# Ffmpeg on The No Agenda Show Ffmpeg comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2023 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2023 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Open Source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [Ai Agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Claude Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude-code.md), [Coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [Death Threats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-threats.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Dvd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvd.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Donation Reflections and Death Threats - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 2:06:41–2:09:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/donation-reflections-and-death-threats.md Adam Curry reports receiving his first-ever death threat following the recent memorial shows for John C. Dvorak. He reflects on the "guilt" some listeners feel for not donating sooner and encourages them to support the open-source tools they use, such as FFmpeg. Curry emphasizes that the "Value-for-Value" model relies on proactive support to keep services alive. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [death threats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-threats.md), [ffmpeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ffmpeg.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), positive reinforcement ### Claude Code Limitations, AI Productivity, and FFmpeg Clipping - **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-31 - **Time:** 48:21–54:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/claude-code-limitations-ai-productivity-and-ffmpeg-clipping.md Personal testing of Claude Code reveals significant limitations in AI's ability to perform consistent business tasks like formatting show credits or clipping video. While the AI can generate Python scripts to solve logic puzzles like "how many R's in strawberry," it lacks the human "ear" required for creative editing. The technology is currently viewed as an expensive intern that requires constant human correction. Keywords: [claude code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude-code.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [ffmpeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ffmpeg.md), [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [strawberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strawberry.md) ### Handbrake Software, DVD Conversion Tip of the Day - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 3:06:20–3:15:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/handbrake-software-dvd-conversion-tip-of-the-day.md The "Tip of the Day" recommended Handbrake, a free open-source tool for converting video files and ripping DVDs for personal use on mobile devices. While some users prefer the command-line tool FFmpeg, Handbrake offers a cross-platform graphical interface for adjusting bitrates and file formats. The show concluded with a reminder to support the program through the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: handbrake, [ffmpeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ffmpeg.md), [dvd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvd.md), [software](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md) ### Google Gemini 2.0 and AI Coding Limitations - **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-27 - **Time:** 3:04:01–3:08:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/google-gemini-2-0-and-ai-coding-limitations.md Google has integrated its Gemini 2.0 AI model into search results to provide faster, expert-level answers for complex queries like mathematics and programming. However, a personal experiment using multiple AIs to script a Unix-based radio program resulted in failure, with the AI providing circular errors and incorrect documentation. The experience highlighted the current limitations of AI in handling specific, high-level technical tasks despite marketing claims. Keywords: [google gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-gemini.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [ffmpeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ffmpeg.md), [unix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unix.md), liquid soap ### Audio Formats, Ogg Vorbis, Lame Encoder - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 1:24:25–1:27:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/audio-formats-ogg-vorbis-lame-encoder.md A technical discussion ensues regarding audio file formats, specifically the Ogg Vorbis format and the Lame MP3 encoder. One host recalls interviewing the inventor of the Ogg format and discusses the efficiency of different file sizes for podcast distribution. 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