

No Agenda Show
Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
Deconstructing Media with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak
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22 snips
Oct 26, 2025 • 3h 59min
1810 - "NA Era"
The hosts dive into the show's origins, reminiscing about early memes like mac and cheese as cultural symbols. They dissect current political rhetoric, including Lindsey Graham's military stance and the implications of drug operations in Latin America. A discussion on TikTok, algorithm control, and Gaza reconstruction reveals geopolitical nuances. Plus, they explore debates over vaccine messaging, the opioid crisis, and generational shifts seen through viral clips. The episode wraps up with producer acknowledgments and playful media commentary.

15 snips
Oct 23, 2025 • 3h 38min
1810 - "golfball"
The hosts dive into a myriad of intriguing topics! They discuss the shocking NBA betting scandal and its implications. The Super Bowl halftime show gets a fresh critique, highlighting the changing nature of iconic ads. An examination of a major cloud outage raises concerns about service centralization. They tackle the disturbing rise of graphic content on Instagram and its monetization issues. Finally, the duo explores AI-generated music and its authenticity debates, alongside a politically charged overview of recent geopolitical events.

11 snips
Oct 19, 2025 • 3h 15min
1809 - "Tomahawk Turnaround"
Hosts dive into the recent No Kings Day protests, challenging claims about democracy versus a constitutional republic. They discuss Don Lemon's controversial stance on arming citizens and delve into major US actions against drug smuggling. The Tomahawk missile debate surrounding Trump and Zelensky takes center stage, alongside the potential for a summit with Putin. They also explore global Gen Z protests, Taylor Swift's clever marketing strategy, and the implications of AI in music creation, all while engaging with listener feedback and community contributions.

12 snips
Oct 16, 2025 • 3h 12min
1808 - "Bad Fad"
The hosts dive into Austin anecdotes, highlighting art-institution ICE training tensions and a controversial Tucker Carlson interview regarding a suspicious OpenAI death. They discuss OpenAI's loosening of ChatGPT restrictions and argue why podcasts engage listeners better than video. Concerns arise over Walmart's data-sharing with ChatGPT and the implications of a crypto scam takedown involving human trafficking. Lastly, they examine trends in gender identity among students and report on the alarming lead levels found in protein powders.

17 snips
Oct 12, 2025 • 3h 6min
1807 - "Keyboard Warrior"
The hosts dive into the complexities of Gen Z's views on Israel and the USS Liberty incident, sparking lively discussion. They critique mainstream journalism's failures in covering essential topics like troop deployment and regional diplomacy. The episode also tackles political strategies, including a deeper look at the Letitia James indictment and its implications. Humor resurfaces as they discuss viral TikTok clips and the absurdity of pharmaceutical ad disclaimers. Finally, a humorous take on UK misgendering laws adds a light-hearted touch amidst serious debates.

19 snips
Oct 9, 2025 • 3h 10min
1806 - "Gray Zone"
Dive into the intricate world of media influence as the hosts dissect Barry Weiss's new CBS role and its implications for journalism. Explore troubling political landscapes in Europe and the implications of Macron's weakened position. Unpack the nuances of Trump's military maneuvers and the political fallout from Candace Owens' controversial messages. Don't miss the discussion on AI companions and the intimacy economy, juxtaposed with market signals of gold and Bitcoin's rise amidst economic anxiety.

14 snips
Oct 5, 2025 • 3h 6min
1805 - "Hamburger Wine"
The hosts tackle the complexities of the government shutdown and its implications. They dissect media clips on controversial topics like Epstein allegations and federal worker threats. Conversations dive into Trump’s proposals for direct payments and tariff revenues. A tense analysis of the drug trade involving Venezuela raises legal issues, while discussions on generational protests and media narratives unfold. Finally, they touch on music copyright challenges with AI-generated content and evoke laughter with a 'hamburger wine' recommendation.

35 snips
Oct 2, 2025 • 3h 2min
1804 - "Mucho Retardo"
The hosts dive into how major networks reported a key Pentagon speech, revealing audio issues and biases. They discuss drone incursions in Denmark and contrasting local reactions. A critique of Silicon Valley's rushed military tech moves raises eyebrows, while analysis of youth-led protests on Discord highlights the role of social media in activism. The conversation shifts to the implications of artificial intelligence in entertainment, potential government shutdown impacts, and public health debates about new weight-loss drugs and their side effects.

26 snips
Sep 28, 2025 • 3h 6min
1803 - "Drone Wall"
The hosts dive into the intricacies of Comey's indictment and the workings of grand juries, giving insights on the D.C. legal landscape. They scrutinize the Susan Rice memo and the controversial Steele dossier, raising eyebrows about its implications. A bold proposal for mandatory digital IDs in the UK sparks debate, followed by wild theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's shooting. The discussion further extends to the rise of true crime in media, and an exploration of Europe's ambitious drone wall proposal. Deftly mixing serious topics with personal anecdotes, the conversation remains engaging throughout.

9 snips
Sep 25, 2025 • 3h 33min
1802 - "Stimming"
Hosts dive into the sensational details of the Dallas ICE shooting, questioning media narratives and coverage. They unpack Trump's UN speech on migration and climate, tying it to a concept of a 'new world order.' Discussion shifts to the intrigue around drone reports in Europe and the complexities of China's climate commitments. The conversation even touches on crypto theories and the economics behind AI’s impact on work. Episode wraps with humorous commentary on late-night hosts and community engagement.


