# Pledge Drive on The No Agenda Show Pledge Drive comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2013. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2013 - **Related topics:** [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Business Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md), [Craig Porter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-porter.md), [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [David Letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [Hookers And Blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), [Howard Stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Craig Porter and NPR Criticism - **Episode:** [557: Kalemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-17 - **Time:** 1:58:02–2:01:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-craig-porter-and-npr-criticism.md Craig Porter is officially knighted as "Sir Craig Porter" for his contribution of $1,000 or more to the program. The hosts contrast their listener-supported model with NPR's pledge drives, which they claim are unnecessary given NPR's significant corporate underwriting. The segment includes the traditional knighting proclamation and a call for support for the upcoming Sunday show. Keywords: [craig porter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-porter.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md) ### NPR Pledge Drive Opt-Out, Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Media - **Episode:** [298: Hot Mature Plumpers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-24 - **Time:** 1:15:37–1:17:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers/chapter/npr-pledge-drive-opt-out-commercial-vs-non-commercial-media.md NPR introduces a new $45 digital stream that allows listeners to bypass pledge drives, a move the hosts compare to paying a subway musician to stop playing. They define "commercial" media as a model where the audience is the product sold to advertisers, whereas their own show treats the programming as the product. They emphasize their "value-for-value" model as the only way to remain truly independent. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md), [business model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md) ### Giving Levels, No Agenda Marketing Strategies - **Episode:** [248: Stop Albedo Now!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-31 - **Time:** 1:24:02–1:27:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now/chapter/giving-levels-no-agenda-marketing-strategies.md Inspired by public television pledge drives, the hosts adopt the term "giving levels" to encourage recurring $5 monthly donations. They urge listeners to use noagendastickers.com to promote the show at toll booths and public spaces. Keywords: giving levels, [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md), noagendastickers.com, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) ### The Power of Three, Third Show Pledge Drive Proposal - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 1:11:26–1:14:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/the-power-of-three-third-show-pledge-drive-proposal.md A listener named Breedlove proposed a "Drive for Three" to fund a third weekly episode of No Agenda. The plan involves seeking 3,333 donations of $33.33 each by March 3rd. While Adam is intrigued by the symbolic "power of three," John Dvorak expresses skepticism and finds the plan overly complicated. Keywords: power of three, [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md), march 3, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md) ### Pledge Drive Ideas, Late Night Host Illnesses - **Episode:** [93: Pigs in Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-30 - **Time:** 51:55–54:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space/chapter/pledge-drive-ideas-late-night-host-illnesses.md A proposed pledge drive for the show involves a lottery for a dinner with the hosts, though logistical challenges remain. In mainstream media, David Letterman performed a show despite losing his voice, leading to speculation about his health. Jay Leno was also recently hospitalized, leading to a monologue joke about his condition and the importance of his new 100 p.m. time slot for NBC's ratings. Keywords: [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [pledge drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pledge-drive.md), [lottery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lottery.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md) ### Podcast Monetization, Public Radio Pledge Drives - **Episode:** [19: Show Me the Money!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-01 - **Time:** 1:14:49–1:18:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money/chapter/podcast-monetization-public-radio-pledge-drives.md The hosts discuss potential business models for the show, including the "begging for money" system used by Leo Laporte and public radio. They critique the intrusive nature of NPR pledge drives but acknowledge their effectiveness. 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