The No Agenda Show, a long-running independent podcast known for its skeptical take on media and politics, released a special tribute episode on July 26, 2026, honoring the late co-host John C. Dvorak. Episode 1889, titled "Producer's Tribute to JCD," is a nearly three-hour compilation of clips submitted by the show's producer community, assembled through the PodHerd (formerly ClipGenie) platform. Host Adam Curry devoted the broadcast to Dvorak's most memorable segments across nearly two decades of broadcasts.
Curry opened the episode by describing the outpouring since Dvorak's passing, noting that his name trended on X and that emails have overwhelmed his inbox. He spent eight hours assembling the tribute, stating: "I spent about 8 hours yesterday putting this show together and it was amazing. These are your choices... I'd say 80% of what you guys sent in or selected on PodHerd Clip Genie, I completely forgotten about." The episode features Dvorak riffing on everything from Algerian Saharan crude oil to gasifier trucks, from Beaujolais vintages to Michael Clayton, and from Ban Ki-moon to Amy Klobuchar's dropped consonants.
Highlights include the recurring "John C. Dvorak Tip of the Day," covering topics such as 2015 Cru Beaujolais, Fleur de Sel, and Retsina; deconstructions of Victoria Nuland's "F the EU" Ukraine call, Ticketmaster vaccine passports, and Washington Post fact-checking; and Dvorak's theories on vasectomies, fractals, Marvin Minsky, and Seymour Rubinstein's shrink-wrap license origins. Signature bits like "Game, Set, Match, the Lizard People Win," fart-gate, and the "stay safe" retort also made the cut.
Producers contributed clips of Dvorak calling out ProPublica's Lydia DePillis, dissecting the 2,000 ex-DOJ letter, mocking the Washington Post's 16,241-item lie database, and predicting Ticketmaster would never implement vaccine passports. Special credit goes to Sir Deenonymous and Void Zero for infrastructure support, Dame Jennifer for animated segments, and Sir Chris in Australia for a closing musical tribute performed by the Grumpy Old Dames.
Curry announced a two-week hiatus before returning, with Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleitner filling in. The tribute underscores the deep connection between Dvorak and the show's global community, highlighting why this news matters: it demonstrates how a listener-supported, independent production honors its legacy while preparing for the future.
