10 chapters across the catalog
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.
Clendy Villar, Caroline Hafner, and the Zephyr Reports
Clendy Villar and Caroline Hafner describe Dvorak as a grandfather figure. Sir Spooky expresses how much he will miss the "Zephyr reports." Dwayne Spellman thanks the hosts for being a "light in the darkness" during the 2020-2021 lockdowns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Zephyr Report for December 27, 2020, indicates an economic upturn based on an eight-car train count in Northern California, including a private car. Bitcoin reached a significant milestone of $26,681. The report serves as a recurring informal economic indicator for the region.
Thanksgiving Greetings, Zephyr Report, Value for Value Model
The hosts exchange Thanksgiving greetings and provide a "Zephyr Report" on Amtrak train lengths. They discuss the current drop in Bitcoin prices and promote No Agenda Social as an algorithm-free alternative to Twitter. The segment reinforces the show's "value for value" model, which relies on listener contributions rather than corporate advertising.
No Agenda Episode 1229, Transportation and Infrastructure Appreciation
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1229 of the No Agenda show on March 29, 2020, broadcasting from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They discuss the status of the Zephyr train and express gratitude toward truck drivers and IT professionals maintaining internet bandwidth during the early COVID-19 lockdowns. The hosts introduce the theme of the episode as "Counting Masks."
The hosts open the program discussing heavy fog in northern Silicon Valley and the sounds of the Zephyr train. They reference a 1970s cycle of fog and global cooling, contrasting historical climate fears with a new climate report released on Black Friday.
