# Engineers on The No Agenda Show Engineers comes up in 395 chapters across 344 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 395 - **Episodes:** 344 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Social Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), [Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Search Engines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engines.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Genetic Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-engineering.md), [Prompt Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), [Show Notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-notes.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 395 ### Viscountess Alex Delgado and PodHurd Search Engine - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:23:59–2:27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/viscountess-alex-delgado-and-podhurd-search-engine.md Alex Delgado reaches the rank of Viscountess, reflecting on her journey as a donor since 2017. Sir DeNonymous (Darren) discusses PodHurd and Bingit.io, the search and clipping engines that power No Agenda's digital archives. Donors express their sadness over Dvorak's passing, often comparing the loss to that of a family member. Keywords: alex delgado, [viscountess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscountess.md), podhurd, bingit, [search engine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engine.md) ### Dana Brunetti's Home Office Echo and Acoustic Challenges - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 2:59–4:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/dana-brunetti-s-home-office-echo-and-acoustic-challenges.md Dana Brunetti addresses persistent audio echo issues in his new home office located in a shop building with high ceilings. Despite using an oil mat and blankets for sound dampening, the acoustic environment remains problematic for broadcasting. The conversation touches on the physical setup of his workspace and the difficulty of achieving professional sound quality in non-traditional recording spaces. Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [acoustics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acoustics.md), [home office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-office.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), oil mat ### Podcast Discovery and the Podcast Index Robot - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 1:52:41–1:54:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/podcast-discovery-and-the-podcast-index-robot.md The hosts discuss the challenges of podcast discovery and the role of AI agents in helping users find new content. By using tools like the Podcast Index Robot, listeners can scan databases to find shows tailored to their specific interests, such as ranching or technology. This "Ask Engine Optimization" (AEO) is presented as the future of content discovery, moving away from the "podcast industrial complex" and YouTube-centric models. 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The segment concludes that the "computational impracticality" of uncovering information is no longer a viable form of security. Keywords: modern warfare 2, [reverse engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reverse-engineering.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), gpt, [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md) ### Ask Engine Optimization and AI Arbitrage - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 1:24:50–1:27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/ask-engine-optimization-and-ai-arbitrage.md The hosts introduce the term "Ask Engine Optimization" (AEO) as the successor to SEO in an AI-driven search landscape. Adam Curry describes using AI to bypass Amazon's restrictions on price arbitrage by tunneling through local browsers to find cheaper rates. This "people's weapon" is framed as a defense against corporate dynamic pricing trends. Keywords: aeo, ask engine optimization, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### McDonald's AI Pricing Engine and GLP-1 Menu Options - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 2:01:07–2:05:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/mcdonald-s-ai-pricing-engine-and-glp-1-menu-options.md McDonald's is investing $8.5 billion to combat sagging sales by redesigning restaurants and improving food quality. Reuters reports that the chain is using an AI "pricing engine" to set "optimal" prices based on customer willingness to pay, leading to significant price variations between nearby locations. Additionally, McDonald's is exploring smaller, high-protein menu options to cater to customers using GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), ai pricing engine, [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md) ### Larry Fink and BlackRock, AI Infrastructure as Asset Class - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 1:27:03–1:31:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/larry-fink-and-blackrock-ai-infrastructure-as-asset-class.md Larry Fink of BlackRock and Jensen Huang of NVIDIA are spearheading a $500 billion investment initiative to treat AI compute as a new asset class. Critics compare this "financial engineering" to the mortgage-backed securities bubble that led to the 2008 financial crisis. The plan involves raising trillions of dollars from sovereign wealth funds to build out global AI infrastructure. Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [jensen huang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-huang.md), [private credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-credit.md), [mortgage-backed securities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-backed-securities.md), financial engineering ### Psychological Tactics for Handling Unwanted Advice - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 18:03–19:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/psychological-tactics-for-handling-unwanted-advice.md A social tactic is proposed for dealing with people who offer unsolicited or argumentative advice. The strategy involves appearing highly attentive and agreeable to the advisor's suggestions while continuing to perform the task in the original manner. After several months, the advisor often falsely perceives an improvement and credits their own advice for the change. Keywords: [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), advice, workplace tactics, [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md) ### Vaccine Line Gimmicks and Giving Up Your Spot - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 33:54–35:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/vaccine-line-gimmicks-and-giving-up-your-spot.md A humorous strategy is proposed for declining the COVID-19 vaccine by claiming to "give up your spot" for someone more deserving or vulnerable. The hosts suggest this tactic makes the refuser appear altruistic rather than defiant. The segment includes a brief interaction regarding listener names and locations, including Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands. Keywords: [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), gimmicks, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), jeffrey lankes ### Sir Knives, Lady Butters, Dvorak on Typing - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:19:03–3:25:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-knives-lady-butters-dvorak-on-typing.md Sir Knives and Lady Butters send a lengthy note detailing John's impact on their lives, including the revelation that John's voice was used in the "Dvorak on Typing" software. The note concludes with lyrics from a Bruce Springsteen song as a tribute to John's unique character. Keywords: [sir knives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-knives.md), lady butters, dvorak on typing, [bruce springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), computer engineer ### Microphone Bumping and Studio Equipment 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:** 5:28:14–5:29:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/microphone-bumping-and-studio-equipment-history.md A discussion clarifies that John C. Dvorak's frequent microphone bumping was not a planned "bit" but a result of an ancient, leaning microphone stand. The stand is jokingly described as being a thousand years old with Latin inscriptions from Rome. The physical layout of the studio made avoiding contact with the sensitive equipment difficult for Dvorak. 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The segments emphasize Dvorak's role in teaching listeners to question accepted narratives. Keywords: [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), microprocessors, penrith, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [media literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md) ### Ethan Katz, Shapeshifting Jew and Network Engineering - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 2:30:56–2:33:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/ethan-katz-shapeshifting-jew-and-network-engineering.md Ethan Katz, a self-described "shapeshifting Jew," donated $333.34 to complete his knighthood. He credited John C. Dvorak's deep understanding of the PC industry with helping launch his own career in network engineering in the early 1990s. The segment included a playback of several "magical shapeshifting Jew" jingles in response to his contribution. Keywords: ethan katz, shapeshifting jew, network engineering, [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md) ### AI Coding, Adam Curry's Robot, Prompt Engineering - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:44:48–1:51:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ai-coding-adam-curry-s-robot-prompt-engineering.md Adam Curry discusses his use of AI for writing Python code and automating repetitive tasks, such as sorting donor lists. He shares a "status report" from his AI that uses overly complex technical jargon to explain a simple structural failure. Despite the chatbots' flaws, Curry finds value in the subscription for building small tools and managing show metadata. Keywords: [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), dog fooding, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Technical Difficulties, Roadcaster Pro Hardware Reboot - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 13:12–14:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/technical-difficulties-roadcaster-pro-hardware-reboot.md The broadcast is briefly interrupted to perform a hard reboot of the Roadcaster Pro audio equipment due to audible glitches and the threat of a system freeze. The hardware issues are managed from the Amsterdam studio to prevent a total software crash during the live recording. Keywords: [roadcaster pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roadcaster-pro.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md), hardware reboot, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) ### Empire State Building, RF Exposure and Engineering - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 32:21–34:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/empire-state-building-rf-exposure-and-engineering.md Adam Curry recalls visiting the top of the Empire State Building in the 1980s with Z100 engineer Steve Pepe. He describes the small, round transmitter rooms and the spiral staircases leading to the spire. The discussion touches on the potential health risks of high RF exposure for those working near the building's powerful broadcast antennas. Keywords: [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md), [z100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/z100.md), steve pepe, transmitters, rf radiation, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md) ### AI Hallucinations and the "Reset" Strategy - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:45:48–1:49:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/ai-hallucinations-and-the-reset-strategy.md A discussion on the reliability of AI tools like Claude highlights the issue of "freelancing" or deviating from established scripts. Expert advice suggests that when an AI makes a mistake, users should "reset" the context rather than providing negative reinforcement, as the models may absorb criticism in counterintuitive ways. The goal is to achieve proficiency in using AI as a tool while maintaining human oversight to prevent data loss or errors. 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Meanwhile, Jordan Flowers of the UAP Disclosure Foundation claims that declassified documents show U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, have retrieved downed UAPs. Flowers alleges these nations are actively attempting to reverse-engineer "flying saucer" technology to gain a military advantage. 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