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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 18th anniversary of the No Agenda show, reflecting on its start on October 26, 2007. They discuss the longevity of the program compared to other podcasts and the importance of decentralized archiving. The hosts compare the collection of podcast mp3s to a modern Library of Alexandria that will serve as historical artifacts for future generations.
Donation Requests and Podcast Business Model
Adam Curry and John Dvorak discuss the financial support of the show, noting that some listeners are switching from small subscriptions to larger one-time donations to avoid PayPal fees. They emphasize that No Agenda is a publicly supported program and encourage listeners to contribute via the show's website. The segment concludes with a joke about using the funds for airline upgrades.
No Agenda Library and Final Squirrel News
A final round of squirrel-related news includes a police blotter report of officers rescuing a squirrel from a dog attack. The hosts credit "Mimi" for researching the unusual volume of squirrel stories appearing in the news during the week of the 100th episode.
Adam Curry concludes the show from the Empire Hotel in New York City, thanking listeners for their support during his personal crisis. He and Dvorak look forward to the 100th episode, promising to plug various community projects like the No Agenda Wiki and forums. They end with a reminder to visit the show's library and donation pages.
No Agenda Countdown, Parker R. Snyder Voiceover
A produced audio segment features Parker R. Snyder providing a sensationalized introduction for the No Agenda show. The clip includes a call to action for listeners to visit noagendalibrary.com or dvorak.org/na to support the program through donations.
Exit Strategy, Ten Million Dollar Goal
The hosts propose a new "reverse" funding model where they set a goal of 10 million dollars, at which point they will permanently end the show. They suggest creating a specific donation category for listeners who want to pay to get them off the air, arguing that this provides a clear destiny for the program.
Subscription Model, Three Shows Per Week Goal
The hosts discuss the need for a more consistent subscription model to support their goal of producing three episodes per week. They emphasize that recurring donations are essential for the show to be a viable alternative information outlet. Dvorak notes that his mood varies depending on the day of the week, with Sunday shows typically being more relaxed.
The hosts conclude the show by requesting listener donations via the "No Agenda Library" and encouraging the creation of a third-party iPhone app. They announce a schedule change for the following week and sign off from their respective locations.
Bird Flu, PayPal Security and Donation Fanfare
The hosts discuss the lack of mainstream media coverage regarding bird flu outbreaks in Egypt. They also explain a delay in reading donor names due to PayPal security lockouts caused by IP address changes. A new "fanfare" jingle is promised for significant contributors to the show's value-for-value model.
AIG Foreign Payouts, Wikipedia Neutrality, Show Outro
The show concludes with a final look at AIG's payouts to foreign banks and the perceived political bias of Wikipedia editors regarding Obama's biography and climate change. The hosts thank recent donors and encourage listeners to support the program through the No Agenda Library. They announce the next live stream for Sunday and sign off from London and Silicon Valley.
No Agenda Library Project, Listener Support and Donations
The hosts discuss the "Adam Curry John C. Dvorak Library" project and the necessity of listener donations to keep the show ad-free. They address emails from "investors" and discuss the possibility of creating "best of" or "evergreen" content for times when they are unable to record live. The show's value proposition is framed as providing the "actual truth" that mass media ignores.
