16 Mar 2017
NCAA March Madness

As the NCAA Championship, better known as March Madness heads to the final brackets, it gets real good according to John Dvorak. “Very entertaining basketball for two or three weeks – college hoops!” [NA 911 2:51]
13 Mar 2017
The Myth of the Machine

Dvorak enthusiastically recommended No Agenda listeners to read any book authored by Lewis Mumford. He was prolific writer in the 1930’s–1950’s who often wrote about The Machine (technology) in a societal context. Dvorak said you can find a great copy in a used bookstore for a buck or two. Get Lewis Mumford books at Amazon.
11 Mar 2017
Noodles & Company Closes Austin Restaurants

Oh no! Noodles and Company has shuttered some Austin area restaurants! Adam Curry thinks this restaurant must’ve been ground zero of the social justice movement thanks to Noodle Boy (No Agenda clip favorite) working there. Good luck for the rest of the workers in finding for new jobs. [NA 907 1:17]
11 Mar 2017
Berlin Station

Dvorak brought up Berlin Station about a CIA station in Berlin. Quite dark and fun to watch! Berlin Station is on the Epix network. [907 :54]
10 Mar 2017
Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese

While Adam was discussing a story on how the retail bubble has imploded leading to malls closing, Dvorak was offered the explanation that Millenials like to buy offbeat, small batch products that cost twice as much ordinary products and not at a mall. Adam offered up that he and Tina eat Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese which “is fantastic!” Adam added that many
09 Mar 2017
Lost UFO Files

Dvorak brought up an awesome ‘alien show’ from one of the cable channels such as the History Channel or the All Hitler Channel (AHC). He said it was good as it debunking bogus points right away and brings out lots of interesting facts from the old UFO research files. I looked up Lost UFO Files and
09 Mar 2017
Spotlight

While discussing setbacks in the investigation of on-going sexual child abuse in the Catholic Church, Dvorak recommended the movie Spotlight which covers this topic. Spotlight portrays the Boston Globe’s investigation into Catholic priests sexual abuse in the Boston area. The film went on to win the Best Picture award at the Academy Awards. Dvorak further added the movie is
09 Mar 2017
The Detour

v Dvorak has watched a new show called The Detour on TBS. At first it reminded him of the Jack Lemmon/Neil Simon play Out-Of-Towners where a guy moves to NY and a bunch of bad things start happening to him. Overall it was thought to be too cringe-worthy to be funny. Dvorak summed it up
05 Mar 2017
Abstract: The Art of Design

Adam is falling asleep in front of the TV again, but recollects seeing part of the documentary, Abstract:The Art of Design on Netflix. Adam mentioned it because he wanted to acknowledge and thank the No Agenda producers for making such outstanding artwork for the show!
24 Feb 2017
The Camp of the Saints

Written in the 1970s, The Camp of the Saints was recommended by a show Producer who thought it was relevant in light of current mass immigration to Europe. Dvorak’s well read son, J.C. (Buzzkill Jr.) also recommended it. From Amazon, “This book was written in 1973 and made available in an English translation in 1975, but
24 Feb 2017
Corso

Catching up on some old show mentions and can’t believe that we forgot to post this one! Corso is an Italian restaurant located near Berkeley’s Gourmet Grotto, that John Dvorak has mentioned several times on the show. He first mentioned it way back in NA 573 (12/12/2013) when he went there for a wedding dinner
29 Jan 2017
No Agenda Books Are Now Best Sellers!

Adam played were in a fractal by playing a clip that claimed that Amazon was sold out of long time No Agenda favorite, Orwell’s 1984. The connection was that Trump’s administration is leading people to get 1984 along with Sinclair Lewis’, It Can’t Happen Here. Long time No Agenda Book selections are now ‘currently sold
24 Jan 2017
No Agenda Ringtones and Sound Clips

Show Producer, Phoneboy has put together a great collection of soundboard, jingles audio clips from the No Agenda show. They’re in .Mp3 and M4r (iPhone). Now imagine, every time a friend texts you douchebag… gets played! Get them here: https://phoneboy.com/noagenda-ringtones.
22 Jan 2017
Designated Survivor

While discussing CNN’s paranoid reporting on the possibility of Trump being assassinated along with other government officials during the inauguration, the TV show Designated Survivor was mentioned. It’s a show on ABC starring Kiefer Sutherland, who portrays a mid-level state department bureaucrat that becomes president after a quirky succession chain. Adam and Dvorak have seen a
21 Jan 2017
Pulled Pork

Dvorak loves making Pulled Pork which is a slow cooked pork that was perfected in the South (Georgia, Florida, Alabama). According to Dvorak, you start with a pork butt (shoulder cut) which is usually not that edible until you slow cook it for 12-14 hours. Adam categorized it as another depression/poverty food! John says he finishes it in the
30 Dec 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Over the Christmas holiday, Dvorak and family went to an early 9am showing of the new Star Wars film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. A special treat is that the film is being presented at the historical El Capitan theater which is also owned by Disney. The El Capitan theater has an immersive experience with ‘Star troopers’
25 Dec 2016
Dvorak Meetup in Los Angeles

If you’re in the Los Angeles area on Monday, December 26th, head on down to Citizen – Beverly Hills where No Agenda co-host John C. Dvorak will be meeting up with show No Agenda producers. John reminded folks that if they wanted to make a donation, the protocol is to put it in an envelope with
20 Dec 2016
Blind Man’s Bluff: The Untold Story Of American Submarine Espionage

In recent news, an American sea drone was recently captured by the Chinese. To help deconstruct this story, Adam mentioned that he was contacted by a show Producer who also happens to be a submariner in the US Navy. Adam passed along that he gave him some insight on the espionage going at sea. This drone was probably one that taps into telecommunication
13 Dec 2016
Leo Laporte Claims John C. Dvorak Threatened Him

Leo just keeps it going and going and going! According to TotalDrama.net, Leo claims John Dvorak called him and claimed “I have stuff on Leo!” This and more drama is happening over at TotalDrama.net which follows the travails of Leo Laporte and his TWiT podcasting empire. From the story: After another boring episode of self-loathing and pretending
12 Dec 2016
Lanesplitter Pizza

Adam is trying to dissect the #pizzagate controversy. For the most part it’s bullcrap. Adam’s analysis is that there are no real victims per se, but it’s purpose is to license journalists, bloggers and podcasters. Funnyman, John C. Dvorak thought many pizza places have interesting names that have suggestive codewords like Oakland’s own, Lanesplitter Pizza. This place