12 chapters across the catalog
The hosts present two new "In Search Of" (ISO) audio clips featuring AI-generated or impersonated voices of Jordan Peterson and Morgan Freeman. While the Peterson clip encourages young men to listen to the show, the Freeman clip is criticized for being too generic. They decide to use the Peterson clip for future promotions.
The No Agenda podcast continues its "value for value" model through community-driven promotion, including a "No Agenda" sticker on the Ashland Speed Mazda MX-5 racing car. The racing team has launched a merchandise site featuring t-shirts with the show's logo. The hosts emphasize that the show survives through the time, talent, and treasure of its "producers" rather than traditional advertising.
Episode Artwork, Fibonacci Themes, and 1600th Episode Promotion
The hosts review the artwork for recent episodes, focusing on the Fibonacci and "golden ratio" themes. They credit artists like Fo Diddly and Sir Shung for their contributions. Adam Curry announces a special three-week promotion that will lead up to the 1600th episode and the show's 16th anniversary, involving extra work from the show's producer, Jay.
No Agenda Production Schedule, Episode 1089 Promotion
The hosts clarify the decision to record a live show on Thanksgiving Day rather than airing a "best of" interview special. The episode serves as a promotional lead-in for the upcoming milestone Episode 1089, which represents 33 squared. Personal anecdotes regarding holiday cooking responsibilities and production planning are shared.
Adam Curry suggests a new way to promote the show by using the "Alexa, play the latest No Agenda episode" command on Amazon Echo devices. He encourages listeners to do this while calling into other shows like C-SPAN. The hosts also address a list of "improvements" sent by a listener named Mark Pugner, which they dismiss as removing the core elements of the show.
Producer Mike Cole registered the "noagenda.show" domain to help with show discoverability. The hosts discuss the effectiveness of recognizable musical elements and jingles, specifically mentioning the "ISIS song" used as a satirical recruitment and support tool for the program.
Real Estate Advice, Podcast Awards and Formula Propagation
John C. Dvorak advises listeners to consider selling real estate in Texas before the oil price drop impacts the local economy. The hosts also address a listener's concern regarding the "Podcast Awards," agreeing that such contests are often traffic-generation scams. They emphasize the importance of listeners "propagating the formula" to grow the show's audience organically.
No Agenda 12-Hour Show Proposal and Revisiting Archives
The hosts discuss a potential "rock till you drop" promotion where they would broadcast a continuous 12-hour episode. They reflect on the challenge of new listeners asking about topics the show covered years ago and the need to better utilize their extensive archive of over 590 episodes.
The hosts discuss the growth of the No Agenda subreddit and the use of the Attack Vector Dashboard as a promotional tool. It is noted that Sean Hannity's website has stopped linking to the show. Listeners are encouraged to propagate the show's formula to new audiences.
No Agenda Formula, Donation Logistics, Show Promotion
The hosts wrap up the executive producer segment and remind listeners of the show's schedule and donation platforms. They briefly discuss the "No Agenda formula" of hitting the media "in the mouth" and encourage listeners to propagate the show's message. A brief moment of host bickering occurs regarding the "Ask Adam" segment.
No Agenda Nation, Job Placement Service, Maynard Interviews
No Agenda Nation has launched a job placement service that aggregates listings from various sites, including Craigslist, to help community members find employment. Additionally, Australian broadcaster Maynard has begun a series of interviews with "Knights" of the show, including a segment with N3PO. These efforts are part of a broader push to expand the show's reach and support its "human resources."
Howard Stern Show, Host Conflict Over Promotion
A heated argument breaks out between the hosts following one host's appearance on The Howard Stern Show. One host expresses frustration that the other failed to mention his name, their company Mevio, or the specific premise of their podcast during the interview. The conflict includes comparisons to past slights by Dave Winer and a debate over whether the appearance actually drove traffic to the show's website.
