# Dave Jones on The No Agenda Show Dave Jones comes up in 24 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** February 2012 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Freedom Controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [Open Source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [Opml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opml.md), [Podcast Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Rss Feeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feeds.md), [Structured Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/structured-data.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### AI Bots and Spam Overwhelming the Podcast Index - **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-05 - **Time:** 1:57:24–2:00:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/ai-bots-and-spam-overwhelming-the-podcast-index.md Dave Jones and Sir Paul Couture are reportedly battling an influx of AI-generated spam and bots targeting the Podcast Index and the No Agenda Art Generator. These automated systems are spinning up hundreds of "dreck" podcasts and uploading low-quality or offensive AI art, forcing significant technical migrations to protect the platform's resources. Keywords: [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [paul couture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-couture.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), bot spam ### No Agenda Value for Value Model and Audience Interaction - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 1:57:00–2:02:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/no-agenda-value-for-value-model-and-audience-interaction.md The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model of the No Agenda show, which relies on listener support rather than advertising or paywalls. They highlight new technical features like transcripts and chapters developed through the Podcasting 2.0 initiative with Dave Jones. The segment also addresses the "troll" culture in live streams and the importance of providing an independent opinion in a crowded media landscape. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcripts.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md) ### Apple Podcasts Adopts Podcast Index Features - **Episode:** [1814: Needle Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-06 - **Time:** 2:00:00–2:03:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop/chapter/apple-podcasts-adopts-podcast-index-features.md Apple Podcasts officially adopts "cloud chapters," a feature originally developed by the Podcast Index. This follows Apple's earlier adoption of transcripts, signaling that the independent "Podcast 2.0" movement is successfully influencing the industry's largest platforms. The shift is framed as a victory for decentralized podcasting features over the "podcast industrial complex." Keywords: [apple podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-podcasts.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcripts.md), cloud chapters ### Podcast Art and Passkey Security - **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-26 - **Time:** 2:00:32–2:07:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/podcast-art-and-passkey-security.md The hosts review the listener-submitted art for the episode, which depicts Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion shifts to "Passkeys," a new digital security standard. Citing systems administrator Dave Jones, the hosts argue that while passkeys thwart credential stuffing, they create a "Bitcoin key ownership problem" where users have no recovery options if they lose their device. Keywords: [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [passkeys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passkeys.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md) ### Notebook LM and the Concept of Information Entropy - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 44:22–49:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/notebook-lm-and-the-concept-of-information-entropy.md The concept of entropy, or the state of disorder and deterioration in a system, is being applied to the current state of the internet and AI development. Google's Notebook LM is cited as an example of how AI models may face "model collapse" if they are trained primarily on AI-generated content rather than human sources. This deterioration is compared to the decline of Google Search quality. Keywords: [notebook lm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebook-lm.md), [entropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entropy.md), [model collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/model-collapse.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md) ### Nashville Tornado and Extreme Weather in Alabama - **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 28:43–30:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/nashville-tornado-and-extreme-weather-in-alabama.md A severe tornado struck Nashville, Tennessee, causing significant damage across the region. In Alabama, extreme weather produced hail so fierce it reportedly stripped paint off houses, affecting residents including associate Dave Jones. Keywords: [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [tornado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tornado.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), hail storm ### Behind the Scenes of Podcast Production - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 1:33:12–1:35:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/behind-the-scenes-of-podcast-production.md A look into the daily labor required to produce the show reveals that the hosts work seven days a week, filtering hundreds of emails and evaluating news clips from global sources like DW and TRT. They credit "clip collectors" like Dave Ackerman and Neil Jones for their assistance. The hosts argue that the podcasting model fails when companies like Spotify try to treat it like traditional radio with large staffs. Keywords: [clip custodian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-custodian.md), dave ackerman, [neil jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-jones.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md), [email filtering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-filtering.md) ### Podcasting 2.0, TikTok Influencers and Conference Aesthetics - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 7:45–11:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/podcasting-2-0-tiktok-influencers-and-conference-aesthetics.md Podcasting 2.0 developers Dave Jones and others met in person at the Sheraton in Dallas to demonstrate 17 new technical features. Observations from the floor suggest the attendee demographic has shifted from traditional "radio faces" to "pretty" TikTokers and influencers. The atmosphere is described as more akin to a Nasdaq trading floor than a traditional audio production gathering. 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Claims are made regarding strict diversity quotas for speakers at the conference, suggesting that white male presenters are being marginalized. The hosts argue that these corporate "ESG" standards are demeaning to the decentralized nature of the medium. Keywords: diversity quotas, [bipoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipoc.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), afripods, [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md) ### Airbnb Experience, Comic-Con Meets Fyre Festival - **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-06 - **Time:** 1:24–5:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/airbnb-experience-comic-con-meets-fyre-festival.md Adam Curry describes his travel experience to Miami with Dave Jones and Eric "the Shill" DeShill to represent Podcasting 2.0. He details staying in a low-budget Airbnb located in a high-crime area compared to the atmosphere of "The Wire." Curry characterizes the Bitcoin 2021 conference as a mix between Comic-Con and the Fyre Festival due to long lines and logistical issues. Keywords: [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [eric the shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-the-shill.md), fyre festival, comic-con ### Surface Pro 6 Hardware Failure, Soldered Hard Drives - **Episode:** [1298: The Palmist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-28 - **Time:** 10:28–13:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist/chapter/surface-pro-6-hardware-failure-soldered-hard-drives.md A technical failure occurred on a Surface Pro 6 studio computer involving an automatic repair loop and a blue screen of death. Consultation with a Windows expert revealed that the device's hard drive is soldered to the motherboard, making replacement impossible and necessitating the purchase of a new machine. The incident resulted in a significant loss of preparation time for the current broadcast. Keywords: [surface pro 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-pro-6.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), check disk, hardware repair, soldered ssd ### Dave Jones Coronavirus Recovery and Mask Efficacy - **Episode:** [1293: Covidiots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-09 - **Time:** 2:12:27–2:14:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots/chapter/dave-jones-coronavirus-recovery-and-mask-efficacy.md Dave Jones, creator of the Freedom Controller, shared his experience recovering from a case of COVID-19. Despite his wife being a strict mask-wearer and teacher, Jones contracted the virus and managed his 102-degree fever by alternating Tylenol and Advil. He concluded that his strict adherence to mask-wearing did not prevent the infection, calling the efficacy of masks "bullcrap." Keywords: [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fever.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [tylenol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tylenol.md) ### Clay Alchemist Sculptures, No Agenda Hams - **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-17 - **Time:** 2:11:03–2:16:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/clay-alchemist-sculptures-no-agenda-hams.md The artistic work of Sir Clay Alchemist is praised for its professional quality and humor. The segment also highlights the growth of the "No Agenda Hams" community and the technical integration of ham radio directories into the show's infrastructure using OPML and the Freedom Controller. Keywords: [clay alchemist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clay-alchemist.md), sculptures, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), no agenda hams, [opml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opml.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md) ### No Agenda Transcript Project and Freedom Controller Tools - **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-04 - **Time:** 25:53–28:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/no-agenda-transcript-project-and-freedom-controller-tools.md The hosts highlight the technological achievements of the "No Agenda Transcript Project," which uses AI to allow searchable access to past episodes. They also credit Dave Jones for the creation of the Freedom Controller, a specialized podcast production tool, and thank Ramsey Cain for producing "best-of" content during the vacation hiatus. Keywords: ai transcription, [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [ramsey cain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramsey-cain.md) ### Freedom Controller, Structured Data and Automated Show Notes - **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-12 - **Time:** 1:39:54–1:45:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/freedom-controller-structured-data-and-automated-show-notes.md Adam Curry details the "Freedom Controller," an open-source system built by producer Dave Jones to manage show preparation and notes. The system allows Curry to clip articles, save offline abstracts, and drag-and-drop sound files into a structured outline. This automation turns the preparation process directly into the final show notes, saving hours of production time and enabling searchable archives. Keywords: [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [structured data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/structured-data.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### No Agenda Art, RSS Feed and Freedom Controller - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 1:04:09–1:07:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/no-agenda-art-rss-feed-and-freedom-controller.md The hosts discuss the artwork for episode 775 featuring Catherine the Great and the French flag, explaining the historical link between the Russian monarchy and French culture. They highlight technical updates to the No Agenda RSS feed via Dave Jones's Freedom Controller, which now supports per-episode album art. The segment reviews how different podcast clients handle these new metadata features. Keywords: catherine the great, kara p, [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [rss feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feed.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Freedom Controller, Structured Data and Show Prep - **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-05 - **Time:** 1:16:01–1:19:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/freedom-controller-structured-data-and-show-prep.md Adam Curry details the "Freedom Controller," an open-source system built by producer Dave Jones to manage show preparation. The system uses an outliner format to organize articles, clips, and metadata into structured data. This automation allows Curry to publish detailed show notes instantly after a broadcast, saving hours of manual labor. Keywords: [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), [structured data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/structured-data.md), outliner, [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Freedom Controller, RSS Aggregation and Show Preparation - **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-26 - **Time:** 1:01:57–1:08:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/freedom-controller-rss-aggregation-and-show-preparation.md Adam Curry details his sophisticated "Freedom Controller" system, an RSS aggregator and information management tool developed with Dave Jones. He describes a rigorous preparation cycle involving 780 feeds, C-SPAN monitoring, and deep dives into Form 990 tax filings for nonprofits. This process culminates in a structured rundown and the generation of detailed XML-based show notes. 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They walk through using search.noagendanotes.com to find Senate Bill 2277, the Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014, and attempt to play the corresponding segment on the No Agenda Player. The demonstration turns into a live beta test as they encounter auto-play issues and navigation bugs. Keywords: search.noagendanotes.com, [noagendaplayer.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendaplayer-com.md), [dave jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-jones.md), senate bill 2277, [beta testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beta-testing.md) ### Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Open Episode 633 - **Episode:** [633: Reverse the Curse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-10 - **Time:** 6:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse/chapter/adam-curry-and-john-c-dvorak-open-episode-633.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 633 of the No Agenda show, noting an unusually early start time. Curry discusses hosting Dave Jones, the developer of the Freedom Controller, and his family in Austin, Texas. Dvorak describes traditional Dutch birthday customs involving sitting in circles and decorated chairs. 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