# Cnet Central on The No Agenda Show

Cnet Central comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2017 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** October 2017 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Michael Dunn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dunn.md), [1990s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1990s.md), [Cranky Geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [David Letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [Tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Sir Michael Dunn, CNET Central, and Belly Laughs

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 5:06:54–5:09:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-michael-dunn-cnet-central-and-belly-laughs.md

Sir Michael Dunn, Baron of Southern Kentucky, recalls watching Dvorak review CD-ROMs on CNET Central in the 1990s. He credits Dvorak and Adam for providing a healthy view of the world and hundreds of "belly laughs" over 15 years of listening.

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### Tasmania, Lexus Reliability, Cranky Geeks

- **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-04
- **Time:** 2:12:23–2:17:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/tasmania-lexus-reliability-cranky-geeks.md

A long note from a listener in Tasmania prompts a discussion on the legendary reliability of 2003 Lexus vehicles, specifically the longevity of their light bulbs. The segment also reminisces about the "Cranky Geeks" show and host John C. Dvorak's habit of throwing index cards and CDs at the camera during his time at CNET Central.

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### Michael Dunn, CNET Central, and Sir MD2020

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 2:38:20–2:41:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/michael-dunn-cnet-central-and-sir-md2020.md

Michael Dunn recalls watching one of the hosts on CNET Central in the 1990s, specifically a review of Madden 97. The host shares an anecdote about accidentally hitting a cameraman with a spinning CD-ROM. Eric Remington is knighted as Sir MD2020, the SOKY (Southern Kentucky) Knight, requesting a medley of jingles including "Don't Eat Me Hillary."

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