# Dh Unplugged on The No Agenda Show

Dh Unplugged comes up in 22 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2014 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 22
- **Episodes:** 19
- **Discussed:** October 2014 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Andrew Horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Charlie Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [End Of Show Mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md), [Noise Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-gates.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 22

### Future Projects and Post-No Agenda Media Transition

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 13:04–16:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/future-projects-and-post-no-agenda-media-transition.md

Adam Curry outlines the transition plan for the No Agenda community, noting that the website and meetups will continue under producer management. New and existing projects are highlighted, including VoidZero's community radio, the Dvorak family's Party Line show, and Andrew Horowitz's DH Unplugged. Curry also announces the expansion of his "We Get to Do This" podcast with Pastor Jimmy.

Keywords: [voidzero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voidzero.md), party line, [dh unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md), we get to do this, corinne the keeper

### Nicholas Gregorchik and the Mac and Cheese Jingle

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 1:59:34–2:01:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/nicholas-gregorchik-and-the-mac-and-cheese-jingle.md

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.

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### The Letter J and Silicon Spin Tech History

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 2:01:41–2:03:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/the-letter-j-and-silicon-spin-tech-history.md

A producer known as "The Letter J" recounts following John C. Dvorak from Silicon Spin on Tech TV to various podcasts including TWiT and Cranky Geeks. He shares an anecdote about sending a romantic anniversary card to the show as a joke. The hosts clarify that while they considered doing three shows a week, they ultimately stuck to a twice-weekly schedule.

Keywords: [silicon spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-spin.md), [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), twit podcast, [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [dh unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md), anniversary card

### Andrew Horowitz Guest Co-Host Introduction and Studio Tour

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 0:00–2:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/andrew-horowitz-guest-co-host-introduction-and-studio-tour.md

Adam Curry introduces financial analyst Andrew Horowitz as the guest co-host for episode 1908 of No Agenda. Horowitz, known for the Disciplined Investor and DH Unplugged, tours the Fredericksburg studio and comments on the professional setup and green room amenities. The segment features an AI-generated musical tribute highlighting Horowitz's background in market analysis and balance sheets.

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### DH Unplugged Evolution and John C. Dvorak Legacy

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 12:06–15:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/dh-unplugged-evolution-and-john-c-dvorak-legacy.md

Andrew Horowitz discusses the continuation of the DH Unplugged podcast with John C. Dvorak's son, JC Dvorak, following the elder Dvorak's passing. He notes the technical expertise JC brings to the show and their new production workflow involving video shorts for social media. The segment mentions the No Agenda Instagram account reaching 5,000 followers and the release of a photo of John's office.

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### Spotify Open Standards and DH Unplugged Podcast

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 1:30:16–1:34:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/spotify-open-standards-and-dh-unplugged-podcast.md

Jason Calacanis reveals he has been lobbying Spotify CEO Daniel Eck to support open standards like the "live" and "donate" buttons from Podcasting 2.0. Adam Curry expresses skepticism about proprietary platforms but encourages the support of open feeds. They also highlight that *DH Unplugged* continues with "Young Dvorak" following the passing of John C. Dvorak.

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### Fort Lauderdale Meetup, JCD Tributes and Audio Longevity

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 2:41:30–2:47:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/fort-lauderdale-meetup-jcd-tributes-and-audio-longevity.md

A meetup report from Fort Lauderdale features tributes to John C. Dvorak from long-time listeners and colleagues like Andrew Horowitz. Participants share memories of Dvorak's work at PC Magazine and his "grumpy spirit animal" persona. The hosts reflect on the longevity of audio recordings and the idea that their voices will live on through digital archives for generations.

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### Impact of Dvorak's Death on Andrew Horowitz and Dana Brunetti

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 1:06:35–1:09:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/impact-of-dvorak-s-death-on-andrew-horowitz-and-dana-brunetti.md

The passing of John C. Dvorak has deeply affected his close friends, including financial commentator Andrew Horowitz and film producer Dana Brunetti. Curry notes that Horowitz is going through a similar struggle with his show "DH Unplugged." Brunetti, who has moved from Hollywood to ranching, frequently called Dvorak for advice and has now reached out to Curry.

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### Tyler of the Wailing City and Birthday Tributes

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 6:24:12–6:26:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/tyler-of-the-wailing-city-and-birthday-tributes.md

Tyler of the Wailing City and Jason Carver offer condolences, with Tyler hoping Dvorak can still "grouse" in eternity. Christian Berigen shares that Dvorak passed away on her birthday, which she views as a blessing in disguise. She mentions performing a novena prayer for the Dvorak and Curry families.

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### Andrew Horowitz on the DH Unplugged Partnership

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:15:36–1:19:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/andrew-horowitz-on-the-dh-unplugged-partnership.md

Financial commentator Andrew Horowitz joins the show via a pre-recorded segment to discuss his 18-year partnership with Dvorak on the "DH Unplugged" podcast. Horowitz reflects on Dvorak's brilliance and their ability to disagree on-air without ever remaining angry afterward. He also humorously critiques Dvorak's "horrible" text messaging habits and all-caps corrections regarding show titles.

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### AI Art Entropy, DH Unplugged, Model Collapse

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 2:12:20–2:18:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/ai-art-entropy-dh-unplugged-model-collapse.md

A discussion on the "DH Unplugged" podcast regarding AI-generated art suggested that the technology is experiencing "entropy" or "model collapse" as it ingests its own previous outputs. This phenomenon results in muddier colors, a lack of true whites or blacks, and a general loss of luminosity in generated images. The hosts noted that many "prompt jockeys" are resorting to cartoonish styles to mask these technical deficiencies as the AI models become increasingly repetitive.

Keywords: [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [entropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entropy.md), [model collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/model-collapse.md), [dh unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md), [andrew horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md), [no agenda art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art-generator.md)

### End of Show Mixes, Jumbo Egg Tip of the Day

- **Episode:** [1744: EULA for Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-06
- **Time:** 3:10:37–3:21:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-jumbo-egg-tip-of-the-day.md

John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending listeners buy jumbo eggs for better value, despite the "rare" nature of the chickens that lay them. The episode concludes with end-of-show music mixes and a promotion for the *DH Unplugged* podcast. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios, mofos" catchphrase.

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### Outro, Grammys Watch Party and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 3:18:05–3:21:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/outro-grammys-watch-party-and-sign-off.md

The hosts sign off from Fredericksburg and Silicon Valley, mentioning their plans to watch the Grammys for "satanic messages" and Taylor Swift. They promote the upcoming "DH Unplugged" episode and remind listeners to support the show via noagendadonations.com before closing with their signature "Adios, mofos."

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### Outro and End-of-Show Mix, Episode 1707 Wrap-up

- **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-27
- **Time:** 3:28:40–3:34:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/outro-and-end-of-show-mix-episode-1707-wrap-up.md

The hosts sign off from the 17th-anniversary episode, teasing upcoming "disgusting" Halloween clips and coverage of the final election stretch. The show concludes with a musical mix featuring themes of climate change, political fascism rhetoric, and the "best podcast in the universe" branding.

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### End of Show Mix, Podcasting 2.0 and Joe Rogan Tribute

- **Episode:** [1691: Joy Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1691-joy-boy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-01
- **Time:** 3:18:43–3:23:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1691-joy-boy/chapter/end-of-show-mix-podcasting-2-0-and-joe-rogan-tribute.md

The show concludes with a preview of the "DH Unplugged" podcast and a musical tribute to the "Podfather" Adam Curry. The mix features a parody of an Adam Sandler song and a rap about the evolution of Podcasting 2.0, mentioning figures like Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, and Tim Cook. The hosts sign off with their traditional "adios mofos" catchphrase.

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### No Agenda Stream and DH Unplugged Merger Predictions

- **Episode:** [1618: Fat Leonard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-21
- **Time:** 2:19:23–2:21:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard/chapter/no-agenda-stream-and-dh-unplugged-merger-predictions.md

The hosts discuss the No Agenda live stream and the DH Unplugged podcast. A recent prediction on DH Unplugged regarding a media merger was validated the following day by news of talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, showcasing the show's insight into corporate transactions.

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### ISO Selection, Adam Curry and Horowitz Feud

- **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-21
- **Time:** 2:49:01–2:51:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/iso-selection-adam-curry-and-horowitz-feud.md

The hosts select "In Search Of" (ISO) audio clips for future use, focusing on dramatic or humorous soundbites from the episode. They also address a perceived "fake feud" between Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak's co-host on "DH Unplugged," Andrew Horowitz. Curry jokingly claims Horowitz hung up on him during a recent interaction.

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### State of the Union and Grammys Coincidences

- **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 1:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/state-of-the-union-and-grammys-coincidences.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1004 of the No Agenda Show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They note the scheduling coincidence of the State of the Union address occurring simultaneously with the DH Unplugged podcast and during the same week as the Grammy Awards.

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### Podcast Video Experiment, Audience Feedback and Metrics

- **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-16
- **Time:** 3:10–4:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/podcast-video-experiment-audience-feedback-and-metrics.md

A recent video experiment for the podcast resulted in lower audience numbers, leading to the conclusion that a visual broadcast is unnecessary for the listeners. Despite a sophisticated multi-camera mixer setup, the data suggests the audience prefers the traditional audio format.

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### Noise Gate Philosophy, Digital Silence and The Abyss Look

- **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-12
- **Time:** 2:01:54–2:05:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/noise-gate-philosophy-digital-silence-and-the-abyss-look.md

The hosts discuss the technical philosophy of using fast-acting noise gates to create "digital silence" when neither host is speaking. Curry explains how he helped fellow podcaster Andrew Horowitz set up a similar system for the DH Unplugged show. Dvorak compares the "dead" audio sound to the "Abyss" visual style used by Charlie Rose, which utilizes black velvet to create a void-like background.

Keywords: [noise gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-gates.md), digital silence, [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), the abyss, [dh unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md)

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