Topic: Marriage Proposal

During the donor thank-you segment, a listener named Jordan Lentink uses his donation to propose to his partner, MJ. Another producer, Duncan Kissinger, discusses his work at the Masonic Library of Indiana and recommends Cambozola cheese. The hosts thank their "Executive Producers" for supporting the show's independent model.

In a special segment, Knight Sam Lewis proposed to Dame Sarah on-air after a decade of listenership. The note detailed Sam's struggles with a DIY home remodel and the challenges of living with a "lefty CNN-quoting" mother-in-law. The segment included a critique of the education system, suggesting that students in "useless" gender studies programs should instead enroll in vocational schools for plumbing and construction.

Director Glenn Weiss proposed to his girlfriend Jan Svendsen on stage during the Emmy broadcast at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. While described as a sweet moment, the execution of the proposal is critiqued for being awkward. The segment also notes that the theater, formerly the Nokia Theatre, is now under Microsoft naming rights.

Reflecting on a week spent without work distractions, a host discusses the decision to plan a formal marriage proposal. While the state of Texas recognizes the couple as common-law married, the host expresses a desire to create a significant event for his partner that surpasses the "Vegas Elvis" trope.

In a rare occurrence, two donors, Jason Butler and Ben Norman, are both promoted to Executive Producer for $200 donations. Jason Butler is noted for letting the domain "SeanHannity.com" expire, while Ben Norman uses his donation note to publicly ask for permission to marry the daughter of a fellow "No Agenda" listener. The hosts grant a "de-douching" and offer "baby-making karma" to the couple.

Landon Dallion from Canada donated to purchase a Damehood for his fiancée, Sarah, as part of a marriage proposal plan. Other donors include Justin Lee and Anton Ponomarenko, though some notes were missing or delayed. The segment concludes with the "Attention Human Resources" jingle, signaling the transition into the second half of the show.

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.

The hosts acknowledge executive producer Stephen Baron von Pelsmacher and other donors who sent Valentine's Day messages and marriage proposals. They discuss show logistics, including the No Agenda Art Generator and the acquisition of new consulting domains. The segment reinforces the "value for value" funding model of the podcast.

Adam Curry recounts his marriage proposal to Miki Willis at the highest point in Bonaire, Seroe Largu. The event was kept secret from John C. Dvorak, who learned about it via Facebook and his wife. Curry describes the logistics of the surprise, including staying at a location referred to as "The Lair" and the rainy weather conditions on the island.

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.

Adam Curry admits to a rare edit in the previous episode due to a personal phone call from his wife. He also mentions receiving a message from Irina Slutsky, who reported receiving her second marriage proposal following an appearance on Cranky Geeks.