13 chapters across the catalog
Executive Producer Donations, Sir Gene and Dame Dreya
A segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier donors. Sir Gene contributed over $660 from Great Britain, and Dame Dreya donated $333, requesting a birthday shout-out for her partner. The hosts use "Squirrel Mail" to track down listener notes associated with the contributions.
A report in The Daily Mail suggests that Britons should eat gray squirrels to help control the population and protect trees. The hosts compare this to a Southern squirrel stew known as "burgoo."
The hosts navigated technical delays with "Squirrel Mail" to read donor notes, including a correction on the pronunciation of the name "Vesely." Another donor, Sir Morgan of ANSI C, contributed $303.03 to move from squire to full knight status, expressing a desire to leave the "kids' night table." The discussion touched on the "value-for-value" model and the importance of proper title recognition.
Executive Producer Donations, Dame Shay-Shay and Knighting Ceremony
Jason Owen, a producer from Wisconsin, contributes $1,000 to the show and requests an "instant daming" for his wife, who is a cancer survivor and loyal listener. She is dubbed Dame Shay-Shay of the No Agenda Round Table. Additionally, Sarah Butterick from Ohio is recognized as an Associate Executive Producer on her first wedding anniversary.
Kim Lewis Smith is knighted as "Dame Money Penny of the Frequently Annoyed" after contributing over $1,000. The ceremony includes a "Squirrel Mail" search for her original notes and a custom jingle featuring a goat scream. Her request for "barbecued oysters and Anchor Steam" at the virtual round table is honored.
The program opens with a discussion regarding the current status of Squirrel Mail software, debunking claims that the system is defunct. Heavy torrential rains in Austin, Texas, have triggered concerns over a potential water boil mandate due to silt in the Colorado River system. The infrastructure of new purification plants is questioned as they appear to struggle with recent weather events.
Baron Walkman, Squirrel Mail and 80-20 Donation
Producer Baron Walkman of Ohio sent a donation requesting an "80-20" split in favor of John Dvorak to celebrate his reporting on "Squirrel Mail." The segment includes a "Boom Shakalaka" jingle and a discussion of Dvorak's tenacity in tech reporting.
Squirrel Mail Creator and Mark Perkel Memorial
One of the hosts recounts meeting the creator of Squirrel Mail at a memorial for Mark Perkel. They discuss the irony that the entire back office of the No Agenda show still runs on the aging open-source email platform. The creator, Paul, reportedly appreciated that the software is still being used for the show's operations.
Randy Holcomb, IBM Mainframe Titles, and Error Reporting
Randy Holcomb is knighted with a title potentially referencing the AS400 IBM mainframe. The hosts discuss difficulties in locating specific donation notes within their physical binders. A protocol is established for listeners to report errors in donation reads by emailing with the subject line "ERROR" to facilitate searching via SquirrelMail.
The hosts acknowledge executive producers Sir Roger Boots and David Van Sunder for their $333.33 donations. Van Sunder shares a story about "No Agenda Karma" helping his physical therapy clinic find a new location. Other donations are read, including a birthday shout-out for Michael Halby and a note from a Chinese transplant in Florida.
Email Management, FIFO Problems and Show Night Deadlines
Dvorak and Curry discuss the "FIFO" (First In, First Out) problem of managing hundreds of daily emails, where the most recent messages often get the most attention. Dvorak uses "Squirrel Mail" and prints out important emails, while Curry relies on his digital system. They set strict deadlines for donations and clips, with Dvorak "closing the books" at midnight Pacific Time on the night before a show.
Email Server Issues and Keyword Blacklisting
John C. Dvorak discusses technical issues with his email server, including the mysterious deletion of his alias files. He also complains about aggressive spam filters that blacklisted the word "nipples," preventing a listener from sending a story about a "Dr. Oz" show producer's strange request for a guest.
Hate Mail, Gabrielle Giffords and Listener Anger
A host reads aggressive hate mail from a listener regarding the show's skeptical take on Gabrielle Giffords' injuries and recovery. The host explains that he responds to such emails as a "public service," often finding that angry listeners eventually apologize and admit their outbursts were due to personal stress. The segment reinforces the show's commitment to re-examining controversial "memes" for new listeners.
