10 chapters across the catalog
The No Agenda "Value for Value" model relies on direct listener support rather than corporate advertising. Listeners are encouraged to use credit unions, bank checks, or services like PopMoney to minimize transaction fees when contributing to the show.
A list of donors contributing under $50 is acknowledged, with a focus on the various payment systems used for international and domestic transfers. "Popmoney" is cited as a reliable tool for direct deposits that bypasses the expensive SWIFT system. A new system called "PeoplePay," used by some Vermont banks, is also mentioned as a low-cost alternative.
Value-for-Value Model, Payment Methods, Third-Party Intermediaries
The "value-for-value" funding model is explained, encouraging listeners to contribute based on the entertainment or educational value they receive. The hosts express a preference for direct checks sent to their P.O. Box over third-party digital intermediaries. Various payment methods, including credit unions and Popmoney, are discussed as alternatives to mainstream processors.
Steemit Content Monetization and Credit Union Donations
The hosts discover that an unknown individual is posting No Agenda episodes to the blockchain-based social network Steemit and earning approximately $30 per show in cryptocurrency. They also discuss the "Popmoney" system used by credit unions as an alternative method for listeners to send donations.
The hosts discuss the technical difficulties of using PopMoney for donations, recommending that users only use it if their credit union or bank supports it natively. They explore the rise of payment apps like Venmo and Zelle, expressing concern that younger generations are being "ripped off" by digital gambling and investment apps. Adam Curry admits to once owning a coin changer on his belt.
PopMoney Payment Systems and Gitmo Nation National Anthem
The broadcast concludes with a discussion on the reliability of PopMoney as a donation alternative to PayPal, noting its integration with credit unions. The show ends with a series of classic audio clips featuring Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, followed by the Gitmo Nation National Anthem and the final sign-off.
The program explores new peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems as a way to avoid high transaction fees associated with traditional platforms like PayPal. A donor utilized a bank-direct P2P transfer to send a large contribution, which arrived without the usual processing cuts. The hosts compare this to services like Zelle and Popmoney, noting the increasing ease of direct digital transfers.
The show concludes with instructions on using Popmoney for donations to avoid PayPal. A musical montage featuring "techno experts" and various show clips plays as the final sign-off.
Sir Francis, the Baron of Roberts Bay, contributes $500 and discusses the difficulties of using "Popmoney" as a PayPal alternative. Another donor, Sir Meisner, requests a sequence of 11 clips, which the hosts label as "abuse" of the donation system, though they ultimately play a shortened version. The segment reinforces the show's "value for value" model and the personal interactions between the hosts and high-tier supporters.
Popmoney Transfers, Credit Unions and Final Well-Wishers
The hosts discuss "Popmoney," a bank-integrated transfer service used by many credit unions as an alternative to PayPal or wire transfers. They read through a final list of producers who donated amounts under $50, including birthday wishes for listeners. They emphasize the efficiency of Popmoney for audience-supported media.
