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The hosts address frequent listener requests to perform a live show together on stage. Dvorak argues that it would be a disaster because both hosts have a "performance gene" and would play to the audience for laughs rather than focusing on news deconstruction. Curry expresses concern that he would become overly conscious of his tics in a live setting.
No Agenda Show Logistics, Host Relationship Banter
The hosts discuss the philosophy of the No Agenda show, emphasizing the "Value for Value" model and the rejection of "premium content" paywalls. They engage in banter regarding their personal friendship and the "performance art" nature of their on-air chemistry. Plans for the upcoming 1,700th episode are also mentioned.
John C. Dvorak addresses a listener email criticizing his frequent use of the phrase "you know" during the podcast. The hosts discuss their mutual habit of catching each other's verbal tics and lip-smacking. They compare modern filler words to 1970s speech patterns and millennial slang.
No Agenda Episode 736, Retrospective and Performance Art Discussion
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce Episode 736 of No Agenda, titled "200.7," as a periodic retrospective on the show's history and evolution. They reflect on previous milestone episodes like 200.5 and 435, discussing the show's nature as performance art and their improved self-awareness regarding verbal tics. The hosts note significant improvements in audio quality and technical setups since the show's inception in 2007.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 663 of the No Agenda show by discussing their current health struggles. Curry describes losing the lower register of his voice and struggling with lung pressure while performing sick. Dvorak notes that Curry typically sounds normal on air despite being "sick as a dog."
No Agenda Art Gallery and Martin JJ Success Story
The hosts discuss the history of the No Agenda Art Gallery and the persistence of artist Martin JJ. They recount how Martin JJ submitted art for years with little success before becoming one of the show's top contributors. They describe the show as "postmodern performance art" and encourage artists to keep practicing the specific "sarcastic, cynical, yet funny" genre required for the program.
Six-Year Anniversary, Host Relationship Dynamics, Media Performance
Marking the sixth anniversary of the program, the hosts reflect on their unique professional relationship and the lack of interaction outside of show hours. They critique the state of corporate media and discuss the difficulty of maintaining a public performance over decades. An anecdote about a conversation at a farmers' market regarding the NSA and internal agency whistleblowers serves as a transition into the show's mission.
