Topic: Jupiter

Brad Fox from Maine and John Aldridge from Florida are recognized for their donations. Aldridge shared his story of moving his family from Florida to Utah in a moving truck, potentially avoiding vaccine mandates in his career through the transition.

The upcoming astronomical conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21st is discussed. Some observers compare it to the "Star of Bethlehem," leading to lighthearted speculation about its significance for current political events.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor as part of a wider human trafficking investigation. The hosts discuss the prevalence of Chinese-operated massage parlors in Florida and note a local "Chinese pizzeria" in Des Moines called Fong's Pizza.

The hosts "douchebag" Chris Fisher and the Jupiter Broadcasting network for their podcast "Unfiltered," which they describe as a clone of No Agenda. They play a clip from 2012 where the Unfiltered hosts admit to being inspired by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak. The discussion touches on the use of Patreon and the challenges of maintaining a "value-for-value" model.

A donor's note sparks a discussion about Chris Fisher and Jupiter Broadcasting's "Unfiltered" show. The hosts accuse the program of copying the No Agenda format and using their clips without attribution. They criticize the lack of creativity in the tech podcasting space and compare Fisher's operation to Leo Laporte's network, noting the trend of tech experts pivoting to political commentary.

Adam Curry describes an exclusive star party near Bee Caves, Austin, featuring the Austin Astronomical Society. He recounts looking through high-powered, homebrew telescopes to view Jupiter and its moons, marking his first time using a telescope in decades. The event concluded with a musical performance by Dana Falkenberry in a wooded setting.

The hosts read a list of donors and executive producers, including a contribution from Jupiter Broadcasting. Adam Curry provides details on the New York-New Jersey meetup held at Benny's Pizza in Hoboken, thanking Sir Daniels for hosting the event. They announce the final week for purchasing the "333 coin" and acknowledge several new members of the No Agenda Roundtable.