# Bugs on The No Agenda Show

Bugs comes up in 84 chapters across 79 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 84
- **Episodes:** 79
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), [Georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [Globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [Insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 84

### AI Apocalypse Bug Out Bags and Portable Power

- **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-11
- **Time:** 1:55:03–1:58:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/ai-apocalypse-bug-out-bags-and-portable-power.md

New York City firefighter Jason Charles showcased his "bug out bag" designed for a potential AI apocalypse or extended power grid failure. The kit includes a solar-powered EcoFlow generator, tents, and tools for survival in the woods. The hosts critique the practicality of carrying heavy batteries during a city-wide evacuation, suggesting that hunkering down with security is a more viable strategy.

Keywords: jason charles, bug out bag, ecoflow, [survivalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivalism.md), [blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md)

### Soy Sauce as Bug Juice and iTunes 4.9 History

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 4:43:02–4:46:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/soy-sauce-as-bug-juice-and-itunes-4-9-history.md

Sir Clint Tillius recalls John C. Dvorak referring to soy sauce as "bug juice," a term also used by his late father. Sir Daniel Jay Lewis of Burlington, Kentucky, discusses the history of podcasting, mentioning how iTunes 4.9 "stole" podcasting from Adam Curry and reflecting on Dvorak's departure from the TWiT network.

Keywords: [soy sauce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-sauce.md), bug juice, [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md)

### Microsoft Patch Tuesday, BitLocker Loop Issues

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 51:18–54:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/microsoft-patch-tuesday-bitlocker-loop-issues.md

A recent Microsoft Patch Tuesday resulted in over 200 bugs, including a widespread issue where users were trapped in a "BitLocker loop" requiring complex recovery keys. Other reported glitches included the failure of the trash bin to display file names during deletion. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella previously noted that 30% of the company's code is now generated by AI.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), [patch tuesday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patch-tuesday.md), bitlocker, [satya nadella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satya-nadella.md), [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md)

### Bed Bug Infestations, DDT Ban, Crossfire Pesticide

- **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-05
- **Time:** 59:53–1:02:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/bed-bug-infestations-ddt-ban-crossfire-pesticide.md

A report on bed bug infestations in Paris and New York City links the problem to the 1972 ban on DDT. The pesticide "Crossfire" is recommended as an effective professional-grade solution available in the US, while EU regulations are blamed for the lack of effective treatments in France.

Keywords: [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [ddt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ddt.md), crossfire, [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

### Bed Bug Rankings, New York Homelessness

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 3:03:52–3:06:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/bed-bug-rankings-new-york-homelessness.md

Terminix releases its annual ranking of the worst cities for bed bugs, with Philadelphia taking the top spot followed by New York City. The infestation at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is highlighted as the hosts prepare for an upcoming trip to the city. The segment recalls the 2020 "bed bug era" when the insects were reportedly found in movie theaters and classrooms across France and the U.S.

Keywords: [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [roosevelt hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roosevelt-hotel.md), [terminix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terminix.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

### Dutch Bug Burgers, Insect Larvae and Sustainability

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 1:41:53–1:45:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/dutch-bug-burgers-insect-larvae-and-sustainability.md

A marketing campaign in the Netherlands promotes "farmerless meat" burgers made from ground insect larvae and mealworms. The founders of Buxberger claim insects are a climate-friendly protein source requiring minimal water and space compared to cattle. The burgers are currently being served in select restaurants in Belgium and the Netherlands for 12 to 17 euros.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), bug burgers, [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), balthazar ozil

### Entomophagy Trends, Can I Bug You Podcast

- **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-29
- **Time:** 26:53–32:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/entomophagy-trends-can-i-bug-you-podcast.md

The practice of entomophagy, or eating insects, is explored through a review of the "Can I Bug You?" podcast from UC Riverside. The segment highlights FDA regulations that allow certain amounts of insect parts in food products like chocolate and hops. The promotion of "Acheta powder" (cricket flour) is linked to broader climate change narratives regarding sustainable protein sources.

Keywords: [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [cricket flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), acheta powder, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### Mel Blanc History, Voice Acting Mimicry

- **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-29
- **Time:** 1:55:11–1:58:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/mel-blanc-history-voice-acting-mimicry.md

The hosts reminisce about Mel Blanc, who voiced nearly every major Warner Brothers cartoon character. They debate whether Blanc voiced Elmer Fudd and discuss the transition of the character Tigger from Paul Winchell to a new voice actor. The segment explores the history of vocal mimicry in the entertainment industry before the advent of AI.

Keywords: mel blanc, [warner brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warner-brothers.md), bugs bunny, [elmer fudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elmer-fudd.md), tigger, paul winchell

### LATAM Boeing 787 Incident, Software Reboot Requirements

- **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-17
- **Time:** 1:48:32–1:52:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/latam-boeing-787-incident-software-reboot-requirements.md

A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a sudden mid-air drop, which was linked to a known technical issue requiring the flight control computers to be reset every 22 days to prevent a "memory leak" or system freeze. The hosts compare this critical aviation maintenance requirement to "rebooting a router" and criticize the modern state of coding.

Keywords: latam airlines, [boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [software bug](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-bug.md), [reboot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reboot.md)

### Mitt Romney Criticism and Croatian "Illegal Mussels" Story

- **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-10
- **Time:** 2:28:54–2:33:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/mitt-romney-criticism-and-croatian-illegal-mussels-story.md

Mitt Romney is criticized for being the only Republican seen standing and clapping with Democrats during the State of the Union. This leads into a personal anecdote about a trip to Croatia to write for "Bug" magazine, involving a meal of illegal, mud-tasting mussels in Dubrovnik. The story illustrates the "scofflaw" nature of local culture in the post-communist era.

Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [croatia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/croatia.md), [dubrovnik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubrovnik.md), illegal mussels, [bug magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bug-magazine.md)

### Bitcoin Surge, Entomophagy and Mac and Cheese Trends

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 1:23:07–1:25:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/bitcoin-surge-entomophagy-and-mac-and-cheese-trends.md

Bitcoin has surged past $34,000, while the hosts observe a cultural shift toward "slave foods" like mac and cheese and the rising trend of entomophagy (eating insects). They note that mac and cheese is being normalized through luxury shops, while bug consumption is being marketed as a sustainable "functional food" for the future.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md), slave food, [luxury food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxury-food.md)

### Bed Bug Infestation in Paris and Pesticide Bans

- **Episode:** [1597: Honorifics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-08
- **Time:** 2:03:41–2:08:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics/chapter/bed-bug-infestation-in-paris-and-pesticide-bans.md

A "boots on the ground" report explains that the bed bug crisis in Paris is exacerbated by EU bans on effective pesticides like DDT and other modern chemicals. While U.S. consumers can purchase professional-grade pesticides like "Crossfire" at hardware stores, Europeans are often limited to expensive and temporary heat treatments. The report notes that the infestation has become a political issue, previously impacting the Paris mayoral race.

Keywords: [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [ddt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ddt.md), crossfire, [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

### France Bed Bug Infestation, Paris Olympics Sabotage

- **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-07
- **Time:** 51:23–57:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/france-bed-bug-infestation-paris-olympics-sabotage.md

France is facing a national crisis as bed bug infestations spread through cinemas, trains, and hospitals in Paris. The government has launched a national plan to address the scourge just months before the city is set to host the Summer Olympics. Some observers speculate the timing and publicity of the infestation may be a form of political sabotage against President Emmanuel Macron.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md)

### France Bed Bug Infestation, Olympic Games and Fulton County Jail

- **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-05
- **Time:** 1:45–8:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/france-bed-bug-infestation-olympic-games-and-fulton-county-jail.md

Reports from France indicate a significant bed bug infestation affecting movie theaters and homes, leading to theories that the hotel industry is hyping the crisis to combat Airbnb ahead of the 2023 Olympics. In a related domestic story, the family of LaShawn Thompson is seeking justice after he reportedly died from a severe insect and bed bug infestation while in custody at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), fulton county jail, lashawn thompson

### Outro, End of Show Mixes and Episode 1596 Sign-off

- **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-05
- **Time:** 3:01:41–3:07:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/outro-end-of-show-mixes-and-episode-1596-sign-off.md

The show concludes with a series of musical mixes, including a "Melon Mix" for Kevin McLaughlin and a "Bedbug Mix" by Jesse Coy Nelson. The hosts promote the "Random Thoughts" podcast and reiterate their "value for value" funding model. Final remarks touch on the FEMA alert test and the upcoming Sunday show before the traditional "Adios Mofos" sign-off.

Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [melons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melons.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Tucker Carlson Texts, Dominion Software Bug Admissions

- **Episode:** [1531: Dead Name](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-12
- **Time:** 52:10–55:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name/chapter/tucker-carlson-texts-dominion-software-bug-admissions.md

Internal communications from Fox News stars like Tucker Carlson revealed skepticism toward election lawyers like Sidney Powell. However, the hosts point out that discovery documents also contain admissions from Dominion employees, including Eric Coomer, regarding "critical bugs" and technical failings in their voting systems. They suggest the media is focusing on Fox's internal politics to obscure these technical admissions.

Keywords: [tucker carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carson.md), [sidney powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sidney-powell.md), [discovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discovery.md), [software bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-bugs.md), [eric coomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-coomer.md)

### Jingle Submissions, Mayor Adams, Ze Bugs

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 2:33:09–2:34:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/jingle-submissions-mayor-adams-ze-bugs.md

The hosts review new audio jingles submitted by producers, including variations on the "You will eat ze bugs" theme and a clip featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams. They select the most effective clips for future use in the program.

Keywords: [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), ze bugs, [audio production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-production.md)

### Eating Bugs and the Council on Foreign Relations

- **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-01
- **Time:** 2:46:03–2:48:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/eating-bugs-and-the-council-on-foreign-relations.md

A musical segment titled "I Don't Want No Grub" expresses a refusal to eat insects, mealworms, or maggots as alternative protein sources. The lyrics connect the push for bug-based diets to the "Council on Foreign Relations" and globalist schemes to erase national boundaries. The segment mocks the idea of "bug wine" and "centipede diets" as part of a master plan for a one-world government.

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### Cricket Powder and The Great British Baking Show

- **Episode:** [1497: Bug Peeps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-23
- **Time:** 2:35:04–2:38:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps/chapter/cricket-powder-and-the-great-british-baking-show.md

A recent episode of The Great British Baking Show featured a contestant using cricket powder and smoked whole crickets in a "trick or treat" truffle recipe. Judges on the show praised the "peppery" flavor of the insects and discussed their potential as a sustainable future food source. The hosts debate the actual taste of crickets, with one noting that certain ants are known to be spicy.

Keywords: [crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md), [insect protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insect-protein.md), great british baking show, edible bugs, [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md)

### Plant-Based Marketing, Child-Targeted Climate Ads

- **Episode:** [1474: Heart Dart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-04
- **Time:** 2:42:29–2:44:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart/chapter/plant-based-marketing-child-targeted-climate-ads.md

A new advertising campaign in the UK uses children to pressure parents into adopting plant-based diets and eating insects. The "Green Cuisine" ads frame the refusal to eat meat alternatives as a "fear of change." The hosts criticize the use of children as psychological tools for corporate and environmental agendas.

Keywords: [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), green cuisine, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md)

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