Topic: Show Opening

John C. Dvorak describes a technical failure of his B-Link computer, which forced him to switch to a backup machine and adopt open-source software. This led to him using ODT files instead of proprietary formats. The hosts transition into the end-of-show music and producer-submitted mixes.

The No Agenda community expressed concern for long-time artist Kenny Ben, who has been hospitalized for over a week. The hosts reviewed recent artwork submissions, including the "Pfizer Pops" by Parker Pauly and "Post-it Notes" by Nessworks. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution has launched "Smithsonian Open Access," a consolidated platform allowing users to search and reuse over 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from its collections without prior permission.

Adam Curry reveals he uses "Soundbyte" software on an original iPad to trigger the show's jingles and sound effects. He explains that the show's opening is actually composed of three distinct audio elements timed to the hosts' introductory remarks. This setup replicates the functionality of old-school radio "cart machines."

The developer of the No Agenda search engine has officially open-sourced the project on GitHub to ensure its longevity. The tool allows producers to search through years of show notes and transcripts, including full text bodies of linked articles.

The hosts discuss the show's open-source art generation and the various listener-made products like dice and coins. Adam Curry shares his frustration with Google AdSense after being kicked off the platform for "suspicious activity," resulting in a loss of income. He also thanks a producer for creating an Android version of his "Big App Show" for free.