Topic: News Geek

A discussion on the evolution of journalistic corrections in the digital age, contrasting the traditional print model with real-time internet reporting. While some argue for "slipstream" changes to articles, major outlets like the Washington Post continue to append lengthy lists of corrections to the end of digital posts.

Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central donated to the show, prompting a discussion about the difficulties of dealing with mid-20s media buyers who control large advertising budgets. The hosts share anecdotes about the "douchebaggery" of the advertising industry, including lavish parties on corporate yachts used to court young ad planners.

The hosts read letters from donors, including a graduate student at Princeton and a listener from Colorado. One host mentions a recent appearance on the Global Geek News Podcast and an upcoming guest-hosting spot on Computer America. They discuss the pacing and commercial load of traditional radio compared to the value-for-value model of their own podcast.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 140 of the No Agenda show on October 18, 2009. They discuss a potential move to a three-day-a-week broadcasting schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Dvorak notes that for many listeners, the show serves as a form of "church" or a regular ritual.

A review of the show in News Geek describes the hosts as cynical and elitist gentlemen who despise the media, government, and large corporations. The review highlights their "agnostic moral code" and sense of duty in spreading news as they see it. The hosts reflect on this characterization and the idea of the show functioning as an organized religion for its audience.

The hosts discuss the appeal of their podcast and others like "This Week in Tech" (TWiT). They explain how news stories are curated using the social bookmarking site Delicious. Adam Curry praises John C. Dvorak's diverse experience as the reason listeners are drawn to his commentary on various media platforms.