# Apollo on The No Agenda Show Apollo comes up in 40 chapters across 37 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 40 - **Episodes:** 37 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Moon Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [Jeffrey Epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [Leon Black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-black.md), [Moon Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-rock.md), [Baltic Sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltic-sea.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanity.md), [Hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [Magnetic Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetic-tape.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 40 ### Charlie Duke Defends the Apollo Moon Landings - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 2:55:28–3:00:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/charlie-duke-defends-the-apollo-moon-landings.md Charlie Duke defends the validity of the Apollo moon landings, citing the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's photos of landing sites and the 600 pounds of unique moon rocks brought back to Earth. He dismisses conspiracy theories, noting that the evidence of human activity on the lunar surface is overwhelming and verifiable. Keywords: charlie duke, [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), lunar reconnaissance orbiter, moon rocks, [apollo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo.md) ### Texas Hot Glass and the Boating Problem - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:42:36–6:45:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/texas-hot-glass-and-the-boating-problem.md Donations arrive from Texas Hot Glass in Smithville and Andrew Wolfe in Pittsburgh. John Frank from Apollo Beach, Florida—described as a "drinking town with a boating problem"—requests family karma. The producers emphasize that Thursdays and Sundays will never be the same without Dvorak's voice. Keywords: [smithville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithville.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), apollo beach, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### AI Economic Payoff, Recession Risks - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:13:38–1:15:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/ai-economic-payoff-recession-risks.md Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok warns that a delay in the financial payoff from AI investments could trigger an economic recession. The stock market's current valuation relies on the net present value of future cash flows from AI, and there is growing concern that revenues for "hyperscalers" are not materializing fast enough to justify massive infrastructure spending. Keywords: [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), torsten slok, [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [ai investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-investment.md) ### Leon Black, Jeffrey Epstein and Congressional Subpoenas - **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-28 - **Time:** 1:05:03–1:08:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/leon-black-jeffrey-epstein-and-congressional-subpoenas.md Apollo Global Management founder Leon Black was served with two subpoenas by the House Oversight Committee after refusing to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoenas demand a deposition on July 16th and the disclosure of all NDAs Black is party to. Black's attorney maintains that his client never engaged in sex trafficking or abuse and that the payments to Epstein were legitimate. Keywords: [leon black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-black.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [nda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nda.md), [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md) ### UAP Disclosure Movement, NASA Photos and Metadata - **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-28 - **Time:** 1:23:11–1:28:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/uap-disclosure-movement-nasa-photos-and-metadata.md The modern UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) disclosure movement is criticized as "falling apart" following underwhelming reports. The hosts mock a New York Times-linked group of "insiders" who claim to have started the push. Discussion focuses on recent NASA photos from the Apollo era showing anomalous objects above the moon, though skeptics argue the lack of high-fidelity video and the focus on "stripping metadata" suggests a lack of substantive evidence. Keywords: [ufo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufo.md), [uap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uap.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), apollo mission, [metadata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metadata.md) ### NASA Artemis Program, Lunar Mission Delays - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 2:05:02–2:06:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/nasa-artemis-program-lunar-mission-delays.md NASA has announced changes to the Artemis program, moving the Artemis 2 launch to April due to technical issues with helium in the upper stage. Artemis 3 has been downgraded from a lunar landing to an orbital mission around Earth. Two new landing missions, Artemis 4 and 5, are now scheduled for 2028 as the agency attempts to accelerate its pace. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [artemis 2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artemis-2.md), artemis 3, [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [apollo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo.md), [helium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helium.md), orbital mission ### Baltic Sea Anomaly, Ocean Explorer Team, Apollo 11 Contact Claims - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 22:18–26:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/baltic-sea-anomaly-ocean-explorer-team-apollo-11-contact-claims.md The Ocean Explorer team investigated an unidentified submerged object in the Baltic Sea that reportedly caused electronic equipment and satellite phones to fail within a 200-meter radius. Related claims from Transception Incorporated suggest that the Apollo 11 crew may have encountered an ancient shipwreck on the lunar surface, leading to a formal recommendation for a Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Keywords: [baltic sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltic-sea.md), ocean explorer, unidentified submerged object, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [stargate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stargate.md) ### Apollo Moon Rock, Big Bertha, Van Allen Belts - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 1:01:46–1:06:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/apollo-moon-rock-big-bertha-van-allen-belts.md Questions are raised regarding the validity of the Apollo moon landings, citing the loss of 10,000 telemetry tapes and the discovery that a moon rock given to the Netherlands was actually petrified wood. A recent study of the "Big Bertha" rock from Apollo 14 suggests it may have originated on Earth 4 billion years ago and was launched to the moon by an asteroid impact. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [moon rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-rock.md), big bertha, apollo 14, [van allen belts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-allen-belts.md), telemetry data ### Apollo Global Management Acquisition of The Telegraph - **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-13 - **Time:** 1:06:40–1:09:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/apollo-global-management-acquisition-of-the-telegraph.md The Daily Telegraph has been acquired by Apollo Global Management, led by Mark Rowan, following a period of receivership. Rowan is noted as a significant donor to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign and was previously considered for a Treasury Secretary position. This ownership shift is framed as a potential counter-move against established media entities within the "North Sea Nexus." Keywords: the daily telegraph, [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), mark rowan, redbird capital, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Gold Apollo Pagers, Fake Advertising, Supply Chain Infiltration - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 2:15:43–2:19:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/gold-apollo-pagers-fake-advertising-supply-chain-infiltration.md Mossad successfully duped the Taiwanese company Gold Apollo into a partnership through a shell company in Hungary to produce pagers for Hezbollah. The agency created fake YouTube advertisements and brochures touting the devices' robustness and battery life to encourage adoption. Hezbollah was unaware they were purchasing the devices from Israeli intelligence, even when offered "free upgrades" by a trusted saleswoman. Keywords: gold apollo, [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [youtube ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube-ads.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [businessmen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/businessmen.md) ### Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Electronic Device Sabotage - **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-19 - **Time:** 9:41–14:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/global-supply-chain-vulnerabilities-electronic-device-sabotage.md The investigation into the Lebanon explosions reveals a complex global supply chain involving companies in Taiwan, Hungary, and Japan. Experts suggest a "man-in-the-middle" exploit where devices were intercepted and modified with explosives before reaching the end user. The incident highlights the vulnerability of just-in-time manufacturing and the difficulty of tracking components across international borders. Keywords: [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), gold apollo, [icom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icom.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), man-in-the-middle, [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md) ### Apollo 11 Anniversary, Gender Neutral Language Shift - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 28:49–29:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/apollo-11-anniversary-gender-neutral-language-shift.md A CBS News report marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing replaces the word "mankind" with "humanity" when referencing Neil Armstrong's famous quote. The hosts criticize the change as an unnecessary concession to political correctness. Keywords: [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanity.md), [mankind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mankind.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md) ### Hippocratic Oath, Original Greek Text - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:25:10–1:28:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/hippocratic-oath-original-greek-text.md The full text of the original Hippocratic Oath includes pledges to Greek deities like Apollo and Asclepius, as well as prohibitions against abortion and surgery for kidney stones. Modern doctors rarely recite the ancient version, which also mandates that physicians treat their teachers as parents. The reading highlights the disconnect between historical medical ethics and contemporary practices. Keywords: [hippocratic oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hippocratic-oath.md), [apollo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo.md), asclepius, [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md) ### Outro, Wuhan Flu Mix - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 3:12:13–3:18:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/outro-wuhan-flu-mix.md The show concludes with a musical mix featuring "Wuhan Flu" parodies and news clips regarding Hurricane Ida's approach to Louisiana. The hosts sign off from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday. The final segments include satirical lyrics about the pandemic's origins and the "China is asshole" meme. Keywords: [wuhan flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-flu.md), [hurricane ida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-ida.md), [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), apollo creed, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### CEO Resignations, Leon Black and Apollo Global Management - **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-03 - **Time:** 1:33:12–1:36:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/ceo-resignations-leon-black-and-apollo-global-management.md Leon Black has stepped down as CEO of Apollo Global Management following an internal review of his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This resignation follows a pattern of high-profile CEO departures, including those from Tyson Foods and Disney. Black's father, Eli Black, was the former head of United Fruit, and the family has long-standing ties to major financial and corporate institutions now facing scrutiny over past associations. Keywords: [leon black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-black.md), [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [tyson foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyson-foods.md), [bob iger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-iger.md) ### Susan Rice, Leon Black Epstein Scandal - **Episode:** [1316: Mark of the Mask](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-28 - **Time:** 3:06:43–3:11:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask/chapter/susan-rice-leon-black-epstein-scandal.md Leon Black is resigning as CEO of Apollo Global Management following revelations that he paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million for "services" between 2012 and 2017. While an internal review claimed Black was not involved in Epstein's criminal activities, the sheer scale of the payments led to investor backlash. Meanwhile, President Biden defended his hiring of Susan Rice, stating she "won't quit" on domestic policy goals. Keywords: [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [leon black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-black.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md) ### Moon Landing Anniversary, Gender-Neutral Language - **Episode:** [1158: Taking a Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-28 - **Time:** 2:39:30–2:42:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller/chapter/moon-landing-anniversary-gender-neutral-language.md On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a CBS News report referred to Neil Armstrong's "one giant leap for humanity" instead of the original "mankind." The hosts mock this change as an unnecessary application of modern political correctness to a historical quote. The show concludes with a sign-off and a preview of the "Grumpy Old Bens" livestream. Keywords: [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [mankind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mankind.md), [humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanity.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md) ### Moon Landing Anniversary Donations and F-Cancer Calls - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 2:14:15–2:18:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/moon-landing-anniversary-donations-and-f-cancer-calls.md Listeners contributed $50 donations in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The segment includes several "F-Cancer" shout-outs for friends of the show and the "de-douching" of a long-time anonymous listener who finally contributed. Keywords: [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md) ### Walter Cronkite 1969 Moonshot Outro and Heatwave - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 2:49:03–2:55:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/walter-cronkite-1969-moonshot-outro-and-heatwave.md The show concludes with a 1969 clip of Walter Cronkite reporting on the Apollo 11 launch, followed by a montage of news reports regarding a dangerous national heatwave. The hosts sign off with a reminder of the value-for-value model and a preview of the next episode. Keywords: [walter cronkite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walter-cronkite.md), [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [heatwave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heatwave.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate.md) ### Slow Scan TV, Apollo 11 Transmission Technicalities - **Episode:** [1155: Tump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-18 - **Time:** 1:54:53–1:58:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump/chapter/slow-scan-tv-apollo-11-transmission-technicalities.md Technical details of the 1969 lunar television broadcast are explored, focusing on the 10-frame-per-second slow-scan format. The hosts explain that the original high-quality data was recorded on 14-track telemetry tapes that were largely recycled or lost by NASA. 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