Topic: Pocketnoagenda

New automation "recipes" for the IFTTT (If This Then That) platform allow users to receive the "Bat Signal" notification for live broadcasts on both iPhone and Android. This provides a workaround for ongoing technical issues with the dedicated PocketNoAgenda mobile application.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 708 from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the "Bat Signal" notification system for the show, noting that the previous free tier for push services ended, now costing $200 monthly. New app integrations including PushBullet and Pushover are introduced to provide live stream alerts to listeners.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 268 of the No Agenda podcast, originating from their respective command centers in Southern and Northern California. The hosts announce technical updates to the show's infrastructure, including the replacement of Mibbit with a new web chat interface at noagendachat.net and updates to the StreamUp service. Dvorak recounts his recent return from a trip to Chile and Las Vegas, noting the cold weather and technical difficulties encountered while traveling.

John C. Dvorak performs a formal knighting ceremony for Tanya Wyman, elevating her to a "Double Dame" of the No Agenda Roundtable for her continued support. Adam Curry reports on a purported "mothership" sighting over Lima, Peru, which was captured on video and featured on local news. The segment transitions into a discussion about Peruvian alpaca blankets and the functionality of the PocketNoAgenda mobile app used by Curry's wife, Miss Mickey.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the sustainability of the No Agenda value-for-value model as Curry transitions to working on the show full-time. They praise the highly structured show notes produced by Adam Dick, which use OPML format to provide a searchable data set for researchers. This structured data is also utilized by the Pocketnoagenda iPhone app to allow users to navigate show content efficiently.