Topic: Riley

The hosts review the artwork submitted for the episode, noting the return of artist Mike Riley. They discuss various submissions, including a "Puppet Show" piece by Darren O'Neill and a "Smearer Campaign" title. The final selection for the previous episode was "FBI Vodka," chosen for its clean design and relevance to the news cycle.

Emails from 2012 and 2013 show Elon Musk inquiring about "wild parties" on Jeffrey Epstein's island, mentioning his then-wife Tallulah Riley. Musk later clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that he never visited the island and declined repeated invitations to fly on Epstein's private jet. The correspondence suggests logistical issues prevented any actual meetings from taking place.

The hosts thank their executive producers and discuss the show's extensive archive of over 12,000 pieces of listener-submitted album art. Dvorak expresses concern about data preservation, sharing his own struggles with managing stacks of old hard drives from his 30-year career. They mention a ban on the term "foamer" in future artwork submissions.

Artist Mike Riley has produced "No Agenda" comic books, which the hosts praise for their quality. They also mention the availability of "Curry Dvorak Consulting Group" notebooks on Amazon, modeled after the show's "Red Book."

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at protecting women's sports by barring transgender women from competing in female categories, citing Title IX. The order threatens to pull federal funding from schools that allow biological men in female locker rooms. Additionally, Pam Bondi was confirmed as Attorney General with a 54-46 Senate vote, notably receiving support from Democrat John Fetterman.

Artist Mike Riley created an animation for John C. Dvorak's Substack column about "Space Jerks." The hosts discuss Jeff Bezos' upcoming Blue Origin flight, noting that the New Shepard rocket is equipped with an escape capsule. They mock the billionaire's safety measures and the "weak" nature of having a jettison pod for the launch.

A viral clip of President Joe Biden seemingly reading "last name" from a teleprompter was defended as a misunderstanding of his speech cadence. The host argued that Biden was likely clarifying that "Riley" was the last name of his former professor, rather than reading a script instruction. This defense was presented as a counter-narrative to the widespread mockery of the incident as a cognitive failure.

The disappearance of college student Riley Strain in Nashville, Tennessee, has garnered significant national media attention, including the deployment of the United Cajun Navy. Strain was last seen on surveillance footage stumbling after being asked to leave a downtown bar. The intense focus on this specific case is contrasted with the 600,000 people who go missing in the United States annually, raising questions about how news editors select human interest stories.

President Joe Biden expressed regret during an MSNBC interview for using the word "illegal" to describe the suspect in the Laken Riley murder case, preferring the term "undocumented." The hosts analyze the backlash from both the political right and some media commentators who view the walk-back as a sign of weakness and catering to activists.

During the State of the Union, President Biden mispronounced the name of Laken Riley, an innocent woman killed by an illegal immigrant, calling her "Lincoln." Biden blamed Donald Trump for the failure of a bipartisan border bill, while Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene heckled him from the floor. Critics argue Biden already possesses the executive authority to close the border without new legislation.

A producer known as Circumvent is elevated to the rank of Baron of the Northern Territory. The accompanying note criticizes Dylan Mulvaney, comparing the influencer's persona to a "shitty actor" rather than a legitimate transgender individual. The segment also references an ISO of Ted Cruz thanking a producer for their courage during a hearing with swimmer Riley Gaines.

The hosts praise artist Mike Riley for his "zebra with a ripped-off arm" artwork for the previous episode. They discuss the unique perspective of cartoonists and review other submissions from the No Agenda Art Generator, including various depictions of Donald Trump's potential indictment.

A discussion of No Agenda merchandise focuses on a popular hoodie design by artist Mike Riley. The design, which features skulls, is compared to Grateful Dead and Guns N' Roses aesthetics. The hosts also acknowledge a donation from "Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch."

The hosts review listener-submitted episode art, including a piece featuring Sam Bankman-Fried. They also address rumors that Adam Curry is seeking an invitation to Tim Pool's podcast, clarifying that the "request" was actually a misunderstanding of a host's impression of Pool.

The artwork for episode 1447 by Mike Riley is reviewed, featuring a "Disinformation Governance" theme. A listener pointed out a small coronavirus "splat" in the image, which the hosts admit they missed. They discuss the use of chapters and curated artwork in modern podcast apps, crediting Dreb Scott for his work on the No Agenda Art Generator.

A four-hour "COVID medley" was produced during the show's hiatus, featuring a retrospective of pandemic-era media clips. Producer Dreb Scott added chapter markers and images for the entire segment, compatible with modern podcast apps. The hosts also discuss recent art submissions and mock the appearance of "platform Crocs" worn by Justin Bieber.

The artwork for episode 1419, created by Mike Riley, featured a monkey theme following a viral news story about escaped lab monkeys. Additionally, a producer named Roundy gained media attention at a protest for a large "Stop Karen" sign made of styrofoam. The hosts discuss the creative contributions of their producers and the ongoing cultural "assault" against independent podcasting.

The hosts discuss the album artwork for episode 1405, "No Shields No Deals," created by Mike Riley in the style of Hieronymus Bosch. The intricate, surrealist style of the 15th-century painter is noted for its depictions of "Hell on Earth." The segment also highlights the No Agenda Art Generator and the importance of Podcasting 2.0 chapters for displaying these images in modern podcast apps.

The hosts review submissions for the Episode 1370 album art contest. The winning piece, "Jab Click Share" by Nessworks, features a parody of cigarette branding. Other notable entries include "Cuomo's Book of Hand Magic" and a "Vax Me Baby" dominatrix-themed piece. The discussion highlights the technical skill of various artists in the "No Agenda" community and the importance of branding in album art.

A "Dame Drive" is launched for "DC Girl" ahead of her 30th birthday. The hosts also promote Mike Riley's new book, available at itsbook.net, which features a blurb from John C. Dvorak. A donation from a former Marine combat engineer leads to a discussion about an upcoming MotoGP meetup in Lockhart, Texas, and the challenges of living in an RV while building a dream home.