Topic: Stairway To Heaven

5 chapters across the catalog

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 1:09:19 - 1:11:33

1892: Kill Switch

No Agenda Meetups and the JCD Memorial Weekend

A massive wave of No Agenda meetups is scheduled for the upcoming weekend to honor John C. Dvorak, coinciding with his wedding anniversary. Adam Curry plans to check in with the hosts after the San Francisco memorial to share stories. He emphasizes that the local community meetups are the true "win" and legacy of the show.

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 2:22:22 - 2:24:59

1892: Kill Switch

Dvorak Memorial Traditions and Stairway to Heaven

Adam Curry reveals a family tradition where John C. Dvorak would always ask piano players to play "Stairway to Heaven," a joke that will be honored at his memorial. Curry encourages the "No Agenda Nation" to keep the local meetup tradition alive as a permanent legacy. He signs off to attend to personal matters, leaving the guest hosts to finish the stream.

Op Day
Episode 1772 1:48:59 - 1:51:14

1772: Op Day

Led Zeppelin Documentary, Stairway to Heaven Omission

A new Netflix documentary on Led Zeppelin has drawn criticism for failing to mention or play "Stairway to Heaven," arguably the band's most famous song. The film focuses on the band's early tours and the negative reviews they initially received from *Rolling Stone* magazine. The omission of the iconic track is seen as a bizarre oversight given its status as a standard in rock history.

Loyalty Test
Episode 899

899: Loyalty Test

Italian Nephew Visit, Texas Culture and Soccer Obsession

A host describes hosting his 19-year-old Italian nephew, Matteo, in Austin, Texas. The visit included visiting a music store to play guitar and a trip to a shooting range. The nephew reports that older generations in Italy are primarily obsessed with soccer to the exclusion of political or economic concerns.

About Face!
Episode 729 44:03 - 46:58

729: About Face!

2 World Trade Center, Stairway to Heaven Design

The design for 2 World Trade Center, the final tower at the site, has been unveiled as an 80-story structure resembling a giant staircase. Designed by a young architect, the building has been nicknamed the "Stairway to Heaven." The discussion also touches on the trend of "pencil buildings" in New York, where entire floors consist of a single residential unit.