8 chapters across the catalog
Concert Industry History and Roger McGuinn Anecdotes
A discussion on the decline of the concert industry leads to personal stories about Roger McGuinn of The Birds. The segment covers the technical details of McGuinn's custom seven-string guitar, his preference for New York steak before performances, and his transition to performing lectures on cruises.
Grace Slick, Music Industry Royalties and ASCAP
A discussion regarding the music industry touched on the personal lives of artists like Grace Slick and Roger McGuinn. The hosts explored the opaque nature of ASCAP and BMI royalty payments, noting that even legendary performers often face difficulty tracking their earnings from streaming and airplay.
A host recounts meeting Roger McGuinn of The Byrds backstage at a 50th-anniversary tour show in Austin. McGuinn shared a strategy for traveling the world for free by delivering lectures on music history for major cruise lines. The "Roger McGuinn lecture" involves a 45-minute presentation and a few songs in exchange for first-class accommodations, a path the host considers for future career moves.
TSA Luggage Inspection Damage and Stolen Wine Incidents
A traveler's WWE Roman Reigns action figure packaging was reportedly damaged by TSA agents during an inspection, leading to a discussion about airport security misconduct. The hosts recount similar stories, including The Byrds' guitarist Roger McGuinn finding a hole punched in a collector's guitar and a woman at JFK Airport reporting two missing cases of expensive Gaja wine. These anecdotes serve to highlight perceived incompetence and theft within the Transportation Security Administration.
Adam Curry criticizes John C. Dvorak for including a traditional Christmas song by Roger McGuinn in the Gitmo Nation newsletter. Curry argues the content lacks the typical "No Agenda" edge, while Dvorak defends the inclusion as a seasonal gesture.
Roger McGuinn Chat Room Incident, Seven-String Guitar
Curry shares an anecdote about legendary guitarist Roger McGuinn entering the No Agenda chat room and being put off by the behavior of the participants. Dvorak mentions McGuinn's invention of the seven-string guitar. The hosts continue to search for information on the "Tout" platform and its C-SPAN connection.
No Agenda Donation Methods and Psychedelic Music Project
Information is provided on how to support the show via NoAgendaShow.com and Dvorak.org, including options for direct bank deposits to bypass third-party processors. One host announces a side project to document the top 50 psychedelic songs of the 1960s, planning to interview era icons like Roger McGuinn to preserve the history of the "lost" musical genre.
Airports are increasingly embedding RFID chips in luggage tags to track bags through sorting systems. Travelers are advised to remove these tags after flights to prevent ongoing tracking. Musician Roger McGuinn recently experienced severe damage to a valuable guitar in a metal case during air travel, for which the airline refused to provide reimbursement.
