6 chapters across the catalog
BAFTA Tourette's Incident, Steve Jobs Head Tick
A minor controversy at the BAFTAs involving an actor with Tourette's syndrome prompts a discussion about the condition. The hosts recall Steve Jobs exhibiting a "head tick" during his 2005 podcasting announcement and compare it to similar physical tics seen in Stephen Miller and Adam Curry himself.
The show recognized high-tier donors, including Steve Miller, who contributed $1,000 for multiple knighthoods and secretary general titles. Sir Scovey offered a unique matching donation challenge, pledging to match up to six $333.33 donations through episode 1800. These contributions support the show's independent production and allow donors to receive honorary titles within the "Gitmo Nation" community.
Secretary General Promotion, Steve Miller Donation, De-douching
A new "Secretary General" title is introduced for donors contributing $500 or more, allowing them to claim leadership over any entity or region. Steve Miller from Aledo, Texas, contributed $2,500 and requested a "de-douching" for himself and his son. The promotion includes a custom certificate with a large wax seal featuring the show's signet.
Knighting Ceremony, Signet Rings, Secretary Generals
Kurt Kiefer and Peter Fantino are officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for their significant financial contributions. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "mutton and mead" menu. The hosts also prepare to formalize the new "Secretary General" titles for Steve Miller, Peter Fantino, Skylar Firestone, and Sir Ahab.
The Steve Miller Band canceled a 31-concert North American tour, citing extreme weather risks including heatwaves and flooding. CNN's Bill Weir reported that rising insurance costs for outdoor festivals are making tours prohibitive. Critics suggest poor ticket sales may be the actual cause. The hosts mention Miller's membership in the Bohemian Grove and a recent wage theft lawsuit filed by workers at the exclusive club.
Bohemian Grove, Personal Anecdotes and Sound Effects
A personal anecdote describes a visit to Bohemian Grove, debunking myths about the "Great Owl" statue, which is described as a rotted, fern-overgrown stump. The speaker also claims that the "woodsy" sounds of crickets and frogs at the site appeared to be motion-detected recordings rather than natural wildlife. The segment mentions that celebrities like Steve Miller have private camps and stages within the exclusive retreat.
