Topic: Slide Whistle

The hosts discuss a piece of listener art by CZ137 depicting a figure impaled by a slide whistle. This leads into a satirical song about "stabbing in the name of Allah" and a discussion about the mechanics of using a slide whistle as a weapon.

The hosts review listener-submitted artwork for the podcast and engage in a satirical discussion about using a slide whistle as a defensive weapon. They also mention the high creative output of contributors like Sir Chris in Australia and the risks of burnout.

A detailed inventory of studio noisemakers is provided, including slide whistles, harmonicas, kazoos, duck calls, and electronic soundboards. The hosts demonstrate various items used for transitions and accents during the show, noting that these physical props add a "Spike Jones" element to the broadcast.

The hosts perform birthday greetings for listeners' family members, featuring a slide whistle accompaniment. A Canadian listener in Los Angeles requested "swine flu karma" to assist with an H1B visa application. The segment includes various "karma shots" for listeners in Arizona and California who contributed to the show's production.

The hosts process a large volume of listener donations, including a contribution from Ian in Queensland who promotes his oral history project, "Create Your Life Story." They discuss the persistence of the "69.69" donation amount and debate whether to retire the meme. Various listeners request "karma" for family members, job security, and upcoming birthdays.

Listeners Rich Semmel, Sean Pyle, and Jared Reynolds requested "job karma" and birthday shout-outs. A lighthearted debate continues regarding the use of the slide whistle during the show, with donors voting both for and against the sound effect. Jared from Port Angeles requested "trains good, planes bad" karma and a sandwich from Mimi.

A large volume of donations from Canada and the United States is processed, featuring stories about Tim Hortons burgers and odometer readings. Listeners request "karma" for various life events, including job searches, birthdays, and dealing with in-laws. The hosts use sound effects like the slide whistle to acknowledge "douchebag" call-outs and "boner" listeners who have not yet donated.

A series of donations from listeners across North America included requests for "de-douching" and slide whistle duets. Feedback touched on recent appearances on the TWiT network and suggestions for a collaboration with the Joe Rogan Experience. Listeners also shared personal stories regarding the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and upcoming travel plans.

The hosts read a series of donations, including several for $69.69. Listener Joseph Pumphrey claims the show's slide whistle sound effects prevent him from committing workplace violence against incompetent users. A request is made for "Fuck Cancer Karma" for a grandmother with a suspected tumor.

Donations arrive from Traverse City, Michigan, and Brighton, UK. Listeners request "Travel Karma" and "Huntsman Karma." One donor asks for a "See Something, Say Something" stinger, referencing the government's public awareness campaign.

A series of listener donations are read, featuring requests for "anti-carjacking karma" and "relationship karma." The hosts also discuss a listener from Morgantown, West Virginia, leading to a brief anecdote about the lack of activity and automated radio stations in that specific town.

A lengthy segment acknowledges financial contributions from the "No Agenda" community, including specific requests for "d-douching" and "karma." Listeners from Illinois, Kansas, Georgia, and Florida are thanked for supporting the show's ad-free model. A WordPress plugin called "Link.me" is mentioned as a project from one of the donors.

A listener poll regarding the use of the slide whistle on the show is underway using specific donation amounts (ending in .07 for yes, .09 for no). A coding conflict involving the "69.69" meme donation is addressed, clarifying that those specific amounts will not count as anti-whistle votes.

A lengthy donation segment features feedback from listeners in Australia, the UK, and the US. Topics include a "penis break" story from Dr. Oz, the ongoing slide whistle vote, and various personal anecdotes from producers contributing to the show's "value for value" model.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 405 of the No Agenda show on May 3, 2012. The hosts discuss the benefits of listening to the live stream, including hearing mistakes and their musical slide whistle performances.

A segment dedicated to thanking show producers for their financial support. The hosts grant "gambling karma" and "clippity-clop karma" to various donors, while acknowledging the efforts of Glenn Woodfin in improving the show's SEO and Google search rankings.

A listener suggests that the use of the slide whistle is causing a decline in donations. In response, John Dvorak proposes a "voting" system where listeners can use their donations to either keep or kill the slide whistle. The hosts also promote Alan Levine's congressional campaign in Georgia.

A new musical invention dubbed the "Syntheslider" converts audio from a slide whistle into MIDI data in real-time. This technology allows a traditional slide whistle to trigger various digital instruments, including French horns and saxophone sections. Plans are underway to patent the device as a "better mousetrap" for the music industry.

The hosts reflect on the difficulty of producing "clip shows" during holidays, noting they often require more work than standard episodes. John C. Dvorak requests that listeners send old-fashioned sound effect instruments, such as coconut husks for horse-hoof sounds, to the show's P.O. Box in El Cerrito, California.

Steve in Seattle reports receiving a $1,600 check from an unclaimed property website mentioned on a previous show. Other listeners receive "slide whistle karma" for various life events, including job interviews and St. Patrick's Day celebrations.