Topic: Dh Unplugged

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.