# Horowitz on The No Agenda Show

Horowitz comes up in 75 chapters across 65 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 75
- **Episodes:** 65
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Dh Unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Carter Page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carter-page.md), [Fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [Jason Calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 75

### Adam Curry and Andrew Horowitz Open the Final No Agenda Episode

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 0:00–2:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/adam-curry-and-andrew-horowitz-open-the-final-no-agenda-episode.md

Adam Curry opens the final episode of the No Agenda show from Fredericksburg, Texas, marking the end of a 19-year run. Guest co-host Andrew Horowitz joins the broadcast to pay tribute to the late John C. Dvorak. The introduction features classic show clips and a farewell to the "trolls" and producers who supported the independent media deconstruction project.

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### Andrew Horowitz Co-Knighting and Final Sign-Off

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 5:24:26–5:31:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/andrew-horowitz-co-knighting-and-final-sign-off.md

Guest host Andrew Horowitz joins in a final "co-knighting" ceremony, using a ceremonial blade to dub the remaining list of layaway knights and dames. The segment concludes with a massive list of new titles, including Sir Sunny Skies and Sir Brooklyn Bailiff. The host expresses final gratitude to the "No Agenda Nation" as the 19-year run of the podcast officially ends.

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### Andrew Horowitz Co-Knighting, Layaway Knights and Dames

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 5:24:26–5:32:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/andrew-horowitz-co-knighting-layaway-knights-and-dames.md

Andrew Horowitz joins the ceremony to co-knight a secondary list of supporters categorized as layaway knights and dames. The hosts use ceremonial blades to dub individuals with titles such as Sir Loud Neighbor, Baron Jimmy Big Nuts, and Dame Turf of Brexit. This extensive list recognizes contributors from various regions including the UK, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest.

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### Loser Brigade Airport Check-in and JCal's Tequila

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 24:54–28:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/loser-brigade-airport-check-in-and-jcal-s-tequila.md

Andrew Horowitz joins the call from a bathroom at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), leading to jokes about the "Loser Brigade" version of the All-In Podcast. Jason Calacanis mentions drinking his own "All-In Tequila" and giving away money to random users on X (formerly Twitter). The segment highlights the chaotic, informal nature of the 19th-anniversary roundtable.

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### Squeaky Chair Tribute and Final Guest Goodbyes

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 1:48:33–1:53:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/squeaky-chair-tribute-and-final-guest-goodbyes.md

The roundtable guests say their final goodbyes as Andrew Horowitz boards his plane. Adam Curry plays a musical tribute to John C. Dvorak's infamous "squeaky chair," a long-running inside joke on the show. Jason Calacanis offers a final word of respect for Dvorak's influence on tech journalism and the innovation of the "Value for Value" model.

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### Final Anniversary Sign-off and Thursday Show Preview

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 3:38:26–3:42:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/final-anniversary-sign-off-and-thursday-show-preview.md

Adam Curry concludes the 19th-anniversary special, thanking his guests and his wife, Tina. He reminds listeners that the final episode of No Agenda will air this coming Thursday with Andrew Horowitz. He also promotes the new "Party Line" podcast from the Dvorak family and his own "Curry and the Keeper" show.

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### Guest Co-host Rotation and Software Production Workflows

- **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Time:** 9:03–13:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/guest-co-host-rotation-and-software-production-workflows.md

The host reflects on the recent rotation of guest co-hosts, including Andrew Horowitz and Jason Calacanis, noting the different perspectives they bring to financial and AI topics. The discussion shifts to the "death of software," highlighting how custom AI-coded tools are replacing traditional enterprise applications like Microsoft Excel in media production workflows.

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### Andrew Horowitz Guest Co-Host Introduction and Studio Tour

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 0:00–2:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/andrew-horowitz-guest-co-host-introduction-and-studio-tour.md

Adam Curry introduces financial analyst Andrew Horowitz as the guest co-host for episode 1908 of No Agenda. Horowitz, known for the Disciplined Investor and DH Unplugged, tours the Fredericksburg studio and comments on the professional setup and green room amenities. The segment features an AI-generated musical tribute highlighting Horowitz's background in market analysis and balance sheets.

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### Andrew Horowitz Career History and Early Podcasting Days

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 2:49–8:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/andrew-horowitz-career-history-and-early-podcasting-days.md

Andrew Horowitz recounts his 18-year history with John C. Dvorak and his early interactions with Leo Laporte's TWiT network. He describes launching The Disciplined Investor podcast in March 2007 at the suggestion of his publisher, Harcourt, despite initially not knowing what a podcast was. Horowitz also details his transition from a nasal-voiced radio host known as "The Money Doctor" to a successful podcaster and money manager.

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### AI Consumer Arbitrage and Andrew Horowitz Outro

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 2:05:45–2:10:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/ai-consumer-arbitrage-and-andrew-horowitz-outro.md

Adam Curry and Andrew Horowitz discuss how consumers can use AI bots like Muse to arbitrage prices between services like Uber and Lyft. Curry predicts this technology will eventually lower prices and shift power back to the people, despite potential impacts on stock portfolios. The segment concludes with Horowitz's departure from the studio and a humorous critique of a nasal-voiced weatherman.

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### Sign-off and Upcoming Guest Co-hosts

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 2:08:53–2:12:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/sign-off-and-upcoming-guest-co-hosts.md

Adam Curry thanks Jason Calacanis for co-hosting and announces the upcoming schedule, which includes Andrew Horowitz, Rob Dew, and the return of Dana Brunetti. Curry clarifies that these guests are not "auditioning" but are friends of the show helping out following the passing of John C. Dvorak. He encourages listeners to support the show through the "value for value" model.

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### Executive Producer Donations and John C. Dvorak Memorials

- **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Time:** 2:04:09–2:09:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-john-c-dvorak-memorials.md

Adam Curry reads high-tier donations, including a $2,000 contribution from Jim and Catherine Boudreau in honor of the late John C. Dvorak. Reports from various meetups, including one hosted by Andrew Horowitz in Fort Lauderdale, highlight the community's mourning and continued support for the show. A producer named Stan Widden notes he discovered the show through Adam's appearance on Glenn Beck's program.

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### Fort Lauderdale Meetup, JCD Tributes and Audio Longevity

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 2:41:30–2:47:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/fort-lauderdale-meetup-jcd-tributes-and-audio-longevity.md

A meetup report from Fort Lauderdale features tributes to John C. Dvorak from long-time listeners and colleagues like Andrew Horowitz. Participants share memories of Dvorak's work at PC Magazine and his "grumpy spirit animal" persona. The hosts reflect on the longevity of audio recordings and the idea that their voices will live on through digital archives for generations.

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### Impact of Dvorak's Death on Andrew Horowitz and Dana Brunetti

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 1:06:35–1:09:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/impact-of-dvorak-s-death-on-andrew-horowitz-and-dana-brunetti.md

The passing of John C. Dvorak has deeply affected his close friends, including financial commentator Andrew Horowitz and film producer Dana Brunetti. Curry notes that Horowitz is going through a similar struggle with his show "DH Unplugged." Brunetti, who has moved from Hollywood to ranching, frequently called Dvorak for advice and has now reached out to Curry.

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### Andrew Horowitz on the DH Unplugged Partnership

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:15:36–1:19:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/andrew-horowitz-on-the-dh-unplugged-partnership.md

Financial commentator Andrew Horowitz joins the show via a pre-recorded segment to discuss his 18-year partnership with Dvorak on the "DH Unplugged" podcast. Horowitz reflects on Dvorak's brilliance and their ability to disagree on-air without ever remaining angry afterward. He also humorously critiques Dvorak's "horrible" text messaging habits and all-caps corrections regarding show titles.

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### Pivot Podcast, Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway on "Coin-Operated Presidency"

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 27:56–32:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/pivot-podcast-kara-swisher-scott-galloway-on-coin-operated-presidency.md

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway of the Pivot podcast analyzed the Trump-Xi summit, describing the administration as a "coin-operated presidency" influenced by billionaire donors like Andreessen Horowitz. During the summit banquet, President Xi Jinping suggested that the "rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "Making America Great Again" could coexist. However, tensions remain over the status of Taiwan and the continued openness of the Strait of Hormuz. Swisher's transition to a CNN show is also noted as a shift in her media career.

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### Family Response and Show Continuity During Medical Emergency

- **Episode:** [1853: Anglo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-22
- **Time:** 11:50–15:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo/chapter/family-response-and-show-continuity-during-medical-emergency.md

Adam Curry recounts how John C. Dvorak's family, including his wife Mimi and daughter Jay, managed the crisis. The family attempted to access Dvorak's computers for show business, leading to difficulties with two-factor authentication and passwords. Dvorak's son JC and guest host Horowitz are credited for maintaining the podcast schedule during the recovery period.

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### AI Art Entropy, DH Unplugged, Model Collapse

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 2:12:20–2:18:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/ai-art-entropy-dh-unplugged-model-collapse.md

A discussion on the "DH Unplugged" podcast regarding AI-generated art suggested that the technology is experiencing "entropy" or "model collapse" as it ingests its own previous outputs. This phenomenon results in muddier colors, a lack of true whites or blacks, and a general loss of luminosity in generated images. The hosts noted that many "prompt jockeys" are resorting to cartoonish styles to mask these technical deficiencies as the AI models become increasingly repetitive.

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### John Horowitz, Audio Engineering and Rube Goldberg Setups

- **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Time:** 15:39–16:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/john-horowitz-audio-engineering-and-rube-goldberg-setups.md

A critique of John Horowitz's complex audio recording setup describes it as a "Rube Goldberg machine" due to his insistence on separate tracks and specialized post-editing. The discussion dismisses his "hair on fire" approach to current shipping and container shortages.

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### Pickleball, Tequila and Tech Grouch Tributes

- **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Time:** 2:19:48–2:23:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/pickleball-tequila-and-tech-grouch-tributes.md

A series of lighthearted donor notes includes birthday wishes for a "pickleball girlfriend" and references to tequila-fueled phone calls. The segment features a tribute to the "Tech Grouch" and the "Podfather," emphasizing the community aspect of the show's production.

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