# Show Prep on The No Agenda Show Show Prep comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2011 to September 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** August 2011 – September 2025 - **Related topics:** [H2 Recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [Research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Book Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-tv.md), [Boomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boomer.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connectivity.md), [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feedback.md), [Freedom Controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### BizToc Tip of the Day, Show Outro - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 3:01:23–3:10:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/biztoc-tip-of-the-day-show-outro.md The show concludes with the "Tip of the Day," featuring BizToc.com, a business news aggregator and scraping operation backed by Mark Cuban. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Crackpot and Buzzkill" personas, followed by a series of end-of-show music mixes and classic audio clips. Keywords: biztoc, [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), news aggregator, [boomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boomer.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md) ### Show Production and No Agenda Art Gallery - **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-15 - **Time:** 1:52:39–1:58:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/show-production-and-no-agenda-art-gallery.md The hosts describe the labor-intensive process of show preparation, which involves filtering hundreds of emails and monitoring global news. They review recent listener-submitted artwork, including a "Terror Leader" piece by Matt Boisvert. A discussion on AI-generated art and copyright ensues regarding a "Peanuts" themed image used in the newsletter. Keywords: [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [matt boisvert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-boisvert.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### C-SPAN Addiction, Show Prep and the Freedom Controller - **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-12 - **Time:** 1:10:48–1:15:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/c-span-addiction-show-prep-and-the-freedom-controller.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss their heavy reliance on C-SPAN for show material, praising its unedited coverage and searchable video archives. Curry describes his "Freedom Controller" system for organizing show notes and links using Gmail labels and specialized software. They often send each other real-time alerts to watch specific C-SPAN segments, comparing themselves to the Muppets' Statler and Waldorf. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [book tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-tv.md), [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), gmail labels, [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md) ### Clip Collection, H2 Recorders and Spousal Feedback - **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-12 - **Time:** 2:30:48–2:33:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/clip-collection-h2-recorders-and-spousal-feedback.md Dvorak describes his constant state of clip collection, using an H2 recorder to capture audio even while watching movies with his family. Curry admits to testing his "raps" on his wife, Mickey, though she often "shoots him down." They emphasize that while the show notes are extensive, the actual on-air discussion is driven by finding one or two "zingers" that will resonate with the audience. Keywords: [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), clip collection, [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [mickey curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey-curry.md), [zingers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zingers.md) ### Show Prep Logistics, H2 Recorders and Spousal Feedback - **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-05 - **Time:** 2:05:09–2:08:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/show-prep-logistics-h2-recorders-and-spousal-feedback.md Dvorak describes his "unorganized" show prep, which involves printing out piles of articles and using an H2 recorder to capture clips from movies or TV. He admits to occasionally testing his "rap" on his wife, Mickey, though he usually gets "shot down." Curry reiterates that his preparation is more structured through the Freedom Controller. Keywords: [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notes.md), [mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md), [feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feedback.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. 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