15 chapters across the catalog
The hosts review the listener-submitted artwork for episode 1533, titled "Rage Bait." The winning piece by "Correct-A-Record" featured a girl holding a sign against 15-minute cities and 1.5-speed podcasts. They provide feedback to artists about making designs more readable on small smartphone screens, noting that intricate details are often lost in podcast apps.
No Agenda Art Contest, Correct the Record Hat Trick
The "Correct the Record" artist achieved a "hat trick" by winning the show's artwork contest for the third consecutive time with an egg-themed graphic. Other submissions featured groundhogs and Brazilian themes, though some were rejected for being potentially offensive. The hosts discuss the value of producer-contributed art in attracting new listeners.
No Agenda Artwork, Climatarian, Correct the Record
The hosts review the artwork for episode 1524, titled "Climatarian," which featured a "No Agenda Eat Your Dog" dog food package. Created by the artist "Correct the Record," the piece was a major hit despite a potential spelling error on the side of the packaging. Other contenders for the episode's art included "Chicken Chips" by Nesworks and a "Tank Paper Scissors" concept.
No Agenda Value-for-Value Model and Workman's Comp
The hosts discuss the "value-for-value" funding model of No Agenda, noting that this special pre-recorded episode requires significant effort from producers. They encourage listeners to contribute to the show as a form of "workman's comp" to keep the program running. Adam Curry explains that while they cannot read new donations live during this episode, all contributors will be acknowledged in the next live broadcast.
The hosts review the winning album art for episode 1432, titled "Dry Holes," created by Correct the Record. The art features a map of Eurasia with Russia marked as "404 Not Found." They discuss other submissions, including parodies of Jen Psaki and Elizabeth Warren, and encourage artists to include their social handles.
No Agenda Art, Green New Dill, and Commercial Art Critique
The "Green New Dill" pickle jar artwork by "Correct the Record" is praised for its professional quality and for confusing international observers who thought it was a real product. A discussion follows regarding the nature of commercial art, where artists must navigate feedback from "suits" and committees. Listeners are encouraged to visit No Agenda Social and the Art Generator website.
Show Production, Live Stream and Episode Artwork
The hosts acknowledge the live audience at noagendastream.com and thank artist Mike Riley for the Episode 1096 artwork, which featured a reversed map of Africa and Europe. They emphasize the value of recording live with real-time feedback from the "troll room."
Sir Alan Asaf issues a "double nickels on the dime" donation challenge. Amanda Renz, a PhD candidate in chemistry, celebrates passing her exams with a donation. The hosts also acknowledge $114 in proceeds from No Agenda Records and discuss the site's artwork and musical contributors.
Sir Jeff Smith is recognized for his long-term contribution of jingles and music to the show, including a new acoustic version of the theme song. High-quality MP3s of the show's anthems are now available on a dedicated page. The hosts recall how Smith began creating music for the program within the first 30 episodes.
Jasper Avenue Interview, Show Outro, Sign-off
The hosts conclude the episode by promoting an upcoming interview with musician Jasper Avenue on the No Agenda stream. They sign off from their respective locations in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next broadcast on Thursday. One host notes he is battling a high fever while completing the show.
Human Resource Game, No Agenda Records and Branding
Updates are provided on show-related projects, including the "Human Resource" and "No Agenda Stack" games available in the App Store. No Agenda Records announces the release of a new album by GX2 on iTunes and Amazon, with proceeds supporting the show. Various community-contributed domain names like budgetgiving.com and incontinentincompetence.com are highlighted as redirects to the main site.
Donations arrive from the UK, Sweden, and various parts of the US. The hosts discuss the correct pronunciation of Malmo, Sweden, following a listener correction regarding umlauts. A listener from Baltimore mentions the importance of the show's coverage of Sarbanes-Oxley and water fluoridation.
Executive Producer Credits, No Agenda Christmas Album
The hosts acknowledge executive producers Jeff Crowther and an anonymous donor for supporting the program. They provide updates on the shipment of No Agenda challenge coins and promote the Gx2 Christmas album available on Amazon and iTunes. Dvorak notes the mathematical coincidence of the episode being a palindrome.
No Agenda Community Projects, Christmas Album and Mobile Apps
Several community-driven projects are highlighted, including the release of the GX2 No Agenda Christmas album and a new IP address utility website. The hosts also promote a laser-engraved merchandise site and a new iPhone application featuring virtual coins and soundbites. A listener's strategy for promoting the show via shared iTunes playlists on large networks is also discussed.
Birthday Shout-outs, No Agenda Records Launch
After brief birthday mentions for listeners Cody J. Stone and Chris Advent, the hosts announce the launch of No Agenda Records. The label's first release, "Amazing" by GX2, is now available on iTunes and Amazon. All proceeds from the music sales are directed toward supporting the podcast.
