# Beverly Hills on The No Agenda Show

Beverly Hills comes up in 26 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 26
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [Ronnie Chasen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronnie-chasen.md), [Russian Mob](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-mob.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Los Angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Randy Quaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-quaid.md), [Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), [1942](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1942.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 26

### White Christmas Song, Beverly Hills Parody Origins

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 32:30–34:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/white-christmas-song-beverly-hills-parody-origins.md

A PBS NewsHour segment reveals that Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" was originally written as a parody. The deleted opening verse described a person sitting by a pool in Beverly Hills among orange and palm trees, dreaming of a snowy northern Christmas. The song only became a sentimental classic in 1942 when it resonated with American military personnel serving overseas during World War II.

Keywords: [white christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-christmas.md), [bing crosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing-crosby.md), irving berlin, [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md), [1942](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1942.md)

### Deaths of Richard Simmons and Shannen Doherty

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 2:36:08–2:38:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/deaths-of-richard-simmons-and-shannen-doherty.md

The show notes the passing of fitness icon Richard Simmons at age 76 and actress Shannen Doherty at age 53. Personal anecdotes from the MTV era describe Simmons' guest VJ shifts, while Doherty's long battle with cancer is acknowledged.

Keywords: richard simmons, shannen doherty, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), beverly hills 90210, [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md)

### Deepfake Pornography Incidents in Schools

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 1:53:07–1:57:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/deepfake-pornography-incidents-in-schools.md

A group of middle school students in Beverly Hills is under investigation for creating deepfake pornographic images of classmates. The incident, following a similar controversy involving Taylor Swift, has prompted calls for new legislation in Washington state to criminalize the non-consensual creation of AI-generated explicit content.

Keywords: [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornography.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Donald Trump California GOP Speech, Retail Theft

- **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-07
- **Time:** 1:28:02–1:30:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/donald-trump-california-gop-speech-retail-theft.md

Donald Trump addressed the California GOP convention, advocating for a hardline stance against retail theft and looting. He suggested that shoplifters should expect to be shot upon leaving stores to deter the ongoing crime wave in cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia. Trump also mocked the water conservation policies in Beverly Hills, claiming they negatively impact the hygiene of wealthy residents.

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### Seattle Courthouse Vandalism and Urban Lawlessness

- **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-09
- **Time:** 2:28:47–2:35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/seattle-courthouse-vandalism-and-urban-lawlessness.md

Seattle is experiencing a surge in vandalism, including a suspect who broke 14 windows at the county courthouse over two days without being apprehended. The city's "staffing crisis" in the police department and the presence of dangerous homeless encampments are blamed for the decline in safety. Similar reports of lawlessness are noted in Los Angeles, where the wife of music legend Clarence Avant was recently murdered during a home robbery.

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### Donor Thank Yous, Gary Blatt

- **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-29
- **Time:** 2:55:16–3:00:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/donor-thank-yous-gary-blatt.md

A long list of producers is thanked for their financial support, including Gary Blatt, Jim Zuckel, and Sam Van Hul from Amsterdam. The segment acknowledges the influx of new listeners and the high volume of "trolls" participating in the show's value-for-value model. Many donors contributed amounts tied to the episode number 1377.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

### Media Analysis, Real Housewives and Oregon Tourism Promotion

- **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 3:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/media-analysis-real-housewives-and-oregon-tourism-promotion.md

The hosts analyze morning television coverage, noting a focus on legal issues surrounding Erica Jane from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They critique a documentary on Hulu titled The Housewife and The Hustler. Additionally, they identify a significant taxpayer-funded promotion for Oregon tourism appearing on ABC, which they speculate is funded by COVID-19 relief money.

Keywords: [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), erica jane, real housewives of beverly hills, [hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md), oregon tourism

### Bruce Springsteen DWI, Beverly Hills Police Tactics

- **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-11
- **Time:** 2:16:53–2:19:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/bruce-springsteen-dwi-beverly-hills-police-tactics.md

Jeep pulled its Super Bowl ad featuring Bruce Springsteen after news broke of his DWI arrest. In a separate story, Beverly Hills police are reportedly playing copyrighted music loudly during traffic stops to trigger social media algorithms to delete videos filmed by citizens, effectively using royalty rights as a tool against oversight.

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### Toronto Pronunciation, Tea-Dropping Trends, Value-for-Value Examples

- **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-23
- **Time:** 1:29:43–1:33:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/toronto-pronunciation-tea-dropping-trends-value-for-value-examples.md

Donors from Beverly Hills shared an anecdote about the pronunciation of Toronto, noting that natives often drop the second "t" while visitors pronounce it clearly. This linguistic observation is linked to a broader trend of "tea-dropping" in modern speech. The segment concludes by reiterating how the value-for-value model allows listeners to support the show based on the practical benefits they receive from the content.

Keywords: [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), tea-dropping, [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### Electric Scooter Backlash, Bird Graveyard, Tech Worker Culture

- **Episode:** [1060: Austin Beatniks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-16
- **Time:** 2:35:21–2:42:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks/chapter/electric-scooter-backlash-bird-graveyard-tech-worker-culture.md

Residents in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills are increasingly hostile toward dockless electric scooters from companies like Bird and Lime. An Instagram account called "Bird Graveyard" documents people destroying, burning, or pooping on the scooters. The backlash is attributed to a general disdain for "douchebag" tech worker culture and the perceived unsustainability of the current "Silicon Beach" economic boom.

Keywords: [bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird.md), [lime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lime.md), [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md)

### Larry of Beverly Hills and Multi-Generational Listenership

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 1:23:05–1:28:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/larry-of-beverly-hills-and-multi-generational-listenership.md

Larry from Beverly Hills donates $1,000 to secure knighthoods for himself and his 17-year-old son, Max (Sir Dragonheart). The note emphasizes the show's role in providing sanity in a "narcissistic environment" and praises the hosts for creating a community that encourages critical thinking outside the "Facebag" (Facebook) echo chamber.

Keywords: [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone.md), [family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

### Luxury Car Culture and the 0.01 Percent

- **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-23
- **Time:** 29:29–33:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/luxury-car-culture-and-the-0-01-percent.md

Observations of luxury car culture in Austin and Beverly Hills highlight the use of provocative vanity plates, such as "0.001 PCT." The hosts discuss the lifestyle implications of owning supercars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris, including high maintenance costs and the social signaling involved.

Keywords: [lamborghini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lamborghini.md), [ferrari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferrari.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), luxury cars, vanity plates

### No Agenda Meetup at Citizen in Beverly Hills

- **Episode:** [890: Factivist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/890-factivist.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-29
- **Time:** 2:06:54–2:14:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/890-factivist/chapter/no-agenda-meetup-at-citizen-in-beverly-hills.md

John Dvorak reports on a successful No Agenda meetup held at "Citizen" in Beverly Hills. He describes the diverse group of attendees, including a defense attorney and a Delta flight attendant. The event featured a special drink menu with titles like "Blame Russia" and "No Agenda," and the hosts emphasize the open, non-argumentative nature of the community.

Keywords: [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), citizen, mixology, thomas keller, bouchon, [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md)

### Christmas Special Outro and Beverly Hills Meetup

- **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-26
- **Time:** 2:42:59–2:45:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/christmas-special-outro-and-beverly-hills-meetup.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the Christmas special by thanking Sir Ramsey Cain and their producers. Adam announces a No Agenda meetup at the Citizen Bar & Restaurant in Beverly Hills. They sign off with their traditional "In the Morning" greeting and confirm their return for a live show on the following Thursday.

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### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Shannon Jarrio, Sir Jim Beverly Hills

- **Episode:** [649: Scottish Do Over](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/649-scottish-do-over.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-04
- **Time:** 2:20:27–2:23:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/649-scottish-do-over/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-shannon-jarrio-sir-jim-beverly-hills.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighting ceremony for Shannon Jarrio and Jim Sukal, both of whom contributed $1,000 or more. They are dubbed Sir Shannon Jarrio and Sir Jim Beverly Hills. The hosts recite the traditional list of "Knightly rewards" and thank the donors for their significant support.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), shannon jarrio, jim sukal, [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

### Hollywood Pre-Emmy Parties, Silicon Valley Social Media Bans

- **Episode:** [646: Boundless Barbarity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-30
- **Time:** 6:09–8:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity/chapter/hollywood-pre-emmy-parties-silicon-valley-social-media-bans.md

Reports from Los Angeles describe exclusive pre-Emmy parties hosted by Silicon Valley executives in the Hollywood Hills. These high-profile events reportedly enforce strict "hush-hush" policies, including bans on photos and social media posts to maintain privacy. The culture of these elite gatherings is contrasted with the typical public spectacle of celebrity events.

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### Ronnie Chasen Autopsy, Hollywood Whackers

- **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-15
- **Time:** 2:46:11–2:50:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/ronnie-chasen-autopsy-hollywood-whackers.md

Three years after the murder of Hollywood publicist Ronnie Chasen, a lawsuit by filmmaker Ryan Katzenbach forced the release of her autopsy report. The report suggests shots were fired from an SUV, contradicting the official story of a lone gunman on a bicycle. The hosts revisit their theory involving the Russian mob and film financing.

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### Beverly Hills Cannabis Club, Marijuana Moms

- **Episode:** [532: Red Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-21
- **Time:** 1:49:19–1:53:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell/chapter/beverly-hills-cannabis-club-marijuana-moms.md

A group of affluent mothers in Beverly Hills has formed the "Cannabis Club," using marijuana to manage the stress of family life and chronic pain. Hostess Cheryl Schumann, dubbed the "Martha Stewart of Marijuana," claims cannabis makes her a better mother and human being. The segment notes a shift in terminology from "marijuana" to the more "elitist" sounding "cannabis."

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### Russell Armstrong Suicide and Russian Mob in Hollywood

- **Episode:** [334: "Hunker Down"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/334-hunker-down.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-28
- **Time:** 1:22:39–1:24:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/334-hunker-down/chapter/russell-armstrong-suicide-and-russian-mob-in-hollywood.md

The suicide of Russell Armstrong, ex-husband of a "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, is linked to the subsequent death of his business associate Alan Schram. Investigations suggest Armstrong had ties to the Russian mob through a Malibu drug clinic deal. The hosts speculate that the Russian mob's influence in Hollywood drives high-profile deaths and causes major stars like George Lucas to live away from Los Angeles.

Keywords: russell armstrong, real housewives of beverly hills, alan schram, [russian mob](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-mob.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [tom hanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-hanks.md)

### Ronnie Chasen Murder and Russian Mob Theories

- **Episode:** [260: Madoff has left the building](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-12
- **Time:** 1:44:41–1:51:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building/chapter/ronnie-chasen-murder-and-russian-mob-theories.md

The investigation into the murder of Hollywood publicist Ronnie Chasen (born Veronica Cohen) is discussed, with the hosts citing "insider" tips that it was a Russian mob hit over a music deal. They connect this to Randy Quaid's claims about "star whackers" and the Russian mob's presence in Southern California. The segment also mentions Dog the Bounty Hunter's involvement in the Quaid saga and his promotion of a "sketchy" social network called SoAct.

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