Topic: Winery

A recent birthday celebration for the heiress of the Burger King franchise took place at the Bully Winery tasting room in Texas. The event marked her 70th birthday, prompting a discussion about the aesthetics of aging and the use of peptides to maintain health. The hosts reflect on the history of the Burger King brand and its commercialization by the heiress's father.

Producers have organized several "No Agenda Meetups," including a recent gathering at the Trump Winery in Virginia. Upcoming events are scheduled for Washington DC on January 5th, Bozeman on the 9th, and a "Full Frontal Exposure" edition in Kansas City. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or host local gatherings to connect with other "knights and dames."

During a tour of the Familia Torres winery in Spain, winemakers discussed the impact of dry conditions and water usage on viticulture. The staff noted that Hillary Clinton had visited the facility two weeks prior, where she signed a large wine vat. The winemakers expressed concern over the lack of rain but did not explicitly attribute the local weather patterns to man-made climate change.

Adam Curry shares a wine recommendation from a fellow producer: the 2020 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior, which retails for approximately $7 at Costco. John C. Dvorak confirms it is a high-quality "Easter egg" wine that he buys by the case. They also discuss the Robert Craig Winery, for which Dvorak built the original website in exchange for wine in the early days of the internet.

New Associate Executive Producers are recognized, including Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and Baronet Chris of the Sonoma Crush. John Dvorak provides wine recommendations, suggesting a Lynch-Bages Bordeaux to pair with yak burgers. Producer Roger Roundy is thanked for passing along proceeds from his first NFT sale.

Dame Damie provides a report on the Walnut Creek meetup, which included a "zombie raffle" and custom No Agenda popsicle sticks. The segment highlights the community of winemakers in Sonoma and Napa who follow the show. The block concludes with the playing of the "YMO Nation National Anthem," a song traditionally played once a year during donation segments.

A donation from a producer in Colorado sparks a discussion about mead making. John Dvorak recalls a winemaker at the Davis Bynum Winery in the 1970s who was an exceptional mead maker. The hosts discuss how the quality of honey dictates the final flavor profile of the fermented beverage.

A schedule of upcoming No Agenda meetups is announced, including a gathering at the Trump Winery in Virginia and a "Build Back Better Battle Planning" session in Austin. Other meetups are planned for Houston, Melbourne, and Green Bay, encouraging listeners to find human contact during lockdowns.

Keith Sarlouse, a long-time listener and owner of Sarlouse and Sons in Los Olivos, California, shared his experience as a 100% estate winemaker. The family-run business handles every aspect of production, from farming and picking to label design, and sells exclusively direct to consumers. Sarlouse offered to share his wines with the show's producers as part of the value-for-value model.

Future No Agenda meetups are planned for Charlottesville, Virginia, at the Trump Winery, as well as locations in Anchorage, Alaska, and Nashville, Tennessee. The hosts emphasized that these events are for "human resources" to connect during a time of government-mandated social distancing. The schedule extends into January 2021, showing the long-term planning of the community.

Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti donated $199.99, noting that he avoids "Associate Executive Producer" credits to protect his standing in the industry. He recently sold a show to IMDb TV, which is owned by Amazon. John Dvorak discusses an upcoming wine tasting with Brunetti at the high-end Verité winery in Sonoma County.

A donation from Amy Ekman Spradling leads to a discussion about her work at Veritas Winery in Healdsburg, California. The hosts reminisce about Adam Curry's MTV days and the social dynamics of "hitting people in the mouth" with No Agenda information.

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) faces scrutiny as a transmission line failure is suspected of starting a major wildfire despite widespread Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). While national media attributes the fires to climate change, local reports focus on aging equipment and the lack of controlled burns. A suspicious fire at Stonehill Winery, which had a corrugated steel roof, led to speculation about insurance scams or unusual ignition sources.

Film director Francis Ford Coppola expressed an optimistic view of the presidency, describing Donald Trump as imaginative and results-oriented. In contrast, producer James Brooks and other Hollywood figures are noted for their more critical and "eloquent" denunciations of the President-elect.

A correction is issued regarding a previous segment about Kultura Winery; the owner is a lifelong farmer, not a retired NSA employee. The hosts acknowledge various high-tier donations and discuss the logistics of receiving wine shipments from listeners.

The show reaches a "hard stop" as one host prepares to drive to Fayetteville, Arkansas. Travel tips for the region include visiting an antique town on the Oklahoma-Arkansas border and exploring wineries in the Ozark Mountains. The hosts express their enjoyment of the "No Agenda" mission and prepare for the upcoming listener meetup.