Topic: Iriver

The hosts thank artist Lynn Hartson for recent show art and producer Martin JJ for saving a previous episode with a backup stream recording after a technical failure. A discussion follows regarding the difficulty of retrieving files from older hardware like the iRiver IFP-799 on modern operating systems.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 690 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss the longevity and reliability of the iRiver digital recorder as a backup device for broadcasting. They note its ability to record for 15 hours on a single AA battery and its pre-iPod era design.

Queen Elizabeth II launched a podcast in 2007, though updates have been infrequent since its inception. Plans to potentially record audio during an upcoming royal reception are discussed alongside concerns regarding the intensity of security screenings, including metal detectors and physical searches at Buckingham Palace.

Curry plans to record his next encounter with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after being placed on a secondary search list. The hosts discuss the logistics of using a Flip camera or an iRiver IFP-799 digital audio recorder to document the interaction with a team leader at the border.