# Podcast Production on The No Agenda Show

Podcast Production comes up in 100 chapters across 95 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 100
- **Episodes:** 95
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Audio Production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-production.md), [No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [Jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Best Of](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/best-of.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 100

### Podcast the Movie and Social Media Productivity

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 1:17:10–1:19:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/podcast-the-movie-and-social-media-productivity.md

Adam Curry and Dana Brunetti joke about producing "Podcast: The Movie," modeled after the Lego Movie. The conversation turns to social media productivity, with Matt Long explaining why he left Facebook and X to avoid the "time vampire" effect. Adam Curry teases Dana Brunetti for spending too much time on X, while Jason Calacanis defends his presence there as a requirement for his venture capital work.

Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [movies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movies.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md), x

### Value for Value Philosophy and Show Production

- **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Time:** 2:21:20–2:27:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/value-for-value-philosophy-and-show-production.md

The host reflects on the "Value for Value" model that sustains the show, contrasting it with traditional media sponsorship. A throwback clip from 2007 features a discussion on Jason Calacanis, illustrating the long history of the program's independent media analysis and its reliance on listener contributions of time, talent, and treasure.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production.md), [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md)

### Just Baker Musical Mix, Methylene Blue Supplementation

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 2:21–4:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/just-baker-musical-mix-methylene-blue-supplementation.md

Producer Just Baker provides a custom musical mix for Robb Dew, incorporating themes of deconstructing media narratives. Dew admits to taking methylene blue supplements before the broadcast, leading to a discussion about the use of producer-made mixes within the show. The hosts reflect on the evolution of the podcast's format regarding the inclusion of music and jingles.

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### ISO Selection and Biden "No Energy" Critique

- **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Time:** 2:49:07–2:52:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/iso-selection-and-biden-no-energy-critique.md

The hosts compete to select the "ISO" (In Search Of) audio clip to close the show, rejecting a Joe Biden clip for its perceived lack of energy. A Tom Cruise clip and various other "real people" snippets are considered. The process highlights the show's focus on high-energy, impactful audio as a signature element of its production style.

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### Family Response and Show Continuity During Medical Emergency

- **Episode:** [1853: Anglo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-22
- **Time:** 11:50–15:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo/chapter/family-response-and-show-continuity-during-medical-emergency.md

Adam Curry recounts how John C. Dvorak's family, including his wife Mimi and daughter Jay, managed the crisis. The family attempted to access Dvorak's computers for show business, leading to difficulties with two-factor authentication and passwords. Dvorak's son JC and guest host Horowitz are credited for maintaining the podcast schedule during the recovery period.

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### Reality TV, The Addams Family and Television Production

- **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Time:** 1:31:31–1:35:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/reality-tv-the-addams-family-and-television-production.md

A host recounts his experience producing a reality show in Holland in 2003 to recover from being "debanked" due to a criminal partner. He describes the "fake" nature of television production and his recent refusal to participate in a new "25 years later" follow-up show, reaffirming his preference for podcasting.

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### New Year's Day Production, Host Banter

- **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Time:** 2:22:33–2:25:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/new-year-s-day-production-host-banter.md

The hosts discuss the commitment required to produce a live broadcast on New Year's Day while most of the media industry takes the holiday off. There is a brief mention of Mimi suffering from the flu, and a lighthearted observation about the vocal resilience of the hosts even when ill.

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### Podcast Production Asides, Clip Naming Errors

- **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Time:** 23:19–24:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/podcast-production-asides-clip-naming-errors.md

A brief internal discussion regarding the naming conventions and spelling errors in the podcast's audio clip list. One host notes that several clips are untitled or misspelled, such as "VLIMET" for climate and "ICEKAND" for Iceland.

Keywords: [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md), clip titles, spelling errors, [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [entropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entropy.md)

### No Agenda Art, AI Prompting, Screw Worm Psyop

- **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-21
- **Time:** 2:01:51–2:07:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/no-agenda-art-ai-prompting-screw-worm-psyop.md

The hosts discuss the selection of show artwork, noting the increasing use of AI prompting by listeners. A "screw worm" narrative in the cattle industry is debated as a potential "psyop" intended to raise beef prices, contradicting earlier reports from "Texas Slim." The segment provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the show's titles and art are finalized.

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### Terracotta Watering Spikes, Production Meeting, End of Show

- **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-21
- **Time:** 3:21:20–3:26:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/terracotta-watering-spikes-production-meeting-end-of-show.md

John Dvorak provides a "tip of the day" regarding terracotta watering spikes for gardeners, praising their simple analog design over "Internet of Things" connected devices. The hosts hold a brief on-air production meeting to select the "end-of-show ISO" clip. The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's live stream schedule and upcoming Sunday broadcast.

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### AI Art Generation, Leather Honey Tip Repeat

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 2:06:41–2:11:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/ai-art-generation-leather-honey-tip-repeat.md

The podcast's AI-generated artwork, including a "horse podcasting" poster, is critiqued for its increasingly orange aesthetic. A production error was noted where a "Tip of the Day" regarding Leather Honey conditioner was repeated from a previous episode. The hosts debated whether the error was the fault of the executive producer or the automated rotation system.

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### Linda Lou Patkin, Climate Special Production and Bingit.io

- **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-30
- **Time:** 1:39:13–1:41:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/linda-lou-patkin-climate-special-production-and-bingit-io.md

Linda Lou Patkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," is recognized for her ongoing support and her executive job search business. The hosts reflect on the intense labor required to produce their recent Climate Change Special, noting it took significantly longer than a standard live broadcast. They also credit Sir Deanonymous for his work on Bingit.io, an AI-powered search tool that allows listeners to find specific topics across the show's extensive archive.

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### Refurbished Intel NUC, Hardware Value

- **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-28
- **Time:** 1:58:59–2:02:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/refurbished-intel-nuc-hardware-value.md

The value of refurbished Intel NUC 5 units is highlighted, with the hosts noting they can be purchased for around $68 including a Windows license. These units are compared favorably to Beelink mini-PCs for podcast production tasks, despite having lower base RAM that may require inexpensive upgrades.

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### No Agenda Value for Value and Production Credits

- **Episode:** [1650: Algo Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-11
- **Time:** 2:32:11–2:46:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice/chapter/no-agenda-value-for-value-and-production-credits.md

The hosts thank the "boots on the ground" producers for their support through the Value for Value model, which avoids traditional advertising. They discuss the importance of identifying media patterns like the "six-week cycle" and encourage listeners to contribute time, talent, or treasure. The segment includes a detailed explanation of how listeners can become executive producers and the benefits of using modern Podcasting 2.0 apps.

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### Show Closings, Jingle Selection and Technical Notes

- **Episode:** [1601: Unkool & The Gang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-22
- **Time:** 3:10:25–3:12:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang/chapter/show-closings-jingle-selection-and-technical-notes.md

The hosts select closing jingles and discuss technical aspects of the broadcast, including audio balance and the length of the episode. A planned segment on Biden is deferred to a future show to manage the episode's duration.

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### Show Artwork, Swedish Fish Controversy and Deep State 9

- **Episode:** [1589: Valudation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-10
- **Time:** 1:48:25–1:54:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation/chapter/show-artwork-swedish-fish-controversy-and-deep-state-9.md

The hosts review the listener-submitted artwork for the episode, selecting a "Deep State 9" theme based on a Star Trek parody. They also address a lighthearted controversy regarding the host's dislike of Swedish Fish candy, which was the title of a previous episode. The segment credits various artists and producers for their creative contributions to the show's visual identity.

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### End of Show ISO Selections

- **Episode:** [1588: Swedish Fish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-07
- **Time:** 2:26:53–2:29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish/chapter/end-of-show-iso-selections.md

The hosts compete to select the best "ISO" (isolated soundbite) to end the show. Options include "You're completely wrong," "Who cares about Twitter followers," and "Sort of leaves you physically sick," with the latter being chosen as the favorite.

Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [soundbites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soundbites.md), [production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [audio clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-clips.md)

### Podcast Production, Donor Participation

- **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-20
- **Time:** 1:50:23–1:53:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/podcast-production-donor-participation.md

Despite being on vacation in Italy, the hosts continued to produce the show, emphasizing their commitment to the audience. They addressed a recent dip in donations, reminding listeners that the show relies entirely on producer support to function. The segment highlights the reciprocal nature of the Value for Value model, where listeners are encouraged to contribute based on the utility they receive from the content.

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### ISO Clip Competition and Selection

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 2:30:22–2:32:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/iso-clip-competition-and-selection.md

The hosts compete to select new "ISO" clips for the show's soundboard. Options include a "Bye! Bye! Bye!" stereo clip, an Alex Jones high-five reference, and a Jean Harlow movie quote, with the stereo "Bye" clip ultimately winning.

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### Behind the Scenes of Podcast Production

- **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-16
- **Time:** 1:33:12–1:35:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/behind-the-scenes-of-podcast-production.md

A look into the daily labor required to produce the show reveals that the hosts work seven days a week, filtering hundreds of emails and evaluating news clips from global sources like DW and TRT. They credit "clip collectors" like Dave Ackerman and Neil Jones for their assistance. The hosts argue that the podcasting model fails when companies like Spotify try to treat it like traditional radio with large staffs.

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