# 6969 on The No Agenda Show 6969 comes up in 23 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to April 2021. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** February 2012 – April 2021 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Palindromes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palindromes.md), [Paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### Birthday Tributes for John C. Dvorak - **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-05 - **Time:** 2:55:09–3:01:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/birthday-tributes-for-john-c-dvorak.md A long list of listeners send in "69.69" donations to celebrate John C. Dvorak's 69th birthday. The segment includes a debate over the proper Czech pronunciation of his last name and well-wishes from across the "Gitmo Nation." Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), czech composer, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md) ### Final Donation Segment and Global Producers - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 2:20:31–2:27:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/final-donation-segment-and-global-producers.md The final donation block features contributors from Portland, the Czech Republic, and Australia. Listeners use various numerical codes in their donations, such as "8008" and "6969," to trigger specific show jokes and jingles. Keywords: [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [czech republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czech-republic.md), [boob donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boob-donation.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [western australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/western-australia.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ### Subscription Model Failures, Andrew Sullivan, and Numerology Donations - **Episode:** [984: Show X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 50:58–56:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x/chapter/subscription-model-failures-andrew-sullivan-and-numerology-donations.md The limitations of rigid subscription models and platforms like Patreon are discussed, using Andrew Sullivan's blog as an example of how fixed pricing can cap revenue. The show's success is attributed to open-ended donations and listener-generated numerology memes, such as the "8008" (boobs) and "73" (best regards) donation amounts. Keywords: [andrew sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-sullivan.md), [patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [8008](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8008.md) ### Sergeant Fred, Double Nickels on the Dime, and 6969 Karma - **Episode:** [984: Show X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 1:52:12–1:55:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x/chapter/sergeant-fred-double-nickels-on-the-dime-and-6969-karma.md The "Double Nickels on the Dime" ($55.10) donation amount is attributed to the late Sergeant Fred Castaneda, a Vietnam veteran. The hosts also discuss the "6969" donation streak started by a listener in Germany, which became a long-running show segment until the streak was eventually broken. They reflect on how these specific numbers create a sense of community and ritual. Keywords: [sergeant fred](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergeant-fred.md), [double nickels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-nickels.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), vietnam vet ### Numerology in Donations, Michael Martin Query - **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-23 - **Time:** 2:31:08–2:34:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/numerology-in-donations-michael-martin-query.md In response to a producer's question, the hosts explain that their interest in numerology stems from the creative donation amounts sent in by listeners. Patterns like palindromes and the "6969" donation became recurring themes within the show's funding ecosystem. Keywords: [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [palindromes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palindromes.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md) ### Race Car Careers and the 6969 Donations - **Episode:** [669: Strategic Patience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-20 - **Time:** 2:11:34–2:16:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience/chapter/race-car-careers-and-the-6969-donations.md Listener Fabrice Schumey reports securing a dream job building race cars, which the hosts attribute to "Job Karma." A series of $69.69 donations triggers the "Bill and Ted" jingle, and a listener shares a story about winning a bet on the Melbourne Cup using "No Agenda methodology." Keywords: fabrice schumey, melbourne cup, [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), bill and ted, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Tony G's Twins and the "Pizza Labor" Tale - **Episode:** [605: "Biostitutes"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-03 - **Time:** 1:53:56–1:57:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/tony-g-s-twins-and-the-pizza-labor-tale.md Producer Tony G announces that his wife is expecting twin boys. The hosts discuss an "old wives' tale" that eating pepperoni pizza can induce labor for women who are "sick and tired" of being pregnant. They also process several "69.69" donations and birthday shout-outs. Keywords: tony g, [twins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twins.md), [pizza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pizza.md), labor induction, downers grove, [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md) ### Swazzlenuff Karma, Sixth Anniversary Prep - **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-13 - **Time:** 1:50:38–1:54:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/swazzlenuff-karma-sixth-anniversary-prep.md The hosts process several "sack of sixes" donations ($66.66) in preparation for the show's upcoming sixth anniversary. They discuss the origins of the "swazzlenuff" (69) getting-laid karma and read notes from listeners in Copperopolis, Norway, and Moscow. They emphasize the "value for value" model as the only way to maintain independent analysis. Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), swazzlenuff, copperopolis, [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Listener Donations and Birthday Shoutouts - **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-22 - **Time:** 1:59:48–2:04:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/listener-donations-and-birthday-shoutouts.md The hosts read a long list of donations, including several "69.69" and "66.66" amounts. They acknowledge donors from Pennsylvania, Alberta, Brazil, and Poland. Birthday wishes are extended to Sir Guy Boissy, Dave Byron, and "Buzzkill Jr." The segment reinforces the "value for value" model and the show's upcoming sixth anniversary. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [sack of sixes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sack-of-sixes.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ### 6969 Donations and the Benefits of Paper Checks - **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-08 - **Time:** 1:48:33–1:51:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/6969-donations-and-the-benefits-of-paper-checks.md The hosts acknowledge a series of $69.69 donations and discuss the advantages of sending paper checks over using PayPal to avoid fees. Baroness Tanya of Manhattan sent a longhand note with her check, prompting a discussion on how cursive writing acts as a form of encryption against machine optical character recognition (OCR). Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), paper checks, ocr, [longhand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/longhand.md) ### Global Donations, 6969 Jingle and Welsh Karma - **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-09 - **Time:** 1:43:35–1:46:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/global-donations-6969-jingle-and-welsh-karma.md Donations are read from around the world, including Patrick Oberham in Australia and Dan Godsall in the UK. A producer in Cardiff, Wales, complains about BBC propaganda. The hosts celebrate a record-breaking day for "69-69" contributions, which they call a historical event for the show. Keywords: [greg davies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-davies.md), [cardiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiff.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [baton rouge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baton-rouge.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md) ### Global Donor Roll Call, 6969 Dudes - **Episode:** [481: Intelligence Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-24 - **Time:** 1:50:49–1:57:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product/chapter/global-donor-roll-call-6969-dudes.md Donors from around the world, including Australia and Canada, contribute the "magical" amount of $69.69. The hosts discuss "Invasion Day" in Australia and play a clip of Michelle Obama mentioning "mac and cheese" to satisfy a donor's request. Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), swazilnok ### Listener Donations, Prime Number Prime, 6969 Segment - **Episode:** [479: Belieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-17 - **Time:** 1:43:26–1:57:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber/chapter/listener-donations-prime-number-prime-6969-segment.md A large segment of listener donations is processed, featuring a discussion on the 92nd prime number (479) and a series of "69.69" donations. Listeners contribute notes on various topics, including the book *Atlas Shrugged*, car washing bans in Texas, and the "Buzzkill" iPhone game. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [prime numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-numbers.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md) ### 6969 Donations, Australian Separation Story - **Episode:** [478: Cranks and Firebrands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-13 - **Time:** 1:51:59–1:58:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands/chapter/6969-donations-australian-separation-story.md A series of $69.69 donations were acknowledged, including one from Jason Rutherford in Australia, who is attempting to win back his wife. The segment mentions her blog, "LipstickConfessions.net." Other donors include a model railway enthusiast and an Air Force member transitioning to civilian life, all requesting "de-douching" and "karma." Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), lipstick confessions ### Birthday Karma and Numerology Donations - **Episode:** [468: Meat Hands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-09 - **Time:** 1:38:05–1:42:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands/chapter/birthday-karma-and-numerology-donations.md A series of "69.69" and "12.12" donations are read, with listeners requesting "karma" for birthdays and new business ventures. The hosts discuss the organic emergence of these numerological donation patterns within the "No Agenda" community. James Shea from West Virginia breaks the trend with a "68.68" donation, jokingly refusing to participate in the "69" theme. Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [12-12-12](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/12-12-12.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md) ### New York Photography, Tanning Mom and Jersey Culture - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 2:00:36–2:04:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/new-york-photography-tanning-mom-and-jersey-culture.md A professional photographer in New York requests a plug for his services while waiting for his "Knight Ring." The hosts also acknowledge a donation from Nutley, New Jersey, referencing the "Tanning Mom" media sensation as a symbol of local culture. The segment features several "6969" donations, a recurring theme among the show's supporters. Keywords: [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), tanning mom, [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), nutley, [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md) ### Australian News Network, 69-69 Donation Surge - **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-08 - **Time:** 2:01:11–2:06:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/australian-news-network-69-69-donation-surge.md Sir Matthew Greensmith and other Australian listeners sent a surge of $69.69 donations. The hosts announced they are working on a new open-source system for the No Agenda News Network to allow fans to run their own news accounts. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### No Agenda Knighting, Listener Donations and Karma - **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-21 - **Time:** 1:17:06–1:24:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/no-agenda-knighting-listener-donations-and-karma.md The show conducts a "knighting" ceremony for Brad Doherty and recognizes several "6969" swazzle donations from listeners like Sir Marinoff and Brandon Savoie. The segment includes "karma" requests for various personal situations, including job searches and birthdays. The hosts also address a "de-douching" request for a listener's girlfriend, maintaining the show's unique subculture of interactive listener engagement. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), listener shoutouts ### Schwozenoff Donation Streak, Global Producer Support - **Episode:** [447: Drone Double Tap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-27 - **Time:** 1:36:37–1:56:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap/chapter/schwozenoff-donation-streak-global-producer-support.md A massive segment of $69.69 "Schwozenoff" donations is processed, maintaining a long-running streak. Producers from Canada, Portugal, Germany, and the US are acknowledged, and various "karma" requests for jobs and travel are fulfilled. Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), schwozenoff, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Slide Whistle Vote, Donation Coding Error - **Episode:** [407: Exploding Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-10 - **Time:** 35:11–37:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog/chapter/slide-whistle-vote-donation-coding-error.md A listener poll regarding the use of the slide whistle on the show is underway using specific donation amounts (ending in .07 for yes, .09 for no). A coding conflict involving the "69.69" meme donation is addressed, clarifying that those specific amounts will not count as anti-whistle votes. 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