Topic: People S Choice

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 1700th episode of the No Agenda show on October 3, 2024. Curry announces he received two awards at the 19th annual People's Choice Podcast Awards, including Listener and Podcaster Influencer of the Year. The hosts reflect on the show's longevity and its role as a public service for their audience.

The British Podcast Awards opened voting for the People's Choice category, where several unofficial "No Agenda" entries appeared. The hosts encourage listeners to find the correct entry while expressing skepticism toward mainstream podcasting accolades like the Peabody Awards.

The program opens with news of nominations for the Podcast Awards in the People's Choice and News/Politics categories. A comparison is made between the "live-to-tape" production style used here and the post-produced methods of shows like Serial, Radio Lab, and This Week in Tech with Leo Laporte. The difficulty of managing high-quality audio and Skype integration in a live environment is highlighted as a superior form of production.

The show has been nominated for the Podcast Awards in the "People's Choice" and "News and Politics" categories. The hosts express a lack of interest in traditional campaigning for votes but suggest that if they win, the trophy should be rotated among the show's producers. Past awards have ranged from plastic plaques to unofficial titles.

The program celebrates its nomination for two Podcast Awards, including the People's Choice category. This leads to a discussion on using humor to deal with tragedy and illness. One host shares a personal story about his mother using dark humor while battling lung cancer as a way to manage the emotional weight of the situation.