# Cast Iron on The No Agenda Show Cast Iron comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md), [Aga Stove](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aga-stove.md), [Arsenic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arsenic.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [Chilean Grapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chilean-grapes.md), [Health Study](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-study.md), [Home Depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [Idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [Iron Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Char-Griller, John's Tip of the Day - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 2:38:58–2:43:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/char-griller-john-s-tip-of-the-day.md John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe charcoal grill, specifically for its cast iron grates. He notes that a similar product called "The Blazer" is available at Home Depot for a lower price. Dvorak advises signing up for the company's newsletter to get free shipping and mentions that Lowe's offers assembly services for the heavy units. Keywords: char-griller, [lowe's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lowe-s.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), charcoal grill ### John C. Dvorak 70th Birthday Gifts and Exotic Meats - **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-10 - **Time:** 14:31–18:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/john-c-dvorak-70th-birthday-gifts-and-exotic-meats.md John C. Dvorak celebrated his 70th birthday with a variety of gifts, including three pounds of ground yak meat shipped from Montana. The conversation explores the availability of exotic meats like water buffalo and elk in Texas, as well as high-end cast iron skillets. Dvorak notes the superior quality of new American-made skillets compared to mass-produced versions found at retailers like Williams Sonoma. Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [yak meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yak-meat.md), [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), buffalo mozzarella, cast iron skillet, williams sonoma ### Hot Tea Cancer Study and Historical Health Scares - **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-21 - **Time:** 1:47:22–1:50:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/hot-tea-cancer-study-and-historical-health-scares.md A new study claims that drinking tea hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 90%. The hosts dismiss the report as "bull crap," comparing it to past health scares involving cast iron pans, eggs, and Chilean grapes. They recount a 1980s incident where the U.S. banned all Chilean grape imports after two grapes were allegedly found contaminated with cyanide. Keywords: [tea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), esophagus, [health study](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-study.md), [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), [chilean grapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chilean-grapes.md), [arsenic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arsenic.md) ### Double Dipper Session Slave Stew Recipe and Dinner Party - **Episode:** [610: Clip Show III](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-20 - **Time:** 19:34–24:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii/chapter/double-dipper-session-slave-stew-recipe-and-dinner-party.md A dinner party in Austin for a group of "Obama bots" featured a dish dubbed "Double Dipper Session Slave Stew," a variation of beef bourguignon. The recipe involves searing five pounds of cheap chuck steak in a smoking hot cast iron Dutch oven before adding a bottle of wine and cooking sake. Despite using an expensive 2009 Cote d'Rhone by mistake, the meal was considered a success by the guests. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), beef bourguignon, dutch oven, [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), cote d'rhone, [cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md) ### Beef Bourguignon Recipe, Double-Dip Recession Slave Stew - **Episode:** [509: DeDe Dinah](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-02 - **Time:** 5:21–10:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah/chapter/beef-bourguignon-recipe-double-dip-recession-slave-stew.md A detailed account is given of a dinner party where a host prepared a variation of beef bourguignon, humorously dubbed "double-dip recession slave stew." The recipe involved five pounds of cheap chuck steak caramelized in a cast iron Dutch oven with a bottle of Cote du Rhone wine. The success of the meal is attributed to the high-heat searing method and the inclusion of cooking sake. Keywords: beef bourguignon, dutch oven, [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), [cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md), cote du rhone ### Operation Pillar of Cloud, Israeli Election Cycles - **Episode:** [462: Flaming Groovies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-18 - **Time:** 28:20–31:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies/chapter/operation-pillar-of-cloud-israeli-election-cycles.md A correlation is presented between major Israeli military operations and upcoming election dates, suggesting military action is used to influence voters. The hosts review a timeline including Operation Pillar of Cloud, Cast Lead, and Grapes of Wrath. They also express skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the Iron Dome defense system. Keywords: operation pillar of cloud, [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [iron dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), [israeli elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israeli-elections.md), operation cast lead, grapes of wrath ### Real Estate Search and the Aga Stove Sign - **Episode:** [52: Solex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-19 - **Time:** 27:59–33:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex/chapter/real-estate-search-and-the-aga-stove-sign.md Adam Curry shares an update on his house hunting in London, describing a property that felt right because it contained an Aga stove. John C. Dvorak expresses his fascination with these heavy cast-iron ovens. Curry explains how the Aga serves as a central hearth for the home and improves the quality of home-cooked meals. Keywords: [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [aga stove](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aga-stove.md), cast iron oven, home cooking, patricia curry --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)