# Production Costs on The No Agenda Show Production Costs comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Broadcast Television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-television.md), [Cenk Uygur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cenk-uygur.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Cpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpm.md), [Digital Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md), [Gimlet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [H2 Recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Invisibilia Cancellation and the High Cost of Public Media - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 22:24–24:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/invisibilia-cancellation-and-the-high-cost-of-public-media.md The high-profile NPR podcast Invisibilia was recently canceled despite its high chart rankings and comparisons to the success of Serial. The show reportedly cost over one million dollars annually to produce due to massive overhead, including multiple producers, writers, and engineers, highlighting the unsustainable financial model of corporate podcasting. Keywords: invisibilia, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [serial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serial.md), [production costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-costs.md) ### CNN Political Briefing and Podcast Industry Economics - **Episode:** [1491: Nyet Bluffski](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-02 - **Time:** 16:06–18:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski/chapter/cnn-political-briefing-and-podcast-industry-economics.md A clip from the CNN Political Briefing highlights the high number of producers required for corporate podcasts, which the hosts contrast with their own lean model. They discuss the broader downturn in the podcasting industry, noting that Spotify and Gimlet are cutting staff as the era of "free money" and high interest rates ends. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [production costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-costs.md) ### The Young Turks, Online Media Business Models - **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-22 - **Time:** 1:43:41–1:47:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/the-young-turks-online-media-business-models.md Cenk Uygur and The Young Turks have transitioned to an independent online subscription model, charging $10 per month for content. The hosts express skepticism that this model can sustain the high overhead costs of a traditional TV-style crew and studio. They contrast this with the No Agenda "minimalist" approach, which relies on voluntary donations rather than forced subscriptions or high production expenses. Keywords: [the young Turks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-young-turks.md), [cenk uygur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cenk-uygur.md), [subscription model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscription-model.md), [digital media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md), [production costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-costs.md) ### Show Prep Logistics and Production Costs - **Episode:** [425: Understanding No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-12 - **Time:** 1:50:35–1:55:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda/chapter/show-prep-logistics-and-production-costs.md The hosts contrast their preparation styles: Dvorak collects clips and articles spontaneously, often using an H2 recorder while watching movies, while Curry builds a more structured outline. They address a question about production costs, arguing that "time is money" and the "Value for Value" model accounts for the hours spent on research and studio setup. Keywords: [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [production costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-costs.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [time management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-management.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md) ### Podcast Economics, CPM Rates and Production Costs - **Episode:** [12: Lawsuit Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-12 - **Time:** 1:10:53–1:13:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy/chapter/podcast-economics-cpm-rates-and-production-costs.md The show concludes with a discussion on the economics of podcasting versus traditional broadcast television. Adam Curry explains CPM (cost per mille) rates and compares them to the "dollar a head" budget model used in network TV. The hosts sign off after a 70-minute episode, mentioning the high cost of aviation fuel and ammunition as metaphors for their production efforts. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [cpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpm.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [broadcast television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-television.md), [production budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-budget.md), aviation costs --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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