# Apple Music on The No Agenda Show Apple Music comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2015 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** June 2015 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Music Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Eddie Cue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eddie-cue.md), [Entrepreneurship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneurship.md), [Gospel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gospel.md), [Hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [Icloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icloud.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Associate Executive Producers, Johnny B and the Robot - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 2:21:27–2:25:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/associate-executive-producers-johnny-b-and-the-robot.md Sir Johnny B from Brockport, New York, is recognized for his $257.94 donation and his musical project "Johnny B and the Robot." Adam Curry discusses the project's unique blend of gospel lyrics and heavy metal music, questioning the role of AI in its production. Other associate executive producers are thanked for their contributions to the America 250 fund. Keywords: [johnny b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-b.md), [apple music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-music.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), metal music, [gospel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gospel.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Taylor Swift Album Release and Mainstream Media Promotion - **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-21 - **Time:** 19:01–20:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/taylor-swift-album-release-and-mainstream-media-promotion.md NBC's "Today" show provided extensive coverage of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." The segment highlights the use of Easter eggs, QR codes, and library pop-ups in Los Angeles to market the release. The hosts characterize this coverage as a standard example of mainstream news outlets acting as promotional arms for major entertainment products. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), the tortured poets department, [nbc today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-today.md), [swifties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swifties.md), [apple music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-music.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### Technology Frustrations, Two-Factor Authentication and iCloud - **Episode:** [931: Putin's Playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/931-putin-s-playbook.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-21 - **Time:** 1:32:57–1:34:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/931-putin-s-playbook/chapter/technology-frustrations-two-factor-authentication-and-icloud.md The hosts vent about the intrusive nature of modern technology, specifically two-factor authentication and address verification systems. An anecdote is shared regarding the inability to watch HBO or listen to Apple Music due to expired credit card authorizations and the friction caused by security prompts during personal time. Keywords: [icloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icloud.md), [two-factor authentication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/two-factor-authentication.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [apple music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-music.md) ### Special Interests, Napster and Music Industry Evolution - **Episode:** [737: Sculley and Heil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-09 - **Time:** 8:51–12:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil/chapter/special-interests-napster-and-music-industry-evolution.md The discussion shifts to how special interests and legislation often target disruptive companies like Uber. An analogy is drawn to Napster, where the host argues that file-sharing actually boosted CD sales by helping consumers discover new music, despite the industry's perception of it as theft. Sculley uses this to illustrate how customers are assuming a larger role in market decisions. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [napster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napster.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), cd sales, [special interests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-interests.md), [entrepreneurship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneurship.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ### Apple Music Antitrust Investigation, WWDC 2015 - **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-11 - **Time:** 1:55:47–1:58:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/apple-music-antitrust-investigation-wwdc-2015.md Attorneys general in New York and Connecticut are investigating Apple Music for potential antitrust violations regarding its negotiations with record labels. The service's launch at WWDC was criticized for its "1980s style" presentation and the perceived humiliation of executive Eddie Cue. Apple is accused of pressuring labels to abandon free tiers on competing services like Spotify. 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