13 chapters across the catalog
The hosts read a list of donors from the Oakland meetup, including several who gave $50 or $100. They discuss "Travel Karma" for a listener in Brazil and mention the "Mile High Club" donation amount of $52.80. Dvorak notes that his wife Mimi, a listener herself, finds some of the show's recurring jokes "douchey."
Passport Renewal Delays, State Department Backlog
Significant delays in U.S. passport renewals are highlighted, with many travelers facing uncertainty just weeks before their trips. The State Department's automated systems are reportedly overwhelmed, leading some to seek help from congressional representatives or specialized lawyers. This backlog is described as a widespread issue affecting international travel plans for many citizens.
International Producers, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka
Sir Dave Fugazotto, the Duke of America's Heartland, provides an update from the Arabian Peninsula. He discusses his upcoming travel to Sri Lanka amid corporate uncertainty. Other donors from Victoria, BC, and Boston seek "big deal karma" for business contracts.
Various producers request karma for relationships and travel, including a donor with a girlfriend in Russia. Brian Ellis sends a card comparing the hosts to classical philosophers like Plato and Locke, while requesting specific jingles and relationship karma.
Executive Producer Donations and Saudi Arabia Travelogue
Executive Producer Dave Fugazotto contributed $428.20 and shared a detailed "cautionary tale" of his travels in Saudi Arabia. His report covers a visit to the ancient tombs of Madain Saleh, the lack of Ubers in Al Ula, and an unexpected encounter with a performance by the musician Yanni at a mirrored palace venue.
Executive Producer Donations and Travel Karma
Executive Producer Dave Fougasoto, the Earl of America's Heartland and Saudi Arabia, contributed $353.10 in honor of family anniversaries and birthdays. The hosts discuss his family's extensive international travels and grant "travel karma" for their upcoming trips.
Associate Executive Producers, Travel Karma and New Dirtbags
Associate Executive Producers are acknowledged for their contributions. Dame Nancy of New Jersey requests travel karma for a cross-country trip, while "Dirtbag Dave" announces the birth of a new "baby dirtbag," Claire. DJ Fuji of Jersey City donates $200 and requests job karma for a friend's 40th birthday.
A series of listener donations are read, including several "Job Karma" success stories where listeners attribute new employment to the show's positive influence. Contributions arrive from various locations including North Carolina, Texas, and Germany. Several listeners are elevated to the rank of Knight or Dame within the No Agenda community.
The reading of executive producer credits for donations of $200 and above, including the first Slovenian producer. The segment includes "Jobs Karma" and "Travel Karma" rituals for listeners and their families, acknowledging the specific amounts donated, such as palindromic figures.
The hosts read a long list of donations from "producers" worldwide, including significant contributions from Tom Schuring in Australia and Sir William Ashby. A large number of "69.69" donations are acknowledged, forming a "69 Club" for the episode. The segment includes "Travel Karma" for a listener traveling to Tel Aviv and reinforces the show's reliance on listener support.
A segment acknowledging executive producers and donors for episode 496. It includes a "No Agenda Travel Tip" suggesting travelers tell TSA officers they cannot raise their arms for medical reasons to avoid full-body scanners. Issues with PayPal processing are noted, with reports of high failure rates for donation attempts.
Listener Birthdays and Helicopter Rescue in Northern Ontario
A donor from Cambridge, Ontario, shares a story about being stranded at a frozen lake and needing a helicopter rescue after a float plane pilot abandoned him. The hosts provide "travel karma" and mock the pilot. They also acknowledge several listener birthdays and discuss John Dvorak's son's success in publishing detective stories on Kindle.
Tyler Oglesby's De-Douching and Anniversary Gift
Rosanna Oglesby from San Antonio donates toward her husband Tyler's knighthood as an anniversary gift. She notes they were married on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10), which the hosts identify as a significant date in Chinese culture. The hosts provide Tyler with a "de-douching" and grant Rosanna "travel karma" for her upcoming trips across the Midwest.
