Topic: Gadgets

The hosts engage in a humorous debate about whether they would register on "Gaydar" while dining out in San Francisco. They discuss their habits of talking about gadgets and wine, with one host suggesting their dynamic might be misinterpreted by outsiders.

The "Tip of the Day" features the Flarosol Olivia, a specialized olive oil sprayer designed in Holland. The device is praised for its unique elliptical spray pattern and high-quality trigger mechanism, which is superior to standard kitchen sprayers. The show concludes with a preview of "DH Unplugged" and a series of "End of Show Mixes" focused on political themes and the bombing of Iran.

The "word of the day" is identified as "the sitch," a slang abbreviation for "the situation." The term is traced back to the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible.

The hosts sample jerky and cheese from Dublin, Michigan, while discussing Molly Wood's career and her Wikipedia profile. They comment on her "Always On" show and the concept of high-budget gadget testing in exotic locations.

The utility of Google Glass is questioned following a hands-on experience at a tech event. The device is described as an expensive "nerd toy" that offers little practical value beyond telling the time, despite the industry's heavy promotion of "wearables" as the future of computing.

Adam Curry critiques the useless gadgets showcased at SXSW, such as robotic shopping carts and iPad "slave necklaces." He notes that developers now use "accessibility for people in wheelchairs" as a universal conversation-ender to justify the existence of impractical technology.

Listener Joe Tirio introduces a new way to support No Agenda through Gazelle.com. The program allows listeners to send in old electronics in postpaid boxes, with the trade-in value being donated to the show.

Harvard anthropologist Ernest Albert Hooton argued in the mid-20th century that technological advancement was leading to the mental and physical regression of humanity. Hooton coined the term "mechanized and moronic man," suggesting that gadgets allow individuals with primitive mentalities to operate complex machinery. Adam Curry adopts "Moronic Man" as a new comedic moniker.

Brookstone is identified as a high-end utility retailer that survived the retail downturn that claimed Sharper Image. Discussion focuses on the functionality of the Roomba and other iRobot products, such as floor washers. While some view the devices as expensive rug sweepers, owners generally report high satisfaction with their automated cleaning performance.