# Blue Apron on The No Agenda Show Blue Apron comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2016 to January 2020. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** April 2016 – January 2020 - **Related topics:** [Casper Mattress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casper-mattress.md), [Family Guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-stamps.md), [Humanization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanization.md), [Pet Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-food.md), [Seth Macfarlane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-macfarlane.md), [Small Batch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-batch.md), [Snap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snap.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Family Guy Podcast Parody, Casper Mattresses - **Episode:** [1207: Imminent Threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-16 - **Time:** 2:16:36–2:18:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat/chapter/family-guy-podcast-parody-casper-mattresses.md A clip from the animated series Family Guy parodies the tropes of modern podcasting, including poor sound quality and excessive advertisements. The segment mocks the ubiquitous nature of sponsors like Casper Mattress, MeUndies, Blue Apron, and ZipRecruiter. The hosts use the clip to contrast their own "Value for Value" model with the traditional ad-supported industry. Keywords: [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [casper mattress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casper-mattress.md), meundies, [blue apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md), ziprecruiter ### Family Guy Podcast Parody and Casper Mattress Ads - **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-12 - **Time:** 2:06:04–2:08:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/family-guy-podcast-parody-and-casper-mattress-ads.md The animated series *Family Guy* aired a segment parodying the "True Crime" podcast genre, featuring poor sound quality and excessive advertisements for Casper mattresses and MeUndies. The hosts praise the show's accuracy in depicting the current state of podcast monetization. They note that the parody even includes a reference to the "No Agenda" show's donation model. Keywords: [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [seth macfarlane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-macfarlane.md), [casper mattress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casper-mattress.md), meundies, [blue apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md) ### Pet Food Industry Trends and Humanization of Animals - **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-22 - **Time:** 1:41:00–1:48:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/pet-food-industry-trends-and-humanization-of-animals.md The pet food industry has seen a shift toward "human-grade" meals, with companies like Pet Plate offering personalized deliveries of fresh meat and vegetables. Founder Ronaldo Webb started the business after observing the use of "4D" (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) meats in traditional pet food factories. Americans now spend over $30 billion annually on pet food, reflecting a cultural trend where pets are treated as family members rather than animals. Keywords: [pet food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-food.md), ronaldo webb, pet plate, [humanization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanization.md), 4d meats, [blue apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md) ### Harvest Box Proposal, Blue Apron Stock Manipulation - **Episode:** [1008: Ghost Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-18 - **Time:** 2:36:13–2:37:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns/chapter/harvest-box-proposal-blue-apron-stock-manipulation.md The Trump administration proposed replacing a portion of food stamp benefits with a "Harvest Box" of American-grown commodities, similar to the Blue Apron delivery model. Following the announcement, Blue Apron (APRN) stock saw a significant price spike, leading to suspicions of market manipulation or a "pump-and-dump" scheme. The proposal aims to scale back the electronic benefit system for 38 million recipients in favor of direct food delivery. Keywords: harvest box, [blue apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md), [food stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-stamps.md), [snap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snap.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md) ### Retail Trends, Small Batch Marketing and Hand Sanitizer - **Episode:** [910: Coin of the Realm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-09 - **Time:** 2:42:48–2:47:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm/chapter/retail-trends-small-batch-marketing-and-hand-sanitizer.md The CEO of Urban Outfitters warned of a "retail bubble" as millennials move away from shopping malls. The hosts discuss millennial consumer habits, such as a preference for "small batch" branding and meal kit services like Blue Apron. The segment ends with a CDC warning regarding children consuming hand sanitizer for its alcohol content. Keywords: [urban outfitters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-outfitters.md), retail bubble, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [small batch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-batch.md), [blue apron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-apron.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) ### Plated Food Service, Meal Kit Delivery Trends - **Episode:** [818: Document 17](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-21 - **Time:** 1:41:55–1:47:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17/chapter/plated-food-service-meal-kit-delivery-trends.md A personal review of the "Plated" meal kit delivery service explores the convenience and cost of home-delivered ingredients. The trend is noted for its popularity among millennials and its "idiot-proof" instructions, though concerns are raised about excessive packaging waste. 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