# Brooklyn on The No Agenda Show Brooklyn comes up in 112 chapters across 107 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 112 - **Episodes:** 107 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [Bill De Blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Kyrie Irving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyrie-irving.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Eric Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [Glock 17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glock-17.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 112 ### Jason Calacanis Early Career and Hot Tapes Bootlegging Story - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:08–5:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/jason-calacanis-early-career-and-hot-tapes-bootlegging-story.md Jason Calacanis recounts his early entrepreneurial roots in Brooklyn, including a story about selling bootleg VHS copies of The Empire Strikes Back. He describes using two VCRs to duplicate tapes and selling them at school for $20 each under the business name Jason's Hot Tapes. The venture ended when a math teacher caught him, only to buy a copy for himself at a discounted price. Keywords: [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), empire strikes back, bootlegging, [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [vhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vhs.md) ### Brooklyn Common Sense and Pre-Obama Era Podcasting - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 4:34:34–4:37:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/brooklyn-common-sense-and-pre-obama-era-podcasting.md Kees Honig of Amsterdam describes the podcast as a "beacon of common sense" while living in Brooklyn during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing its addictive quality to Xanax. Royce Kokami reflects on the show's longevity, noting it started in the "pre-Obama era" of 2007 and recalls Dvorak's chemistry with Jolie Odell on other programs. Keywords: [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), [seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seinfeld.md), pre-obama, jolie odell ### NBC Nightly News Opener, Tom Yamas Teaser Style - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 45:12–47:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/nbc-nightly-news-opener-tom-yamas-teaser-style.md NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamas is analyzed for its fast-paced, teaser-heavy opening style. The broadcast covered the Air Force One controversy, the Charlie Kirk murder case, and a deadly shoe factory fire. The inclusion of a tribute to singer Bonnie Tyler at the end of a hard news block is noted as a peculiar editorial choice. Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [tom yamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-yamas.md), [charlie kirk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-kirk.md), [brooklyn bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn-bridge.md), bonnie tyler ### Soccer Terminology, US Men's National Team, and VAR Technology - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 6:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/soccer-terminology-us-men-s-national-team-and-var-technology.md The US Men's National Team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay serves as a starting point for a discussion on soccer terminology and the sport's evolution in America. The etymology of the word "soccer" is traced back to "association football" in England. Technical changes in the game are highlighted, specifically the implementation of Video Assisted Referee (VAR) technology and "hydration breaks" used as opportunities for television commercials. Keywords: [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), var, [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), association football ### Juneteenth Federal Holiday, Al Sharpton and Spike Lee Brooklyn Event - **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-19 - **Time:** 2:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/juneteenth-federal-holiday-al-sharpton-and-spike-lee-brooklyn-event.md Juneteenth is observed as a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Civil rights activists Al Sharpton and Spike Lee hosted an event at Juniors in downtown Brooklyn to celebrate the occasion. The gathering emphasized the message that freedom must be protected through active participation in voting. Keywords: [juneteenth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juneteenth.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [spike lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spike-lee.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [voting rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-rights.md), [freedom day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-day.md) ### NPR On The Media, Emergency Podcast Self-Realization - **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-07 - **Time:** 44:36–49:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/npr-on-the-media-emergency-podcast-self-realization.md The producers and hosts of NPR's "On The Media" record an emergency podcast expressing shock and physical distress over the election results. The segment highlights their realization that they exist in a coastal bubble and are primarily "talking to themselves." They struggle to understand why their fact-checking and reporting failed to reach or influence the broader American public. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [on the media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/on-the-media.md), [brooke gladstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooke-gladstone.md), micah loewinger, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md) ### Genaro Garcia Luna Sentencing, Sinaloa Cartel - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 2:40:06–2:41:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/genaro-garcia-luna-sentencing-sinaloa-cartel.md Mexico's former security chief, Genaro Garcia Luna, was sentenced to over 38 years in a U.S. prison for taking bribes from the Sinaloa drug cartel. A federal court in Brooklyn found him guilty of facilitating the very trafficking operations he was tasked with dismantling. The case is linked to broader U.S. efforts to combat the synthetic opioid crisis and dismantle high-level cartel leadership. Keywords: genaro garcia luna, [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Brooklyn Gentrification and Meetup Announcements - **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Time:** 2:51:05–2:58:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/knighting-ceremony-brooklyn-gentrification-and-meetup-announcements.md Sir Newman and Sir Ken are officially knighted following their significant financial support. The segment concludes with a long list of upcoming No Agenda meetups across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including a major event in Fredericksburg, Texas. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [no agenda rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-rings.md) ### Sean Diddy Combs Suicide Watch and Legal Defense - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 19:16–22:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/sean-diddy-combs-suicide-watch-and-legal-defense.md Rap mogul Sean Diddy Combs is currently being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting trial. Reports indicate he has been placed on suicide watch as a precautionary measure due to his high-profile status. Speculation persists regarding potential blackmail material and the security of the facility's surveillance cameras. Keywords: [sean diddy combs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-diddy-combs.md), metropolitan detention center, [suicide watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-watch.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md) ### New York Terror Plot, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, October 7th Anniversary - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 2:31:00–2:33:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/new-york-terror-plot-muhammad-shahzeb-khan-october-7th-anniversary.md The FBI and Canadian law enforcement arrested Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn. Khan intended to carry out the attack on the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas massacre. The suspect was apprehended in Quebec while attempting to cross the border into the United States. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md) ### Youth Political Apathy and the Kamala Train Meme - **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Time:** 56:36–1:00:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/youth-political-apathy-and-the-kamala-train-meme.md A text chain circulating among young people in Brooklyn uses drug-related emojis and "Xanax" references to mock the idea of a Kamala Harris presidency. The hosts interpret this as a sign of deep political apathy and cynicism among Gen Z voters who feel pandered to by the Democratic establishment. Keywords: [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [ketamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketamine.md), k-hole, [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md) ### Producer Credits, Birthday Announcements and F-Cancer Karma - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 2:46:29–3:00:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/producer-credits-birthday-announcements-and-f-cancer-karma.md The hosts read through the list of producers who donated $50 or more, including those from Holland, Texas, and California. They announce several birthdays and deliver "F-Cancer" karma for a listener named Scott. The segment includes a discussion on the "weird" etymology of the word "Wyrd" (meaning fated) as used by a listener. Keywords: [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [napa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napa.md), scarsdale, [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md) ### NYPD Drone Initiative, Drones as First Responders - **Episode:** [1661: Hard Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-19 - **Time:** 2:22:45–2:24:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing/chapter/nypd-drone-initiative-drones-as-first-responders.md The NYPD is expanding its fleet of 85 drones through a new "Drones as First Responders" initiative, which integrates the aircraft into the 911 call system. Drones will be autonomously dispatched to crime scenes in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Central Park to provide real-time aerial surveillance. Officials claim the technology is a "game changer" for search-and-rescue and crowd control. Keywords: [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [first responders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-responders.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Pro-Palestine Protests, Bridge Blockades, Regional Arab Sentiment - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 1:32:54–1:38:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/pro-palestine-protests-bridge-blockades-regional-arab-sentiment.md Coordinated pro-Palestinian protests blocked major infrastructure including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to dozens of arrests in cities like Miami and San Francisco. Florida Senator Rick Scott warned "leftist Hamas sympathizers" that such disruptions would not be tolerated in his state. The discussion explores the theory that regional Arab nations like Egypt and Jordan are hesitant to accept Palestinian refugees due to fears of domestic political instability. 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Victims are "fattened up" with fake dividends before being "slaughtered" when they attempt to withdraw funds. New York officials recently seized nearly two dozen web domains linked to Chinese IP addresses used to facilitate these multi-million dollar frauds. Keywords: [pig butchering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pig-butchering.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [dating apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dating-apps.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md) ### Utah Wild Mink, Coronavirus Variant Transmission - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 1:07:22–1:09:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/utah-wild-mink-coronavirus-variant-transmission.md A wild American mink in Utah has tested positive for a variant of the coronavirus indistinguishable from those found in nearby farmed minks. This discovery suggests transmission from farmed animals to the wild, leading to concerns about potential culling of pets or other animals. 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Clarke argued that her community has a "diaspora" that can absorb a significant number of people, leading to criticism that the open-border policy is being used for partisan demographic shifts. Keywords: yvette clarke, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), [census](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/census.md) ### James Madison High School Used as Migrant Shelter - **Episode:** [1624: Bub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-11 - **Time:** 54:21–57:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub/chapter/james-madison-high-school-used-as-migrant-shelter.md James Madison High School in Brooklyn was temporarily closed to students and converted into a shelter for 2,000 migrants during a severe storm. Students were forced into remote learning, sparking outrage among local parents. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has warned that the continued influx of over 160,000 migrants could "destroy" the city. Keywords: james madison high school, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [remote learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remote-learning.md) ### No Agenda Meetups, Epping and Brooklyn Reports - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 2:37:27–2:43:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-epping-and-brooklyn-reports.md Reports from No Agenda meetups in Epping, New Hampshire, and Brooklyn, New York, are played. The hosts discuss the "Blockies" — a proposed club for listeners who believe they have been blocked by John C. Dvorak. Upcoming meetups in Longview, London, and St. Martin are announced. Keywords: [no agenda meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-meetups.md), epping, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), blockies, [st. martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-martin.md) ### Brooklyn and Indiana Meetup Reports - **Episode:** [1616: Buying Quiet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 2:45:35–2:49:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet/chapter/brooklyn-and-indiana-meetup-reports.md Producers from Brooklyn and Indiana held successful meetups, with the Indiana event featuring a complex raffle that generated multiple executive producerships. 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