Topic: V Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series as a Colonel Sanders lookalike appears behind home plate. This sighting references the Curse of the Colonel, a Japanese urban legend involving a KFC statue thrown into a river. The Dodgers roster currently features three prominent players from Japan, including Shohei Ohtani.

Apple unveiled its new product lineup, including the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3. The new devices feature health-monitoring capabilities such as high blood pressure alerts and heart rate sensing. The hosts criticize the lack of promised AI features and the increasing size and weight of the flagship phones.

Linda McMahon, discussed in the context of education, repeatedly referred to Artificial Intelligence as "A1" during a report on school technology. The hosts compare this gaffe to Senator Ted Stevens' famous "series of tubes" description of the internet, officially renaming AI to "A1" for the show.

Chinese-backed apps like RealShort and Drama Box are seeing an 8,000% revenue increase by producing "vertical shorts"—minute-long, low-budget dramas designed for mobile viewing. Despite being described as "abysmal content," the industry is worth $4.4 billion in China and is gaining traction in the U.S. and India. The hosts compare this trend to Jeffrey Katzenberg's failed Quibi platform, noting that audiences are now more accepting of lower production values.

The Texas Rangers' recent World Series victory is celebrated following their win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Discussion covers the international nature of Major League Baseball, specifically highlighting the dominance of Japanese players who both pitch and hit. A brief tangent explores the history of the Tokyo Giants and the presence of American Samoans in professional sumo wrestling.

North Carolina State was removed from the College World Series after vaccinated players tested positive for COVID-19, while unvaccinated players reportedly tested negative. The hosts speculate that PCR test manipulation could be used to influence sports betting outcomes in major events like Euro 2020.

A theory is proposed that military intelligence has taken a dominant role in the White House, potentially sidelining the CIA. This shift is seen in the management of the Afghanistan conflict and the focus on the Silk Road project as a military-led operation. The segment also briefly touches on the Houston Astros' World Series victory, noting it as a "geopolitical" win for a city recovering from a major storm.

Camilla Shambly is "de-douched" after a long-time listener donation. The podcast is described as a "Swiss Army knife for routine psyche maintenance." The hosts also acknowledge Cara Curry's successful prediction of a Trump victory and the Cubs' World Series win. A joke is made about Adam Curry being a "spook" (intelligence agent).

A successful prediction of the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in extra innings is celebrated despite a confusing tweet regarding the score. The discussion touches on the legendary "Curse of the Billy Goat" and the specific atmosphere of the Billy Goat Tavern located beneath the streets of downtown Chicago.

The hosts concluded the episode with predictions for the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. A wager was placed on whether Anthony Weiner would face a "suicide" event before the next broadcast. The show ended with the traditional "Adios Mofos" sign-off and a musical mix featuring political clips and show themes.

Adam Curry thanks Richard Beaver for a custom-sharpened knife and discusses Beaver's "Bites and Blades" IT/knife-sharpening business. They also highlight a new animated series created by Alex Nori based on the podcast's audio. The hosts discuss how the show's pacing is optimized for audio rather than video.

The hosts conclude the show with an update on the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals. They sign off from their respective locations in Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next show on Thursday. The episode ends with a signature "No Agenda" audio mix featuring clips of Victoria Nuland, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton.

During the first game of the World Series, Fox Sports suffered a major technical failure that took the broadcast off the air. Google Fiber, the provider in Kansas City, also apologized for outages, leading the hosts to suspect that Fox's reliance on internet-based infrastructure rather than traditional satellite backups caused the embarrassment.

The Chicago Cubs' first-ever home playoff series win at Wrigley Field is discussed in the context of their 107-year championship drought. The hosts note the "prophecy" in the film "Back to the Future Part II," which predicted a Cubs World Series win in 2015. They joke that the team's success might be a elaborate promotion for the film's anniversary on October 21st.

The San Francisco Giants secured their third World Series title in five years, leading to celebrations and subsequent rioting in the city. Observations are made regarding the psychological state of citizens who resort to burning property and overturning cars following sports victories. Similar patterns of destructive behavior are noted in European cities, suggesting a global trend of pent-up public frustration manifesting through sports-related violence.

The Boston Red Sox won the 2013 World Series, leading to media coverage that linked the sports victory to the "Boston Strong" sentiment following the April marathon bombing. An interview with player Shane Victorino is highlighted for its attempt to inject tragedy-to-triumph propaganda into the championship celebration.

Five players at the Gay Softball World Series were interrogated about their sexual orientation after being accused of being heterosexual. The committee eventually ruled that three players were "non-gay" and stripped their team of a second-place finish, sparking a debate over discrimination.

The hosts note the involvement of the Psychological Operations Command (PsyOps) in World Series festivities. They criticize the increasing fusion of professional sports with military displays and patriotic musical performances.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 247 of No Agenda from their respective locations in Southern California and Silicon Valley. They discuss the San Francisco Giants' performance in the World Series and local weather patterns. The hosts introduce the concept of "human resources" as a term for their audience.

The show concludes with a critique of Ozzie Guillen's role as a baseball analyst and a final look at the World Series matchup between the Giants and the Rangers. The episode ends with a listener-submitted rap summarizing the show's themes and a reminder for listeners to support the program via Dvorak.org/NA.