8 chapters across the catalog
Listener Donations, Hot Pockets Tour, War on Chicken Karma
The hosts read letters from various donors, including Kelby Konig, who mentions a "Hot Pockets Tour," and Sir Sterling Ellsworth. Santh Dharmaraj, an Indian expat in Fremont, requests "War on Chicken Karma" to help recover unpaid wages from an employer. The segment includes various "karma" shots for listeners facing job transitions or exams.
Donations are acknowledged from several producers, including Thomas Nussbaum, David Bernard, and Bill Rudder. Sterling Ellsworth notes the impact of the "Obama recession" on his ability to contribute. The hosts also grant "karma" to Josh Springer, owner of Grin On Industries, which produces a bottom-up beer dispensing system that prevents spills and increases efficiency in high-volume environments.
Knighthood Conferrals for Travis Bowers and Sterling Ellsworth
Travis Bowers of Henderson, Nevada, is named Executive Producer after a significant donation of "two dimes on the quarter." Sterling Ellsworth of Santa Barbara is also recognized for his 13th consecutive donation. The hosts discuss regional pronunciations of cities like Houston and Rodeo while thanking their high-tier supporters.
Listener Donations, Employment Karma and Relationship Drama
A segment dedicated to listener contributions features Sterling Ellsworth and Bruce Klassen, the latter of whom claims a "donation karma" helped him find work. A public dispute between listeners Heather Bean and Jeff Glennon unfolds over Glennon's decision to buy a "Knight's Ring" instead of an engagement ring.
International Donors and the Open Source Media Paradigm
Donations from Sterling Ellsworth, Mary Ryan in Ireland, and Lars Juel Sorensen in Denmark are acknowledged. The hosts emphasize that the show operates under an "open source" paradigm where listeners own the content they fund, encouraging the public to register domain names, create stickers, and redistribute the audio without fear of copyright restrictions.
The hosts review recent donations, noting that while total amounts were high, the number of individual donors decreased. They thank various "producers" and "knights," including Sterling Ellsworth and Scott Rodriguez, for their financial support. The segment includes a discussion of the movie *Australia* and a listener's comment about the relevance of Ayn Rand's *Atlas Shrugged* to current events.
Executive Producer Sterling Ellsworth, Episode 142 Introduction
Sterling Ellsworth is named the executive producer for episode 142 of No Agenda after contributing $77.77 for the sixth consecutive time. The hosts discuss the prestige of the title and compare it to having a credit on the television show Lost. They invite listeners to view the official episode title once the show is posted online.
Producer Donations, iTunes Technical Failure, Meveo Search Traffic
The hosts read the names of recent donors, including Sterling Ellsworth and Liam Hemings, while lamenting a significant drop in contributions due to the iTunes feed failure. They express frustration with Apple's lack of support for the show despite its high search ranking on Meveo. Listeners are encouraged to bypass iTunes and donate directly via the show's website to support the new streaming project.
