Topic: Zephyr

67 chapters across the catalog

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 3:08:11 - 3:10:51

1888: In The Mourning

Sir Adam of the Coke Empire, Mud Flats and Zephyr

Sir Adam of the Coke Empire donated $188.88, referencing the "mud flats" outside John C. Dvorak's window and the "zephyr" waiting to take him on his last ride. He expressed hope for a future biopic about Dvorak produced by Dana Brunetti. The donor noted that Dvorak's dry, honest opinions had spanned his entire adult life.

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 3:10:51 - 3:17:06

1888: In The Mourning

Sir Patrick Duke of the South, Sacramento Train Museum

Sir Patrick Coble, the Duke of the South, provided a heartfelt audio note detailing his experiences traveling to meetups worldwide. He shared a "core memory" of taking John C. Dvorak and his family to the Sacramento Train Museum to ride the Zephyr. Coble credited Dvorak and Curry with building a "force of nature" community that has resulted in weddings, friendships, and children globally.

In The Mourning
Episode 1888 5:22:44 - 5:25:53

1888: In The Mourning

Tributes to the Greatest of All Trolls

Donors honor John C. Dvorak's legacy as the "Greatest of All Trolls" and a staple of their adult lives. The notes include memories of Dvorak's humorous outbursts regarding "Grand Duke" titles and his consistent "Zephyr reports." Supporters from Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Netherlands offer condolences to the Dvorak and Nowitzki families while pledging to continue supporting the show.

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 55:39 - 57:25

1795: Dead Feathered

The Zephyr Train, Local Infrastructure Changes

The hosts react to the sound of the Zephyr train passing by the studio, noting its unusual Sunday schedule. They lament the construction of a new apartment building near the tracks that blocks the view of the train, despite muffling the noise for other residents. The segment highlights a personal interest in local rail activity and the changing landscape of the Texas Hill Country.

Bro Media
Episode 1710 2:25:52 - 2:28:48

1710: Bro Media

TurboScribe AI, Transgender Activist Marriage

The hosts praise a new AI transcription service, TurboScribe, for its speed and speaker recognition capabilities. In a separate news item, they report on the engagement of Montana Representative Zoe Zephyr and activist Erin Reed. The segment concludes with a final thank you to the show's associate executive producers.

Vaccine Poverty
Episode 1365 1:55:40 - 1:59:13

1365: Vaccine Poverty

Dame Zephyr and the History of the Term Podcast

Travis Molnar donated $1,600 to honor his wife, Dame Zephyr, on their 16th wedding anniversary. The donation note leads to a discussion about the origin of the term "podcasting." Adam Curry recalls the early resistance to the name due to its association with Apple's iPod and the failed attempt by some to use the term "netcast" instead.

CL0P
Episode 1565

1565: CL0P

Father's Day Zephyr Report and Turkey Call Gifts

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Father's Day special with a report on a ten-car Zephyr train sighting in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange Father's Day greetings and discuss gifts, including a manual turkey call device.

Big Mike & The Rock
Episode 1551 2:15:25 - 2:19:44

1551: Big Mike & The Rock

Zoe Zephyr Censure, Montana House Decorum

Transgender lawmaker Zoe Zephyr was censured by the Montana House of Representatives after telling colleagues they would have "blood on their hands" for supporting a ban on gender-affirming care. The censure prevents Zephyr from participating in floor debates but allows for continued voting. Critics of the lawmaker argue the statement violated legislative decorum, while supporters view it as a necessary defense of the LGBTQ community.

Slime Mold
Episode 1442 3:53 - 5:50

1442: Slime Mold

Zephyr Report and Economic Indicators

John C. Dvorak provides a "Zephyr Report" regarding a train sighting involving four engines, two of which featured celebratory blue paint. The hosts jokingly interpret this as a positive economic sign despite 8.5% inflation and Bitcoin's price volatility. Dvorak notes he has prepared an unusually high number of clips for the episode.

Second Lady
Episode 1434 2:04:04 - 2:07:07

1434: Second Lady

California Zephyr Observations and Florida Real Estate Trends

Observations of the California Zephyr train included a rare private rental car, sparking speculation about "elites" traveling across the country. Meanwhile, listeners reported relocating from high-tax states like New Jersey to Florida, citing skyrocketing housing prices in areas like Ponte Vedra. The discussion touched on the difficulty of remaining objective in the face of intense "fear porn" and propaganda surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

Health Glitch
Episode 1428 1:23:03 - 1:26:28

1428: Health Glitch

California Zephyr Commemorative Engines and Orient Express

A report on the California Zephyr train noted the use of four engines, including two commemorative units, on a recent trip to Sacramento. The discussion shifted to luxury rail travel, including the revamped Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway route from Vladivostok to Moscow.

ok zoomer
Episode 1397 10:17 - 10:58

1397: ok zoomer

Ten Car Zephyr, CNBC Squawk Box Economic Indicator

A sighting of a ten-car Zephyr train is reported as a potential signal for economic shifts. The train featured two additional "workhorse" cars resembling prison transport, contrasting with traditional luxury cars from the 1920s. This observation is linked to market movements, specifically Bitcoin trading at $61,464.

super-mutation
Episode 1382

1382: super-mutation

US-China Trade Deficit, Slow-Moving Freight Trains

The United States imported approximately $600 billion worth of goods from China in the first quarter of 2021, contributing to a trade deficit exceeding $250 billion. Observations of slow-moving freight trains and massive container shipments in Northern Silicon Valley serve as indicators of current economic pacing.

Lousy Hummus
Episode 1353

1353: Lousy Hummus

Bitcoin 2021 Miami Conference, Road Report

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1353 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. Curry provides a road report regarding his recent trip to the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida. The hosts observe the passing of an eight-car Amtrak Zephyr train, noting it as a sign of returning normalcy.

Bug Appetit!
Episode 1351 2:51:40 - 2:53:40

1351: Bug Appetit!

California Zephyr Report, Economic Indicator

A surprise sighting of an eight-car California Zephyr with a mail or luggage car is reported as a significant economic indicator. The hosts treat the train's configuration as "breaking news" that rivals traditional financial reports. The segment concludes with a brief mention of Bitcoin's current price.

Ask China!
Episode 1350 5:57 - 7:21

1350: Ask China!

Zephyr Economic Report, Bitcoin Market Trends

A Zephyr train sighting featuring eight cars and a mail car serves as a satirical economic indicator for Bitcoin's market performance. The cryptocurrency is reported at a price of $39,450. The observation includes a rare silver dome car with red accents, signaling a bounce back in the digital currency markets.

Belching Freon
Episode 1348 1:23:08 - 1:25:24

1348: Belching Freon

Value for Value Model, California Zephyr Report

The No Agenda show operates on a value-for-value model, eschewing traditional advertising for direct listener support. In economic news, the California Zephyr was spotted with two private luxury cars attached, a traditional indicator of high-end economic activity, as Bitcoin prices fluctuated around the $40,000 mark.