# Bat Signal on The No Agenda Show

Bat Signal comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to August 2025.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** January 2011 – August 2025
- **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Pocketnoagenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocketnoagenda.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [Chapters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chapters.md), [Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [Emergency Alerts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alerts.md), [Flash Flood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash-flood.md), [Github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Podhome App, Podcasting 2.0 Features

- **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-28
- **Time:** 1:46:19–1:51:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/podhome-app-podcasting-2-0-features.md

A new Podcasting 2.0 app called Podhome, developed by a Dutch creator named Barry, features a "Bat Signal" for live show alerts and a "Podcast Pulse" discovery tool. These features utilize the Podping infrastructure to provide near-instant updates when new episodes are published, bypassing the delays of legacy apps.

Keywords: podhome, [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [podping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podping.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [live streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-streaming.md), barry the dutchman

### Value for Value, Podcast Apps, Modern Protocols

- **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-30
- **Time:** 1:08:06–1:10:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/value-for-value-podcast-apps-modern-protocols.md

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model and the technical advantages of modern podcast apps, such as transcripts, chapters, and "bat signal" alerts for live shows. They encourage listeners to move away from centralized platforms like YouTube and support independent developers using open protocols.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcripts.md), [chapters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chapters.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [podcastapps.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcastapps-com.md)

### PocketNoAgenda App, IFTTT Bat Signal

- **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-09
- **Time:** 1:09:35–1:11:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/pocketnoagenda-app-ifttt-bat-signal.md

New automation "recipes" for the IFTTT (If This Then That) platform allow users to receive the "Bat Signal" notification for live broadcasts on both iPhone and Android. This provides a workaround for ongoing technical issues with the dedicated PocketNoAgenda mobile application.

Keywords: ifttt, [pocketnoagenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocketnoagenda.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### No Agenda Episode 708 Introduction, Bat Signal App Costs

- **Episode:** [708: Power & Gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-29
- **Time:** 3:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip/chapter/no-agenda-episode-708-introduction-bat-signal-app-costs.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 708 from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the "Bat Signal" notification system for the show, noting that the previous free tier for push services ended, now costing $200 monthly. New app integrations including PushBullet and Pushover are introduced to provide live stream alerts to listeners.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pocketnoagenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocketnoagenda.md), pushbullet, pushover, [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

### Bat Signal, Live Stream Apps and Christmas Sign-off

- **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-26
- **Time:** 2:20:57–2:28:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/bat-signal-live-stream-apps-and-christmas-sign-off.md

The hosts discuss the "Bat Signal" push notification system used to alert listeners when the show goes live. Adam Curry mentions the new countdown timer on noagendastream.com. They conclude the Christmas special with holiday wishes, noting that Curry will be in Mexico for the upcoming Sunday show. The episode ends with the traditional "Merry Christmas, slave" sign-off.

Keywords: [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [push notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/push-notifications.md), [noagendastream.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendastream-com.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

### No Agenda Episode 667 Introduction, Christmas Show Planning

- **Episode:** [667: Arming A-holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-06
- **Time:** 4:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes/chapter/no-agenda-episode-667-introduction-christmas-show-planning.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 667 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the "bat signal" listener notification system and plan a special Christmas episode to deconstruct the show's internal operations. The hosts acknowledge technical contributors like Dave Jones and Adam Burkpile while mentioning upcoming travel schedules.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), episode 667, [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), christmas episode, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### IFTTT Recipes, Government iPhone Alerts

- **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-13
- **Time:** 1:08:09–1:11:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/ifttt-recipes-government-iphone-alerts.md

Producer Brad Rider created an IFTTT (If This Then That) recipe that allows listeners to receive text messages whenever the "Bat Signal" is fired. This leads to a discussion about the "Giant Voice" government alert system on iPhones, which recently triggered flash flood warnings in Austin. Adam Curry criticizes the alerts as part of the "dumbing down" of a populace that should be able to see rain for themselves.

Keywords: ifttt, [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [ios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios.md), [flash flood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash-flood.md), [emergency alerts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alerts.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### No Agenda Canon, Windows Bat Signal Software

- **Episode:** [325: Axis of Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-28
- **Time:** 41:47–44:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse/chapter/no-agenda-canon-windows-bat-signal-software.md

New producer projects are introduced, including "NoAgendaCanon.com," a site that allows users to trigger a virtual canon blast via donation. Additionally, a "Bat Signal" application for Windows has been developed as open-source freeware to alert listeners when the show goes live.

Keywords: no agenda canon, [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

### No Agenda PR, Bat Signal App, We Are Change Holland

- **Episode:** [288: George W. Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-20
- **Time:** 32:19–35:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama/chapter/no-agenda-pr-bat-signal-app-we-are-change-holland.md

The No Agenda Bat Signal app reached the top ten paid news apps in the Mac App Store. In the Netherlands, the group "We Are Change Holland" demonstrated in The Hague, displaying a large banner promoting the No Agenda show during a protest against the wars in Iraq and Libya.

Keywords: [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), mac app store, we are change, [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md)

### No Agenda Community Projects, Domain Registrations

- **Episode:** [273: Nap for Humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/273-nap-for-humanity.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-27
- **Time:** 18:39–22:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/273-nap-for-humanity/chapter/no-agenda-community-projects-domain-registrations.md

The No Agenda community has launched several new digital projects, including the No Agenda Bat Signal app for Mac and a wiki-style site called No Agenda Leaks. One host registered the domain al-sahab.com to redirect to the show, discovering that the primary Al-Qaeda domain was already taken. The segment concludes with a clip of Ron Paul describing how he would handle the State of the Union by focusing on non-interventionist foreign policy.

Keywords: no agenda bat signal, no agenda leaks, al-sahab, go daddy, [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md)

### Linux Bat Signal and Ministry of Truth News Reader

- **Episode:** [268: Mavericks of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-09
- **Time:** 9:19–11:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media/chapter/linux-bat-signal-and-ministry-of-truth-news-reader.md

A new "Bat Signal" application for Linux users has been developed and hosted on GitHub to alert listeners when a live No Agenda broadcast begins. The system includes an IRC bot that echoes alerts across multiple channels to ensure community notification. Additionally, the show introduces "Doug the Blackbird," an automated news reader that provides hourly Ministry of Truth headlines and song announcements on the No Agenda stream.

Keywords: [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), irc bot, [ministry of truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-truth.md), doug the blackbird

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