Topic: Nashville

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Nashville, Tennessee, where Curry is attending the K-Love Music Awards at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Curry describes the "biodome" environment of the hotel and a worship service led by Pastor Levi Lusko. Technical difficulties are noted, including a failing SSD drive and the transition to using a Roadcaster Pro on Linux.

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model and the benefits of modern podcast apps that support live streams and rapid publishing. They review recent artwork submissions from the No Agenda community, including a piece by Nessworks for episode 1870. Adam Curry encourages listeners to contribute time, talent, or treasure to keep the show independent and advertiser-free.

Ben Sterling is upgraded to the rank of Viscount, and several new knights are officially brought into the Order of the Heart. The hosts announce a long list of upcoming meetups in locations ranging from Anchorage, Alaska, to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Adam Curry mentions a mini-meetup he attended at Arnold's BBQ in Nashville.

A series of executive and associate executive producers are thanked, including Sir Secretary General Commodore SX-64, who provided a tip on using a stirrup hoe for weeding. Promotions for Manuka Gold CBD gel and Gigawatt Coffee Roasters are shared with the audience. Adam Curry mentions his upcoming trip to Nashville for the K-Love Music Festival and his plans to broadcast from Tennessee.

The show concludes with a final reading of donor credits and a critique of Southwest Airlines' recent price increases and changes to their boarding process. The hosts acknowledge various "Value for Value" supporters, including a hot dog maker and a recurring "boob donation." Birthday wishes are extended to several community members before the final sign-off.

A report from a recent meetup in Leipzig, Germany, is shared, followed by a schedule of upcoming gatherings in Texas, the Netherlands, Idaho, and Tennessee. These meetups are promoted as a way for listeners to build local support networks, described as "connection brings protection." Listeners are encouraged to visit the dedicated meetup website to find or host events in their area.

A schedule of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, including events in Charlotte, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Vancouver. The hosts encourage listeners to organize their own local gatherings to build community connections. They emphasize that these meetups serve as a network of "first responders" for the "No Agenda Nation."

Four U.S. Army pilots were briefly suspended after performing a low-level flyby over Kid Rock's Nashville home, where the singer was seen waving and saluting. Secretary Pete Hegseth quickly intervened to lift the suspensions, calling the pilots "patriots." The incident sparked a debate over the use of military resources for personal displays, with some comparing it to informal "flybys" performed by pilots for friends in other contexts.

A SWAT team swarmed Southwest Flight 2094 after a passenger set a timer on his phone to pray for Ramadan, which was misinterpreted as a threat. The plane was evacuated in Nashville, and passengers were subjected to extensive searches. Adam Curry links this incident to a broader "fear-based" political strategy used to drive Republican turnout by highlighting the perceived threat of Islam.

Adam Curry discusses his current trip to Nashville for the National Religious Broadcasters Conference where he spoke about the future of podcasting and the Godcaster. He details upcoming travel plans to Amsterdam to visit his pregnant daughter Christina and a subsequent Bible study tour in Israel. The itinerary includes stops in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Galilee before returning to Texas.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode, with Curry preparing to return from Nashville. They remind listeners to support the show at noagendadonations.com and announce their return for the regular Sunday media deconstruction broadcast.

The investigation into the Nashville Christmas Day bombing involving suspect Anthony Warner is discussed. Authorities suggest Warner was interested in conspiracy theories regarding 5G technology and "lizard people." The hosts analyze the professional-sounding evacuation recording played from the RV and experiment with a reversed audio clip that some claim contains a "Merry Christmas" message.

The hosts express skepticism regarding the official narrative of the Nashville bombing, noting the lack of a traditional bomb crater and the presence of blackened soot. They question why a "conspiracy theorist" would commit such an act without leaving a manifesto. They suggest the media's focus on "lizard people" and "5G" is a distraction from potential alternative explanations like directed energy weapons.

An AI-generated parody of Candace Owens describes a paranoid meeting in Nashville involving poisoned cookies and Israeli spies. The real Owens later claimed she is the target of a military-grade psychological operation involving bots and influencers designed to discredit her. The hosts discuss the ongoing effort to sideline Owens from the mainstream conservative media landscape.

Non-denominational churches are seeing growth by focusing on socialization and contemporary music that mirrors the Nashville country sound. As traditional social outlets like high school dances decline, churches are filling the void by providing community spaces for youth to meet and interact. This trend is linked to the rise of church-affiliated schools and the broader homeschool movement, positioning faith centers as primary cultural hubs.

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model as a defense against de-platforming on services like Spotify. They explore the impact of AI on creative professions, noting that while AI can produce professional-sounding song demos and graphic art, it lacks the unique human element. They argue that the podcast's community-driven model is difficult for AI to replicate.

A visit to the K-Love Awards in Nashville highlighted the performative nature of modern fan interactions. During a "meet and greet" with the band For King & Country, hundreds of fans were cycled through for rapid-fire cell phone photos rather than actual conversation. The hosts observed that many audience members watched the live performances through their phone screens to capture content for Instagram, describing it as a "sickness of epic proportion."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1767 of the No Agenda Show on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Curry broadcasts from Nashville while Dvorak is in Northern Silicon Valley. They introduce a special "best of" compilation produced by Gus Raya, featuring "Clip of the Day" highlights from 2023 and early 2024.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the special "best of" episode, thanking executive producer Gus Raya for the compilation. They remind listeners to support the show via the "Value for Value" model at noagendadonations.com. The hosts sign off with their traditional "a hui hou" and "adios mofos," promising to return with a live show on Thursday.

Anonymous air traffic controllers suggest the recent outages may be "scheduled" or acts of sabotage to secure funding for unions. While Secretary Sean Duffy proposes a 10-year overhaul involving new fiber and satellite tech, veteran controllers argue the system mainly needs basic weather and communication updates.