08 Jan 2015
The Americans
In NA 684 the TV show, The Americans was brought up. The show’s consultant, Joe Weisberg, used to be with the CIA and has used some of his experiences to fuel this spy drama about embedded Soviet spys set in the 80’s. Some of his plots might be a little too revealing so he has to
27 Aug 2014
K & L Wine Merchants
While discussing the recent earthquake in Northern California’s Napa region, John Dvorak discussed his experience talking to the folks at San Francisco’s K&L Wine Merchants. Apparently, during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake the Bordeaux stored in the old-fashioned wooden boxes survived compared to the wine in the cardboard boxes. K & L Wine Merchants 638
16 Aug 2014
Pot Shards: Fragments of a Life Lived in CIA, the White House, and the Two Koreas
It’s finally arrived! Uncle Don’s long awaited book. “Uncle Don” is Adam Curry’s uncle and is frequently referenced in the No Agenda podcast. He served in the CIA and under multiple presidential administrations. His distinguished career included serving as US Ambassador to South Korea. Get it at Amazon
11 Aug 2014
County Line
While John Dvorak was busy cooking dinner at home to celebrate his 26th wedding anniversary. Adam took Miss Micky out for BBQ brisket at Austin’s famous County Line restaurant. Adam claimed that Miss Micky was so hungry, she scarfed down an entire brisket.County Line 5204 Ranch Road 2222 [map] Austin, TX 78731 (512) 346-3664
18 May 2014
Yikes Trouble in the Blog!
Sorry for not keeping up with the latest in No Agenda Entertainment. We’ve been super busy with other projects as well as dealing with lots of WordPress issues. Hope to be fixed and catching up on posts soon!Best, Sir Lee. of No Agenda EntertainmentOakland, CA
29 Nov 2013
Dvorak’s Chili Recipe
Here's Dvorak's oft mentioned chili recipe that was created for a COMDEX chili cook off...
17 Nov 2013
Monuments Men
Adam thinks he might get invited to the movie premier for Monuments Men when it's eventually released. The George Clooney directed film deals with art work stolen by the Nazi's during WWII.
16 Nov 2013
MSG
Dvorak doesn't like MSG very much! MSG has been added to food to food for years to enhance "mouth feel" or Umami to the Japanese.
15 Nov 2013
The Voice
During NA 546 Adam expressed approval of The Voice, the popular singing contest reality show on NBC. Dvorak couldn't hold back his disapproval, say, "it stinks and has phony feuds".
28 Oct 2013
The Fifth Estate
Best known as the "Wikileaks film" - just bombed at the box office. The DreamWorks film was actively campaigned against by Julian Assange. Adam mentioned this failure on NA 559. Adam said either the promotion was wrong or "no one gives a crap!"
21 Oct 2013
Horse Meat Steaks
While Dvorak played a clip on wild horses being slaughtered by a Navaho tribe, he described the different horse meat dishes he has eaten. One was a specialty horse meat steakhouse. He thought it makes for better tacos. Adam added that it's been found to be added into many commercial meat products.
03 Oct 2013
The Death and Life of the Great American School System
Mentioned by John Dvorak in NA 551 while the discussing the influence of people like Bill Gates on the American school system. Adam believe that education has become a money grab and so our students suffer.
03 Oct 2013
Smartest Kids in the World
Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. Mentioned in NA 551 during a discussion on the involvement of the Gates Foundation with education.
03 Oct 2013
Web of Debt
Author Ellen Brown was mentioned in NA 551 along with her theory that the Elliott Spitzer scandal and his removal from office, occurred due to of his strict enforcement of banking regulations.
25 Sep 2013
Dexter
Adam played a clip from Dexter to support his theory the writers listen to the No Agenda show. In the clip, pervy forensics expert Vince Masuka cracks he wish he had some “hookers and blow” a popular line from the No Agenda knighting ceremony. [NA 549 2:14]
16 Sep 2013
San Francisco Giant Voice System
Adam and John remembered hearing San Francisco’s air-raid like test signal every Tuesday at noon from the SF Mevio office on 2nd Street. Officially named the San Francisco Outdoor Warning System – consists of a network of klaxon like sirens and public address speakers mounted on towers spread out over the city of San Francisco. A
15 Sep 2013
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Get it at Amazon Mentioned few times recently on No Agenda. Vintage, cerebral spycraft film starring Gary Oldman.
15 Sep 2013
Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye is a 2008 thriller starring Shia LaBeouf. It was brought up while there was a discussion on how many employees and consultants have security clearances with US security agencies.
15 Sep 2013
Mechanics Bank
Back when Adam relocated from the UK to San Francisco, he took Dvorak's advice and got an account at Richmond (East Bay) based Mechanics Bank. Not exhibiting the bad behavior of the major banks, Mechanics Bank had such good service that Adam kept using them even after he left San Francisco.