# Bruno Mars on The No Agenda Show Bruno Mars comes up in 7 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2018 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2018 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md), [Adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md), [Beyonce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyonce.md), [Billie Eilish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-eilish.md), [Cell Phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [Cosmopolitan Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cosmopolitan-hotel.md), [Hearing Aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [Hip-hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md), [Illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), [Jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### 2025 Grammy Awards Review, Pharmaceutical Advertising, Trevor Noah - **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-06 - **Time:** 1:58:38–2:04:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/2025-grammy-awards-review-pharmaceutical-advertising-trevor-noah.md The 2025 Grammy Awards saw a 10% decline in ratings and featured Trevor Noah as host, whose performance was described as "cringy." The broadcast was notable for a high volume of pharmaceutical advertisements for drugs with complex names and severe side effects, including death. Will Smith made a comeback appearance, and the show was noted for having more religious references than in previous years. Keywords: [grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md), [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md) ### Grammy Awards Production and the Decline of Award Shows - **Episode:** [1330: Cattle-lyst Converter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1330-cattle-lyst-converter.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-20 - **Time:** 1:01:56–1:05:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1330-cattle-lyst-converter/chapter/grammy-awards-production-and-the-decline-of-award-shows.md The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards are analyzed for their high production value and heavy political messaging. Billie Eilish's win for Record of the Year is noted for her visible embarrassment over beating Megan Thee Stallion. The hosts criticize the show's shift toward "BLM" themes and "Illuminati" imagery, noting that ratings have dropped 55% as audiences migrate to streaming and podcasts. Keywords: [billie eilish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-eilish.md), [megan thee stallion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megan-thee-stallion.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [beyonce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyonce.md), [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md) ### Cell Phone Bans and Yondr Pouches - **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-22 - **Time:** 1:45:17–1:48:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/cell-phone-bans-and-yondr-pouches.md At a Bruno Mars concert in Las Vegas, attendees are required to lock their phones in Yondr pouches to prevent filming. The hosts note that this technology is also being adopted in California school districts to improve student concentration. They predict that magnetic locking pouches for mobile devices will become a national trend in education. Keywords: [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), yondr, [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schools.md), magnetic locks ### Las Vegas Travel, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Hearing Aid Overstimulation - **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-19 - **Time:** 15:52–25:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/las-vegas-travel-cosmopolitan-hotel-hearing-aid-overstimulation.md A trip to Las Vegas for a Bruno Mars concert at the Park Theater highlighted the challenges of navigating the city's high-noise environment while using hearing aids. The stay at the Cosmopolitan Hotel included an accidental upgrade to a disabled-accessible suite and observations of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding conference attendees. The visit also noted the high cost of beverages on the Strip and the transition of the Mandarin Oriental into a Waldorf Astoria property. Keywords: [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [cosmopolitan hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cosmopolitan-hotel.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [waldorf astoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waldorf-astoria.md) ### Music Industry Gender and Genre Politics - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 9:53–11:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/music-industry-gender-and-genre-politics.md Media outlets criticized the Grammys for a lack of female winners despite Adele's sweep the previous year. Critics also complained about Bruno Mars winning over Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, arguing that "happy" pop songs should not beat albums with dark, political, or anti-Trump messages. Keywords: [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), [kendrick lamar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kendrick-lamar.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), [misogyny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misogyny.md), [grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md) ### Grammy Award Category Logic and Industry Scams - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 11:27–14:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/grammy-award-category-logic-and-industry-scams.md The internal logic of Grammy nominations is questioned, specifically why winners of specific genre categories like Best Rock Album are not automatically candidates for Album of the Year. The hosts conclude the awards are a "scam" driven by industry insiders with arbitrary voting criteria that often exclude classical or new age artists from top honors. Keywords: [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), the war on drugs, brian eno, album of the year, [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md), [scam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scam.md) ### Hip-Hop Representation and Local Broadcast Repeats - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 18:15–20:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/hip-hop-representation-and-local-broadcast-repeats.md The Guardian and other outlets criticized the Grammys for failing women and hip-hop despite a diverse field of nominees. 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