9 chapters across the catalog
Tyson Foods Supervisors Accused of COVID Betting Pool
A wrongful death lawsuit against Tyson Foods in Waterloo, Iowa, alleges that a plant manager organized a "winner-take-all" betting pool for supervisors to wager on how many employees would test positive for COVID-19. The hosts discuss this as a form of "dead pool" humor common in high-risk environments.
Associate Executive Producer Credits and Meetup Announcements
A list of "Associate Executive Producers" is read, including Blake Camilleri, Mark Waterloo (Sir Crash EMT), and J. Kodachins. Announcements are made for upcoming No Agenda meetups in Austin and Toronto, with a new central website for meetups being developed by listener Mimi. The hosts thank the $50 donors and note that the total number of individual contributors for the episode was relatively low at 22.
June 18 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, where the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon Bonaparte. The discussion focuses on the tactical formations used by the British, such as the infantry square, which proved impenetrable to French cavalry. This historical milestone is noted as a significant technological and tactical breakthrough in European warfare.
Due to consistently low engagement and donation levels, the hosts jokingly announce they are "banning" Father's Day celebrations on the program in favor of Waterloo Day. They thank the executive producers and remind listeners that the show's "value for value" system relies on their continued support. The segment concludes the first half of the donation acknowledgments.
Sir Chris of Carmel-by-the-Sea requests "Mac and Cheese Jobs Karma" for his wife's birthday. Michael Johnson from Waterloo, Wisconsin, donates for the first time, expressing his enjoyment of watching "Hillbots" from a parallel universe. A millennial donor requests the title "Knight of Lambda Calculus" and asks for a "Rubbleizer" jingle.
Queen Elizabeth Germany Visit, Waterloo Coin Controversy
Queen Elizabeth II visited Germany and met with Chancellor Angela Merkel, stressing the need for European unity. The hosts mock the ceremonial nature of the monarchy and the "baubles" worn by the Queen. They also mention a diplomatic spat where Belgium minted a euro coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which offended the French government.
Value-for-Value Donations and Executive Order 12333
The hosts read a list of donors contributing via the value-for-value model. Several donors contribute $123.33, a reference to Executive Order 12333, which governs US intelligence activities. Donors from Germany, Canada, and various US states are acknowledged for their support of the program.
Listener Donations and the Douchebag Shout-out Meme
A variety of listener notes are read, including one from a 23-year-old working in a Buffalo porn shop and a geography student at the University of Waterloo who disagrees with the hosts' climate views. The "douchebag" jingle is played for listeners who were "called out" by friends to donate. One host also mentions his attempt to sell his airplane via Tradewinds Aviation.
Teenage Irresponsibility and the Waterloo Station Commute
A stressful commute through London's Waterloo Station was exacerbated by a daughter locking herself out of the house and failing to perform simple tasks like feeding the family pets. Despite the father's efforts to rush home, the daughter remained preoccupied with social activities and costume party preparations. This segment explores the perceived lack of consideration and "muscle memory" for responsibility in the younger generation.
