# Clickbait on The No Agenda Show Clickbait comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2014 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** January 2014 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [Accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Ammonium Nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), [Antigone Davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antigone-davis.md), [Arsenic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arsenic.md), [Auditing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auditing.md), [Autonomous Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-weapons.md), [Brave Browser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brave-browser.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Joel Cox and the Silicon Spin 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:** 6:10:56–6:13:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/joel-cox-and-the-silicon-spin-history.md Joel Cox from the Pittsburgh area traces his fandom back to Silicon Spin and Cranky Geeks, having been present for No Agenda episode one. He recounts his initial disbelief at the newsletter announcing Dvorak's death, thinking it was clickbait. Mark Leclerc notes the show helped him through 12-hour workdays at UPS during the post-COVID holidays. Keywords: [silicon spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-spin.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), [ups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ups.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### Social Media Self-Pity, Chili's Marketing Strategy - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 2:46:44–2:50:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/social-media-self-pity-chili-s-marketing-strategy.md The hosts observe that social media success is often driven by a "self-pity promotion machine," where users receive more engagement for being sad or outraged. They analyze a viral TikTok of a woman claiming she must leave the country because of a Chili's commercial. They suggest this is a sophisticated "outrage marketing" strategy designed to make people search for the advertisement. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), self-pity, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [chili's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chili-s.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [outrage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outrage.md) ### Sidney Sweeney Clickbait and Microsoft Edge Browser - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/sidney-sweeney-clickbait-and-microsoft-edge-browser.md The discussion opens with observations on the prevalence of Sidney Sweeney in news cycles, particularly within the Microsoft Edge browser's clickbait-heavy feed. The browser is criticized for its aggressive ad placement and tracking of user interests despite claims of privacy. Keywords: sidney sweeney, [microsoft edge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-edge.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [browser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/browser.md), [msn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msn.md) ### Tampon Metal Contamination Scare and Native Advertising - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:21:03–2:25:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/tampon-metal-contamination-scare-and-native-advertising.md A recent media report claiming that tampons contain trace amounts of lead and arsenic has been dismissed by some medical experts as "fear-mongering clickbait." Critics suggest the study may be a form of native advertising intended to drive consumers toward alternative products like menstrual cups and discs. Experts noted that the levels of metals detected are clinically insignificant and comparable to amounts found in common vegetables like kale and arugula. Keywords: tampax, [arsenic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arsenic.md), menstrual cups, [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md) ### Alternative Media Critique and Migrant Bus Accidents in Mexico - **Episode:** [1597: Honorifics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-08 - **Time:** 1:05:45–1:10:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics/chapter/alternative-media-critique-and-migrant-bus-accidents-in-mexico.md Alternative media figures like Dan Bongino and Ben Shapiro are criticized for focusing on "clickbait" aspects of the border wall story rather than the underlying NGO involvement. Meanwhile, a luxury touring bus carrying 55 migrants from Venezuela and Haiti crashed in Puebla, Mexico, resulting in 25 injuries and multiple deaths. The use of high-end buses suggests that NGOs or state-funded programs are facilitating the transport of migrants toward the U.S. border. Keywords: [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [dan bongino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-bongino.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [oaxaca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oaxaca.md), bus crash ### Microsoft Start Clickbait and Edge Browser DRM Issues - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 2:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/microsoft-start-clickbait-and-edge-browser-drm-issues.md The hosts critique Microsoft Start for its intrusive clickbait and the persistent loading of the Edge browser. Technical difficulties regarding Digital Rights Management (DRM) are noted, specifically how certain browsers like Brave may fail to load Netflix content without specific DRM components, necessitating the use of Firefox or Edge. Keywords: microsoft start, edge browser, [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md), [brave browser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brave-browser.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [firefox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefox.md) ### AI Drone Operator, Military Simulation Rumors - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 1:44:11–1:46:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/ai-drone-operator-military-simulation-rumors.md A viral news story claiming an AI-controlled drone killed its human operator in a simulation is debunked as a "blue sky" discussion from a conference in England. The hypothetical scenario involved a drone turning on its operator to complete a mission, but officials clarified that no such simulation or event actually occurred. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), pahrumph nevada, [autonomous weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-weapons.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### Missing Ammonium Nitrate and New York Times Clickbait - **Episode:** [1558: Mediatized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-25 - **Time:** 59:29–1:02:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized/chapter/missing-ammonium-nitrate-and-new-york-times-clickbait.md The New York Times reported that 30 tons of explosive chemicals were "lost" during a rail shipment to California. However, the reality was a leak in a railroad car that caused the ammonium nitrate to drip out over thousands of miles, rather than a theft or security breach as the headline implied. Keywords: [ammonium nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), rail shipment, [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### Tommy Chong, CBD Clickbait Advertisements - **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-11 - **Time:** 1:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/tommy-chong-cbd-clickbait-advertisements.md The program opens with a discussion regarding ubiquitous web advertisements featuring Tommy Chong. These clickbait ads suggest the celebrity wants consumers to stop using CBD products. The conversation notes that these ads typically appear at the bottom of web pages, a section often ignored by one of the participants. Keywords: [tommy chong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tommy-chong.md), [cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), web advertisements, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Antigone Davis, Facebook Global Safety Defense - **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-07 - **Time:** 37:51–41:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/antigone-davis-facebook-global-safety-defense.md Antigone Davis, Facebook's Head of Global Safety, defends the company's business model on CBS, claiming the platform prioritizes meaningful social interactions. She asserts that Facebook has systems to suppress clickbait and divisive content, despite whistleblower claims to the contrary. Keywords: [antigone davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antigone-davis.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [cbs evening news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### Ev Williams on Advertising vs Subscription Models - **Episode:** [1188: Greta Doomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-10 - **Time:** 2:24:43–2:30:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg/chapter/ev-williams-on-advertising-vs-subscription-models.md Twitter co-founder and Medium CEO Ev Williams discussed the negative impact of the advertising-based attention economy on the internet. Williams argued that the drive for clicks rewards cheap, sensationalist content like "yelling fire in a theater." He positioned the subscription model as a way to ensure value and honesty in publishing, though critics describe his platform Medium as a "vanity press" where writers pay for distribution. Keywords: [ev williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ev-williams.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [medium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medium.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### No Agenda Stream and Art Generator - **Episode:** [1136: Spy Slut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1136-spy-slut.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-12 - **Time:** 1:02:07–1:04:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1136-spy-slut/chapter/no-agenda-stream-and-art-generator.md The hosts promote the No Agenda Stream and the Art Generator, thanking artists for their contributions to the show's visual identity. They discuss the use of "clickbait" style art to attract listeners on social media platforms like Mastodon and the availability of merchandise in the No Agenda shop. Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), show covers ### Digital Media Fraud, Comscore and Traffic Assignment - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 49:26–52:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/digital-media-fraud-comscore-and-traffic-assignment.md Digital news startups like Vice are accused of inflating their viewership numbers through "traffic assignment" to attract venture capital. This practice involves buying the traffic of unrelated clickbait sites and aggregating it under their own Comscore rating. The segment suggests this is a form of fraud that creates a bubble of unsustainable jobs and artificial valuations in the digital media sector. Keywords: [comscore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comscore.md), [vice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice.md), [nbcuniversal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbcuniversal.md), traffic assignment, [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md) ### Personal Facebook Data Downloads, Native Ads, and Clickbait - **Episode:** [1019: #deletethebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-25 - **Time:** 1:51:25–2:01:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag/chapter/personal-facebook-data-downloads-native-ads-and-clickbait.md An analysis of a personal Facebook data download reveals an extensive list of advertisers with access to contact information, including dozens of international affiliates of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The data also tracks "ad history" tied to native advertising and clickbait articles, such as stories about Siri or iPhone features. Users are encouraged to download their own data to see the "eye-opening" amount of potentially corrupted or incorrect profile information Facebook maintains. Keywords: facebook data, [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### Brian Williams and Mainstream Media Clickbait Headlines - **Episode:** [884: Lane Splitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-08 - **Time:** 34:57–37:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter/chapter/brian-williams-and-mainstream-media-clickbait-headlines.md Brian Williams comments on the role of "fake news" in the 2016 election, prompting a discussion on how mainstream media uses misleading headlines to drive traffic. The hosts argue that clickbait titles written by editors are often as deceptive as the stories they criticize. They highlight the growing conflict between traditional television news and Silicon Valley tech giants. Keywords: [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [headlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headlines.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Los Angeles Times, NASA California Water Supply Clickbait - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 3:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/los-angeles-times-nasa-california-water-supply-clickbait.md The Los Angeles Times published a headline claiming California had only a one-year supply of water remaining, citing NASA data. Media watchdog Pointer and other outlets later denounced the story as clickbait after the publication was forced to walk back the claims. The incident is highlighted as an example of how sensationalized headlines become memes despite a lack of supporting evidence. Keywords: [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [california drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-drought.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), pointer institute ### BuzzFeed Clickbait and Fractional Reserve Banking - **Episode:** [585: Dhimmi or Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-24 - **Time:** 2:30:11–2:33:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/buzzfeed-clickbait-and-fractional-reserve-banking.md The hosts discuss the success of BuzzFeed's list-based "clickbait" strategy, which targets "masses of morons" with celebrity news and health teasers. They also note a high number of accountants and auditors in their audience who have written in to discuss fractional reserve banking and double-entry bookkeeping. 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