Topic: Twit

The No Agenda Social Mastodon instance is reportedly blocked by 464 other servers in the Fediverse. Reasons cited by other moderators include "hate speech," "transphobia," and being "fascist adjacent." The hosts mock the use of the term "freeze peach" by critics and highlight the irony of large instances like mastodon.social being blocked for being "too big to moderate."

Associate executive producers are recognized for their contributions, including a donor who was "hit in the mouth" with the show via a dating app. The hosts discuss the "noodle gun" and "Sharpton" jingles. A producer from Idaho reflects on John Dvorak's past appearances on the TWiT network.

Several producers are knighted for their financial support, including "Sir Bob B of Sunset Beach." A linguistic theory is discussed suggesting that the modern British accent did not develop until after the American Revolution, meaning early Americans and British people likely sounded the same.

Producer David Ingraham shared his "origin story" of how he began listening to the show in 2012. He was a fan of John C. Dvorak on the TWiT network but only subscribed to No Agenda after seeing a co-host brandish a Taurus Judge revolver during a video stream. This incident prompted him to recommend the show to his family, leading to a long-term listenership and a recent meetup in Des Moines.

A listener from San Antonio sent in "Fiesta pins" featuring Beto O'Rourke on a skateboard and a vintage copy of "Twit Magazine." The magazine, a gay lifestyle publication from Texas, is used to prove that the name "Twit" was in use long before Leo Laporte's "This Week in Tech" network. The hosts humorously compare the two entities and discuss the "hunky" imagery in the vintage publication.

John C. Dvorak reflects on his recent appearance on the TWiT network with Leo Laporte, noting his goals were to increase social media followers and promote the No Agenda Show. Critique is offered regarding the harsh downlighting at the TWiT studios which affects on-camera appearance. A recommendation is made for podcasters to avoid referring to their audience as "normal people" who cannot understand technical concepts.

Listeners inquire about the historical reasons for the hosts' departure from the TWiT network, with the explanation being a simple decision by Leo Laporte to end the professional relationship. Long-time fans also request the return of classic show references, such as Stargate and Codex Alimentarius. The segment reflects on the evolution of the show over its first decade and its roots in early tech podcasting.

James Higginbotham, who recently moved from Austin to Colorado Springs to escape "Austin mold," is knighted as Sir Java James. He notes he has been a listener since show number one following a mention on the TWiT network. The segment includes a de-douching and a discussion about the authenticity of goat scream jingles.

Christiane Amanpour is criticized for claiming she operates in a "truth and fact-based universe" regarding Steve Bannon's strategy. The hosts identify a "parallel universe" podcast from the TWiT network called "Agenda No" hosted by Padre SJ, which allegedly uses their "best podcast in the universe" moniker. A Twitter exchange with Jay Rosen is mentioned, where Rosen accused a host of having the "soul of a cop."

On March 23, Petaluma Police responded to a bomb threat at the "TWiT Brick House," the studio for Leo Laporte's technology podcast network. A caller claimed to have placed eight pipe bombs in the building because he was upset with the company and his life. While the building was not formally ordered to evacuate, most employees left while police conducted a visual inspection.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conduct a formal knighting ceremony for James Dobler, inducting him into the No Agenda Round Table. Several other supporters receive title changes, including Sir Blackballs of Twit becoming a Baronette. The hosts conclude the donor segment by reading birthday wishes for listeners and reminding the audience of the show's "value-for-value" funding model.

The hosts provide an update on the show's production and the importance of subscribing to the official newsletter for exclusive updates. They briefly reference a change in their relationship with the TWiT network, directing listeners to the newsletter for the full details. The segment emphasizes the "value for value" model and thanks the community for their ongoing support.

The hosts reflect on the "No Agenda" community, noting that many listeners discovered the show through the TWiT network. They discuss John Dvorak's recent departure from TWiT, attributing it to a shift in the network's direction toward "lifestyle" and "Apple-centric" content. Adam Curry praises Dvorak's legacy as a tech icon and expresses confidence in the show's independent future.

A personal anecdote describes a bet won against Leo Laporte regarding the name of a new show on the TWiT network. The winner correctly predicted the show would be titled "Showstoppers" rather than "The Screen Savers." The segment suggests that Laporte secretly listens to the program for content ideas.

A discussion of successful podcast monetization highlights Leo Laporte's effectiveness as a pitchman for the TWiT network and the pre-roll strategy used by the Serial podcast. The hosts compare the scarcity of Super Bowl ad spots to the infinite inventory of digital banner ads and podcasts, which drives prices down. They conclude that "per inquiry" codes and loyalist listener groups are currently the most viable paths for podcast revenue.

A man called Petaluma police claiming to have placed eight pipe bombs at the "TWiT Brick House," the studio for Leo Laporte's tech podcast network. The caller stated he was upset with his life and intended to "take them all out." Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, authorities raided Uber offices to gather evidence of the company's non-compliance with local transport rulings.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest asserts that the President views climate change as a greater threat to Americans' daily lives than terrorism. The show concludes with a preview of an upcoming segment on whistleblower John Kiriakou and a final sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley.

The hosts conclude the episode with a preview of the upcoming Thursday show. One host mentions a scheduled appearance on the TWiT network later that day. They sign off from their respective locations in Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, reiterating the show's "value-for-value" philosophy.

A discussion regarding being "banned" from the TWiT network reveals that Leo Laporte allegedly felt the show was being taken "off the rails" and away from advertiser-friendly content. The ban was purportedly triggered by a refusal to accept the official story of the moon landing. Other community updates include encouraging listeners to get their ham radio licenses and acknowledging the "1776" comic.

The hosts conclude that the Net Neutrality movement is a scheme by Netflix to avoid paying for its massive infrastructure footprint. They warn that independent content creators and networks like TWiT will eventually face higher costs as "free" peering agreements disappear and government-regulated metered billing becomes the industry standard.