Topic: Adam Curry

Carlwood previews the second hour of the show, which covers Ken Shoulders, the Manchester Arena event, and the concept of "spot the spook" in the alternative community. He addresses Andrew Johnson's firm stance against Flat Earth theory, noting that Johnson views it as a distraction. The segment emphasizes the importance of detailed record-keeping in identifying potential gatekeepers.

Sam Tripoli joins the program to discuss his prolific career hosting multiple podcasts including Tinfoil Hat, Zero, and Broken Simulation. Tripoli reflects on the early days of his show with former co-host Off The Grid Brian and credits guests like Greg Carlwood and Adam Curry for helping transition the show from comedy to serious conspiracy research. He also provides a brief update on former co-host Ryan Dean's current status.

The host mentions a recent reference by Adam Curry on the No Agenda show regarding advertising blacklists. They discuss how major advertising firms maintain "do not participate" lists that can effectively de-platform non-controversial shows that fall outside the accepted Overton window. The segment highlights the difficulty of escaping these global digital blacklists once a creator is flagged.

Whitney Webb is recognized for her detailed research into banking and organizational connections, while the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak is recommended for its media deconstruction. The host highlights their ability to identify "native ads" disguised as news, specifically regarding the promotion of pharmaceutical products like Ozempic on mainstream networks.

The host critiques the software subscription model used by companies like Adobe, which requires users to be constantly online and logged in. This shift is linked to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, which are described as a social credit score for corporations. These metrics allow large investment firms to coordinate corporate behavior and potentially lock out "non-investable" individuals or content creators.

Carlwood emphasizes the vulnerability of independent creators who operate without advertisers, noting that only a small percentage of the free audience typically converts to paid subscribers. He highlights the work of Adam Curry's Podcasting 2.0 and Del Bigtree's ICAN as essential projects that require financial fuel to challenge corporate control. The segment serves as a call to action for listeners to support the infrastructure of the "new world" they wish to see.

Adam Curry, known as the "Podfather" and co-host of the No Agenda show, joins the program to discuss the future of decentralized media. Curry explains the concept of "media tribes," where audiences from different shows like Joe Rogan, Mo Facts, and Higher Side Chats overlap and take ownership of the content. The discussion frames podcasting as a tool for breaking free from corporate media chains through technical knowledge and interactive communities.

Greg Carlwood signs off, thanking Adam Curry and encouraging listeners to follow Curry's shows: No Agenda, Mo Facts, and Podcasting 2.0. He reminds the audience to check newpodcastapps.com to support the podcasting revolution. The episode concludes with the show's signature outro music about "silver ships" and "beams to the head."

The "Tar Baby" strategy involves using an arrest to uncover systemic legal failures, such as the discovery that thousands of California Highway Patrol officers may not have valid oaths of office on file. The guests invite listeners to visit agenda31.org for live streams and archives. Their show is also featured on the No Agenda stream following Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak.

David Seaman discusses his experience on the Joe Rogan Experience and the realization that podcasting is a powerful, uncensored medium. He predicts the "death spiral" of traditional networks like CNN as audiences migrate to YouTube creators and independent podcasts.