7 chapters across the catalog
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.
Outro and End-of-Show Mix, Episode 1707 Wrap-up
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.
Sign-off and Final Mix, Dvorak Horowitz Unplugged
The hosts sign off from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley, promoting the upcoming 700th episode of "Dvorak Horowitz Unplugged." The broadcast concludes with a signature audio mix featuring recurring themes, including the dog Phoebe, "trap dog" references, and satirical commentary on Donald Trump's courtroom presence.
Andrew Horowitz, Smoked Manhattans, Podcast Cross-Promotion
John C. Dvorak recounts a night of heavy drinking with Andrew Horowitz from the Dvorak Horowitz Unplugged show. The two visited a restaurant featuring Texas fare like rattlesnake sausage, where Horowitz reportedly attempted to get Dvorak intoxicated before the podcast recording. Dvorak mentions consuming multiple smoked Manhattans and discusses the "party animal" reputation of those in the food and beverage industry.
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.
The hosts play a "Fake News" audio montage and clarify the difference between the live No Agenda Stream and the official archive site. They mention other programs on the stream, including "Nick the Rat" and "Dvorak Horowitz Unplugged."
Dvorak Unplugged and Crackpot Theory Accusations
A brief exchange occurs regarding the "Dvorak Unplugged" show hosted by John C. Dvorak and Andrew Horowitz. One host jokingly criticizes the other for adopting a "crackpot" persona on the side project, asserting that there should only be one designated crackpot in their professional partnership.
