# Direct Support on The No Agenda Show Direct Support comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2010 to August 2020. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** April 2010 – August 2020 - **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Open Source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Business Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md), [Church Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church-model.md), [Commercial Breaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercial-breaks.md), [Content Creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creation.md), [Focus Groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/focus-groups.md), [Monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [Patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Podcasting Business Models and the Value of Direct Support - **Episode:** [1266: 33 Cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-06 - **Time:** 2:18:14–2:21:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases/chapter/podcasting-business-models-and-the-value-of-direct-support.md The hosts discussed the pitfalls of podcasters relying on third-party platforms like Patreon, which take a percentage of earnings and exercise content control. They contrasted this with their own model of accepting direct checks and PayPal donations, which preserves data ownership and financial independence. They noted that many creators are "triggered" by the idea of asking for direct support despite the risks of deplatforming. Keywords: [patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [direct support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/direct-support.md) ### Open Source Content, Novelist Business Model and Commercial Breaks - **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-12 - **Time:** 1:19:37–1:24:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/open-source-content-novelist-business-model-and-commercial-breaks.md Adam Curry advocates for an "open source" approach to the podcast, allowing anyone to redistribute the content. They compare their donation model to that of a novelist or a church, where the audience provides direct support for the work they value. Both hosts express a long-standing hatred for commercial breaks, which they feel interrupt the creative flow and ruin the quality of media products. Keywords: [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), novelist model, [commercial breaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercial-breaks.md), creative freedom, [direct support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/direct-support.md) ### Direct Support Model, Church and Novel Comparisons - **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-05 - **Time:** 53:30–58:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/direct-support-model-church-and-novel-comparisons.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak compare their donation-based model to the financial structures of churches and the sale of novels. They argue that avoiding advertisers allows for a better, uncompromised product and a closer connection to the audience. They express a disdain for the "hard breaks" and commercial interruptions that ruin the flow of mainstream broadcasts. Keywords: [direct support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/direct-support.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [focus groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/focus-groups.md), [church model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church-model.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [content creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creation.md) ### No Agenda Value-for-Value Model, Advertising Avoidance - **Episode:** [193: Goldman Sachs and the Pedo Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-22 - **Time:** 1:14:19–1:17:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear/chapter/no-agenda-value-for-value-model-advertising-avoidance.md The hosts explain the "Value-for-Value" business model, which relies on direct listener support rather than traditional advertising. They argue that avoiding advertisers allows for a better show flow and prevents corporate influence over their content. John Dvorak considers implementing a similar model for his other program, DH Unplugged. Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [business model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md), [direct support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/direct-support.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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