Topic: Nas

The criteria for the No Agenda art contest are discussed, emphasizing that humor usually wins over technical skill. Callbacks to older movies like "The Sixth Sense" or obscure figures like Bowser from Sha Na Na are criticized for being too dated for the general audience. The evolution of digital art tools is noted for allowing artists to make rapid changes for clients.

John C. Dvorak mentions an upcoming trip to Waco, Texas, for deer hunting with a bow and arrow. Adam Curry notes it is his birthday week and encourages listeners to send congratulations and support. They direct the audience to Dvorak.org/NA for donation ideas, emphasizing that the compilation of end-of-show mixes is a testament to the show's unique community.

John C. Dvorak reviews the "Lima" personal cloud device, a Kickstarter project that plugs into a router to create a private cloud. He compares it unfavorably to Western Digital's personal cloud solutions, noting that the Lima software is not yet "ready for prime time." The hosts also briefly discuss the Amazon Echo, acknowledging that the device is constantly listening to users.

John C. Dvorak concludes the filler episode, thanking listeners and reminding them of the upcoming live show on Thursday. He notes that executive producers and donors will be credited during the next regular broadcast. The episode ends with a montage of "amazing" clips and a final sign-off.

Adam Curry clarifies a mystery sound from a previous episode's TSA clip, identifying it as the sound of airport security rollers. The sound is noted for its similarity to the show's "Karma" jingle. They also discuss a two-hour supercut titled "NA Funnies" sent in by Sir Cyber, which compiles humorous moments from the last 100 episodes of the podcast.

A segment dedicated to "PR initiatives" showcases various domain names purchased by listeners that redirect to the No Agenda website. These include "WinLoseOrDrone.com" and "TruthAboutBankOfAmerica.com." The hosts riff on a fictional game show concept called "Win, Lose, or Drone" where viewers vote on drone strikes via SMS.

The show concludes with Adam Curry preparing to travel to Cleveland, Ohio, for the next leg of the tour. He mentions a planned shooting excursion with a weapons expert. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios Mofo" and "In the Morning" greetings.

The hosts complain that Google search results have become unusable due to excessive advertising and search engine optimization (SEO) gaming. They cite an example of trying to find technical support for a ReadyNAS device but only finding sales links. The segment mentions JCPenney was recently caught and penalized by Google for massive organic search manipulation.

Professor Griff alleges that successful hip-hop artists must take an "oath" to propagate gangster culture and avoid promoting family values. He claims Michael Jackson was murdered for his catalog and assets, and that his death was followed by the suspicious deaths or accidents of those close to him, such as his attorney and dermatologist. A further claim is made that Puff Daddy's clothing line contains implantable RFID microchips.

The hosts discuss the technical upgrades at the "crackpot command center," including a new 5-terabyte RAID 5 NAS system. They express a desire to move away from Gmail and "the cloud" toward self-hosted email servers to ensure privacy from federal surveillance. They weigh the convenience of Google's search capabilities against the security of private hosting.