4 chapters across the catalog
Allison Morrow, Adam Curry's Audio Engineering
Former news reporter Allison Morrow praises Adam Curry's audio quality, describing it as the "voice of God." Curry explains that his sound is achieved through techniques learned from old-fashioned AM radio processing, which emphasizes bandwidth efficiency. He directs aspiring podcasters to his website for free access to his specific equipment settings.
Amateur Radio Operators and Race Engine Builders
Producers JV and Bill from Osaka, Japan, celebrate obtaining their amateur radio licenses with "No Agenda" vanity call signs (W1ITM and W5ITM). Additionally, Nathan Hodge (Sir Racer Nate) is knighted and gives a shout-out to fellow race engine builders, while Sir Sean highlights a dog shelter in Costa Rica.
Komkommertijd, Radio Engineering, and Podcasting Future
A listener from the Netherlands explains the term "komkommertijd" (cucumber time), referring to the slow news season. The hosts discuss the hierarchy of media, comparing the role of a radio engineer—as depicted by Ricky Gervais—to the superior independence of the No Agenda network.
Improv Performance, Engineering Talent and Spelling Errors
The hosts discuss the "improv" nature of the show, revealing that they do not rehearse or pre-interview to keep the discussion fresh. Dvorak praises Curry's engineering talent in cuing clips on the fly, which often leads listeners to believe they have a large production staff. They joke about Curry's frequent spelling errors in clip filenames and how Dvorak has learned to work around them.
