Topic: Ohio

Dame Momacon and Sir Aaron contribute significant donations to support the final episode, with Sir Aaron reaching Baronhood. The notes highlight the influence of John C. Dvorak's early work on ZDTV and TechTV. Both producers request classic jingles and express interest in the commemorative JCD Challenge Coin and knight rings.

Sir Fudge Fountain from Kalamazoo, Michigan, donates $888.88 and shares his ham radio call sign, prompting a discussion about the "No Agenda Hams." Adam Curry mentions his own license renewal and John C. Dvorak's history with the hobby. Viscount Dude Jeff also completes his upgrade to Dukedom, requesting an Amy Goodman clip.

Sir Crawler from Louisiana sends a Bitcoin donation and recalls John C. Dvorak's historical dislike of Linux and OS/2. Baron Matt from Northeast Ohio contributes $431.63, a nod to the "HTTP 410 Gone" status code, signifying that the show is permanently unavailable. The producers express gratitude for the 19 years of "sanity management."

Sir Dan of West Central Ohio reflects on his IT career and following John C. Dvorak's columns since the 1980s. The hosts confirm that the "Curry and the Keeper" podcast is returning and mention the Dvorak family's new podcast, "Party Line." The discussion highlights the transition of the hosts into new media ventures.

A growing national backlash against massive AI data centers is becoming a pivotal issue in the 2026 midterms, particularly in Ohio and Kentucky. Voters are concerned about the immense energy requirements and the impact on local farmland, with some ballot initiatives seeking to limit center size to 25 megawatts. In Kentucky, residents have voiced fears that AI is "anti-human" and lacks moral standards, leading to organized resistance against land buyouts.

Donations are acknowledged from Japan, Canada, and Sweden. The hosts compare their current role to being "substitute teachers" while Adam Curry takes time off. They encourage listeners to continue the "Value for Value" model to keep the podcast moving forward during the transition period.