Topic: Radio

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.

Baron Jeremy Johnson submits a musical parody of "Video Killed the Radio Star," titled "The Radio Star Never Died." The lyrics celebrate the transition from MTV to podcasting and the 19 years of independent production. The song serves as a tribute to both Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, emphasizing that the signal lives on through the producers.

Baron Jeremy Johnson presents a custom musical mix titled "The Radio Star Never Died," celebrating the 19-year history of the No Agenda show. The lyrics highlight the transition from traditional radio to independent podcasting and the bond between the hosts and their producers. The song serves as a formal farewell to the audience as the final curtain falls.

Adam Curry details a long-standing feud with singer Richard Marx that began after Curry made a joke about Marx's hair on MTV. Marx reportedly tried to get Curry fired and later expressed extreme hostility toward him during a live radio broadcast.

Matt Long discusses his eight-year career in radio, explaining how he transitioned from a volunteer contributor to a paid host. Adam Curry describes the unique "shipping container" studio setup and compares Long's unconventional but effective broadcasting style to a "goofy foot" skateboarder.

A host describes running 15 automated "robot" radio stations from a single home computer using Whisper AI and open-source models. The stations broadcast Christian Contemporary Music (CCM), featuring artists like Brandon Lake and Jellyroll. This setup allows for the creation of voices and promos at a fraction of the cost of commercial AI services like Anthropic.

Radio host Michael Savage performed a satirical impression of Bernie Sanders calling for international cooperation with China on Artificial Intelligence. The parody suggests that Sanders' policy positions are a front for communist interests and space-based domination. The hosts compare Savage's performance to Dave Rubin's, noting the increasing difficulty in discerning truth within a polarized media landscape.