# Donation Drive on The No Agenda Show Donation Drive comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Chris Wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md), [Corporation For Public Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporation-for-public-broadcasting.md), [Cpb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpb.md), [Dame Drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-drive.md), [Eastenders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eastenders.md), [Family Business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-business.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Dvorak Family Business, Give John a Reason to Live Campaign - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 16:01–19:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/dvorak-family-business-give-john-a-reason-to-live-campaign.md The hosts discuss the "Give John a Reason to Live" donation drive launched in the wake of Dvorak's surgery. Mimi describes the Dvorak family as "competitive intellectuals" who constantly share research from PubMed and legislative bills. 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. Keywords: [donation drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-drive.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [family business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-business.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md) ### Producer Credits, Birthday Shout-outs, and Knighting - **Episode:** [1383: Spook Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-19 - **Time:** 2:50:26–3:01:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/producer-credits-birthday-shout-outs-and-knighting.md The hosts conclude the producer segment by thanking donors like Toni Dockley and John Nazal. They perform a final knighting ceremony for Scott Jalbert, John Harvey, and Scott Battaglioli, detailing the perks of the "No Agenda Roundtable" and the distribution of official knight rings. Keywords: toni dockley, [knight ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-ring.md), [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), producer drive ### Associate Executive Producers and Dame Drive Initiative - **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-20 - **Time:** 1:23:50–1:29:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-dame-drive-initiative.md The show acknowledged associate executive producers Dylan Tice and Oz of the Windy Plains for their financial support. The hosts highlighted the "Dame Drive," an initiative to encourage more female listeners to participate in the show's production and join the Roundtable. Three new individuals were added to the list of contributors for the current episode. Keywords: dylan tice, oz of the windy plains, [dame drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-drive.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### No Agenda Stream, Art Contest, Dame Donation Drive - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 57:18–1:02:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/no-agenda-stream-art-contest-dame-donation-drive.md The hosts transition to show logistics, thanking the "trolls" in the chat room and discussing the weekly artwork. Nick the Rat's depiction of Greta Thunberg as Wednesday Addams is praised. They also announce a "Dame Donation Drive" to encourage more women to support the show, featuring a musical mix by Sir Chris Wilson. 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This leads to a critique of public television and radio fundraising tactics, specifically the use of generic, non-localized "begging" packages that fail to mention specific station names or offer compelling premiums. Keywords: sound of music, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [eastenders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eastenders.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [donation drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-drive.md) ### PBS Donation Drives and Fleetwood Mac Concert Specials - **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-04 - **Time:** 57:43–1:00:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/pbs-donation-drives-and-fleetwood-mac-concert-specials.md The hosts critique the repetitive nature of PBS donation drives, specifically those featuring Fleetwood Mac concert footage. They describe the "stooges" used in local cut-ins and share personal anecdotes about meeting Mick Fleetwood and the band during the 1980s, noting the band's history of internal conflict. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [fleetwood mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fleetwood-mac.md), [kqed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kqed.md), [donation drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-drive.md), mick fleetwood ### NPR Donation Drives, Public Radio Funding and Giving Levels - **Episode:** [284: Study says... Duh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-06 - **Time:** 24:42–28:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh/chapter/npr-donation-drives-public-radio-funding-and-giving-levels.md National Public Radio (NPR) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) are criticized for their aggressive donation drives and "giving level" terminology. Despite receiving government funding, these organizations utilize a "sold out" advertising model to drive up sponsorship prices. The hosts contrast this with the No Agenda value-for-value model. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [cpb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpb.md), [corporation for public broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporation-for-public-broadcasting.md), [donation drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-drive.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), sponsorships ### The Power of Three, Third Show Pledge Drive Proposal - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 1:11:26–1:14:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/the-power-of-three-third-show-pledge-drive-proposal.md A listener named Breedlove proposed a "Drive for Three" to fund a third weekly episode of No Agenda. The plan involves seeking 3,333 donations of $33.33 each by March 3rd. While Adam is intrigued by the symbolic "power of three," John Dvorak expresses skepticism and finds the plan overly complicated. Keywords: power of three, [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md), march 3, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md) ### Listener Feedback, Mimi Dvorak, Producer Etiquette - **Episode:** [88: Perchlorate and Cut Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-12 - **Time:** 14:22–16:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber/chapter/listener-feedback-mimi-dvorak-producer-etiquette.md Listeners sent critical feedback regarding the hosts' treatment of John Dvorak's wife, Mimi, in a previous episode, with some accusing Adam Curry of being disrespectful. 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