On July 23, 2026, the No Agenda Show released Episode 1888, titled 'In The Mourning,' as a full memorial broadcast dedicated to co-host John C. Dvorak, who passed away on July 20 at age 80. Host Adam Curry opened the episode alone, calling for July 20 to be recognized as a national holiday in Dvorak's honor. The show featured contributions from Dvorak's widow Mimi, sons Jay and JC, longtime friends, and thousands of listener-producers who donated and shared memories.
Curry traced the podcast's origins nearly 19 years ago, when he was in London and Dvorak in San Francisco. The episode revisited signature bits and running jokes, including the Club 33 strip club announcer routines, the 'Give it up for Raven' jingle, and Dvorak's infamous rants about ants, fisting nuts, and mac and cheese. His encyclopedic wine knowledge, Costco Bordeaux tips, and vinegar collection were also highlighted, along with the long-guarded secret that Dvorak was six years older than the New York Times reported.
Curry's opening monologue set the emotional tone: 'Family, today I have a hole in my heart you could turn a 747 around in,' he said, describing Dvorak as 'my friend, my business partner, my comedic counterpart, my all-time favorite broadcaster.' He recalled their final sign-off: 'Okay, talk to you Thursday. Adios.' Mimi Dvorak later revealed that her husband died peacefully at home while watching NCIS, after asking for a spoonful of Manuka honey, and confirmed the age gag that Dvorak insisted Curry expose after his death.
Guests included Will Hearst, who was best man at the Dvoraks' wedding, comedy writer Marty, producer Dana Brunetti, and Andrew Horowitz, Dvorak's co-host on DH Unplugged since 2007. Stories ranged from a Consumer Electronics Show dinner at the Bellagio where Dvorak ordered $8,500 in wine on investors' tabs, to a young Dvorak riding a Kawasaki Triple through Tahoe snow after a B.B. King concert. Executive producer credits topping $5,000 came from Dame Kathryn cryptogranny of Bangkok, with hundreds of listeners contributing show-number donations of $188.88.
This episode underscores the profound connection between the show's hosts and its community. No Agenda is a long-running, listener-supported podcast known for its skeptical media deconstruction and value-for-value production model. Episode 1888 is available now wherever podcasts are heard.
