# Appliances on The No Agenda Show Appliances comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cash For Clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), [Kenmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenmore.md), [Lg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lg.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Aol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aol.md), [Biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md), [Boston Bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [Ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Smart Fridges and the Future of Human Augmentation - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 1:27:51–1:32:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/smart-fridges-and-the-future-of-human-augmentation.md Adam Curry recounts his refusal to connect his new GE refrigerator to Wi-Fi, fearing the utility company would remotely shut it down during peak demand. Jason Calacanis discusses the future of lens replacement therapy and superhuman perception. While Calacanis is excited about biohacking, Curry remains skeptical of brain implants like Neuralink, preferring to use AI to reduce his digital bandwidth. Keywords: [ge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ge.md), [smart appliances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-appliances.md), [neuralink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neuralink.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md) ### KitchenAid Refrigerator Explosions and Post-COVID Appliance Safety - **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Time:** 3:29–7:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/kitchenaid-refrigerator-explosions-and-post-covid-appliance-safety.md A discussion regarding home appliance reliability reveals reports of newer refrigerators exploding due to changes in refrigeration systems implemented after COVID-19. A repairman from Sears advised maintaining older units rather than upgrading to newer models prone to door-blowing failures. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes regarding well-insulated 1990s-era appliances in Austin and Driftwood, Texas. Keywords: kitchenaid, [sears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sears.md), [refrigeration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refrigeration.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), appliance repair, driftwood ### AI in Household Appliances and Smart Fridges - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 2:55:10–2:56:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/ai-in-household-appliances-and-smart-fridges.md Samsung and LG are pushing AI-integrated household appliances, including vacuum cleaners that alert users to texts and washers that make phone calls. Consumer reviews remain skeptical, as only 15% of households own large smart appliances, and many find the features unnecessary and overpriced. Keywords: [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [lg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lg.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [smart appliances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-appliances.md), vacuum cleaner ### Instant Pot Popularity, Pressure Cooker History - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 1:48:43–1:54:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/instant-pot-popularity-pressure-cooker-history.md The "Instant Pot" craze is identified as a rebranding of the traditional pressure cooker, which was popular during the Great Depression and the 1950s. The hosts discuss the safety mechanisms of modern cookers compared to older models that were prone to exploding. Keywords: instant pot, [pressure cooker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pressure-cooker.md), [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), kitchen appliances, [boston bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md) ### CES 2014 Report, Smart Appliances, Dishwasher Technology - **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-15 - **Time:** 2:38:18–2:42:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/ces-2014-report-smart-appliances-dishwasher-technology.md The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured "wearable tech" and curved televisions, which the hosts dismiss as "duds." A specific LG advertisement for "Home Chat" appliances is mocked for claiming people "rush home to turn on the washer and dryer." The segment concludes with practical advice on dishwashers, recommending simple manual controls and plastic interiors over expensive, failure-prone electronic models. Keywords: [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [lg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lg.md), [smart appliances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-appliances.md), dishwasher, [kenmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenmore.md), [wearable tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wearable-tech.md), curved tv ### Cash for Appliances, Energy Star Rebate Program - **Episode:** [128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-06 - **Time:** 32:09–36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society/chapter/cash-for-appliances-energy-star-rebate-program.md Following the "Cash for Clunkers" car program, a new federal initiative provides rebates for energy-efficient home appliances. The program, funded by stimulus money, allows states to set their own rules for rebates on refrigerators, washers, and dryers. To qualify, consumers must purchase products with the Energy Star logo, which signifies a higher level of energy efficiency. Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), energy star, [rebates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebates.md), [appliances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/appliances.md), [stimulus money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-money.md) ### Cash for Clunkers, Economic Stimulus and Appliance Programs - **Episode:** [125: Breaking News: Ted Kennedy Is Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/125-breaking-news-ted-kennedy-is-dead.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-27 - **Time:** 50:54–52:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/125-breaking-news-ted-kennedy-is-dead/chapter/cash-for-clunkers-economic-stimulus-and-appliance-programs.md The "Cash for Clunkers" program has injected $3 billion into the U.S. economy, which the hosts argue is a temporary "paper play" to slow economic decline. A new "Cash for Appliances" (or "Cash for Refrigerators") program is being introduced under the banner of environmentalism. The hosts mock the trend, suggesting future programs for sofas, shrubbery, or hair extensions. Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [appliances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/appliances.md), [environment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environment.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md) ### Dishwasher Engineering and Kitchen Design - **Episode:** [49: Everybody Wants to Rule the World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/49-everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world.md) - **Published:** 2008-09-27 - **Time:** 59:24–1:02:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/49-everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world/chapter/dishwasher-engineering-and-kitchen-design.md Technical advice on purchasing dishwashers suggests that plastic interiors are quieter than stainless steel and that mechanical buttons are more durable than digital displays. The concept of "dishwasher drawers" is praised for allowing one drawer to serve as storage while the other is in use. Keywords: [kenmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenmore.md), dishwasher drawers, plastic vs stainless, kitchen appliances, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md) ### AOL, Steve Forbes and Computer Appliance Myths - **Episode:** [24: Bagging Your Own Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-29 - **Time:** 52:01–54:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality/chapter/aol-steve-forbes-and-computer-appliance-myths.md A retrospective on the early internet era recalls a conversation with Christopher Buckley about the perceived insignificance of the web compared to AOL. The discussion critiques Steve Forbes' late-90s prediction that computers would become simple "appliances." 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