12 chapters across the catalog
Neural Networks History, Back Propagation Algorithm
A technical deep dive into Geoffrey Hinton's career reveals his work on neural networks and the back propagation algorithm, for which he won the Turing Award in 2018. The hosts examine his academic background and his personal website at the University of Toronto, noting its dated design. They clarify that his work focused on "deep learning" rather than general AI.
Austin Meetup Announcement, Value for Value Model, Water Cooler Propagation
The hosts announce a "Texas Style" No Agenda meetup scheduled for March 2nd at Austin Beer Works. They encourage listeners to attend and meet fellow "producers" in person. The segment reinforces the show's "Value for Value" philosophy and urges the audience to "propagate the formula" by sharing the show's deconstructions in their daily lives.
The hosts wrap up the executive producer segment, emphasizing that the show is entirely funded by the audience without corporate ads. They encourage listeners to "propagate the formula" by sharing the show with others. A reminder is given for the upcoming Sunday broadcast, reinforcing the show's identity as a listener-produced media deconstruction platform.
PBS Science Wednesday, Tree Cloning and Fruit Propagation
A PBS NewsHour segment on "Science Wednesday" reported on efforts to "clone" Washington D.C.'s cherry blossom trees. The hosts mock the report for treating cloning as a high-tech breakthrough, noting that fruit trees and grapes have been propagated through cuttings and grafting (cloning) for centuries. They criticize the PBS staff for a fundamental lack of scientific understanding regarding basic horticulture.
Retail Activism, No Agenda Propagation and Canadian Football
A listener describes "hitting people in the mouth" by changing the browser homepages on smartphones in an AT&T store to the podcast's website. Another donor from Calgary, Alberta, asks for "getting laid karma" and support for the Calgary Stampeters in the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup. The hosts celebrate these creative methods of propagating "The Formula."
No Agenda Merchandise, Radio Call-in Propagation
A debate occurs regarding the promotion of mugs and shirts versus direct donations. The hosts also play a clip of a listener, Bill Edelen, calling into a radio show to promote the No Agenda podcast. They encourage listeners to "propagate the formula" by mentioning the show on other media platforms while remaining sober.
11-11-11 Numerology, Show Propagation Formula
The hosts discuss the mathematical properties of the 11-11-11 date, noting the unique square root of the sequence. They reiterate the "Propagate the Formula" mission for listeners to share the show. Mention is made of Chris Holman registering a new domain in response to political events involving Rick Perry.
Curry describes the success of the show's branding, noting that children of listeners on the road have memorized the show's jingles and slogans. He emphasizes the importance of "propagating the formula" to grow the audience. The hosts joke about the lack of signage on the RV and the "mind control" effect of their repetitive audio elements.
The hosts thank the executive producers and reiterate the "value for value" philosophy, encouraging listeners to propagate the show's formula. They mention the physical quality of the No Agenda Challenge Coins recently mailed to supporters. The "273 Club" is officially closed, with future donors directed toward the "274 Club" for the next episode.
Value-for-Value Model, No Agenda Business Cards
The podcast's "value-for-value" funding model is defended against suggestions to switch to a subscription-based system. Listeners are encouraged to propagate the show's formula using custom business cards, with one producer, Alan Bowes, reporting that he hides cards in books and electronics packaging across North America. The hosts suggest using services like Vistaprint to create free cards for distribution in public spaces like grocery stores.
The hosts officially credit the executive and associate executive producers for episode 237. They emphasize that unlike Hollywood credits, they are willing to vouch for their producers personally. The segment concludes with a call for listeners to "propagate the formula" of media deconstruction.
The hosts conclude the episode by urging "sysadmins" to prepare for future crackdowns and to explore mesh networking. They give a final recommendation for Daniel Suarez's books and sign off from their respective locations in Southern California and Silicon Valley.
