10 chapters across the catalog
Marriage Karma and Final Donor Acknowledgments
The hosts provide "marriage karma" for a listener getting married in Ohio and run through a final list of donors. A mystery "vocalist" donor who wishes to remain anonymous until her "damehood" is discussed. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the show's funding model.
Marriage Karma, New Knights of the Roundtable
Mark Milliman received "marriage karma" for his 35-year anniversary. New knights were inducted into the No Agenda Roundtable, including Sir Bebop of the Commie State of Colorado and Sir Simon Knight of the Long Rifles. The ceremony includes the traditional "Hookers N' Blow" and "Rent Boys & Chardonnay" proclamations.
The hosts read letters from major donors, including a follow-up on a marriage proposal made on the show in 2020. The couple, now "Sir and Dame Savage," are embarking on a 49-day RV tour of red states. Other donations focus on job searches and "karmic" returns for the No Agenda community.
Valentine's Day Tributes, Relationship Karma
Several producers send in donations as Valentine's Day gifts for their spouses, requesting "relationship karma." One donor notes that episode 1320 corresponds to the 1320-foot length of a standard drag strip. Another donor celebrates 40 years of marriage without "arguments involving weapons."
The hosts celebrate the birthday of Executive Producer Vanessa Hamshire and the "going steady" anniversary of Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper. A discussion on Texas common law marriage ensues, followed by a "Jobs Karma" ceremony for Sir Jim Blanchard, who recently moved to Boulder, Colorado, in search of work. The hosts use a "magic number" donation of $99.99 to trigger the karma ritual.
Associate Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony
The hosts conduct a large knighting ceremony and acknowledge numerous donations from around the world, including Zurich, Hawaii, and Saskatoon. Specific "marriage karma" is sent to listeners in Canada, and several birthdays are celebrated. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the No Agenda "round table."
On-Air Marriage Proposal, Sumita Banerjee and Bhaskar Dandona
In a unique segment, Bhaskar Dandona uses the podcast to propose to Sumita Banerjee. The proposal is read by Adam Curry, describing a journey from Birmingham to London and a "little black box" containing a ring. The hosts provide "wedding karma" and invite other listeners to submit proposals for future shows.
A listener from South Australia writes in about her husband's reaction to the show's stance on kale, leading to a discussion about the "misogynistic" reputation of the program and how it affects couples. The hosts grant "meat karma" to a husband suffering from a "kale overdose." The segment explores the cultural divide between listeners and their skeptical spouses.
Tyler Oglesby's De-Douching and Anniversary Gift
Rosanna Oglesby from San Antonio donates toward her husband Tyler's knighthood as an anniversary gift. She notes they were married on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10), which the hosts identify as a significant date in Chinese culture. The hosts provide Tyler with a "de-douching" and grant Rosanna "travel karma" for her upcoming trips across the Midwest.
A listener named Sean Rice from Calgary attempts to propose to his girlfriend Melissa via the show, though the hosts doubt she is listening. Other listeners are recognized for their donations, including James Lepan and Keith Edwards. The segment includes the granting of "karma" and "knighthoods" to various producers who have supported the program financially.
