Topic: The Agenda

78 chapters across the catalog

Lunar Economy
Episode 1872 2:34:20 - 2:37:39

1872: Lunar Economy

No Agenda Shop, Sir Vincent Title Change

Sir Vincent is elevated to the rank of Earl of the Rocket City. The hosts also promote the No Agenda Shop's sticker club, encouraging listeners to place stickers on laptops and other public spaces to spread awareness of the show. They clarify the specific titles and regions associated with the new knighthoods.

Splashdown
Episode 1859 2:33:59 - 2:38:21

1859: Splashdown

Order of the Heart Induction and No Agenda Rings

The "Order of the Heart" ceremony officially inducted Sir John of the Northern Snow-Capped Forests, Sir Codesalot, and Baroness Sandcat, who will receive custom lapel pins. The hosts also promoted "No Agenda Rings," which offers signet rings and sealing wax for producers to use in their official correspondence. The segment concluded with a final thank you to the "peerage" for their financial and creative contributions.

Lunchbox
Episode 1813 2:49 - 5:20

1813: Lunchbox

Murder Mystery Party and No Agenda Listener Encounter

A host recounts attending a Wild West-themed murder mystery party hosted by a periodontist named Maverick at a house featuring a private airplane hangar. During the event, the host dressed as "Billy the Bartender" while his wife portrayed "Poker Alice." An encounter with a younger guest revealed a shared connection to the No Agenda program when the guest used show-specific terminology like "op" and "in the morning" while in character.

Quademic
Episode 1723 1:50:05 - 1:52:21

1723: Quademic

Blue Sky Impersonation Scam, No Agenda Art Generator

John C. Dvorak warns that a scammer on the Blue Sky platform impersonated him and defrauded a listener of $333. He clarifies his official handle and advises caution. The hosts also thank Nick the Rat for the artwork for episode 1722, which was selected via the No Agenda Art Generator.

Sloppin' Hopper
Episode 1702 1:37:46 - 1:44:04

1702: Sloppin' Hopper

No Agenda Donors, Commodore Titles, Job Karma

A series of donations are acknowledged, with several producers receiving "Commodore" titles for their $500 contributions. Notable donors include Steve Banstra, Eli the Coffee Guy, and Zev Green, who was knighted as "Sir Zev Mo." The segment also includes "Job Karma" requests for listeners seeking employment and promotes various producer-owned businesses like Gigawatt Coffee Roasters.

Million Morons
Episode 1642 2:38:13 - 2:45:28

1642: Million Morons

Value for Value, No Agenda Art Generator

The hosts explain the "Value for Value" funding model and review the latest submissions to the No Agenda Art Generator. They discuss the impact of AI on art quality and recognize top contributing artists like Francisco Scaramanga and Dame Kenny Ben. Technical issues with the art generator's episode counter are also addressed.

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 2:50:46 - 2:53:08

1574: X-Ray Specs

No Agenda Knighthood Ceremony

The hosts officially induct three new knights into the No Agenda Roundtable: Sir Pentonite, Sir Monty the Unbanked, and Sir of the Higher Montanas. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "hookers and blow" menu and a promotion for the custom-made knight and dame rings. The knights are instructed to provide their addresses and ring sizes to receive their official credentials.

Stern & Wrinkled
Episode 1557 2:01:49 - 2:14:24

1557: Stern & Wrinkled

No Agenda Art Generator, Artist Leaderboard

The No Agenda Art Generator, managed by Sir Paul Couture, now features a leaderboard tracking the most successful contributing artists. Tantaniel and Capitalist Agenda are currently at the top of the charts, while long-time contributor Nick the Rat remains the all-time leader. The hosts debate the merits of AI-generated art versus hand-crafted pieces and the difficulty of predicting show topics in advance.

Grip & Grin
Episode 1527 1:40:31 - 1:46:52

1527: Grip & Grin

No Agenda Art Contest, Correct the Record Hat Trick

The "Correct the Record" artist achieved a "hat trick" by winning the show's artwork contest for the third consecutive time with an egg-themed graphic. Other submissions featured groundhogs and Brazilian themes, though some were rejected for being potentially offensive. The hosts discuss the value of producer-contributed art in attracting new listeners.

Mask in a Bottle
Episode 1525 1:45:03 - 1:51:32

1525: Mask in a Bottle

No Agenda Artwork, Climatarian, Correct the Record

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1524, titled "Climatarian," which featured a "No Agenda Eat Your Dog" dog food package. Created by the artist "Correct the Record," the piece was a major hit despite a potential spelling error on the side of the packaging. Other contenders for the episode's art included "Chicken Chips" by Nesworks and a "Tank Paper Scissors" concept.

Torture Telephone
Episode 1488 1:23:28 - 1:32:03

1488: Torture Telephone

No Agenda Social, Art Evaluation and Episode 1488 Artwork

The hosts discussed the growth of No Agenda Social and the "quiz-cha" signup process designed to filter for actual listeners. They reviewed the artwork for episode 1488, titled "Si Señor," and critiqued various submissions from producers like Tantaniel and Nick the Rat. The discussion covered the use of "starburst" graphics in design and the impressive body of work maintained by long-term community artists.

Vodka and Diamonds
Episode 1433 1:39:02 - 1:43:20

1433: Vodka and Diamonds

No Agenda Art, Episode 1432 "Dry Holes"

The hosts review the winning album art for episode 1432, titled "Dry Holes," created by Correct the Record. The art features a map of Eurasia with Russia marked as "404 Not Found." They discuss other submissions, including parodies of Jen Psaki and Elizabeth Warren, and encourage artists to include their social handles.

Shot to Win
Episode 1362 1:36:21 - 1:41:35

1362: Shot to Win

Troll Room Statistics, No Agenda Social and Artwork

The hosts check in with the "Troll Room" and promote No Agenda Social, a federated Mastodon instance. They discuss the artwork for episode 1361, "The Variant Factories" by Nessworks, which features a Rosie the Riveter theme. Adam Curry mentions his discussion of decentralized social media during his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience.

King Mitch
Episode 1299 1:59:20 - 2:03:36

1299: King Mitch

No Agenda Social, Art Generator Search

The hosts promote NoAgendaSocial.com as an alternative to mainstream social media. They recount a frustrating experience using Google to search the No Agenda Art Generator for Thanksgiving-themed artwork, noting that different users received inconsistent search results for the same keywords. Mountain J is thanked for providing the final cover art.

Rory's Dad
Episode 1286 1:25:38 - 1:28:37

1286: Rory's Dad

Podcast Production, Title Selection, Art Generator

The production of the No Agenda show relies on a "value for value" model where listeners contribute artwork and titles. Artists like Martin JJ and Nick the Rat have historically dominated the art submissions. The No Agenda Art Generator, managed by Sir Paul T, was created to streamline these submissions, which are unique to this show's decentralized production model.

3 Screws
Episode 1271 1:19:17 - 1:23:50

1271: 3 Screws

No Agenda Art, Green New Dill, and Commercial Art Critique

The "Green New Dill" pickle jar artwork by "Correct the Record" is praised for its professional quality and for confusing international observers who thought it was a real product. A discussion follows regarding the nature of commercial art, where artists must navigate feedback from "suits" and committees. Listeners are encouraged to visit No Agenda Social and the Art Generator website.

Trained Marxist
Episode 1253 1:44:27 - 1:49:09

1253: Trained Marxist

No Agenda Infrastructure, Art Generator, New Website

The hosts discuss the technical infrastructure of the No Agenda show, including the new website at noagendashow.net developed by Tim Chaudhry. They credit Nick the Rat for the episode's album art, which features a donkey with a Chinese flag. The value-for-value model is highlighted as the primary driver for the show's independent growth and developer community.

Peak Whiteness
Episode 1248 1:24:31 - 1:28:51

1248: Peak Whiteness

No Agenda Community and Art Generator Submissions

The hosts discuss the No Agenda community, including the "trolls" in the live stream and the federated social network on Mastodon. They review recent artwork submissions from the No Agenda Art Generator, specifically mentioning a "Karen warning sign" by Nick the Rat. A running joke about the host's lack of B12 vitamins and its effect on memory is also featured.