57

1253: Trained Marxist

NATO Round Donation, Pierre Moss, International Listeners

Robert Donahue contributed a "noodle gun donation" of $55.60, referencing the standard 5.56mm NATO round. The show also hears from Pierre Moss in Maastricht, Netherlands, whose 20-year-old son donated in his honor despite having political disagreements. These notes illustrate the global reach of the No Agenda program and its appeal across different age groups.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 1:57:42 - 2:06:19

600: Seven Proxies

Global Donor Roll Call, Indian Listeners, Dutch Producers

A detailed list of donors from India, the Netherlands, and across the United States is read to celebrate the 600th episode. The hosts discuss the "cute puppy" newsletter and the importance of humor in "repairing glitches in the matrix." Specific call-outs are made for "douchebag" listeners who consume the show without contributing.

Episode 407 1:33:18 - 1:48:52

407: Exploding Dog

Listener Donations, Slide Whistle Tally and Feedback

A lengthy donation segment features feedback from listeners in Australia, the UK, and the US. Topics include a "penis break" story from Dr. Oz, the ongoing slide whistle vote, and various personal anecdotes from producers contributing to the show's "value for value" model.

Episode 407 2:02:09 - 2:06:22

407: Exploding Dog

Polluter Pays Principle, Maastricht Treaty Article 5

The "polluter pays" principle and the concept of "subsidiarity" from the Maastricht Treaty are discussed in the context of international environmental law. These legal frameworks allow for centralized intervention if local governments are deemed ineffective in meeting greenhouse gas stabilization goals.

We Can't Wait
Episode 353 14:53 - 19:35

353: We Can't Wait

European Market Instability, Falco Parody, Maastricht Treaty

The economic crisis puts pressure on Italian and French banks while leaders ignore the original Maastricht Treaty rules regarding debt-to-GDP ratios. A YouTube parody of Falco's music serves as propaganda criticizing George Papandreou's handling of the Greek bankruptcy.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351 29:07 - 32:17

351: Home for the Holidays

Maastricht Treaty Violations and the Euro's Original Sin

A former IMF director stated that the "original sin" of the EU was entering a currency union without a political union. Many countries, starting with Germany, flouted the Maastricht Treaty rules by running budget deficits exceeding 3% of GDP. Some analysts suggest these violations were permitted on purpose to eventually force a consolidated political and fiscal union during a crisis.

Chatter on the Interwebs
Episode 264 1:03:37 - 1:06:17

264: Chatter on the Interwebs

Dutch Weed Pass and EU Border Restrictions

The EU courts have approved a "weed pass" system in the southern Dutch city of Maastricht, allowing coffee shops to refuse service to foreigners. This measure aims to curb "drug tourism" from neighboring Belgium, Germany, and France. The hosts compare these restrictive local laws to the more liberal medical marijuana environment in California, noting the irony of the Netherlands becoming less permissive.