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Knighting Ceremony, Sir Douglas of the Bahamas, No Agenda Rings
Douglas Ellis was officially knighted as "Sir Douglas of the Bahamas" for his cumulative contributions of over $1,000 to the show. The ceremony included the traditional reading of the "Hookers and Blow" list and an invitation to the No Agenda Roundtable. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendarings.com to purchase signet rings used to seal correspondence with wax.
A new group of Knights and Dames was inducted into the "Norwegian Round Table," receiving official titles and signet rings. The segment included a cautionary tale about sending perishable organic gummies to the show's P.O. box after a package arrived with mold.
The hosts discussed logistical challenges with the Austin PO Box, citing long lines and poor service at the local post office. Despite these issues, they received several notable items, including custom "33" American flag pins from George Gaspar and "Hit in the Mouth" coffee blends. The pins were praised for their high quality and potential as future show merchandise.
A listener named Vicki sent a gift of plant-based hair growth products and a $200 check to the hosts. John C. Dvorak jokes that he needs the treatment more than Adam Curry. The hosts remind producers to send all checks only to the official No Agenda PO Box to avoid disrupting their accounting system.
Domestic Producer Donations and PO Box Updates
The hosts read through a list of $50 donors from various locations, including New York City, Oklahoma, and the Netherlands. They acknowledge that some mail remains at the post office due to holiday closures but will be retrieved for the next show.
Listener Gifts, No Agenda Business Cards, and Bosun Whistle
The hosts thank listeners for various gifts sent to their Austin PO box, including custom No Agenda business cards with QR codes, glow sticks, and a new Philips Sonicare toothbrush. A "bosun whistle" sent by John Fletcher is demonstrated on air.
The hosts discuss the logistics of receiving donations via physical checks, noting that some smaller banks and credit unions bundle multiple checks into a single envelope to save on postage. They contrast this with larger institutions like Chase.
Adam Curry performs a knighthood ceremony for Sir Sizzalot of Toronto. John C. Dvorak reports a problem at his local post office where a large package has been wedged into his PO box, preventing him from retrieving any mail. He expresses frustration with the postal service's handling of the delivery.
