Topic: Travis Heights

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes a photo shoot occurring in his garage involving his wife, Mickey, and a model. The hosts engage in banter regarding the "art shots" and the studio setup at the Travis Heights hideout.

Adam Curry describes the process of setting up his new recording studio in Austin, which he has dubbed the South Austin Safehouse. He details the acoustic challenges of the new space and his efforts to simplify his technical setup using Universal Audio equipment.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the episode from the Travis Heights hideout, discussing Curry's upcoming move and the technical setup of the show. They reflect on the history of the podcast, noting that many listeners revisit early episodes starting from show one. The hosts recall show 100 as a pivotal moment when they considered quitting before deciding to continue the program.

The show concludes with an extensive reading of Father's Day donors and personal well-wishes to the No Agenda community. The hosts reflect on the long duration of the episode and the depth of the media analysis provided. Final sign-offs are delivered from the "Travis Heights hideout" in Austin and "Northern Silicon Valley."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes the severe oak allergy season currently affecting residents in the Travis Heights area of Austin. The hosts briefly mention tax season deadlines before transitioning into the main news cycle.

Austin, Texas experienced a drastic temperature drop from 73 degrees to 28 degrees within a few hours on March 2, 2014. This weather event is cited as evidence for global cooling theories, specifically referencing the "polar vortex" affecting the region. Observations note that such extreme shifts are unusual for the month of March in Northern Silicon Valley and Central Texas.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the "Gitmo Nation Media Assassination" episode 593 on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Curry broadcasts from the Travis Heights Hideout in Austin, Texas, while Dvorak checks in from "Sochi West." The hosts exchange banter regarding their schedules and Curry's recent purchase of a new mattress with his partner, Miss Mickey.

The hosts open the program from Austin, Texas, jokingly branding the show as the official non-governmental organization (NGO) podcast of FEMA Region 6. One host recounts attending a "couples dinner" in Austin involving a Texas lobbyist and a banker, where he experimented with describing his profession as a "legislation analyst" for an NGO. The conversation explores the social utility of the NGO label and its high level of public trust compared to other institutions.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 565 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange weather reports, noting a cold front in Texas and a significant lack of rain in California. Dvorak references historical weather data from 1890 and 1955 to contextualize the current dry spell.

A childhood memory involves a robot costume constructed from aluminum fiber tubes by an electrician father, which won a third-grade award. The discussion shifts to current Halloween plans in the Travis Heights neighborhood of Austin, Texas, involving white face makeup, top hats, and a PA system to play scary sound effects for trick-or-treaters.

Adam Curry reports from the Travis Heights hideout in Austin, Texas, where his partner, Miss Mickey, is suffering from a severe illness she describes as the "dastardly flu." John C. Dvorak suggests the symptoms might be Valley Fever, a fungal infection caused by spores in the California Central Valley, while Curry notes the local prevalence of Cedar Fever. The hosts discuss the challenges of managing a household when a partner is incapacitated by illness and delirium.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Austin and Silicon Valley. Dvorak explains a reference to comedian Shecky Green, recounting an anecdote about Green insulting a mob boss in the mid-20th century.

The hosts conclude the episode with plans to further investigate the Bertha Foundation. They announce an upcoming show in Petaluma and sign off from their respective locations in Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 537 of the No Agenda show from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes setting up a new decentralized mail server after a drive failure during his vacation. The hosts briefly discuss the logistics of renting private rail cars attached to Amtrak trains.

Upon returning to Austin after a two-week trip, a homeowner discovered that no mail had been delivered during their absence. It was later revealed that the local mail carrier, a listener of the podcast, held the mail intentionally because he knew the residents were away and the front porch was undergoing repairs.

Adam Curry prepares to return to the United States from Amsterdam. The hosts preview upcoming segments for the Thursday show and sign off from their respective locations in the Lowlands and Silicon Valley.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 531 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss technical difficulties with Apple systems and a minor incident involving broken glass in a driveway. They observe that mainstream media outlets, including NPR and PBS, are currently dominated by a singular narrative, making it difficult to uncover underlying news stories.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 529 from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They discuss an early recording schedule due to a family birthday and outline upcoming travel plans to Amsterdam and Florence. Curry mentions field-testing a new $500 "ultimate podcast device" during the trip, while Dvorak considers attending a NASCAR event in Indianapolis.

Secretary of State John Kerry faced criticism for being on his yacht in Massachusetts while Egypt underwent a major political revolution. Photographs captured Kerry in a small red canoe traveling to his vessel while President Obama met with the national security team in the Situation Room. The optics of the vacation are described as a significant political blunder for a diplomat.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, discussing listener emails regarding show formatting and donations. They critique President Barack Obama's Father's Day proclamation and his comments on technology's role in connecting families.