# Apple on The No Agenda Show Apple comes up in 679 chapters across 532 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 679 - **Episodes:** 532 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Tim Cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Steve Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 679 ### John C. Dvorak Critiques Steve Jobs and Apple Leadership - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 23:20–27:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/john-c-dvorak-critiques-steve-jobs-and-apple-leadership.md An archival clip from 2011 features John C. Dvorak analyzing the future of Apple following the passing of Steve Jobs. Dvorak compares the stage presence of Jobs to Tim Cook, Steve Ballmer, and Larry Ellison, ultimately praising Jobs' unique charisma. The segment concludes with the final recorded goodbye from Dvorak on his DH Unplugged podcast in July 2026. Keywords: [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [larry ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-ellison.md), [steve ballmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-ballmer.md) ### Citizens United, Political Donations, and Elon Musk - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 7:50–9:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/citizens-united-political-donations-and-elon-musk.md A clip from This Week in Tech features Jason Calacanis discussing the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and its impact on corporate political spending. The discussion touches on Elon Musk's $250 million in contributions and compares it to Netflix's $30 million deal with Barack Obama. Calacanis argues that consumers should judge tech leaders by their products rather than their political "gameplay." Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), political campaign funding ### JCD's Tech Commentary and Memorial Service Reflections - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 36:21–40:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/jcd-s-tech-commentary-and-memorial-service-reflections.md Jason Calacanis and Adam Curry reflect on John C. Dvorak's role as a "tech contrarian" who intentionally baited Apple loyalists to improve products through criticism. Curry describes Dvorak's memorial service, noting that every speaker had a story about how Dvorak helped their career. They conclude that Dvorak's public persona was a mix of a "bit" and a genuine desire to see better engineering in the tech industry. Keywords: [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [airpods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airpods.md), [void zero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/void-zero.md) ### Future of AI Agents and Personal Productivity Tools - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 1:15:52–1:20:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/future-of-ai-agents-and-personal-productivity-tools.md Adam Curry predicts that AI agents will replace traditional podcast apps and software interfaces, turning phones into simple "slabs" for personalized agents. Andrew Horowitz discusses his use of Grok and Muse for financial modeling and travel planning, viewing them as essential productivity tools rather than threats. The hosts suggest that local AI models on chips from AMD and Apple will soon dominate the market. Keywords: [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [amd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amd.md) ### Facebook Business Account Fees and AI Market Winners - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 1:20:39–1:24:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/facebook-business-account-fees-and-ai-market-winners.md Adam Curry explains that Facebook is charging business and nonprofit accounts for posting links to combat bot-driven algorithm gaming. In a financial advice segment, Curry suggests dumping Microsoft and software stocks in favor of Apple, AMD, and Meta. He praises Mark Zuckerberg's "Muse" for its life integration and predicts it will cannibalize traditional business intelligence models. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md) ### The Commoditization of AI and Frontier Lab Headwinds - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 1:36:57–1:40:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/the-commoditization-of-ai-and-frontier-lab-headwinds.md Jason Calacanis predicts that AI will soon be commoditized as chips from Apple and AMD make local processing more powerful, reducing the need for massive data centers. He notes that Anthropic and OpenAI are facing "headwinds" and internal chaos ahead of their anticipated IPOs. The hosts speculate that the "frontier labs" are struggling to maintain their lead as open-source models catch up. Keywords: [chamath palihapitiya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chamath-palihapitiya.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [amd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amd.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md) ### YouTube as a Podcast Player and Endemic Advertising Models - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 8:27–11:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/youtube-as-a-podcast-player-and-endemic-advertising-models.md Jason Calacanis argues that YouTube has effectively become the primary podcast player for "terminally online" generations who keep the app running in the background. He details the business model of his long-running show, This Week in Startups, which generates significant revenue through endemic SaaS and legal service advertising. Adam Curry questions the high price points of these ad slots compared to the value-for-value model. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [apple podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-podcasts.md), this week in startups, saas, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Global Donor Roll, JCD Ghost Stories and Trolls - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 2:27:57–2:33:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/global-donor-roll-jcd-ghost-stories-and-trolls.md Donors from Luxembourg, Texas, and across the U.S. continue to send tributes to JCD, including a story about a "ghostly" invasion of an Apple HomePod. The hosts conduct a "troll count," noting a peak of 845 listeners. They address listener feedback regarding the new hosting dynamic and the "radio" quality of Darren and Larry's voices. Keywords: [luxembourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxembourg.md), arrowhead bank, [jcd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jcd.md), apple homepod, [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Fred Hadley and Red Knight - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 2:24:54–2:33:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/executive-producer-donations-fred-hadley-and-red-knight.md The hosts read significant donations and notes from executive producers, including a $1,776 cash donation from Fred Hadley. A lengthy tribute from "Red Knight" in Bismarck, North Dakota, recounts meeting John C. Dvorak at early TWiT recordings and discusses Dvorak's "one-liner" reviews for Apple IIgs games. The segment serves as a memorial to Dvorak's impact on his audience. Keywords: fred hadley, [red knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-knight.md), [bismarck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bismarck.md), truck stop, apple iigs, crystal quest, jcd tribute ### ProPublica and the Journalistic Push Against Podcasting - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 55:36–59:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/propublica-and-the-journalistic-push-against-podcasting.md Journalist Lydia DePillis of ProPublica is criticized for an article advocating for more social control and censorship within the podcasting industry. The hosts argue that ProPublica represents a new wave of "anti-journalist journalists" who seek to shut down speech they disagree with. The discussion highlights the decentralized nature of podcasting as a primary reason for the establishment's frustration. Keywords: [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), lydia depillis, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) ### Apple Cider Vinegar Alternatives, Email Etiquette, Coffee Salt Tip - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 2:37:20–2:40:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/apple-cider-vinegar-alternatives-email-etiquette-coffee-salt-tip.md The hosts share several life tips, including using Hengstenberg herb-flavored German vinegar as a tastier alternative to apple cider vinegar in water. Other tips include ignoring emails marked "important" in Thunderbird and adding a dash of salt to French press coffee to reduce bitterness. Keywords: hengstenberg, [apple cider vinegar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-cider-vinegar.md), [thunderbird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thunderbird.md), [coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coffee.md), [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md) ### Laser Crafters LLC and the Edge Lit Signs - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:51:11–5:53:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/laser-crafters-llc-and-the-edge-lit-signs.md The owner of Laser Crafters LLC recalls following John C. Dvorak since working for DEC in 1981. He shares a story about sending Dvorak and Adam Curry edge-lit signs featuring show art, only for Dvorak to jokingly claim the accompanying donation check was the sender's fault. Jasper Verhoeven and the Gregory household also provide memorial contributions. Keywords: [digital equipment corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-equipment-corporation.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ### International Tributes, Joss van der Sand, and Jesse Smith - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:46:01–3:48:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/international-tributes-joss-van-der-sand-and-jesse-smith.md Joss van der Sand from the Netherlands and Matthew Major from Las Vegas send condolences. Jesse Smith describes the hosts as "distant family," while James M. Gentile recalls seeing Dvorak at the debut of the Apple Watch. The segment concludes with a tribute from Sir Radical, the Black Knight of the Holy Orbs. Keywords: joss van der sand, jesse smith, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [apple watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-watch.md) ### OpenAI Hardware Ambitions, Brett Taylor, Apple Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:33:40–1:36:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/openai-hardware-ambitions-brett-taylor-apple-lawsuit.md OpenAI Chairman Brett Taylor appeared on CNBC to discuss the company's interest in new hardware form factors for AI, moving beyond "glowing rectangles." Taylor addressed a lawsuit from Apple alleging the theft of trade secrets by former employees. He emphasized that OpenAI's goal is to ensure Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) benefits humanity. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), brett taylor, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [hardware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware.md), [agi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agi.md) ### Product Plugs, Manuka Honey, Vintage Tech Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 2:06:55–2:10:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/product-plugs-manuka-honey-vintage-tech-anecdotes.md The hosts discuss the nature of "plugs" in the value-for-value model, comparing it to the Howard Stern Show. They mention various products sent by producers, including Manuka honey and coffee. Dvorak shares anecdotes from his time at PC Magazine, including receiving an Apple II that Apple eventually asked for back and a Sun Voyager prototype that "blew up." Keywords: [manuka honey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manuka-honey.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), apple ii, sun microsystems, solaris ### OpenAI Hardware Lawsuit, Screen-Free AI Companion - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 1:44:30–1:47:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/openai-hardware-lawsuit-screen-free-ai-companion.md Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership over alleged intellectual property theft related to hardware designs. Reports suggest OpenAI is developing a screen-free, portable AI companion for the home, similar to Amazon's Alexa, following its acquisition of Johnny Ive's startup. 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The hosts also discuss technical advancements in modern podcast apps, such as Podping, which allows for near-instant notification of new episodes, bypassing the delays of legacy platforms like Spotify. 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The rift between the companies has deepened as OpenAI collaborates with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on generative AI hardware. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), tang tan, [jony ive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jony-ive.md), [trade secrets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-secrets.md), [hardware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware.md) ### 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. 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