# Financial Struggle on The No Agenda Show

Financial Struggle comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to February 2023.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** February 2012 – February 2023
- **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Cost Of Living](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-of-living.md), [Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [Gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [Newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [Patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md), [Paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Joe Biden Economy Claims, "We're All Broke" Listener Feedback

- **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-23
- **Time:** 2:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/joe-biden-economy-claims-we-re-all-broke-listener-feedback.md

A discussion regarding the disconnect between official economic reports and the lived experience of the audience. After noticing a decline in donation patterns following a newsletter blast, feedback from listeners consistently cited being "broke" despite claims from the Joe Biden administration that the economy is booming.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [financial struggle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-struggle.md)

### Crowdfunding "Loserdom," Indie Game Studio Struggles

- **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-30
- **Time:** 1:32:38–1:36:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/crowdfunding-loserdom-indie-game-studio-struggles.md

The hosts critique a GoFundMe campaign for a millennial couple struggling to launch an "indie game studio" while dealing with health issues like anemia. They characterize this lifestyle—relying on crowdfunding for basic living expenses while pursuing niche creative projects—as a "future of loserdom" and a rejection of traditional employment.

Keywords: [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md), indie games, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), anemia, [financial struggle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-struggle.md)

### Financial Rant, Show Sustainability and Propane Costs

- **Episode:** [379: The Soul Train of Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-02
- **Time:** 1:26:55–1:31:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts/chapter/financial-rant-show-sustainability-and-propane-costs.md

Adam Curry discusses the high cost of living in rural Austin, including expensive propane and septic maintenance. He reiterates that the show's future depends on increased listener support, as he faces upcoming college tuition and tax bills.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [propane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propane.md), [cost of living](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-of-living.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [financial struggle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-struggle.md)

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