Topic: Perth Australia

The show recognized top producers, including Agent 99 from Texas and Sir Richard from Perth, Australia, for their significant financial support. Donors shared personal stories, including attendance at local meetups and requests for "jobs karma" for family members. The segment reinforces the "value for value" model, where listeners fund the show in exchange for recognition and community engagement.

Australia is considering cash lotteries and million-dollar prizes to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations, following models used in the United States. Current reports indicate that less than 15% of the Australian population is vaccinated. The hosts discuss the legality and desperation of using gambling as a public health tool to increase compliance.

The donation segment continues with Associate Executive Producers from Perth, Western Australia; Tucson, Arizona; and Waco, Texas. Sir Bad Potato is thanked for his investment in the show, and David Popal from New South Wales receives "double-up karma." The hosts emphasize that these contributions are essential for maintaining the show's independence from corporate influence.

A personal anecdote describes a conversation with an Australian travel agent from Perth regarding the changing social climate in the country. The speaker suggests that since the implementation of strict gun control and COVID-19 lockdowns, the Australian public has been "beaten down into submission." The interaction highlights a perceived defensiveness among citizens regarding their government's restrictive policies.

The Perth Mint in Australia is embroiled in a scandal after it was revealed they "doped" gold bars with silver to save money, potentially affecting 100 tonnes of gold sent to the Shanghai Gold Exchange. The Shanghai exchange discovered the substandard bars, leading to a potential $9 billion recall. This breach of trust in the bullion market recalls previous scandals involving tungsten-filled gold bars originating from China.

A tiny radioactive capsule containing Cesium-137 was lost during transportation between a mine site and Perth, Australia. The capsule, measuring only six millimeters in diameter, triggered a massive search along a 1,400-kilometer stretch of highway. Authorities utilized specialized radiation detection equipment to locate the item amidst fears of public exposure.

Protesters in Perth, Western Australia, marched against upcoming vaccine mandates and the potential implementation of vaccine passports. Despite the state having few recent lockdowns, citizens expressed concern over the loss of bodily autonomy and the right to work. A representative from the Australian Medical Association dismissed the protesters as "delusional," comparing their concerns about COVID-19 conspiracies to flat-earth theories.

Stephen Morris from Perth, Australia, writes in to complain about "knight name infringement" after another "Sir Curity" was dubbed. He also provides an update on a new three-day mask mandate in Western Australia triggered by a single COVID-19 case.

A woman in Perth was sentenced to six months in jail for hitching a ride on a truck to enter Western Australia from Victoria without authorization. The harsh sentence was intended to serve as a deterrent against violating strict regional COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Sir Curity from Perth, Australia, contributed additional funds to maintain his knighthood status following the devaluation of the Australian dollar. He expressed a sense of "night imposter syndrome" and chose to top off his donation using British pounds to ensure he met the show's requirements.

Stephen Morris from Perth, Australia, and other donors from Pennsylvania and Texas were recognized for their contributions. The segment includes "de-douching" rituals for returning listeners and a knighting ceremony for those reaching the $1,000 threshold. The hosts engage in banter about "goober" nicknames and the "firewall" role the podcast plays against mainstream media misinformation.

A diverse group of producers contributed to show 1176, including David Eckersley from Perth and Brian Dennis from Ontario. Dennis requested that his donation be applied toward a Damehood for Julia Knauss, sparking a discussion on the bookkeeping required for cumulative donations. Other contributors included Jambo Joe, who provided historical audio clips for the episode.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1108 by dedicating the show to the memory of Sir Greg Davies, a prominent community member and "heavy metal historian" who passed away at age 41. The hosts read a letter from his fiancé, Dame Jennifer Weta, detailing his sudden death from a heart attack in Perth, Australia. Listeners are encouraged to make memorial donations of $20.99, a figure inspired by Davies' internet handle, CGT2099.

Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper begin planning a three-week "No Agenda" tour of Australia and New Zealand for late July 2017. The proposed route includes Perth, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney, though Dvorak warns the itinerary is too aggressive. To help fund the trip, Curry considers selling his collection of vintage electronic gear and "stellar pieces of technology from yesteryear."

Australian news reports detail Joshua Goldberg's online persona as "Australia Witness," a supposed ISIS jihadist living in Perth. The reports mention Goldberg's instructions to dip bomb shrapnel in rat poison, a detail his parents found shocking. The hosts characterize the story as "off-script" due to the suspect's Jewish background and suggest the case resembles entrapment.

Plans are being developed for a No Agenda listener tour of Australia and New Zealand in April 2015. The hosts discuss potential stops in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth, seeking local organizers to help facilitate meetups. The tour is expected to last between two and three weeks, with a major event potentially being held at the Sydney Opera House.

The show transitions to the donation segment, acknowledging executive producers for episode 649. Shannon Jono from Perth, Australia, is knighted following a $1,000.99 donation. The hosts play the No Agenda national anthem and discuss the high level of support coming from Western Australia.

A U.S. Navy submariner shares how the podcast helps him catch up on news between port calls. A Safeway employee discusses the poor quality of corporate produce, specifically tasteless iceberg lettuce. The segment concludes with birthday shout-outs for listeners and their family members.

The hosts recap a "creeping" segment where they used Google Plus and LinkedIn to research a person mentioned on the show. They also review a real estate listing in Perth, Australia, for a "rammed earth" home. Additionally, a listener reports being "hit in the mouth" by a dentist who is a fan of the show, leading to a new "Dentite Knight" designation.

Louis Gutierrez is thanked for donating the cost of a high-end gaming keyboard to the show. The hosts briefly discuss the differences between gaming and standard keyboards, noting their durability and programmable buttons.