# Cognac on The No Agenda Show Cognac comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Armagnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armagnac.md), [1952](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1952.md), [Associate Executive Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [Athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), [Bilderberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [Bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), [Champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Criminal Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-defense.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### The Dvorak Interrogation and Family Dinner Rituals - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 34:42–38:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/the-dvorak-interrogation-and-family-dinner-rituals.md Brennan and Mimi Dvorak describe the "John Dvorak treatment" given to anyone new entering the family circle, which involved rigorous interrogation over wine and cognac. Dvorak used these dinners to vet his children's partners, often requiring at least two glasses of wine before opening up. Brennan also mentions serving as Dvorak's "gopher" and driver during the broadcaster's recent recovery from a cracked sternum. Keywords: [bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), family dinner, [interrogation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interrogation.md), sternum injury ### Associate Executive Producers, Final Birthday Wishes - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 1:58:19–2:08:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/associate-executive-producers-final-birthday-wishes.md The final round of associate executive producer credits includes a story about a "copy that" obsessed employee at Total Wine. The hosts thank donors for their "time, talent, and treasure," specifically noting several $57 donations in honor of Adam Curry's 57th birthday. The segment concludes the first half of the show's donor acknowledgments. Keywords: total wine, [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Martel Cognac Fire, Time Talent and Treasure - **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-05 - **Time:** 1:54:14–1:58:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/martel-cognac-fire-time-talent-and-treasure.md A story is shared about a massive fire at a Martel Cognac warehouse in the 1970s that turned a local river into burning alcohol. The hosts also discuss the "Time, Talent, and Treasure" slogan, noting its origins in the church and its alignment with the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: martel cognac, burning river, apostle paul, [tina the keeper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-the-keeper.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Vintage Armagnac, 1952 Spirits, Hangover Science - **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-06 - **Time:** 1:00:29–1:04:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/vintage-armagnac-1952-spirits-hangover-science.md A discussion about high-end spirits focuses on a 1952 vintage Armagnac consumed at a recent party. The hosts explain that pure distillation in French products often results in fewer hangovers because they lack "fusel oils"—impurities like butyl and propyl alcohol found in lower-quality spirits. The conversation covers the social and physical effects of aged brandy compared to other alcohols like scotch. Keywords: [armagnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armagnac.md), [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), [1952](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1952.md), fusel oil, distillation, [hangovers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hangovers.md) ### Costco Wine and Cognac Recommendations - **Episode:** [922: Gut Punch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-20 - **Time:** 1:47:52–1:51:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch/chapter/costco-wine-and-cognac-recommendations.md John C. Dvorak provides specific shopping tips for Costco members, highlighting a high-quality Malbec and a "Cote Mas" bistro wine. He specifically recommends the Frappin Chateau Fontpinot XO cognac, noting it is significantly underpriced at Costco compared to other retailers. Keywords: [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), malbec, [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), frappin, chateau fontpinot ### Executive Producer Credits and Los Angeles Meetup - **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-08 - **Time:** 1:15:16–1:18:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-los-angeles-meetup.md The hosts thank Executive Producer Andrew Coppiquen, a criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles, for his $500 donation. Coppiquen shared details of meeting John Dvorak at a local meetup and gifting him a bottle of Park XO cognac. He requested a "de-douching" after realizing he had failed to donate for years despite being a long-time listener. The segment includes his anecdotes about dining with fellow listeners and navigating LA traffic. Keywords: andrew coppiquen, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [criminal defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-defense.md), [narcotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcotics.md), [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), [delta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta.md) ### Intellectual Property, Ukrainian Brand Phase-Outs - **Episode:** [587: People the Board](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-01 - **Time:** 1:59:54–2:02:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board/chapter/intellectual-property-ukrainian-brand-phase-outs.md Under the proposed EU association agreement, Ukraine would be forced to phase out the use of protected European brand names like Champagne, Cognac, and Feta. Ukrainian producers would have 10 years to stop using wine-related terms and 7 years for cheese names like Parmigiano Reggiano. The agreement also prohibits the interruption of energy transit through Ukrainian pipelines. Keywords: [champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), feta, [intellectual property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) ### Bilderberg Meeting, Park Cognac Review, Dominic Park - **Episode:** [97: Brain Damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-14 - **Time:** 1:13:04–1:15:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage/chapter/bilderberg-meeting-park-cognac-review-dominic-park.md The annual Bilderberg meeting has reportedly begun in Athens, Greece. Shifting to "Wine and Food News," Dvorak provides a glowing review of Park Cognac, an XO cognac produced by Dominic Park. He recommends it as a high-quality, affordable alternative to more expensive brands. Keywords: [bilderberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg.md), [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), park cognac, dominic park, xo cognac ### Armagnac 1900, Distillation Dates and Service Errors - **Episode:** [19: Show Me the Money!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-01 - **Time:** 17:20–21:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money/chapter/armagnac-1900-distillation-dates-and-service-errors.md During the Rubicon dinner, the pair ordered a 1900 vintage Armagnac, which led to a dispute with the staff regarding its authenticity. Despite the waiter's claims that the date referred to a solera system, the bottle label confirmed it was distilled in 1900. The segment concludes with a complaint about the waiter pouring the final remnants of the bottle into only one of their glasses. Keywords: [armagnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armagnac.md), [cognac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognac.md), 1900 vintage, distillation, restaurant service --- 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)