# Grand Duke on The No Agenda Show Grand Duke comes up in 22 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2013 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 22 - **Episodes:** 20 - **Discussed:** March 2013 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [David Foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), [Dwayne Melancon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melancon.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 22 ### Sir Scovey and the Rubalizer Jingle History - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 2:08:38–2:10:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-scovey-and-the-rubalizer-jingle-history.md Sir Scovey, Grand Duke of the Piedmont, requests the "Rubalizer" jingle and recalls a donation from episode 1468 that coincided with the news of Ivana Trump's death. He credits the show with helping him view world affairs through a deconstructed lens over the last decade. The segment features the "Rubalizer" audio clip. Keywords: [sir scovey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-scovey.md), piedmont, rubalizer, [ivana trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivana-trump.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md) ### Grand Duke Eli and Image Makers Resumes - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 3:06:00–3:09:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/grand-duke-eli-and-image-makers-resumes.md Eli the Coffee Guy is elevated to Grand Duke, bestowing knighthoods on his sons, Ethan and Miles. Linda Liu (Image Makers Inc.) and Brian Peel (Garbage Goats) receive "Jobs Karma" and "Goat Karma" for their respective businesses. Brian Peel notes that his donation note was assisted by the Muse AI tool. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), parking lot sweeping, muse ai ### Sir Tommy Hawk, Baron Sir Psychopath, and Linear Accelerators - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:21:51–5:24:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-tommy-hawk-baron-sir-psychopath-and-linear-accelerators.md Sir Spencer, protector of linear accelerators, is knighted. Sir Tommy Hawk expresses shock at the news, having thought Dvorak was "golden" after his heart surgery. Baron Sir Psychopath recalls a humorous past interaction where Dvorak "flew off the handle" over a joke about becoming a Grand Duke. Keywords: tommy hawk, sir psychopath, linear accelerators, [heart surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-surgery.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md) ### Tributes to the Greatest of All Trolls - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:22:44–5:25:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/tributes-to-the-greatest-of-all-trolls.md Donors honor John C. Dvorak's legacy as the "Greatest of All Trolls" and a staple of their adult lives. The notes include memories of Dvorak's humorous outbursts regarding "Grand Duke" titles and his consistent "Zephyr reports." Supporters from Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Netherlands offer condolences to the Dvorak and Nowitzki families while pledging to continue supporting the show. Keywords: [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [buzzkill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), zephyr reports, [christopher gray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-gray.md) ### Executive Producer Donations and Grand Duke Knighting - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 2:10:01–2:13:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-grand-duke-knighting.md Sir Scovey from Charlotte, North Carolina, becomes a Grand Duke after a $1,000 donation, marking a significant milestone in his support of the show since 2020. Another producer, "Sir Your Honest Mechanic" from South Carolina, also joined the Red Knight Order of the Heart with a $1,000 contribution. These high-level donations are essential to the show's independent operation and are recognized with exclusive Hollywood-style credits. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [red knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-knight.md), [charlotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlotte.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Credits, Baby Flipping Karma - **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-23 - **Time:** 2:19:16–2:32:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-baby-flipping-karma.md A series of donations from the "No Agenda" community are read, including contributions from the "Crypto Granny of Bangkok" and "Grand Duke Nussbaum," who celebrates 33 days of sobriety. A special request for "baby flipping karma" is made for a producer whose child is in a breech position. The segment concludes with the formal knighting of new producers. Keywords: [crypto granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto-granny.md), papa mateo, big boss rob jordan, grand duke nussbaum, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Grand Duke Nussbaum, Nobel Peace Prize for Abiy Ahmed - **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-17 - **Time:** 1:16:29–1:20:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/grand-duke-nussbaum-nobel-peace-prize-for-abiy-ahmed.md The peerage segment honors Grand Duke Nussbaum and Earl Dave, who reports from Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. The discussion covers the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who beat out Greta Thunberg for the honor. Keywords: grand duke nussbaum, [abiy ahmed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abiy-ahmed.md), [nobel peace prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-peace-prize.md), [eritrea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eritrea.md), [ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md) ### Grand Duke Dwayne Melancon, Oregon Small Batch - **Episode:** [991: Milkshake Duck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-17 - **Time:** 1:04:09–1:06:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/grand-duke-dwayne-melancon-oregon-small-batch.md Sir Dwayne Melancon is introduced as the Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest. Another donor, Sir Sean, Earl of Federal District Reserve, contributes in memory of his father. The hosts discuss the "small batch" culture of Oregon wineries, comparing it to the artisanal approach of their own media deconstruction. Keywords: [dwayne melancon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melancon.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [pinot noir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pinot-noir.md), [small batch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-batch.md) ### Grand Duke Sir Dwayne Melancon and Ultraviolet Sanitizers - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 3:40:11–3:41:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/grand-duke-sir-dwayne-melancon-and-ultraviolet-sanitizers.md Sir Dwayne Melancon of Tigard, Oregon, is elevated to the rank of Grand Duke with a donation of $333.32. In his note, he mentions using an ultraviolet sanitizer for his phone and keys, describing it as a modern "prepper" item. He requests the "Obama Gangster's Paradise" jingle to be played at the end of the show. Keywords: [dwayne melancon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melancon.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), tigard oregon, ultraviolet sanitizer, phone poop ### Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony - **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-16 - **Time:** 1:17:21–1:21:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-knighting-ceremony.md A segment dedicated to the show's "Value for Value" model features significant donations from listeners. The Grand Duke from Tigard, Oregon, and James York are recognized for their contributions. New knights, including the Knight of Steel and Oystein Berge, are officially inducted into the No Agenda Roundtable. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), tigard oregon, james york, knight of steel ### St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Spin Class, and Grand Duke Foley - **Episode:** [912: Bully Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/912-bully-box.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-16 - **Time:** 3:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/912-bully-box/chapter/st-patrick-s-day-celebrations-spin-class-and-grand-duke-foley.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing the timing of St. Patrick's Day and local parades. They banter about spin class habits and the upcoming party at the home of Grand Duke David Foley. Adam warns John to be polite when meeting his partner, Tina, for the first time this Saturday. Keywords: [st. patrick's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-patrick-s-day.md), [spin class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spin-class.md), [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), grand duke foley, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md) ### Final Donations, Title Changes and Peerage Map - **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-12 - **Time:** 2:22:31–2:30:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/final-donations-title-changes-and-peerage-map.md The hosts complete the donation segment, acknowledging contributors under $100 and announcing major title changes. Sir Duane Melanson is elevated to Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest, and Sir Mark Borghese becomes the Baron of Las Vegas. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, New Year Karma - **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 1:02:07–1:08:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/executive-producer-donations-new-year-karma.md The hosts read letters and acknowledge significant donations from Executive Producers including Sir David Foley, Nick Aizmendi, and Sir Justin Hilton. Topics range from personal losses and job searches to ham radio "dittos" and requests for specific sound effects like the "Trump ping-pong." Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ### No Agenda Producer Donations and Relationship Karma - **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-17 - **Time:** 51:38–1:03:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/no-agenda-producer-donations-and-relationship-karma.md The hosts acknowledge financial support from the "No Agenda" producer community, including a significant donation from Grand Duke David Foley. Other contributors include Baroness Monica Lansing and Sir Charles Jordan. Listeners requested "karma" for various life events, including job searches, health issues, and high school graduations, while the hosts discussed the concept of "moral self-licensing" for donors. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [baroness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baroness.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, James Webster, and Grand Duke Stephen - **Episode:** [710: Joy Brigade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-05 - **Time:** 49:59–54:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade/chapter/executive-producer-donations-james-webster-and-grand-duke-stephen.md High-level donors are recognized, including James Webster from Bayfield, Wisconsin, who donated in honor of his daughter's recovery and a shared birthday with the host. Stephen Pelsmacher is inducted as the Grand Duke of Belgium following a significant contribution. David Foley is also recognized as a Grand Duke for his sequential number donation. Keywords: [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), bayfield, [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md) ### Grand Duke Peerage, Ashya King Interpol Case - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 2:54:05–2:59:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/grand-duke-peerage-ashya-king-interpol-case.md The hosts joke about rewards for their Grand Dukes before discussing the case of Ashya King, a five-year-old with a brain tumor whose parents took him from a British hospital to Spain. The UK government issued an Interpol warrant for the parents, who claimed they were seeking better treatment than what was offered in England. Keywords: [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), ashya king, [interpol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interpol.md), [brain tumor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-tumor.md), jehovah's witnesses, [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, CRM Consulting - **Episode:** [641: Extractive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-07 - **Time:** 1:25:53–1:32:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive/chapter/executive-producer-donations-crm-consulting.md Adam and John acknowledge high-tier donations from executive producers, including Sir Stephen Pelsmacher from Belgium. They read a note from a donor in the San Francisco Bay Area who is recovering from a mountain bike accident. The segment highlights the personal stories of the show's financial supporters. Keywords: [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), sir stephen pelsmacher, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), crm consulting, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Producer Credits, Executive Producer Donations, Karma - **Episode:** [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-13 - **Time:** 1:06:26–1:11:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch/chapter/producer-credits-executive-producer-donations-karma.md The hosts read and acknowledge high-value donations from the "No Agenda" community, including contributions from Grand Duke David Foley and Associate Executive Producer Jason Wall. They discuss the "six-week cycle" analysis and the show's track record for predicting FBI-foiled terror plots. Donors are granted titles and "karma" in exchange for their financial support of the value-for-value model. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Grand Duke Appointment, Sir David Foley - **Episode:** [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 59:15–1:00:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud/chapter/grand-duke-appointment-sir-david-foley.md Sir David Foley was elevated to the rank of Grand Duke of the United States following significant financial contributions. Foley, a former shareware developer known for the product HyperDisc, expressed his support for the "value for value" model as a sustainable way to fund independent media. Keywords: [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [shareware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shareware.md), hyperdisc, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Don Tommaso di Toronto - **Episode:** [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 2:03:24–2:05:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-don-tommaso-di-toronto.md Don Tommaso di Toronto was officially knighted following his "Pi" donation. The ceremony also recognized the ongoing support of Grand Dukes in the United States and Europe, emphasizing the "value for value" funding model that sustains the show. 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