Adam Curry, co-host of the listener-supported No Agenda Show, has announced that he will end the program on October 29, 2026, concluding a 19-year run of twice-weekly media deconstruction. The announcement came during episode 1912, titled 'Chaos Dynamic', published on October 15, 2026. Curry, broadcasting from the Texas Hill Country with guest co-host Matt Long of the Matt Long Show on Hill Country Patriot FM, confirmed that the final episode will air two weeks later. The decision follows the death of longtime co-host John C. Dvorak, who passed away after a double bypass surgery. Curry described the loss as a definitive turning point, saying that the show as listeners knew it died with Dvorak.
The end of No Agenda marks the conclusion of one of the most enduring independent podcasts in media history. Launched in 2007, the show built a devoted global audience through its value-for-value model, avoiding traditional advertising and corporate sponsorship. Its twice-weekly deconstruction of mainstream news narratives influenced a generation of independent media consumers and demonstrated that listener-supported journalism could sustain a decades-long operation. Curry's departure raises questions about the future of that model and the broader independent media landscape, particularly as AI-driven content and platform consolidation reshape how audiences find and support alternative voices.
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 surgery that preceded his co-host's death. The emotional weight of that timing underscores the personal nature of the decision, which Curry has characterized as a calling rather than a career move.
After October 29, Curry will focus on new ventures. These include Godcaster, a platform that turns churches into hyper-local radio stations and now supports more than 300 Christian stations, along with the We Get to Do This podcast co-hosted with Pastor Jimmy and a forthcoming book. He credited producer Chuck Lorre's observations about sitcom family dynamics as a lens for understanding what made the Curry-Dvorak partnership irreplaceable. Long, who hosts the Fredericksburg No Agenda meetups at J6er Jenny's Bar 1776 with his wife Gail, provided on-air support during the episode, discussing his Benjamin Franklin reenactments, the Muse AI assistant, and a tip-of-the-day on acetone as a universal cleaner.
The final episode of No Agenda will close a chapter in independent media that began before the modern podcasting boom. Curry's transition to faith-based and local media projects signals a broader shift in his public role, from media critic to community builder. For longtime listeners, the October 29 broadcast will mark both an ending and a new beginning, as Curry applies the skills honed over 19 years to ventures that align with his spiritual convictions. The episode 1912 is available now wherever podcasts are heard, with the final broadcast scheduled for October 29.
