Topic: Podcaster

Adam Curry introduces guest co-host Dana Brunetti, a former Hollywood producer known for House of Cards and The Social Network. The two discuss Brunetti's transition from the film industry to ranching and his recurring role on the show. They touch upon the competitive nature of guest hosts including Jason Calacanis and Rob Dew.

An air traffic control clip reveals the frequency of shipping racehorses and jumpers via FedEx cargo planes. The hosts discuss the high costs and specialized logistics involved in transporting livestock internationally. This is followed by a produced musical mix recapping the show's themes and the guest appearance of Dana Brunetti.

The hosts brainstorm a plan to produce an open-source AI movie and document the process on GitHub and X. They discuss using appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and with Alex Jones to promote the project. The segment includes a reflection on a failed podcast idea with John C. Dvorak titled "Party Line" that never materialized due to logistical disagreements.

The show concludes with a list of upcoming No Agenda meetups across the United States and Europe. Dana Brunetti provides "Tips of the Day" regarding lying on security questions for privacy and using the iPhone spacebar as a trackpad. The episode ends with a "Book of Knowledge" segment on Kevin Trudeau and final musical credits.

Adam Curry introduces Jason Calacanis as the guest co-host for episode 1905 of No Agenda, recorded on September 20, 2026. The introduction features a custom musical tribute to Calacanis, highlighting his background in venture capital and tech broadcasting. Curry notes the episode includes new inductions into the Order of Ant and a focus on forensic media analysis.

Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss a scheduling mishap caused by Google Calendar automatically switching to European Standard Time, which nearly caused Calacanis to miss the recording. Curry reflects on his disdain for the role of a podcast booker, a task he and the late John C. Dvorak traditionally avoided to maintain show consistency. Calacanis expresses his appreciation for the No Agenda audience and the professional broadcasting standards of the show.

Jason Calacanis argues that YouTube has effectively become the primary podcast player for "terminally online" generations who keep the app running in the background. He details the business model of his long-running show, This Week in Startups, which generates significant revenue through endemic SaaS and legal service advertising. Adam Curry questions the high price points of these ad slots compared to the value-for-value model.

Adam Curry criticizes the Podcast Academy for attempting to posthumously induct John C. Dvorak into its Hall of Fame, calling the organization "posers." He and Calacanis discuss the early days of podcasting and the contributions of pioneers like Dave Winer. They agree that formal awards and halls of fame are contrary to the "punk rock" nature of the medium.

Jason Calacanis reveals he has been lobbying Spotify CEO Daniel Eck to support open standards like the "live" and "donate" buttons from Podcasting 2.0. Adam Curry expresses skepticism about proprietary platforms but encourages the support of open feeds. They also highlight that *DH Unplugged* continues with "Young Dvorak" following the passing of John C. Dvorak.

The Socialism 2026 conference featured speakers discussing "junkie communism" and the rejection of physical fitness as a capitalist construct. The event focused on "abolitionist praxis," calling for the end of police, rent, prisons, and borders while expressing solidarity with Palestine.

Adam Curry introduces Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti as the guest co-host for the episode. The segment features a custom AI-generated song by Jus Baker welcoming Brunetti to the show. Brunetti expresses nervousness about participating despite his extensive career in high-stakes media environments.

Dana Brunetti explains how he used Grokbot to automate the process of clipping and transcribing audio for the show. He describes a workflow where he sends video links to a custom bot that returns transcripts and normalized audio. Adam Curry notes that this technology makes the role of a co-host significantly more efficient.

Adam Curry thanks Dana Brunetti for co-hosting the two-and-a-half-hour episode. They review the "troll count" in the live chat, which exceeded 1,000 participants. Curry invites Brunetti to return in the future for more news analysis. The segment concludes with a musical outro by Jus Baker.

Adam Curry concludes the episode, reflecting on the difficulty of doing the donation segment without John C. Dvorak. He promotes the "Behind the Schemes" stream and the modern podcast apps available at podcastapps.com. The show ends with a long-form musical mix by Jus Baker titled "More Mistakes," focusing on geopolitical themes and the Strait of Hormuz.

Adam Curry introduces a special "best of" edition of No Agenda titled The MTV Chronicles while traveling from Rotterdam to Austin. The episode features a collection of archival stories and anecdotes from Curry's tenure as an MTV VJ in the 1980s and 1990s.

Adam Curry concludes the first hour of the MTV Chronicles by encouraging listeners to support the show through the value-for-value model. He mentions the Order of the Ant rings and pins available at NoAgendaRings.com and notes that a longer donation segment will occur on the following Sunday.

The episode concludes with an announcement that Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti will guest co-host the upcoming Sunday show. Curry reflects on the "MTV Chronicles" segments and hints at the possibility of writing a memoir about his experiences in the music industry.

Adam Curry and Rob Dew open the broadcast from Rotterdam, Netherlands, noting the Labor Day weekend holiday in the United States. They discuss the low expected listenership due to the holiday and acknowledge the live "troll" count in the streaming chat. The segment features high-energy opening music and banter regarding the transition into the month of September.

A community member named Sir Brian registered the domain DewTheDew.com as a tribute to co-host Rob Dew, modeled after the Mountain Dew marketing slogan. The hosts discuss the high volume of audio clips being produced for the show and the synergy within the listener base. References are made to the "crackpot and buzzkill" dynamic emerging between the presenters.

The program transitions into a summary of the day's themes through a rhythmic lyrical recap, touching on surveillance, ballots, and the "money choke" on Iran. Adam Curry emphasizes the "Value for Value" model, reminding listeners that the show is supported entirely by the community rather than advertisers. A brief correction is made regarding a missed tweet notification for the live stream.