# St Augustine on The No Agenda Show

St Augustine comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** April 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Alexander The Great](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-the-great.md), [Charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [Cranky Geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Gainesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gainesville.md), [Hot Pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), [Jacksonville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacksonville.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Maritime Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime-law.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Tech Journalism Advice and the Big Roundtable

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:29:06–5:31:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/tech-journalism-advice-and-the-big-roundtable.md

Craig Jones shares a memory from the mid-2010s when he emailed John C. Dvorak for advice on breaking into tech journalism. To his surprise, Dvorak called him personally, only to offer the simple advice: "Don't do it." The segment concludes with a donation from Sir Mama's Boy of the Arc Welders, citing Matthew 5:4 for comfort.

Keywords: [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md), advice, arc welders, matthew 5:4, [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md)

### Jesse Miller, Ben Clement, and Steve Brown Tributes

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:29:06–5:31:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/jesse-miller-ben-clement-and-steve-brown-tributes.md

Producers Jesse Miller and Ben Clement reflect on John C. Dvorak's career, spanning from Cranky Geeks to Tech 5. Steve Brown labels Dvorak the best tech pundit in history for his "no-BS" approach to the industry. The segments include a request for the "Karma" jingle and a reading from Matthew 5:4 to comfort those in mourning.

Keywords: [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [tech 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-5.md), [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), tech punditry

### No Agenda Meetups, Florida and Texas Events

- **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-19
- **Time:** 3:04:44–3:09:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-florida-and-texas-events.md

A report from a North Florida seafood and sangria meetup highlights the growing community of "producers." Upcoming events are announced for Tucson, Denver, Charlotte, and a major "Hootenanny" scheduled for October 18th in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Keywords: [no agenda meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-meetups.md), [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md), [gainesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gainesville.md)

### John C. Dvorak Pet Peeve, Zoological Pronunciation

- **Episode:** [1158: Taking a Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-28
- **Time:** 55:28–56:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller/chapter/john-c-dvorak-pet-peeve-zoological-pronunciation.md

John C. Dvorak highlights a common pronunciation error made by professional announcers regarding the word "zoological." He notes that the correct pronunciation should be "zo-o-logical" rather than "zu-logical," using a news report about "Chance the Gator" at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm as a specific example of the mistake.

Keywords: [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [pronunciation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronunciation.md), zoological, [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md), alligator farm

### Hot Pockets 2008 Tour, South Carolina to Florida

- **Episode:** [324: Cut, Cap, Duck & Cover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/324-cut-cap-duck-cover.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-24
- **Time:** 1:46–9:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/324-cut-cap-duck-cover/chapter/hot-pockets-2008-tour-south-carolina-to-florida.md

A detailed travelogue covers the RV journey from Charleston, South Carolina, through Savannah and St. Augustine, ending in Clearwater. The account includes driving an RV on Savannah's cobblestone streets, meeting listeners at campgrounds, and experiencing Florida's extreme heat and thunderstorms.

Keywords: [savannah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savannah.md), [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [rv tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rv-tour.md), [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md)

### Show Outro, St. Augustine and Tampa Meetup

- **Episode:** [323: CIA vs MI6](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/323-cia-vs-mi6.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-21
- **Time:** 2:25:29–2:29:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/323-cia-vs-mi6/chapter/show-outro-st-augustine-and-tampa-meetup.md

The hosts conclude the episode by discussing the next legs of the "Hot Pockets" tour through Florida. They plan to visit St. Augustine and hold a meetup in Tampa. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners to support the show through the "value-for-value" model.

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### Somali Piracy, Economic Desperation

- **Episode:** [89: Nuke the Gay Pirates](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-16
- **Time:** 45:31–51:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates/chapter/somali-piracy-economic-desperation.md

The root causes of Somali piracy are explored, framing the hijackings as a desperate response to illegal fishing and toxic waste dumping in Somali waters. Referencing a story from St. Augustine, the hosts argue that the media ignores the economic destruction of local fishing communities. They criticize the military response and the lack of compassion for the underlying humanitarian crisis.

Keywords: [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), [piracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piracy.md), [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md), [alexander the great](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-the-great.md), [maritime law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime-law.md)

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