Topic: Peerage

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.

Commodore Earl Silverdude of the Silver Dolphins sends a naval farewell, while Matthew King donates to secure a ring for his wife. King, asserting his status as a "King," declines a knightly title as a demotion and promotes Josh Howard’s "Dead at 17" comic on Kickstarter. Sir Lehron from Alabama also joins the peerage as the "Duke of Chocktawatchi."

Yar Moore and Sir Zog of Elwood contribute to the final show, with Moore becoming a "Jew Baronet" and Zog requesting a "double-up karma" for the entire community. Sir Zog reflects on the show as "lightning in a bottle" and mentions the lasting relationships formed through meetups. Eduardo Crowe also submits a handwritten note and a $500 check to true up his knighthood.

Sir Tomalot and Sir Tarheel contribute to the final show, with Tomalot requesting "Goat Karma" and Tarheel reflecting on 18 years of listening. Sir Chris Marble clarifies his knighthood status, requesting "Jaegermeister" at the roundtable. The segment also features Dame Patricia Worthington and Charles Bosch, who both secure their JCD Challenge Coins.

The Letter J requests the title Baron of the Final Minute or Baron of Hono City, a fictional location from the anime "Kill La Kill." He requests the "Pigs" jingle, which features the phrase "Fear is freedom, subjugation is liberation." The hosts recall the history of the jingle and its evolution with added marching tracks.

A producer requesting the title of Baronet Sir Tim the Traveler completes a donation total of $2,521.65. The request includes a roundtable menu of tamales and takia. A custom "Trump Pelosi Jobs Karma" jingle is performed on the fly to satisfy the donor's specific request for the roundtable ceremony.

An anonymous donor who has been contributing since 2011 requests knighthood as Sir Procrastinator and a promotion to Baron of Southwest Woodland Hills. Additionally, Sir Beboop is upgraded to Baron Beboop following a donation of $388.83. The segment includes condolences to the Dvorak family and a "L'chaim" toast.

Sarong, Viscount of "Insane Diego," grants his wife Shelly Gardner a damehood under the name Dame Lel of the San Diego Shires. He reflects on listening since the 700s and the importance of securing the final JCD challenge coin. The hosts thank the producer for his long-term dedication to the "No Agenda Nation."

A producer known as Dude Named Ralph reaches the status of Earl. In honor of John C. Dvorak's "tip of the day," he requests that the roundtable menu include Costco wine and rotisserie chicken. He expresses gratitude for the media deconstruction skills learned over 11 years of listening.

The host reads the final birthday list for the No Agenda community, including Mimi Smith Dvorak and various producers' children. Credit is given to Tyler Brown for the final show's cover art and Paul Couture for the "Art Generator." A massive list of peerage promotions is initiated, elevating numerous knights to higher ranks.

A formal knighting and birthday celebration ceremony honors numerous supporters of the No Agenda show. Individuals receive titles including Duke, Baronet, Viscount, and Archduke for their financial contributions and loyalty. The segment includes birthday wishes for Rylan McKenna, Mrs. Smith, and Iris, alongside a massive list of challenge coin recipients and newly minted members of the peerage.

Andrew Horowitz joins the ceremony to co-knight a secondary list of supporters categorized as layaway knights and dames. The hosts use ceremonial blades to dub individuals with titles such as Sir Loud Neighbor, Baron Jimmy Big Nuts, and Dame Turf of Brexit. This extensive list recognizes contributors from various regions including the UK, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest.

The final segment of the 1,916th episode acknowledges the financial supporters, technical developers of Podcasting 2.0, and the families of the hosts. Gratitude is expressed to the Dvorak family for sharing John with the audience for 19 years. The show concludes with a final "Adios Mofos" and a recorded clip of John C. Dvorak's voice, marking the definitive end of the series.

The show plays the "Dvorak Mac and Cheese" jingle one last time for a donor from Wisconsin. Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper conduct the final large-scale knighthood ceremony, reading a long list of new Barons, Viscounts, and Dames. They celebrate several birthdays and title changes, marking the end of the 19th-anniversary peerage segment.

The donation segment continues with birthday wishes for Dame Tamjos of Brickey Hill and several new knighthoods. Producers like Sir Replay and Sir A. Frothy Mix are recognized for their long-term support. The hosts discuss the importance of the No Agenda community and the "PhD in media deconstruction" many listeners feel they have earned over 19 years.

Adam Curry concludes the massive donation segment by thanking the hundreds of producers who contributed to episode 1914. He reiterates the "Value for Value" formula, where listeners provide time, talent, and treasure in exchange for the media deconstruction provided by the show. The segment ends with a final call for support at NoAgendadonations.com.

Adam Curry credits Tyler Brown for the episode artwork and reviews a final list of peerage title changes. New Barons, Baronets, and Earls are officially recognized at the "No Agenda Roundtable." The hosts discuss the upcoming 19th anniversary of the show and the transition to new projects like "We Get to Do This."

Several listeners are recognized for their significant financial support, receiving titles of Knight or Dame within the show's fictional peerage. Donors such as Dame Nan Adams, Sir Eric Kessler, and Sir Doder are honored for their contributions, which often include the specific amount required for the JCD challenge coin. The segment includes the reading of personal notes from producers who support the show's mission of media deconstruction.

The hosts celebrate several birthdays within the community, including Estella Brunetti's 14th birthday. A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for new Dames and Knights, who will receive signet rings and certificates of authenticity signed by the hosts. This tradition reinforces the community bond and rewards high-level producers for their ongoing support of the value-for-value model.