# Airplane Etiquette on The No Agenda Show Airplane Etiquette comes up in 24 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2014 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** February 2014 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [Fisting Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [Travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [Airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [Jobs Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### Sir Infinitis Weight Loss Routine and Fisting Nuts Anecdote - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:37:12–3:40:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-infinitis-weight-loss-routine-and-fisting-nuts-anecdote.md Sir Infinitis credits the show with aiding his daily weight loss and boxing routine since 2019. The segment transitions into a classic anecdote regarding John C. Dvorak's pet peeve about the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes. The description details the annoying behavior of shaking nuts in a closed fist before throwing them into the mouth. Keywords: sir infinitis, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### Dvorak's Blimp Rumor and Airplane Nut Fisting - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 40:43–43:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/dvorak-s-blimp-rumor-and-airplane-nut-fisting.md Adam Curry recalls a time John C. Dvorak wanted to start a rumor that Curry owned a blimp just for the sake of the "meme." They also revisit one of Dvorak's most famous pet peeves: the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on an airplane. This leads back to the origin of the "COVID from a Sailor" bit, which Curry edited to impress his wife, Tina. Keywords: [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), blimp, [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Black Baron of North Idaho and Fisting Nuts Reprise - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:27:34–2:31:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/black-baron-of-north-idaho-and-fisting-nuts-reprise.md Edward Sheldrake is knighted as "Sir J-Mo, Black Baron of North Idaho," requesting the "fisting nuts" jingle one more time. The segment includes "Jobs Karma" for several producers working with Linda Liu. Adam Curry and Tina the Keeper reminisce about the creation of the "fisting nuts" jingle, which was produced while they were in bed together years ago. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [north idaho](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-idaho.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md) ### Airplane Etiquette and the Peanut Fisting Habit - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:35:30–1:36:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/airplane-etiquette-and-the-peanut-fisting-habit.md A specific "annoying" behavior observed on airplanes involves passengers shaking a handful of peanuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one. The host describes the visual and auditory experience as "nasty" and "obscene." This social observation is shared as a common point of frustration during air travel. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [social observation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-observation.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Alameda Photo Collage and Banning Peanuts on Airplanes - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:56:49–3:58:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/alameda-photo-collage-and-banning-peanuts-on-airplanes.md Sir Fast Eddie, the Baronet of Alameda, requests that listeners send photos of John C. Dvorak to create a giant photo collage for an upcoming Oakland meetup at Pizzeria Violetta. He also recalls past conversations with Dvorak regarding numerology and the potential banning of peanuts on airplanes. Keywords: [alameda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda.md), photo collage, speedpro, [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md) ### John C. Dvorak Airplane Pet Peeve Regarding Snack Consumption - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 7:32:33–7:33:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/john-c-dvorak-airplane-pet-peeve-regarding-snack-consumption.md A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with passengers who use the "fisting method" to eat peanuts on airplanes. He critiques the habit of shaking a fistful of nuts to find the "little hole" to eat from, jokingly predicting that such behavior will eventually lead to fights breaking out during flights. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [pet peeves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeves.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Airplane Etiquette and the "Fisting Nuts" Peeve - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 1:09:25–1:11:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/airplane-etiquette-and-the-fisting-nuts-peeve.md A classic Dvorak "pet peeve" is revisited: his intense disdain for people who eat snacks on airplanes using what he called the "fisting method." Dvorak describes the "nasty" habit of pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth. Despite Dvorak's personal dislike for the resulting "fisting nuts" musical remix, it remained a favorite among the No Agenda audience. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), fisting, [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md) ### Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette Tangent - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:40:04–3:41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/fisting-nuts-airplane-snack-etiquette-tangent.md A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak ranting about the "fisting method" of eating snacks on an airplane. Dvorak describes his intense annoyance at passengers who pour peanuts into their palm, make a fist, and shake it to drop individual nuts into their mouths. He jokingly predicts that this "annoying as hell" behavior will eventually lead to physical fights on flights. Keywords: [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), snack etiquette, annoyance ### Sir Pete, Ryan Miller, and the Fisting Nuts Airplane Peeve - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:40:04–3:41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-pete-ryan-miller-and-the-fisting-nuts-airplane-peeve.md Sir Pete and Ryan Miller provide donations, with Miller noting that 123.45 was one of Dvorak's favorite numbers. The hosts play the "fisting nuts" jingle, leading to a classic recording of Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with people who eat snacks on airplanes by shaking them from a clenched fist. Keywords: [sir pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-pete.md), ryan miller, [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### Broadway Musical Outro and Peanut Fisting Tangent - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 3:05:41–3:10:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/broadway-musical-outro-and-peanut-fisting-tangent.md The show concludes with a satirical Broadway-style musical number summarizing the podcast's mission of deconstruction. Following the music, a final tangent involves a "pet peeve" about airplane passengers who eat peanuts using the "fisting method"—shaking a handful of nuts in a closed fist to pop them into their mouth—which is described as "annoying as hell" to witness. Keywords: [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [musical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### Dr. Sir Otter and the Fisting Nuts Karma - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 1:37:34–1:40:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/dr-sir-otter-and-the-fisting-nuts-karma.md Dr. Sir Otter, a trucker from Nebraska, is promoted to Baron of the Flatwater after a significant donation. He requests "relationship karma" and a replay of the "fisting nuts" segment, where a host complains about the annoying way people eat snacks on airplanes. The segment also features audio clips of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump used for "karma" soundbites. Keywords: dr. sir otter, [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [relationship advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relationship-advice.md) ### Donor Roll Call, Fisting Nuts Anecdote - **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-20 - **Time:** 2:12:32–2:19:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/donor-roll-call-fisting-nuts-anecdote.md A comprehensive list of donors from across the United States and the Netherlands was read, including birthday shout-outs and "karma" requests. The segment concluded with a "pet peeve" regarding airplane passengers who eat snacks using the "fisting method"—pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them through a hole in the fist. This behavior was described as highly annoying to fellow travelers. Keywords: donor roll, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Associate Executive Producers, Fisting Nuts Anecdote - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 1:31:09–1:37:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/associate-executive-producers-fisting-nuts-anecdote.md Donors contribute various amounts, including a "333.33" sequence. A health karma request is made for a producer's son recovering from a motorcycle accident. A recurring anecdote about "fisting nuts"—an annoying method of eating snacks on an airplane—is revisited at the request of a donor. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [motorcycle accident](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycle-accident.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### The "Fisting" Method of Eating Snacks on Airplanes - **Episode:** [1447: G.E.R.M.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-01 - **Time:** 1:53:52–1:59:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m/chapter/the-fisting-method-of-eating-snacks-on-airplanes.md A listener requests a replay of John Dvorak's critique of how people eat snacks on airplanes. Dvorak describes the "fisting method," where a passenger pours a pile of nuts into their palm and attempts to eat them through a small hole made by their fingers. The hosts joke about the absurdity of the visual and the lack of traditional snacks on airlines like Southwest. Keywords: airplane snacks, [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### Fisting Nuts, David Gomez Invention Struggle - **Episode:** [1310: Quiet Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-07 - **Time:** 2:13:48–2:19:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot/chapter/fisting-nuts-david-gomez-invention-struggle.md The hosts discuss the "annoying" habit of people eating nuts on airplanes by "fisting" them into their mouths. Michael and Kelly Day donate on behalf of entrepreneur David Gomez, who is struggling with medical bureaucracies to bring surgical inventions to market. Gomez is granted associate producer status and a "de-douching." Keywords: philly net, [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), medical bureaucracy, [entrepreneur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneur.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md) ### Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette - **Episode:** [1302: Mink Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-10 - **Time:** 1:55:57–1:58:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road/chapter/fisting-nuts-airplane-snack-etiquette.md A humorous discussion ensued regarding the "fisting" method of eating snacks on airplanes to circumvent mask mandates. A listener described the unseemly habit of pouring a pile of nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth, which they observed while traveling. The hosts debated the social acceptability of this technique during the pandemic. Keywords: [airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), mixed nuts, [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md) ### ZZ Surls, Airplane Snack Etiquette - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 1:56:23–1:59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/zz-surls-airplane-snack-etiquette.md A donor from Berkeley prompted a discussion about annoying passenger behaviors on airplanes. John Dvorak described the "fisting method" of eating peanuts—where a passenger shakes a handful of nuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one—as a practice that could lead to physical altercations. Keywords: zz surls, [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), fisting method ### Executive Producer Donations and the Fisting Method - **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-07 - **Time:** 1:35:34–1:40:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-the-fisting-method.md New executive producers are recognized for their donations, including Sir Nathan of the Dog Pack and Dom Del Rosso. A classic "John's Nuts" segment is replayed, where a host describes his annoyance with the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on an airplane. The segment includes various "karma" requests for jobs and relationships. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md) ### Airplane Peanut Eating Etiquette - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 49:26–52:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/airplane-peanut-eating-etiquette.md A detailed complaint is made regarding the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes. The speaker describes the annoying habit of passengers shaking a palmful of peanuts in a closed fist to "shoot" them into their mouths, which results in salt and grease getting everywhere. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [social behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-behavior.md) ### Archival Recording of the Airplane Nut Story - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 55:17–57:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/archival-recording-of-the-airplane-nut-story.md An archival clip of the "airplane nut story" is played to demonstrate the host's storytelling consistency. The segment reiterates the annoyance of the "fist-shaking" method of snack consumption on flights. 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