Topic: Leo Laporte

Sir Eric from Seattle recalls the "tweet days" and a humorous incident involving Leo Laporte. The note details Eric's transition from a "war dialer" in the 80s to a U.S. Marine. Sir Harry Pilgrim also upgrades to "Viscount of the Coastal Empire," requesting malted barley and hops to continue brewing artisan ales for the peerage.

The group discusses the early days of No Agenda and its strategic scheduling following Leo Laporte's This Week in Tech (TWiT). Adam Curry acknowledges that the show originally aimed to capture the audience already online for TWiT, often starting an hour after Leo's show ended. Jason Calacanis reflects on his own appearances on TWiT and the political polarization that has affected guest lineups in recent years.

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.

Jason Calacanis reveals that his long-running impersonation of John C. Dvorak was actually based on the actor Edward G. Robinson's "Little Caesar" persona. He recounts how the bit started on "This Week in Tech" to annoy Dvorak and how Dave Chappelle's own Robinson impression influenced the performance. Curry and Calacanis reminisce about Dvorak's reaction to the "gangster" portrayal of his curmudgeonly personality.