# Badges on The No Agenda Show Badges comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 18 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Boy Scouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boy-scouts.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [Avn Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avn-awards.md), [Baroness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baroness.md), [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [Booth Babes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/booth-babes.md), [Bumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bumble.md), [Conditioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conditioning.md), [Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md) ## Chapters 1–18 of 18 ### Coffee Badging and Return-to-Office Revolts - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 2:10:05–2:13:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/coffee-badging-and-return-to-office-revolts.md "Coffee badging" is a new workplace trend where employees swipe their badges at the office, socialize by the coffee machine, and then leave early to work from home. The hosts argue this is a "soft revolt" against return-to-office mandates and highlights the excess of middle management. Keywords: coffee badging, return to office, [middle management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-management.md), [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md), workplace trends ### Internet Hoaxes, Yellow Badges in UK Schools - **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-21 - **Time:** 24:23–27:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/internet-hoaxes-yellow-badges-in-uk-schools.md A report from Summit News claiming a UK school forced mask-exempt children to wear yellow badges is discussed as an example of believable but unverified internet propaganda. The segment compares the current state of conflicting information to a "one dollar bet" between rival propagandists trying to see what the public will believe. Keywords: summit news, [paul joseph watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-joseph-watson.md), uk schools, yellow badges, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), trading places ### Corporate Vaccination Badges, Email Pronouns - **Episode:** [1359: Sheep Dipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-27 - **Time:** 22:41–24:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping/chapter/corporate-vaccination-badges-email-pronouns.md A large medical system is reportedly encouraging employees to add "proudly vaccinated" badges and gender pronouns to their official email signatures. The hosts criticize this trend as a form of corporate virtue signaling and compare the social pressure to historical authoritarian displays. Keywords: vaccination badges, [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), email signatures, [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md), medical system ### White House Partnership, Dating Apps Vaccination Badges - **Episode:** [1349: Wappie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-23 - **Time:** 20:46–25:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie/chapter/white-house-partnership-dating-apps-vaccination-badges.md The Biden administration partnered with major dating apps including Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among young adults. These platforms now offer badges for vaccinated users and premium content incentives, citing data from OkCupid that vaccinated individuals receive 14% more matches. Critics describe the move as a desperate attempt to leverage "fear of missing out" (FOMO) to reach the 70% adult vaccination goal. Keywords: [tinder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinder.md), [bumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bumble.md), [hinge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hinge.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [okcupid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/okcupid.md), [badges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/badges.md) ### Parler Social Media, Gold Badge Outreach - **Episode:** [1311: Woke Kindergarten](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 5:05–6:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten/chapter/parler-social-media-gold-badge-outreach.md An outreach director from Parler, who is married to a No Agenda knight, offered the hosts verified "gold badge" accounts on the platform. While expressing support for the platform's right to exist, the hosts reiterate their preference for decentralized social media over centralized alternatives. A brief reference is made to the film "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" regarding the "stinking badges" quote. Keywords: [parler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parler.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), gold badge, outreach director, [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md) ### Girl Scouts vs Boy Scouts Program Differences - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 55:21–59:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/girl-scouts-vs-boy-scouts-program-differences.md Eagle Scout listeners provide feedback comparing the Girl Scouts of America to the Boy Scouts, labeling the former a "cookie cult" focused on fundraising rather than outdoor skills. They argue that the Boy Scouts offer a more rigorous merit badge system and objective standards. The Girl Scouts are reportedly facing financial difficulties and closing camps across the country. Keywords: [girl scouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/girl-scouts.md), [boy scouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boy-scouts.md), merit badges, [cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [eagle scout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-scout.md) ### YouTube Shooting Witness Account, Security Flaws - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 10:07–12:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/youtube-shooting-witness-account-security-flaws.md A witness at the YouTube headquarters describes the shooter, Nasim Aghdam, dressed in black and firing a 9mm handgun at a downward angle on the outdoor patio. The report highlights a security flaw where the shooter entered through a parking garage and accessed the courtyard through a door that did not require a badge for entry. Employees were forced to use badges to escape through the lobby, which slowed their exit during the chaos. Keywords: [san bruno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bruno.md), [security breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-breach.md), witness account, parking garage, badge access ### TSA Badges, PayPal Banking, Eurovision vs AVN - **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-24 - **Time:** 1:10:39–1:14:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/tsa-badges-paypal-banking-eurovision-vs-avn.md A brief discussion covers the history of TSA agents receiving "cookie cutter" badges and the hosts' preference for the AVN Awards over the Eurovision Song Contest. Technical advice is shared regarding PayPal, noting that linking an account to a bank checking account rather than a credit card can prevent recurring donation failures caused by card expiration dates. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [avn awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avn-awards.md), [badges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/badges.md) ### Badge 714, Jack Webb, Dragnet Radio History - **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-19 - **Time:** 1:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/badge-714-jack-webb-dragnet-radio-history.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 714 of No Agenda by discussing the significance of the number 714, which was the badge number of Jack Webb's character in Dragnet. They trace the history of the show back to its radio origins in the 1930s and compare it to other law enforcement media like Adam 12 and The Untouchables. Keywords: [jack webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-webb.md), badge 714, [dragnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dragnet.md), adam 12, [radio history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md) ### Trade Show Marketing, Booth Babes, Badge Scanning Privacy - **Episode:** [713: New Mediocre](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/713-new-mediocre.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-16 - **Time:** 15:37–17:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/713-new-mediocre/chapter/trade-show-marketing-booth-babes-badge-scanning-privacy.md Adam Curry expresses his discomfort with the aggressive badge-scanning practices employed by "booth babes" at the NAB convention. He describes the use of handheld scanners to collect attendee data via QR codes without explicit verbal consent. The hosts discuss strategies for avoiding unwanted data collection, such as turning badges over or physically blocking the scanner. Keywords: [trade shows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-shows.md), [booth babes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/booth-babes.md), [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), badge scanning, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### Military Name Tags, Security Badge Social Engineering - **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-28 - **Time:** 49:05–52:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/military-name-tags-security-badge-social-engineering.md Adam Curry receives custom military name tags from a listener in Poland featuring his name in Arabic and the ISAF logo. This prompts a discussion on how official-looking badges can be used for social engineering, such as gaining access to restricted areas or obtaining better currency exchange rates reserved for airline personnel. Keywords: name tags, isaf, [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), security badges, airline personnel ### Black Badge Shooting and Baroness Vacancy - **Episode:** [451: Mass of Tax Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-11 - **Time:** 1:33:55–1:38:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/black-badge-shooting-and-baroness-vacancy.md A producer from Ontario reports success in IPSC competitive shooting with a new Glock 34 after receiving "karma" from the show. Another producer, Baron Von Pelsmach, announces a vacancy for a "Baroness of Belgium" following a separation. The hosts attempt to speak Dutch and Italian to fulfill specific "shut up slave" and "douchebag" call-out requests. Keywords: ipsc, glock 34, black badge, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [baroness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baroness.md), [dutch language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-language.md) ### Boy Scouts Pedophilia Scandal, Sea Scouts, Knot Tying - **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-20 - **Time:** 1:49:45–1:52:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/boy-scouts-pedophilia-scandal-sea-scouts-knot-tying.md The hosts briefly touch upon the emerging scandal regarding "perversion files" and pedophilia within the Boy Scouts of America. Adam Curry shares his experience as a Sea Scout in Holland, discussing the various knots he learned, such as the sheepshank and the slipknot. They contrast the wholesome image of scouting with the "pedo bear" reality of the reported abuse cases. Keywords: [boy scouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boy-scouts.md), sea scouts, [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), merit badges, knot tying, [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md) ### Radioactive Butt Joke, Local Police Arresting TSA Agents - **Episode:** [255: Radioactive Butts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/255-radioactive-butts.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-25 - **Time:** 31:31–35:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/255-radioactive-butts/chapter/radioactive-butt-joke-local-police-arresting-tsa-agents.md Following a media montage of pundits defending the TSA, a joke is made about a spouse's "radioactive butt" based on claims that human bodies emit more radiation than scanners. A separate anecdote describes local police officers who allegedly enjoy arresting TSA agents for battery when travelers file charges. The hosts suggest a rivalry exists between actual law enforcement and TSA agents over the perceived unearned authority of the TSA badge. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), badge authority ### Listener Support and Aspartame Health Claims - **Episode:** [252: Debriefing Flameless Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-14 - **Time:** 1:04:17–1:12:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire/chapter/listener-support-and-aspartame-health-claims.md The hosts read letters from donors in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Missouri. A discussion on health emerges from a listener's claim that quitting gum cured their chronic headaches, leading the hosts to criticize aspartame as an addictive and harmful substance. New "No Agenda" badges, including a "Fluoride Inspector" and "Official Douche" badge, are announced. 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They note that many people are unaware the CBI is a real division of the California Department of Justice. Keywords: cbi, [the mentalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-mentalist.md), police badges, [conditioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conditioning.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### Military Uniform Symbolism and General Petraeus Critique - **Episode:** [179: Douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-04 - **Time:** 2:09:11–2:13:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags/chapter/military-uniform-symbolism-and-general-petraeus-critique.md The hosts continue their critique of General Petraeus, focusing on the excessive number of badges and commendations on his uniform. They argue that such displays of "swag" are unnecessary for a civilian television appearance and suggest insecurity. 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