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Adam Curry introduces Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti as the guest co-host for the episode. The segment features a custom AI-generated song by Jus Baker welcoming Brunetti to the show. Brunetti expresses nervousness about participating despite his extensive career in high-stakes media environments.

Dana Brunetti explains how he used Grokbot to automate the process of clipping and transcribing audio for the show. He describes a workflow where he sends video links to a custom bot that returns transcripts and normalized audio. Adam Curry notes that this technology makes the role of a co-host significantly more efficient.

Adam Curry thanks Dana Brunetti for co-hosting the two-and-a-half-hour episode. They review the "troll count" in the live chat, which exceeded 1,000 participants. Curry invites Brunetti to return in the future for more news analysis. The segment concludes with a musical outro by Jus Baker.

Adam Curry concludes the episode, reflecting on the difficulty of doing the donation segment without John C. Dvorak. He promotes the "Behind the Schemes" stream and the modern podcast apps available at podcastapps.com. The show ends with a long-form musical mix by Jus Baker titled "More Mistakes," focusing on geopolitical themes and the Strait of Hormuz.

Adam Curry introduces a special "best of" edition of No Agenda titled The MTV Chronicles while traveling from Rotterdam to Austin. The episode features a collection of archival stories and anecdotes from Curry's tenure as an MTV VJ in the 1980s and 1990s.

Adam Curry concludes the first hour of the MTV Chronicles by encouraging listeners to support the show through the value-for-value model. He mentions the Order of the Ant rings and pins available at NoAgendaRings.com and notes that a longer donation segment will occur on the following Sunday.

The episode concludes with an announcement that Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti will guest co-host the upcoming Sunday show. Curry reflects on the "MTV Chronicles" segments and hints at the possibility of writing a memoir about his experiences in the music industry.

Adam Curry and Rob Dew open the broadcast from Rotterdam, Netherlands, noting the Labor Day weekend holiday in the United States. They discuss the low expected listenership due to the holiday and acknowledge the live "troll" count in the streaming chat. The segment features high-energy opening music and banter regarding the transition into the month of September.

A community member named Sir Brian registered the domain DewTheDew.com as a tribute to co-host Rob Dew, modeled after the Mountain Dew marketing slogan. The hosts discuss the high volume of audio clips being produced for the show and the synergy within the listener base. References are made to the "crackpot and buzzkill" dynamic emerging between the presenters.

The program transitions into a summary of the day's themes through a rhythmic lyrical recap, touching on surveillance, ballots, and the "money choke" on Iran. Adam Curry emphasizes the "Value for Value" model, reminding listeners that the show is supported entirely by the community rather than advertisers. A brief correction is made regarding a missed tweet notification for the live stream.

Adam Curry opens the 1900th episode of the No Agenda Show from Rotterdam, Netherlands, celebrating the show's nearly 19-year anniversary. Guest co-host Rob Due, also known as Sir Ducifer, joins the program following a previous appearance by Jason Calacanis. The hosts acknowledge the absence of long-time co-host John C. Dvorak during this milestone episode.

Adam Curry thanks Rob Due for co-hosting the 1900th episode and confirms his return for the following Sunday show. The hosts briefly discuss the "MAGA vs. America First" debate before transitioning to the show's closing music and donor segments.

The show concludes with reports from No Agenda meetups in Chester County, Bangkok, and London. Adam Curry recommends the "No ID" podcast from Northern Idaho and provides a final sign-off from his hotel room in Rotterdam, reminding listeners of the next broadcast on Sunday.

Adam Curry welcomes Jason Calacanis to the program, noting his transition from New York and California to the Texas Hill Country. Calacanis reflects on his early career influences, citing John C. Dvorak’s PC Magazine columns and Curry’s work at MTV as foundational inspirations. The two discuss the technical origins of podcasting involving Dave Winer and the evolution of the "Value for Value" model.

Adam Curry discusses the emotional and professional impact of the death of his long-time co-host, John C. Dvorak. Curry admits the original dynamic of the show died with Dvorak and expresses uncertainty about the future of the program while experimenting with guest hosts like Jason Calacanis. They explore the "asymmetrical intimacy" of podcasting and the deep parasocial connection felt by the global audience.

A musical mix by Just Baker explores themes of robotics, automation, and the "future of work." Adam Curry uses the transition to reinforce the "Value for Value" funding model of the No Agenda Show, encouraging listeners to contribute time, talent, or treasure.

Producer Just Baker provides a custom musical mix for Robb Dew, incorporating themes of deconstructing media narratives. Dew admits to taking methylene blue supplements before the broadcast, leading to a discussion about the use of producer-made mixes within the show. The hosts reflect on the evolution of the podcast's format regarding the inclusion of music and jingles.

A report describes the "army of millions" in the Global South performing manual data annotation for AI companies, labeling images for autonomous vehicles. Adam Curry pushes back against the "sweatshop" narrative, citing his experience with the Sphinx app and Lightning payments. He explains how workers in the Philippines were able to earn micro-payments for these tasks to buy essential goods.

The hosts introduce "The Order of the Ant," a new donation tier of $333.33 that honors John C. Dvorak's legacy. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps like Fountain and Podverse that support the Value for Value model. Adam Curry explains that the show relies entirely on listener support rather than traditional commercials, which are increasingly being skipped by users on platforms like Spotify.

Adam Curry plays a "Value for Value" jingle and addresses the "troll room" regarding the show's new format. He explains the decision to integrate end-of-show mixes throughout the episode as breaks rather than saving them for the conclusion.