The No Agenda Show, a twice-weekly listener-supported podcast that has dissected mainstream media since 2007, will air its final episode on October 29. Host Adam Curry made the announcement during episode 1912, titled 'Chaos Dynamic', published October 15, 2026. The decision follows the death of longtime co-host John C. Dvorak and brings a 19-year run to a close. The show's value-for-value model, which relied entirely on listener contributions, made it a fixture in independent media and a precursor to today's creator-driven landscape.
Speaking from the Texas Hill Country with guest co-host Matt Long of the Matt Long Show on Hill Country Patriot FM, Curry framed his exit as a spiritual rather than professional decision, rooted in his conversion three and a half years ago. He explained that the show's cynical format had taken a toll on his evolving worldview. "When John died, honestly, so did the show as we know it," Curry said. "Listening to a show like No Agenda requires two people who have a relationship. Our relationship was entirely unique." He added that he had been preparing to discuss a transition with Dvorak before the double bypass surgery that preceded his co-host's death. The candid admission underscores how deeply the program's identity was tied to the chemistry between its two hosts.
The implications extend beyond the end of a popular podcast. Curry's departure removes a prominent platform for media criticism at a time when trust in mainstream journalism remains low. For nearly two decades, No Agenda offered an alternative lens on politics and culture, often highlighting stories that other outlets ignored. Its closure leaves a gap in the independent media ecosystem, particularly for listeners who valued the show's irreverent yet analytical approach. Curry's decision also reflects a broader trend of creators reassessing their work in light of personal beliefs and burnout.
Curry outlined the ventures that will absorb his focus after October 29. These include Godcaster, a platform that turns churches into hyper-local radio stations and now supports more than 300 Christian stations. He also co-hosts the We Get to Do This podcast with Pastor Jimmy and is working on a forthcoming book. Curry credited producer Chuck Lorre's observations about sitcom family dynamics as a lens for understanding what made the Curry-Dvorak partnership irreplaceable. The move signals a shift from media deconstruction to building infrastructure for faith-based broadcasting, potentially influencing how religious communities engage with local media.
During the episode, Curry and Long wove the farewell narrative through the week's news cycle. Topics included James Talarico's Texas Senate town hall, his flu absence, and his comments on abortion and scripture; a Wall Street Journal report on Ken Paxton's New Year's Eve 2024 Dubai trip; Starshield connectivity throttling in Ukraine and Elon Musk's response on X; Greta Thunberg's reappearance at French student protests amid Macron's budget fight; and an AI-linked cyberattack that spoiled food at roughly 150 Intermarché, Carrefour, and Monoprix stores. Long, who hosts the Fredericksburg No Agenda meetups at J6er Jenny's Bar 1776 with his wife Gail, provided on-air support, discussing his Benjamin Franklin reenactments, the Muse AI assistant, and a tip-of-the-day on acetone as a universal cleaner.
Episode 1912 is available now wherever podcasts are heard. Curry's final broadcast is scheduled for October 29, marking the end of an era for a show that redefined listener-supported media and built a community around skepticism, humor, and the value-for-value model.
