# Business on The No Agenda Show Business comes up in 297 chapters across 267 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 297 - **Episodes:** 267 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 297 ### Final Donation Credits and Small Business Shoutouts - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 3:03:51–3:20:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/final-donation-credits-and-small-business-shoutouts.md The final segment of the donation read includes "Associate Executive Producers" and small business owners who support the show. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters is thanked for his ongoing contributions. Adam Curry emphasizes that the show's independence is entirely dependent on the voluntary financial support of its audience. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Personal AI Robots and the Death of Free Links - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 1:10:48–1:14:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/personal-ai-robots-and-the-death-of-free-links.md Adam Curry describes his experience setting up a Muse personal robot on a Linux server, customizing its "soul.md" file to be genuinely helpful. He notes that Facebook is beginning to charge businesses for posting links to combat bot spam. Curry predicts that personal AI agents with access to email and calendars will become the new primary interface for the internet, hyper-targeting ads and services. Keywords: [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) ### David Bowie Death, Patricia Paay Malta Story - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 50:11–52:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/david-bowie-death-patricia-paay-malta-story.md The discussion turns to the media coverage following David Bowie's death. Curry mentions Dutch singer Patricia Paay, who shared a story about a brief romantic encounter with Bowie in Malta before he became famous, noting his "shitty teeth" and unusual attire at the time. 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They recommend using platforms like Nextdoor to find an initial audience and emphasize the importance of authenticity. Keywords: tim hendrick, hyper-local podcasting, downingtown pennsylvania, [rodecaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodecaster.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) ### Headbangers Ball, MTV Business Cards, Executive Producers - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 2:30:18–2:34:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/headbangers-ball-mtv-business-cards-executive-producers.md A donor asks Adam Curry for signed Headbangers Ball headshots, but Curry reveals he has no remaining photos or leather jackets from his MTV days. He does, however, mention possessing rare MTV business cards that lack a job title. The hosts then list the Executive and Associate Executive Producers for the episode, maintaining their long-standing donation tiers. Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [headbangers ball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headbangers-ball.md), def leppard, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [business cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-cards.md) ### America 250 Donations, Small Business Support - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 2:11:56–2:15:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/america-250-donations-small-business-support.md The hosts call for donations in honor of the America 250 celebration and thank listeners for supporting the show's "international lifestyle." They highlight the role of small businesses within the "No Agenda Nation" that cross-promote each other and provide value to the community. The segment transitions into the formal reading of high-tier donations. 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Shafina English is thanked for her $200 birthday donation and her long-standing support of the show from San Francisco. 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Satellite imagery reportedly shows tankers bypassing blockades, a move credited with keeping oil prices between $85 and $90 per barrel. The operation is compared to historical military maneuvers, noting that industry insiders were initially kept quiet to ensure mission success. 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She also touches on the logistics of their marriage, explaining why she lives in Washington State with her animals while John remains in San Francisco. 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Keywords: [little john's candies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/little-john-s-candies.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), italian plastering, [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md) ### Eliza Effect, Fox Business Host Argues with ChatGPT - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 1:34:09–1:38:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/eliza-effect-fox-business-host-argues-with-chatgpt.md Fox Business host Dagan McDowell described an interaction with ChatGPT where she argued with the bot over its refusal to recognize Donald Trump's current term as a "second term." The segment illustrated the "Eliza Effect," where humans attribute human-like intelligence and intent to computer programs. McDowell claimed she was "training" the bot by correcting its perceived political bias during the chat. Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [fox business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-business.md), [eliza effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eliza-effect.md), [political bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-bias.md), [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md) ### Value for Value Model and Host-Read Ad Skepticism - **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-29 - **Time:** 2:00:40–2:05:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/value-for-value-model-and-host-read-ad-skepticism.md The "Value for Value" funding model is contrasted with the traditional podcast advertising industry. The hosts criticize the high "ad load" in modern podcasts and the "scam" of download metrics used by the IAB. They argue that host-read ads and dynamic ad insertion often fail to reach audiences effectively, whereas their model relies on direct listener support. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), host-read ads, [iab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iab.md), dynamic ad insertion, podcasting business ### Podify Media Cold Email, Universal Testaments Easter Eggs - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 3:22:11–3:24:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/podify-media-cold-email-universal-testaments-easter-eggs.md The hosts shared a "cold email" from Podify.media asking if they had ever considered starting a podcast, highlighting the automated and often poorly targeted nature of modern marketing. Additionally, an author of a new series titled "The Universal Testaments" requested permission to include the hosts as "Easter egg" characters in his books, using backwards-spelled names. Keywords: podify.media, billy samoa, busy executive, universal testaments, [easter eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-eggs.md) ### Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bribes and International Business - **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-08 - **Time:** 2:14:33–2:19:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/foreign-corrupt-practices-act-bribes-and-international-business.md A donor note from "Animas of Dogpatch" sparks a discussion on the reported 180-day suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the Trump administration. The suspension is framed as a move to allow American companies to compete more effectively in global markets where bribery is common. The hosts explore the implications of "tax-deductible bribes" for national security. 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