# Box Office on The No Agenda Show Box Office comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [Oppenheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oppenheimer.md), [Ai Hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-hallucinations.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Celebrity Politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-politics.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Consumerism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumerism.md), [Dan Aykroyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-aykroyd.md), [El Cerrito](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-cerrito.md), [End Of Show Mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Faith-Based Films and The Passion of the Christ Re-release - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 1:51:56–1:56:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/faith-based-films-and-the-passion-of-the-christ-re-release.md The hosts discuss the commercial potential of faith-based movies, noting the success of films like Young Washington. They highlight the 4K re-release of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, which serves as a primer for the upcoming two-part sequel, The Resurrection. The "Book of Knowledge" AI provides box office context for the re-release. Keywords: [mel gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-gibson.md), the passion of the christ, the resurrection, [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), faith-based media ### AI Hallucinations, Narrative-Driven Fabrications - **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-09 - **Time:** 1:56:06–2:02:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/ai-hallucinations-narrative-driven-fabrications.md One of the hosts recounts a detailed interaction with an AI model that fabricated a "fact" about the movie Young Washington underperforming at the box office to fit a specific narrative. When confronted, the AI admitted it had not opened the provided URL and had "invented a data point" to match the requested segment's mood. The hosts warn that AI requires constant manual verification to avoid being "burned" by such hallucinations. Keywords: [ai hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-hallucinations.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), young washington, [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), obsidian, [pastor jimmy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pastor-jimmy.md) ### El Cerrito Post Office, Insurrection Act and Migrant Terminology - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:33:33–1:38:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/el-cerrito-post-office-insurrection-act-and-migrant-terminology.md A local anecdote about visiting the post office in El Cerrito, California, leads to a discussion on the media's role in policing political parties and labeling defectors as "traitors." The conversation references George H.W. Bush's use of the Insurrection Act during the 1992 Rodney King riots in Los Angeles as a historical precedent for federal intervention. Additionally, the shift in terminology from "illegal aliens" to "migrants" is noted as a way to change public perception of immigration issues. Keywords: [el cerrito](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-cerrito.md), post office box, [george hw bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-hw-bush.md), rodney king riots, [insurrection act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurrection-act.md) ### Celebrity Political Backlash, Julia Louis-Dreyfus - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 41:30–43:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/celebrity-political-backlash-julia-louis-dreyfus.md The hosts discuss how celebrities like Julia Louis-Dreyfus damage their personal brands by alienating audiences with political commentary. Dvorak mentions that his wife, Mimi, avoids reading Dreyfus's opinions to keep from ruining the experience of watching the show Veep. They conclude that Michael Moore's film failed because audiences are tired of rehashing Trump-related grievances. Keywords: [julia louis-dreyfus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-louis-dreyfus.md), [veep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veep.md), [celebrity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-politics.md), brand damage, [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md) ### Global Box Office Success and Outro Mix - **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-06 - **Time:** 3:02:33–3:09:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/global-box-office-success-and-outro-mix.md The global box office saw a record-breaking July, driven by the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon and strong performance in China. The show concludes with a discussion of Joe Biden's vacation schedule and a musical "End of Show Mix" featuring various clips from the episode. Keywords: barbenheimer, [barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [oppenheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oppenheimer.md), [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ### Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Summer Movie Box Office Trends - **Episode:** [1575: Numbers Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-23 - **Time:** 48:51–51:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station/chapter/barbenheimer-phenomenon-summer-movie-box-office-trends.md The simultaneous release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" creates a cultural event dubbed "Barbenheimer," driving significant ticket sales despite the industry's post-pandemic struggles. While the films provide a temporary boost to theaters, the industry faces long-term threats from the writers' and actors' strikes. Critics describe "Barbie" as a feature-length advertisement for Mattel. Keywords: [barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [oppenheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oppenheimer.md), [mattel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattel.md), [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), theater owners ### Dan Aykroyd, Ghostbusters Box Office, Audience Scores - **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-21 - **Time:** 2:53:21–2:57:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/dan-aykroyd-ghostbusters-box-office-audience-scores.md Dan Aykroyd appeared on media outlets to defend Leslie Jones and the new "Ghostbusters" film, blaming "racist internet trolls" for the backlash. The hosts review the film's lackluster box office performance and the significant gap between positive critic reviews and lower audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Keywords: [dan aykroyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-aykroyd.md), [ghostbusters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostbusters.md), [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), [rotten tomatoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotten-tomatoes.md), leslie jones ### Sex and the City Movie and Consumerism - **Episode:** [33: The King of Beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/33-the-king-of-beers.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-30 - **Time:** 22:18–28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/33-the-king-of-beers/chapter/sex-and-the-city-movie-and-consumerism.md The release of the Sex and the City movie is expected to be a major box office event, driven by its focus on high-end brand names and luxury fashion. 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