Topic: Moonshine

During a visit to the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, the hosts observe mojitos being served in jars. They predict that "moonshine" and jar-based beverages will become the next major lifestyle and investment trend, potentially involving celebrity endorsements.

Jack Daniel's release of "Unaged Rye" is identified as the fulfillment of a prediction that major distillers would begin selling moonshine. The hosts criticize the $49.99 price point for a product that has not been aged in barrels, comparing the buyers to iPhone 5 early adopters.

Jack Wilson from Marietta, Georgia, is granted the title of Sir Jack of the Industrial Laundries following a donation of $1,033.33. Jack, who has worked in the laundry equipment industry for 24 years, requested a "de-douching" and shared his preference for ribeye and apple pie moonshine. The segment includes a series of jingles and a corrected "karma" read.

Donations continue with several "switcheroos," where husbands gift executive producer credits to their wives for birthdays. A producer from Duncombe, Iowa, promotes an upcoming Moonshine Bandits concert at the Val Aire Ballroom. The hosts also acknowledge various "thank you for your service" (TYFYS) requests and send virtual "No Agenda hats" via drone to listeners in the Midwest.

A donation from Simon Bruce Cassidy in Oslo, Norway, introduced the show to traditional Norwegian delicacies. These include "Smalahove," a dish made from a sheep's head, and "Hjemmebrent," a form of Norwegian moonshine. The donor requested these be served at the metaphorical No Agenda roundtable.

The hosts thank listeners for sending homemade products, including maple syrup from Maine and high-proof moonshine. They share anecdotes about enjoying these items and the "liquid gold" status of authentic maple syrup.

The financial struggles of the U.S. Postal Service are attributed to a mandate to pre-pay pensions 75 years in advance. New shipping restrictions on perfume and alcohol are discussed, alongside the difficulties of moving wine collections between homes. The hosts praise a listener-provided "No Agenda Moonshine" and discuss potential ways to distribute it.

A package from Sir Cogs containing "No Agenda Moonshine" arrived, featuring a high-quality 180-proof spirit distilled from sugar cane. Because it is not grain-based, the producer claims it contains no methanol. The hosts describe the product as having professional packaging and suggest it could be a viable commercial product if diluted with water to create a premium vodka-like spirit.

The hosts thank executive producers and associate executive producers for their financial support. They explain the show's use of the term "Chiner," tracing it back to a Rick Perry speech where he mispronounced China. A donor note leads to a discussion about "reading the documentation" for household items and moonshine.

John C. Dvorak discusses receiving a bottle of "No Agenda Moonshine," which is 180-proof alcohol. He warns that it is too strong to drink straight and explains the chemistry of using cane sugar to avoid producing toxic methanol during the distillation process.

The hosts discuss a new potential revenue stream: "No Agenda Moonshine." Adam Curry shares branding ideas developed with Sir Jeff Smith, including the name "Celebrity Moonshine" (pronounced "Celebretty"). They debate the legal aspects of selling alcohol and whether the "hick" branding will appeal to their audience.

Jack Daniels is set to release an "unaged rye whiskey" in December for $49.99, which is essentially high-priced moonshine. The product is marketed as a premium item despite not being aged in barrels or charcoal filtered. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the price point and suggest creating a "No Agenda Moonshine" in mason jars to capitalize on the trend.

After reading birthday wishes, John Dvorak discusses his research into the origins of NASCAR. He argues that the popular narrative linking the sport's beginnings to Prohibition-era moonshine runners is largely a fabricated "folktale" used to market the organization.

The history of NASCAR is debated in the context of bootlegging and moonshine running in North Carolina. The segment predicts a rise in legal moonshine as a marketing trend, comparing it to the popularity of high-end vodka and tequila.