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Adam Curry reflects on his attendance at the Podcast Awards in Las Vegas, noting the absence of scheduled host Dennis Miller. He theorizes that the Daily Tech News Show's victory was fueled by fans supporting Tom Merritt following his departure from the TWiT network. The hosts critique the "People's Choice" voting system, suggesting that bot activity and the daily voting requirement favored more fanatical audiences over their own libertarian-leaning listeners.
A host recounts an appearance on Tom Merritt's Daily Tech News Show, which involved technical difficulties with Google Hangouts and Mac drivers. This leads to a discussion of the website "What You Pay For Sports," which exposes how cable subscribers pay nearly $80 a year for ESPN through carriage fees regardless of whether they watch sports.
Promotion of the 10th anniversary of the Daily Source Code and an appearance on Tom Merritt's show. A producer from Nabone, Indiana, is highlighted for his "NA33" themed car, featuring No Agenda license plates and "Adios Mofo" stickers. The hosts encourage listeners to propagate the formula and support the show via Dvorak.org.
The hosts discuss the career trajectory of journalist Erica Hill, noting her move from CBS to NBC. They comment on her being seen doing "stand-up" reporting in the streets of Watertown as a freelancer. An anecdote is shared about a chaotic live shot where she was nearly hit by a car, illustrating the unscripted nature of the breaking news coverage.
The hosts engage in lighthearted banter about potential tech show collaborations and new hardware like the Raspberry Pi and Odroid. They also briefly discuss the Mecum Auto Auctions and the appeal of classic car collecting.
The hosts conclude the episode by mentioning upcoming projects, including the Tech 5 Report website and the "Cage Match" show notes. They plan to discuss CDI (Compact Disc Interactive) in a future episode and sign off from the Curry Condo.
