Topic: Squarespace

The effectiveness of podcast advertising is questioned, specifically the trend of long "live reads" at the beginning of shows like The Joe Rogan Experience. While hosts like Leo Laporte are praised for their sincere delivery, others like Ben Shapiro and the Pod Save America crew are criticized for sounding disinterested in the products they promote. Data suggests a 15% listener drop-off during donation or ad segments.

The hosts recount how Tech TV and ZDNet failed to consult their own experts, like Leo Laporte and Chris Pirillo, when setting up corporate blogs. They use this as an example of how large organizations often ignore the talent they hire. They also briefly defend their own use of Squarespace for the show's website.

The hosts discuss the use of their clips by Dr. Kiki Sanford and express curiosity about when she will realize they are deconstructing her content. They also accuse Clayton Morris of Fox News of "poaching" their Squarespace promotion. Curry notes that while he receives significant hate mail from various political "bots," Dvorak seems to avoid similar vitriol.

A new technical guide explains how to customize Google Plus One buttons using Squarespace and HTML. The discussion also features an interview with Australian media professional Maynard, contrasting the "screwy professionalism" of veteran broadcasters with amateur podcasters.

The community's promotional efforts are highlighted, including the registration of the domain noagendathemovie.com by a film music editor named Andy. Other initiatives include "The Judge Owners" website and a Squarespace comic site by "Supermom" that directs half of its proceeds to the show. The hosts encourage further "propagation of the formula" through these listener-led PR missions.

The No Agenda Show website reportedly failed to load correctly in the Google Chrome browser, appearing as a nearly empty page. This behavior is contrasted with the site's stable performance in Firefox, leading to theories about "Google washing" or aggressive JavaScript handling in new Chrome updates. The site utilizes a standard Squarespace template, suggesting the issue may lie with browser-specific rendering of common web platforms.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by discussing a traffic surge from LewRockwell.com that crashed their server. The referral was linked to a clip of John Stewart omitting Ron Paul from an interview. They discuss the technical limitations of their current Squarespace site and the "rinky-dink" nature of their independent operation.

The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model and the high costs of maintaining the show, including $200 monthly for streaming and various GoDaddy and Squarespace renewals. They clarify that the phrase "hookers and blow" is a joke, noting that some younger listeners have misinterpreted "blow" as a sexual reference rather than slang for cocaine.

Technical difficulties involving trailing slashes in the RSS feed for noagendashow.com are addressed. One host requests Squarespace login credentials to manually fix broken links in the show notes, which are described as a vital resource for the audience.

A listener from rural Australia requests a low-bitrate version of the podcast to accommodate a slow dial-up internet connection. The hosts discuss the technical challenges of providing multiple file formats and consider seeking a volunteer to re-encode the show. They also mention ongoing technical issues with their Squarespace and Amevio hosting platforms.

The hosts discuss the technical aspects of the show's website and the "value-for-value" funding model. They encourage listeners to contribute based on the utility they receive from the show's deconstruction of mainstream media narratives.

The hosts solicit donations via Dvorak.org/NA and NoAgendaShow.com to support the program's production. They offer custom ringtones for specific donation tiers and announce a "No Agenda Dinner" scheduled for October 3rd, coinciding with the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the live stream and community forums.

The show acknowledges a $1,000 donation from Scott Rodriguez, who will be formally knighted on the upcoming Sunday episode. The hosts explain their "value for value" model, encouraging listeners to support the show via their Squarespace site to help fund more frequent broadcasts.

Listeners are encouraged to support the program via the Squarespace-hosted website to maintain the show's independent analysis. The hosts argue that staying informed at this level is essential for navigating current political and economic shifts.

A listener contributed $51.54, a numerical code for "H1N1" on a telephone keypad, highlighting the show's unique community engagement. The hosts reiterate their commitment to a listener-supported model to avoid the conflicts of interest inherent in corporate advertising.

The hosts discuss the "value-for-value" funding model, encouraging listeners to donate based on the information provided. They grant permission for the audience to transcribe, remix, and redistribute the podcast content freely to help spread the show's message.

The hosts conclude the episode by thanking individual donors, including Greg Birch and Latchizar Nikoloff. They reiterate that the show is entirely audience-supported with no commercial ads. Information is provided for the No Agenda website and forums before the final sign-off from Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

The hosts announce the preliminary launch of the No Agenda website on Squarespace and confirm the show's schedule for the following Thursday. The episode concludes with a sign-off from Amsterdam and Northern Silicon Valley.

The show concludes with a request for listener donations via Dvorak.org to support the upcoming website and live stream improvements. Final news items include the deteriorating situation in Pakistan and a new 50% tax rate in the United Kingdom for individuals earning over £150,000. The hosts sign off from their respective locations in London and Silicon Valley.