13 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the live stream audience and the importance of using modern podcast apps for features like transcripts and chapters. They thank the audience for supporting the show during Dvorak's recovery and acknowledge Mimi Dvorak's contribution as a guest host. The hosts also review the artwork submitted for recent episodes.
The hosts acknowledge the "troll room" participants and promote modern podcast apps for live alerts. They discuss the selection of show art, specifically a piece by Darren O'Neill featuring a "Blackmail for Fun and Profit" book, and mention the No Agenda Stream's upcoming live music events.
The hosts encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps from PodcastApps.com, such as Fountain, to receive "bat signals" when the show goes live. They discuss the "Value-for-Value" model, which they pioneered 17 years ago, emphasizing the importance of an engaged audience over traditional advertising. The "Troll Room" serves as a live studio audience, providing real-time feedback and support for the broadcast.
The No Agenda show promotes its new website, noagenda.stream, and the use of modern podcasting apps like Fountain. These platforms allow for real-time interaction, transcripts, and peer-to-peer Bitcoin payments via "boostergrams." The hosts emphasize the "Value for Value" model as the show approaches its 17th anniversary.
The hosts acknowledge their live studio audience in the "Troll Room," noting a current count of 1,485 participants. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps that are backwards compatible and support the "Value for Value" model. The segment highlights the sense of urgency and community provided by the 24-hour live stream and the pre-show entertainment provided by Darren O.
The hosts promote the various ways to listen to the show live, including the Fountain app, which now supports the No Agenda live stream and "boostagrams." They also mention the "No Agenda Social" Mastodon server as a platform for free speech.
No Agenda Stream, Trolls, and Social Media Signups
The hosts acknowledge the live audience in the "troll room" and thank Darren O'Neill for the musical pre-show. They promote the use of modern podcast apps like Podverse and Curiocaster for live notifications. Additionally, they encourage listeners to join the No Agenda Social Mastodon instance as it nears its 10,000-user limit.
Episode Artwork, Nord Stream Caviar, and Hidden Symbols
The hosts deconstruct the artwork for episode 1421, titled "Nord Stream Caviar," created by The Capitalist's Agenda and Tantaniel. They discuss the specific red and blue colors of Soviet-era caviar tins and a hidden "Q" symbol found in the fish's tail. The segment highlights the importance of using modern podcast apps to view chapter-specific artwork.
Television Content Costs, Bundle Discounts and Satellite Options
Dane Jasper explains the high costs of licensing television content from giants like Disney and ESPN, which makes it difficult for small ISPs to compete with cable incumbents. He notes that while Sonic encourages cord-cutting, they offer a Dish Network satellite bundle for the 10% of customers who still want a traditional TV experience. Jasper predicts that millennials will continue to drive the shift away from linear cable toward piecemeal streaming subscriptions.
No Agenda Community Projects and Domain Redirects
Several community-led initiatives are highlighted, including a "No Agenda Carbon Calculator" and a Kickstarter project by Rhino the Bearded to fund "No Agenda Shots." A new iPhone app for the No Agenda Stream, developed by Joshua Fraser, is introduced. The hosts also thank listeners for donating various domain names that redirect to the main show website.
Chatroulette PR Campaign and No Agenda Mobile App
A PR associate reports on a seven-hour campaign on Chatroulette to promote the show using visual scrolls and audio clips. Additionally, a new No Agenda mobile application has been approved for the Apple App Store. The app utilizes iAds to generate revenue for the show while users listen to the live stream.
No Agenda Stream Apps, Media Deconstruction
The show announces new lo-fi stream options for mobile users and various apps for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. The hosts reiterate their mission of media deconstruction, aiming to identify propaganda at all levels of mainstream news to understand major trends impacting personal freedom.
No Agenda iPhone App, Mobile Features and Pricing
The upcoming No Agenda iPhone and iPod Touch application is announced, featuring a live stream player, direct Twitter integration, and podcast download capabilities. The app is expected to retail for 99 cents in the Apple App Store. The hosts view this as a way to centralize the "No Agenda universe" for mobile users.
