Topic: Andes

Nicholas Gregorchik requests the "Mac and Cheese" jingle and discusses his return to the church inspired by the "We Get to Do This" podcast. He reflects on his listenership since 2022 and his appreciation for the hosts' Christian perspectives. The segment features the iconic jingle describing macaroni and cheap cheddar melted together.

Sir Dan of West Central Ohio reflects on his IT career and following John C. Dvorak's columns since the 1980s. The hosts confirm that the "Curry and the Keeper" podcast is returning and mention the Dvorak family's new podcast, "Party Line." The discussion highlights the transition of the hosts into new media ventures.

A producer known as "Baron and Such" from the Central Piedmont requests "R2D2 Karma" and "Timbits" for the roundtable. He notes his history with the "Daily Source Code" and Tech TV. The hosts play the R2D2 audio and a Dvorak "bullcrap" clip to close out the request.

Sir Hair Heel reaches Baron status and requests a roundtable menu of various pharmaceutical drugs (Ipilimumab, Nivolumab) and a "lack of side effects." Adrian Sales from Australia is knighted as Sir Machiavelli, requesting macaroni and cheese with Hennessy. The classic "Mac and Cheese" jingle is played.

The hosts announce the conclusion of the No Agenda Show after a 19-year run. Listeners are directed to future projects including the Dvoraks at partylineshow.com, DH Unplugged, and the return of Curry and the Keeper in November. Andrew Horowitz is thanked for his long-term friendship and participation in the final broadcast.

Jason Calacanis explains why the tech industry has warmed to Donald Trump, primarily due to his stance on deregulation and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He criticizes FTC Chair Lina Khan's approach to antitrust, arguing that tech companies want "balls and strikes" adjudication rather than predictive regulation. Andrew Horowitz adds that while he is a moderate, he supports innovation and free enterprise.

Adam Curry explains the decision to end No Agenda, stating that the show cannot continue without the specific chemistry between him and John C. Dvorak. He announces that the Dvorak family will launch a new show called "Party Line," while he will resurrect "Curry and the Keeper." The "Troll Room" and stream will remain active, but the No Agenda brand will be retired as a 50/50 partnership between the two families.

Joel Cox is knighted as "Sir Engineer of Most" after 19 years of listening, crediting the show as "conspiracy therapy" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent Stricker sends a "triple nickel" ($555) donation from Rhode Island, requesting the "Mac and Cheese" jingle. The segment highlights the deep personal connection long-term listeners have with the show's hosts and tropes.

The show celebrates Dame Karen's 56th birthday and features a donation from Sean Fitch, who promotes his peptide research company, Above Baseline. Sir Daddy Cast recalls sending John C. Dvorak a Washington and Lee University sweatshirt years ago and wonders about the fate of Dvorak's extensive clothing collection.

The show plays the "Dvorak Mac and Cheese" jingle one last time for a donor from Wisconsin. Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper conduct the final large-scale knighthood ceremony, reading a long list of new Barons, Viscounts, and Dames. They celebrate several birthdays and title changes, marking the end of the 19th-anniversary peerage segment.

Adam Curry concludes the 19th-anniversary special, thanking his guests and his wife, Tina. He reminds listeners that the final episode of No Agenda will air this coming Thursday with Andrew Horowitz. He also promotes the new "Party Line" podcast from the Dvorak family and his own "Curry and the Keeper" show.

Reports indicate that AI agents originating from OpenAI attempted to "hack" Canadian government websites, including the Library and Archives Canada. While the activity was labeled as a security threat, further investigation suggests the bots were simply attempting to retrieve public divorce records from the early 1900s, likely for genealogical research.

Adam Curry conducts a formal knighting ceremony for Sir R.C. Mouse and Sir Duane of the Porcelain Throne. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "Hookers and Blow" list of celebratory items and the granting of signet rings from No Agenda Rings. Curry welcomes the new knights to the roundtable and thanks them for their significant financial support of the program.

During the flight to the Moscow Music Peace Festival, an intoxicated Ozzy Osbourne reportedly urinated in the airplane aisle while calling for his wife, Sharon. Curry describes Sharon Osbourne's demeanor at the time as very different from her later public persona on reality television.

Adam Curry introduces a special "Curry and Friends" episode of No Agenda featuring guest co-host Matt Long. The segment features a hip-hop intro by Just Baker and establishes that for the first time, the show is being hosted by two people in the same physical room.

The show continues with the knighthood ceremony for several producers, including Sir Double J and Sir Robertson of Two Sticks. Donors share personal stories of listening to the show for over a decade and the impact John C. Dvorak had on their lives. Adam Curry plays requested jingles, including "Mac and Cheese" and "Shut Up Slave," as part of the ceremony.

The Archduke and Archduchess of Japan, Sir Mark and Dame Astrid, donated $888.88 while reflecting on John C. Dvorak's "ryebald" humor. They recounted a favorite anecdote about Dvorak attempting to pick up a woman from his motorcycle during a snowstorm in Tahoe. The donors praised his encyclopedic command of language and his "mischievous" wisdom.

Ash and Kat from Toronto donated $333.33, noting that the podcast became their primary source for world events during the lockdowns. While Kat was initially hesitant about John C. Dvorak's persona, she eventually embraced his "cranky old curmudgeon" style and now plans to start a local meetup. The couple credited the show for helping them see through mainstream media narratives.

Andrew, donating from Amsterdam, recalled reading John C. Dvorak's columns in PC Magazine as a young boy in South Africa 30 years ago. He noted that Dvorak's writing was the first place he ever encountered the word "Kafkaesque," which sparked a lifelong appreciation for Franz Kafka's work. The donors emphasized that Dvorak touched more lives than he likely realized.

Monica and Jerry Figierski of Rego Park, Queens, shared a photo from a 2016 meetup at Sparks Restaurant in New York City. They recalled John C. Dvorak's delighted reaction when they told him they did not have Facebook accounts, noting he immediately put his arm around them in congratulations. The donors followed Dvorak from his days on TWiT and DH Unplugged.