Topic: Sirs

Adam Curry opens episode 1896 of No Agenda, marking one month since the passing of co-host John C. Dvorak. He introduces Sir Ducifer, also known as Rob Dew, a long-time producer and former InfoWars employee, as the day's guest host. The two discuss their history with the show, including Rob's "discount knighthood" and his frequent meetups in Austin and North Idaho.

Adam Curry performs a formal knighting ceremony for Eric Kessler and Dennis Hahn, who is dubbed Sir Zephyr of the Valley. The ceremony includes the traditional "mutton and mead" welcome to the No Agenda Roundtable. Curry also announces the production of a John C. Dvorak memorial challenge coin and special "Order of the Ants" pins for the community.

A "boots on the ground" report from Sir Darius Unity describes the high-security environment of modern data center construction. Workers are often required to surrender phones to prevent unauthorized photos of the sensitive infrastructure. The report details the 24/7 operations, armed security, and the massive financial losses incurred during even a minute of downtime. The hosts discuss whether the current investment in data centers for AI is a bubble.

Avery Allen is knighted as "Sir Avery of Hamilton" following a donation of $1,000 or more. The hosts perform the traditional knighting ceremony, welcoming him to the Round Table. They mention the availability of No Agenda knight rings and certificates of authenticity for those who reach this level of support.

The show acknowledges high-tier donors, including Ron V, who celebrated 40 years of marriage with a $404 donation. Lady Butters and Sir Knives are thanked for their $333 contribution and a note regarding the delivery of Mimi Dvorak's book, "Too Many Eggs." The hosts discuss upcoming meetups in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Sir Hasmaticus II is knighted following a $223 donation. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters is thanked for his $208 donation and offers a 20% discount to listeners with the code "ITM20." Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc is also recognized for her support and her work in professional resume writing.

The hosts read more donations tied to John and Mimi's 38th anniversary. Sir Camera Chris receives a birthday shout-out for his 41st birthday. Kevin McLaughlin is thanked for his recurring "boobs" donation. Larry demonstrates his high school Latin skills by conjugating the verb "to be" (sum, es, est).

Sir Hasmaticus II is formally inducted into the No Agenda Round Table. The ceremony includes the traditional list of "hookers and blow" and instructions for obtaining a custom Knight ring. The segment concludes with a final list of community birthdays, including Ethan (son of Eli the Coffee Guy).

A meetup in Snohomish, Washington, featured a rare public appearance by Sir Bemros. Attendees shared their favorite Dvorak clips, including his "stoned" segments and his impressions of Mark Levin. The group toasted Dvorak with Kirkland Bordeaux, a brand he frequently mentioned on the show.

Darren and Larry conclude the live broadcast from "FEMA Region No. 5." They preview upcoming content on the No Agenda stream and thank Ben Bros for his work in the back room. The episode ends with a series of "End of Show Mixes" from Gary in Gilroy, Sir Chris Wilson, and CSB.

Darren and Larry perform a formal knighting ceremony for Danny Haynes, who becomes "Sir Danny Knight of Cumberland County" for his $1,000 donation. They also announce a title change for "Baronet Nobody of New Jersey" and celebrate several birthdays, including the birth of "Miles the Coffee Kid," son of Eli the Coffee Guy.

Producer Sir Knives is using workplace computing power to train an AI voice model of the late John C. Dvorak. The hosts review several iterations of the clone, noting that Dvorak's unique nasal tone and cadence make him exceptionally difficult to emulate accurately. They discuss the potential for AI voices in customer service and YouTube narration.

A large segment is dedicated to reading high-value donations from producers including Matthew Hasko ($1,088.33) and Alex Mandel ($1,000). Donors express their grief over the passing of John C. Dvorak, describing him as a "father figure" and a "staple of entertainment." The hosts struggle with the technical aspects of the donation spreadsheet while thanking the community for their support.

Multiple listeners send in large donations to achieve "Baron" status while offering condolences for John C. Dvorak. Sir Gatekeeper requests the title Baron Thaddeus of the Tampa Peninsula, and Owen K. (Sir OK) reflects on listening to Dvorak across various platforms since 2008, including Cranky Geeks and DH Unplugged.

The show continues with a series of knighting ceremonies for high-value donors. Notable entries include Sir Cornelius of Decker Prairie and Sir Ginger Bearer of East Tennessee. Donors from various locations, including Japan and the Netherlands, express how the show provided a "common sense" alternative to corporate media.

A lengthy donation note from Sir Knives of the Providence Plantations reveals that John C. Dvorak's voice was used in a 1980s educational software program called "Dvorak on Typing." The donor, now a computer engineer, credits the program with his early interest in tech. The note concludes with a lyrical tribute adapted from Bruce Springsteen.

Adam Curry plays the famous "I Got Ants" jingle, created by the late Sir Saturday Night Bill based on Dvorak's real-life struggle with an ant infestation. JC Dvorak provides context, explaining that their house was built on a massive ant hill, leading to swarms so thick the floor appeared to move. John's primary solution for the "Chinese army" of ants was simply to vacuum them up.

Sir Deenonymous and Void Zero upgraded server capacity for the Bingit.io platform to handle a surge in user activity following the news of John C. Dvorak's death. Listeners are encouraged to submit their favorite clips of Dvorak for a special memorial broadcast scheduled for Sunday. The infrastructure expansion was necessary to manage the high volume of media being processed by the community.

Sir Pursuit of Peace and Tranquility sent a "Rubilizer" donation of $3,333.33 to catch up on his value-for-value contributions through July 2026. The donor requested a "de-douching" for himself and several friends, including Sir Son of the Fort, to bring them back into good standing with the community. The note expresses a desire for the podcast to continue for at least four more years despite the loss of a co-host.

Sir Thomas of the Apocalypse reflects on his long history following John C. Dvorak, starting with TechTV in the late 1990s and the Cranky Geeks program. He recalls rediscovering the podcast after accidentally typing a political commentator's URL that the show had famously redirected for years. His donation serves as a tribute to Dvorak's insightful and contrarian personality.