# Burning Man on The No Agenda Show Burning Man comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Black Rock City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-rock-city.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [Airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bastrop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bastrop.md), [Bobby The Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-the-op.md), [Bureau Of Land Management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureau-of-land-management.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Rob Dew Guest Appearance and Austin Elite Culture - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 0:00–9:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/rob-dew-guest-appearance-and-austin-elite-culture.md Rob Dew joins the program from the Texas Hill Country to discuss media deconstruction and upcoming "October surprises." The conversation covers the elitism of Austin, Texas, and the logistical frustrations of the Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival. A comparison is drawn between the spiritual atmosphere of local drum circles and the drug-heavy culture of Burning Man. Keywords: [rob dew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-dew.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), acl festival, [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md) ### Men’s Alliance, Lost Pines Tribe, Nomadic Steven Moose - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 2:15:40–2:21:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/men-s-alliance-lost-pines-tribe-nomadic-steven-moose.md A member of the "Men's Alliance" shared details about the organization's training for "barbarian ambassadors for Christ," which involves outdoor workouts and fire-side devotions. Another listener, Nomadic Steven Moose, clarified comments made at a recent meetup and requested "jobs karma" for friends planning to attend Burning Man. The segment highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the listener base, ranging from religious groups to counter-culture festival attendees. Keywords: men's alliance, [bastrop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bastrop.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [salt lake city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt-lake-city.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md) ### Druidic Traditions in Silicon Valley, RFK Jr. Campaign Strategy - **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-28 - **Time:** 1:08:19–1:13:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/druidic-traditions-in-silicon-valley-rfk-jr-campaign-strategy.md A discussion of Nicole Shanahan's personal life leads to an exploration of "druidic" and pagan subcultures within Silicon Valley, including anecdotes about Infoworld in the 1980s. The hosts posit that Shanahan's progressive and "new age" background may alienate potential Trump-leaning crossover voters, effectively making Kennedy's campaign an "op" to benefit the Republican ticket. Keywords: [druids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/druids.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [bobby the op](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-the-op.md), lightning labs ### Burning Man Escape, TikTok "Playa" Controversy - **Episode:** [1589: Valudation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-10 - **Time:** 2:37:18–2:44:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation/chapter/burning-man-escape-tiktok-playa-controversy.md A TikTok creator faced backlash for leaving Burning Man early during the mud crisis, with critics accusing her of "ruining the playa." The hosts analyze the "rule-following" nature of Gen Z and the perceived hypocrisy of environmental concerns surrounding a festival attended by 75,000 people. They suggest the event has become a "psychological operation" for self-sufficiency and communal living owned by tech elites. Keywords: [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), playa, [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md), [psychological operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-operation.md) ### Burning Man Ebola Virus Rumors and National Emergency Claims - **Episode:** [1587: Comely](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-03 - **Time:** 4:10–9:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1587-comely/chapter/burning-man-ebola-virus-rumors-and-national-emergency-claims.md A viral social media video featuring a woman claiming Burning Man was declared a national emergency due to an Ebola outbreak is analyzed. The report details claims of FEMA quarantining 73,000 festival-goers due to symptoms like boils and hemorrhaging. The hosts debunk these claims, noting the lack of official FEMA hazmat activity while discussing the actual flooding conditions at the site. Keywords: [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [national emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-emergency.md), [black rock city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-rock-city.md), viral misinformation ### No Agenda Meetups and Community Connection - **Episode:** [1586: Escaped Mutant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-31 - **Time:** 2:53:36–2:56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-and-community-connection.md Upcoming No Agenda meetups are announced for Denver, Mexico City, and various locations across the US and UK. The hosts clarify that a "meetup" must be organized specifically for the community and decline listings for events like movie screenings or gatherings within Burning Man. They emphasize that "connection is protection" and encourage producers to start their own local events. Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [connection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connection.md) ### Victoria BC Meetup, Burning Man Report, Canary Cry Radio - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 2:14:38–2:18:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/victoria-bc-meetup-burning-man-report-canary-cry-radio.md Meetup reports are read from Victoria, British Columbia, and the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City. The Burning Man report, provided by Basil Knight of Canary Cry Radio, describes a successful gathering at "Camp Big Puffy Yellow" involving transdimensional thinkers. Keywords: [victoria bc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-bc.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [black rock city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-rock-city.md), canary cry radio, basil knight, [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### No Agenda Global Meetups and Burning Man Event - **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-22 - **Time:** 2:29:34–2:37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/no-agenda-global-meetups-and-burning-man-event.md A schedule of upcoming No Agenda meetups was announced, covering locations such as Victoria, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; and various cities in Texas and Nebraska. A special meetup was highlighted for the Burning Man festival at the "Big Puffy Yellow" camp. The hosts encouraged listeners to attend these events to meet like-minded individuals who are "not triggered" by modern political discourse. Keywords: [no agenda meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-meetups.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md) ### Chicago Meetup Report, Burning Man Meetup, New Knights - **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-18 - **Time:** 2:15:26–2:21:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/chicago-meetup-report-burning-man-meetup-new-knights.md A report from a recent Chicago meetup describes a diverse gathering of 15-20 listeners discussing the Epstein case. Upcoming meetups are announced for London, San Antonio, and a first-ever "naked meetup" at Burning Man. The segment concludes with the formal knighting of Sir Matt of Zeta Reticuli and Sir Felix Wilson. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), zeta reticuli ### The Week Ahead and No Agenda Outro - **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-27 - **Time:** 2:51:07–2:59:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/the-week-ahead-and-no-agenda-outro.md The upcoming week features the start of Burning Man, the US Open, and the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. The No Agenda show concludes with a reminder to stay safe during the Texas floods and a call for continued listener support through the value-for-value model. The episode ends with a montage of "douchebag" callouts and a parody song about the "Snowflake Bunch." Keywords: [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [us open](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-open.md), [princess diana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/princess-diana.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### No Agenda Episode 905 Artwork, Donor Acknowledgments - **Episode:** [906: Hitler's Playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-23 - **Time:** 1:01:36–1:08:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook/chapter/no-agenda-episode-905-artwork-donor-acknowledgments.md The hosts acknowledge the artwork for Episode 905, "Burn the Man Bun," created by Nick the Rat, featuring Mike Pence. A significant donation of $302 from Benjamin Craighead is recognized, alongside various other contributions from the "33% Club." The segment also notes that the search functionality for show notes is currently offline following the departure of a volunteer developer. Keywords: [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), burn the man bun, [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Uber Driver Geopolitics, Jordanian Pilot, UAE Fighter Jet - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 2:24:18–2:26:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/uber-driver-geopolitics-jordanian-pilot-uae-fighter-jet.md A host shares a conversation with an Uber driver from Jordan who claimed that a female pilot from the United Arab Emirates was actually responsible for shooting down the Jordanian pilot captured by ISIS. The driver also expressed skepticism about the official narrative regarding the pilot's execution. The segment highlights the intense political and geopolitical discussions common among Middle Eastern drivers. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md) ### Camp-Lite Trailer, Hot Pockets Sorrow Tour - **Episode:** [696: The Key Key Thing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-15 - **Time:** 2:25:03–2:27:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing/chapter/camp-lite-trailer-hot-pockets-sorrow-tour.md Viscount Jeffrey Gerloch offers the use of a Camp-Lite trailer for an upcoming trip. The hosts discuss the features of the unit, including its slide-out, and joke about a "Hot Pockets sorrow tour." Keywords: camp-lite, [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Jordan Airstrikes, ISIS Propaganda and Prince Charles - **Episode:** [694: Bend it Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-08 - **Time:** 1:02:28–1:08:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down/chapter/jordan-airstrikes-isis-propaganda-and-prince-charles.md Following the release of a video showing the execution of a Jordanian pilot, Jordan launched retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS targets in Raqqa. The hosts critique CNN's coverage of the conflict, which they claim uses unverified file footage and propaganda from both sides. They also discuss Prince Charles's visit to Jordan to express solidarity with King Abdullah and the potential for increased military aid. Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [raqqa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raqqa.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [queen rania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-rania.md), [king abdullah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-abdullah.md), [prince charles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-charles.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), burning man video ### Keith Alexander, Burning Man and Cyber Attack Threats - **Episode:** [547: "Special" Cargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/547-special-cargo.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-12 - **Time:** 1:55:41–1:59:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/547-special-cargo/chapter/keith-alexander-burning-man-and-cyber-attack-threats.md NSA Director Keith Alexander reportedly attended the Burning Man festival, while other reports describe his office as a replica of the Star Trek bridge used to impress politicians. Former DHS Secretary Stewart Baker warned that U.S. intervention in Syria could trigger retaliatory cyber attacks from Iran and Hezbollah. The segment notes the irony of these warnings given the U.S. admission of using the Stuxnet virus against Iranian infrastructure. Keywords: [keith alexander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-alexander.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [burning man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burning-man.md), [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md) ### Paris Hilton, Burning Man, and New Zealand Earthquake - **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-25 - **Time:** 1:40:59–1:43:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/paris-hilton-burning-man-and-new-zealand-earthquake.md News clips cover Paris Hilton's cocaine arrest in Las Vegas and a profile of the Burning Man festival. The segment also reports on the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand. 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