Topic: Knighthood

Adam Curry reads donations from the "Value for Value" model, thanking producers for their financial support. Several listeners are inducted into the "Order of the Ant" in memory of John C. Dvorak. A formal knighting ceremony is held for Dame Media Equals Virus and Sir Glenn of the Drink, complete with traditional jingles and peerage titles.

Adam Curry recognizes donors from the UK, Japan, and the US, including Nathan Cochran of the band Mercy Me. A special knighting ceremony is held for "Dame Sparkles of Chaos," the partner of producer Renegade Six. Curry provides instructions for new Order of the Ant members to claim their physical pins and certificates at the No Agenda rings website.

A series of high-value donations are read, including a $350 contribution from an anonymous donor who provided technical notes on MQ-9 Reaper drone losses. Another producer, Tim Erlandson, discusses his experience using Asus AI workstations for small clusters, leading to his knighthood as "Sir Jude."

Listeners join the "Order of the Ant," a new designation created in honor of John C. Dvorak. Notable donors include Dr. Don and Dame Audra from Cupertino, and Sir Luca, who claims Switzerland as his protectorate and takes the title "Baron Trump." Dame Becky from Katy, Texas, also joins the order to celebrate her 54th wedding anniversary.

Adam Curry reads the credits for the 1900th episode, acknowledging major donors including Sironimus of Dogpatch and Jason Calacanis. Several producers are elevated to the rank of Knight or Archduke, and many join the "Order of the Ant." The segment follows the "Value for Value" model, where listeners contribute time, talent, or treasure to support the production.

Adam Curry transitions to the "Value for Value" segment, thanking producers for their financial support following the death of John C. Dvorak. He reads notes from top donors, including Stuart and Jessica Green, who contributed $1,000 each for knighthoods. Curry also mentions his upcoming 62nd birthday and the influx of "Order of the Ant" donations from listeners honoring Dvorak's legacy.

Adam Curry officially knights and dames several high-value producers, including Jessica Green, Annette Miller, and Raymond Lee. He details the rewards associated with these titles, such as "gerbils' breast milk" and "mutton and mead." The segment concludes with a promotion for the physical "Order of the Ant" pins available to those who donate the specific $333.33 amount.

A series of high-value donations are read, including contributions from Sir Wild Bill, Sir Jamo, and Hakan Andersson. Several producers are inducted into the "Order of the Ant" or elevated to knighthood, with personal notes touching on job searches, birthdays, and the passing of John C. Dvorak.

Producers including Sir David Fugazotto and Raj Dosanjh are recognized for their support. "Sarcastic The Nomad" is elevated to the rank of Viscount of Chester County, Pennsylvania, while celebrating 30 years of marriage and promoting a local meetup.

The show celebrates several producer birthdays, including Adam's daughter Christina Valerie Curry. The newly minted knights are offered traditional (and humorous) knightly rewards, and listeners are directed to NoAgendaRings.com for information on official show jewelry.

Adam Curry reads the notes from top donors, including Lasse Jensen from Denmark and Brett Carothers from British Columbia. Carothers, owner of Hollywood Tree, requests a knighthood and offers a live edge slab for the show's roundtable. Several donors express their condolences regarding the passing of John C. Dvorak and their commitment to joining the Order of the Ant.

The show continues with the knighthood ceremony for several producers, including Sir Double J and Sir Robertson of Two Sticks. Donors share personal stories of listening to the show for over a decade and the impact John C. Dvorak had on their lives. Adam Curry plays requested jingles, including "Mac and Cheese" and "Shut Up Slave," as part of the ceremony.

The final list of donors is read, including Sir Victor of the Willamette Valley and Sir Nate of the Rogue Valley. Adam Curry officially knights Sir Tree Daddy, Sir Double J, and Sir Foam of the Dan Barre, assigning them their virtual roundtable refreshments. He reminds the new knights and dames to visit the show's website to claim their rings and wax seals.

Adam Curry conducts a formal knighting ceremony for Dennis Hahn (Sir Zephyr of the Valley) and Eric Kessler. He also announces the production of a special John C. Dvorak Memorial Challenge Coin and promotes the availability of No Agenda rings and pins. The ceremony includes the traditional "Mutton and Mead" welcome to the roundtable.

Sir Paul Couture has designed a special memorial challenge coin to honor the late John C. Dvorak. The hosts plan to distribute these numbered coins to listeners who complete their knighthood. They also mention an "Order of the Ant" pin as a new recognition for the show's producers.

Donations arrive from around the world, including Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Kodiak, Alaska. Producers share stories of meeting John C. Dvorak at tech shows in the 1980s and his influence on their worldviews. The hosts perform "de-douching" rituals for first-time donors and acknowledge the profound impact Dvorak had on the "Gitmo Nation" community.

The hosts perform the formal "nounsication" of new Knights and Dames who have donated $1,000 or more. New titles include Sir Matt of the Flight Levels and Dame Ulyani. The ceremony includes the traditional granting of "hookers and blow" (symbolically) and instructions on how to obtain No Agenda signet rings.

Robert Roberts, a timber cruiser working in the Redwoods and across the Pacific Northwest, donated $388.88 to achieve knighthood under the name Sir Tin Man. Roberts described listening to the show while planting over 10 million seedlings and surveying plantations in Oregon and California. Despite financial struggles following a 2020 chronic Lyme disease diagnosis, he contributed to honor the memory of John C. Dvorak.

"Suit and Tie Guy" recalls meeting John C. Dvorak at an Oakland meetup and regrets not asking him about his 1980s work with Jared Taylor. Becca in Roanoke, Virginia, and her husband Brian claim their titles as "Dame Contrary" and "Sir Brian Knight of Drossdelnok." They describe Dvorak as Becca's "spirit animal" due to their similar reactions to news stories.

Listeners from Western Australia, Illinois, and Wisconsin submit donations and personal tributes following the passing of John C. Dvorak. One donor recounts discovering the show during a wedding discussion on geopolitics, while another credits the program with inspiring a new food-related podcast. The segment includes a lighthearted debate regarding whether the host is technically a Boomer or the voice of Generation X.