# Pcmag on The No Agenda Show

Pcmag comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2018 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** March 2018 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Aws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aws.md), [Cloud Storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [Cranky Geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Media Deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Saskatoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatoon.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### No Agenda Listeners Share Tributes and Personal Stories of John C. Dvorak

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 7:02:26–7:10:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/no-agenda-listeners-share-tributes-and-personal-stories-of-john-c-dvorak.md

Listeners from Australia, Canada, Finland, and the United States submit donations and personal anecdotes following the passing of John C. Dvorak. Contributors recall Dvorak’s long career spanning from his PCMag columns in the 1980s to his role as a "grandfather figure" on the No Agenda show. The messages highlight how the podcast provided a sense of community during the 2021 lockdowns and inspired new creative projects among the audience.

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### Legacy of PC Magazine and Lockdown Era Insights

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 5:25:53–5:29:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/legacy-of-pc-magazine-and-lockdown-era-insights.md

Supporters reflect on Dvorak's career spanning from PC Magazine articles to the Cranky Geeks era. Many notes credit the podcast for providing a "light in the darkness" during the 2020-2021 lockdowns. Tributes arrive from international locations including Saskatoon, Canada, and Liverpool, Great Britain, emphasizing the global reach of the "Gitmo Nation" community.

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### Amazon Web Services, Cloud Reliability, PCMag Column

- **Episode:** [1018: Bunny Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-22
- **Time:** 3:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars/chapter/amazon-web-services-cloud-reliability-pcmag-column.md

John C. Dvorak discusses his recent PCMag column regarding the risks of total reliance on Amazon Web Services. The conversation highlights the vulnerability of the podcast's infrastructure, noting that if Amazon's "glacial service" or cloud servers fail, the show's notes and backups would be lost. They debate the likelihood of a major corporation simply quitting a service despite the financial consequences.

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