# Fiberglass on The No Agenda Show

Fiberglass comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [Cargo Containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Collectibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectibles.md), [Gimlet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [Gummy Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gummy-bears.md), [Kitchen Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kitchen-safety.md), [Michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Recycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recycling.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Trailmobile Cargo Containers, Fiberglass Design Flaws, Corporate Accountability

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:54:32–1:56:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/trailmobile-cargo-containers-fiberglass-design-flaws-corporate-accountability.md

A host shares a personal anecdote from his time as an inspector at Trailmobile, where he identified unfixable design flaws in fiberglass cargo containers. By consistently documenting these issues in memos and receiving no feedback, he was able to protect his job when the product eventually failed and final inspectors were called to account for the defects.

Keywords: [trailmobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trailmobile.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md), corporate liability, memo

### John's Tip of the Day: Fire Blankets

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 3:07:09–3:11:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/john-s-tip-of-the-day-fire-blankets.md

John C. Dvorak recommends that every household keep a 40-inch by 40-inch fiberglass fire blanket in the kitchen. These devices, often sold under brands like Prepared Hero, can extinguish stove fires immediately without the mess associated with traditional fire extinguishers.

Keywords: fire blanket, [kitchen safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kitchen-safety.md), [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md), grease fire, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

### Wind Turbine Gummy Bears, Composite Resin Recycling

- **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-27
- **Time:** 2:13:52–2:16:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/wind-turbine-gummy-bears-composite-resin-recycling.md

Researchers in Michigan claim to have developed a process to recycle wind turbine blades into edible products like gummy bears using a composite resin. The story is framed as a solution to the massive waste generated by decommissioned turbine blades, which are typically made of fiberglass or carbon fiber. The hosts mock the idea of eating "windmill gummies" as a way to reduce a carbon footprint.

Keywords: [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [gummy bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gummy-bears.md), [recycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recycling.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), composite resin, [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md)

### Fiberglass Chair Creak, Professionalism in Podcasting

- **Episode:** [1125: Elusive Logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1125-elusive-logic.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-31
- **Time:** 2:14:11–2:15:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1125-elusive-logic/chapter/fiberglass-chair-creak-professionalism-in-podcasting.md

John Dvorak discusses the persistent creaking of his vintage fiberglass chair, which he discovered is a collectible item worth $350. The hosts joke about the lack of "professional" gear compared to corporate networks like Gimlet Media, emphasizing their independent, "closet-based" production style.

Keywords: fiberglass chair, [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [studio setup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/studio-setup.md), [collectibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectibles.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Aircraft Composites, Ballistic Recovery Systems

- **Episode:** [37: Where's The Beef?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef.md)
- **Published:** 2008-06-28
- **Time:** 50:49–54:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef/chapter/aircraft-composites-ballistic-recovery-systems.md

Modern aircraft manufacturing has shifted from wood and aluminum to high-strength composites and carbon fiber, as seen in the Boeing Dreamliner and Cirrus models. Cirrus aircraft are notable for including a Ballistic Recovery System (BRS), a whole-plane parachute designed for emergencies. However, some aviators argue that these safety systems may encourage inexperienced pilots to take unnecessary risks in poor weather conditions.

Keywords: composite materials, [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md), parachute, brs, corey liddle

### Chevrolet Corvette History, Fiberglass Degradation, Garage Fire Incident

- **Episode:** [26: Feeling Fat?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/26-feeling-fat.md)
- **Published:** 2008-04-12
- **Time:** 46:45–49:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/26-feeling-fat/chapter/chevrolet-corvette-history-fiberglass-degradation-garage-fire-incident.md

A 1975 Corvette Stingray is discussed, noting the tendency for its plastic and fiberglass components to degrade over time. An anecdote from Belgium describes a C5 Corvette owner who accidentally destroyed the car's door and flooded a house after a garage door opener caught fire, causing a panicked reverse maneuver that ruptured a boiler.

Keywords: chevrolet corvette, [stingray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stingray.md), [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md), c5 corvette, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md)

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