Topic: Tricaster

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of setting up Joe Rogan's new Austin studio, including issues with a high-end TriCaster unit and ground loops. Curry assisted the crew with troubleshooting audio processing and headphone monitoring. Due to persistent technical failures, the four-hour recording was conducted without the hosts wearing headphones.

The discussion shifts to the technical philosophy of podcasting, emphasizing the importance of listening for comprehension rather than just for a reply. The hosts explain their commitment to an audio-only format, arguing that video is a distraction that limits the listener's imagination. They detail their real-time production workflow, which utilizes outboard gear and noise gates to avoid the need for post-production editing.

A brief discussion regarding a trip to the Adobe Max conference in Los Angeles leads to a conversation about the tech industry in San Antonio, specifically the company NewTek and their TriCaster product.

A new hardware project dubbed "The Podcaster" is in development, with an industrial designer currently working on the casing. During the NAB show, the hosts met with representatives from NewTek, the makers of the TriCaster, and industry figure Kiki Stockhammer. The segment highlights the positive reception of the No Agenda show among tech executives and the progress of the custom mixer prototype.

The hosts discuss Kiki Stockhammer, a well-known figure in the video production industry and a brand ambassador for NewTek. Her presence at the NAB show and her history as a "sexy" redhead in the tech world are noted. The conversation revolves around her role in promoting the TriCaster and her potential influence on the hosts' hardware projects.