Topic: Surfers

Billionaire Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla is taking a legal battle over beach access to the Supreme Court. Khosla purchased property at Martins Beach and blocked the only access road, leading to a conflict with the Surfrider Foundation. While Khosla argues for private property rights, the state of California maintains that the coast must remain accessible to the public.

A clip from a congressional hearing regarding the failed launch of Healthcare.gov features an Illinois representative referring to the proceedings as a "monkey court." The hosts analyze the representative's choice of words and compare the term to "kangaroo court" or "banana republic."

A discussion on the structure and timing of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) leads to a reading of a National Institute of Health script regarding underage drinking. The host utilizes a "surfer dude" voice to perform the script, suggesting that such character voices could be used for future No Agenda promotional spots or professional voiceover work.

A host describes a late-night music editing session involving a complex mashup of "Surfer Bird" by The Trashmen and other tracks. The creative process involves meticulously timing transitions to create a "mashup medley." The discussion touches on the technical challenges of getting the timing right and the potential for these creative works to be shared with the audience.

A recent audition for a Hyundai commercial using a "surfer dude" vocal style resulted in no callback, despite positive feedback from family. Similar vocal styles have appeared in recent Toyota "Number One for Everyone" sales event advertisements, suggesting a trend in automotive marketing toward casual, non-authoritative voiceovers.

Adam Curry performs several takes for a Hyundai commercial audition, attempting to meet the "trustworthy everyman" and "urgent" specifications. John Dvorak provides direction, encouraging Curry to use his "surfer dude" and "Pee-wee Herman" voices to make the dry copy more engaging.