# Flip Phone on The No Agenda Show Flip Phone comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2018 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 18 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** July 2018 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Alcatel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatel.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [T-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Ambassadorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassadorship.md), [Apple Vision Pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-vision-pro.md), [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md) ## Chapters 1–18 of 18 ### Dumb Phones Trend, Ditching Social Media - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 1:18:27–1:21:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/dumb-phones-trend-ditching-social-media.md A growing trend among young people involves replacing smartphones with "dumb phones" or flip phones to escape social media addiction. A startup called Dumb.co reports thousands of active users for devices that only support practical tools like Uber and Maps. The hosts discuss the benefits of unplugging to avoid digital grooming and rabbit holes. Keywords: dumb.co, [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [telegram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegram.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### The Light Phone 3 and the Hollow Book Gag Gift - **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-06 - **Time:** 2:41:52–2:44:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/the-light-phone-3-and-the-hollow-book-gag-gift.md A host discusses pre-ordering the Light Phone 3, a simplified device with a camera and navigation but no web browser, as a way to reduce smartphone dependency. This leads to a creative proposal for a "No Agenda Guide to Getting Rid of Your Phone Addiction," which would be a hollowed-out book designed to store a phone on a bookshelf. The hosts brainstorm the feasibility of mass-producing such a gift in the U.S. Keywords: [light phone 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-phone-3.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), hollow book, [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [gag gift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gag-gift.md) ### Narcissism, Smartphone Culture, Personal Branding - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 11:28–16:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/narcissism-smartphone-culture-personal-branding.md The "narcissistic era" is attributed to the rise of the smartphone and the front-facing selfie camera, which encourage constant self-referencing and brand-building. Users are described as propagandizing themselves within digital bubbles, using platforms like TikTok as a modern "confessional" for attention rather than forgiveness. The use of a $62 flip phone is presented as a way to break free from this digital domination. Keywords: [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), selfie camera, [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), personal brand, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Apple Vision Pro and Lithium Battery Obsolescence - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 2:06:00–2:10:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/apple-vision-pro-and-lithium-battery-obsolescence.md Adam Curry notes that younger generations are increasingly interested in flip phones to combat TikTok addiction. The hosts discuss a congressman's idea that new materials could make lithium obsolete. They also mention New York's efforts to ban non-certified lithium-ion batteries due to fire risks. Keywords: [apple vision pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-vision-pro.md), [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), tiktok addiction, [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), e-bikes, [pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pollution.md) ### Caterpillar S22 Flip Phone, Digital Minimalism - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 1:43:16–1:45:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/caterpillar-s22-flip-phone-digital-minimalism.md Adam Curry shares his experience switching to a Caterpillar S22 "industrial strength" flip phone to reduce screen time. The device runs a minimal version of Android Go, allowing for basic functions like text, email, and a Bible app without the distractions of a standard smartphone. He recommends the $63 device as a tool for digital detox. Keywords: caterpillar s22, android go, [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [digital minimalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-minimalism.md), [graphene os](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphene-os.md) ### Seronimus of Dogpatch, International Travel Observations - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 1:32:41–1:35:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/seronimus-of-dogpatch-international-travel-observations.md Long-time producer Seronimus of Dogpatch provides a report on international travel during the pandemic. He notes that while COVID vaccine status is strictly monitored via QR codes, other health risks like dengue fever and malaria are no longer questioned on immigration forms. He also shares an anecdote about a McDonald's in New York City being the only place he encountered a vaccine requirement. Keywords: seronimus, [vaccine requirements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-requirements.md), [mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [dengue fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dengue-fever.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md) ### Miss B the Bag Lady, Joe Rogan Influence - **Episode:** [1299: King Mitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-01 - **Time:** 2:16:46–2:20:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch/chapter/miss-b-the-bag-lady-joe-rogan-influence.md Miss B the Bag Lady donated $250, citing her introduction to the show through Adam Curry's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. She expressed appreciation for the show's stance on surveillance and its critique of "anxiety-driven" mainstream media. Keywords: [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [chipotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chipotle.md) ### Patti LaBelle's Flip Phone and Pager Nostalgia - **Episode:** [1279: RBG Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-23 - **Time:** 2:02:54–2:05:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down/chapter/patti-labelle-s-flip-phone-and-pager-nostalgia.md A podcast clip featuring soul divas Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight reveals that LaBelle still uses a 12-year-old flip phone to stay "low-key." This prompts a nostalgic discussion about the era of pagers and early mobile phones. The hosts mock the self-importance of people who felt the need to be "on call" before the smartphone era. Keywords: patti labelle, [gladys knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gladys-knight.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [pagers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pagers.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md) ### KaiOS Detox Phone and Brand Ambassadorship Ethics - **Episode:** [1270: Twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 55:29–1:02:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic/chapter/kaios-detox-phone-and-brand-ambassadorship-ethics.md The marketing director for KaiOS reached out to discuss a potential brand ambassadorship for the "detox phone." A debate ensues regarding the ethics of a podcast host accepting payment to promote a product they already use and endorse. Comparisons are made to European versus American journalistic standards regarding corporate junkets. Keywords: [kaios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaios.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [ambassadorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassadorship.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Producer Credits, Alcatel Go Flip 3 Recommendation - **Episode:** [1238: Sake Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-03 - **Time:** 1:28:13–1:33:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock/chapter/producer-credits-alcatel-go-flip-3-recommendation.md Anonymous in Chicago and other producers contributed to the show using their government stimulus checks. One producer confirmed the purchase of an Alcatel Go Flip 3 to avoid the "medical surveillance state" associated with smartphones. The hosts noted that flip phones with hotspot capabilities are becoming a popular choice for privacy-conscious listeners looking to minimize their digital footprint. Keywords: [alcatel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatel.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [stimulus check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-check.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Quarantine Selfies, Poland and The "Obama Phone" - **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-02 - **Time:** 1:09:42–1:12:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/quarantine-selfies-poland-and-the-obama-phone.md Poland has implemented a mandatory app for quarantined individuals that requires them to upload selfies at random intervals to prove their location. The hosts joke about the difficulty of enforcing such measures on people with older flip phones, suggesting the government might eventually issue "Obama phones" or tracking bracelets to ensure total compliance with digital surveillance. Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), quarantine app, [selfies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfies.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), [obama phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-phone.md) ### Donation Segment, Connection Anxiety and Flip Phones - **Episode:** [1219: Peak Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-27 - **Time:** 2:10:32–2:15:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts/chapter/donation-segment-connection-anxiety-and-flip-phones.md The hosts process a series of donations and discuss "connection anxiety." A donor describes the benefits of using a flip phone and keeping it turned off most of the time to avoid the constant distractions of modern smartphones, a sentiment echoed by the hosts. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), connection anxiety, [baby boomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-boomers.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md) ### Alcatel Go Flip 3 Review and iPhone Location Tracking - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 2:14:11–2:16:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/alcatel-go-flip-3-review-and-iphone-location-tracking.md A review of the Alcatel Go Flip 3 praises its call quality but criticizes a software glitch that prevents a clean "click" disconnect. Separately, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 11 Pro continues to collect location data even when tracking is disabled, calling it "desired behavior." Keywords: [alcatel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatel.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), iphone 11 pro, [location data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/location-data.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Off The Grid Phone, Geolocation, and VPN Skepticism - **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-24 - **Time:** 1:36:47–1:40:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/off-the-grid-phone-geolocation-and-vpn-skepticism.md The "Off The Grid" (OTG) report features a review of a new flip phone that lacks advanced tracking features. The host notes that using the phone's hotspot causes geolocation services to incorrectly place him in Dallas rather than Austin, providing a layer of privacy. The segment also touches on skepticism regarding the security of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), suggesting they may be compromised by state actors. Keywords: [otg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/otg.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [geolocation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geolocation.md), [vpn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vpn.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### T-Mobile Store Security, Flip Phone Popularity - **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-21 - **Time:** 1:56:53–2:02:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/t-mobile-store-security-flip-phone-popularity.md A visit to a T-Mobile store to purchase a flip phone reveals high security measures, including time-locked safes, due to frequent retail robberies. The store representative claimed that basic flip phones are "selling like hotcakes," though this claim is met with skepticism. The segment highlights the physical dangers faced by retail workers in mobile phone stores. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [retail theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail-theft.md), [flip phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phones.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [machete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machete.md) ### Ring Doorbell Surveillance and Nokia Flip Phones - **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-22 - **Time:** 1:51:25–1:55:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/ring-doorbell-surveillance-and-nokia-flip-phones.md Police in Arizona used Ring doorbell footage to investigate a child abuse case, highlighting the surveillance capabilities of the devices. In response to growing privacy concerns, HMD Global announces the Nokia 2720 Flip, a "smart dumb phone" running KaiOS. Adam Curry expresses excitement for the device as a tool for the "Off The Grid" lifestyle, allowing for basic communication without constant distraction. Keywords: [ring doorbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring-doorbell.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), nokia 2720, [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Off-The-Grid Phones, Kyocera E-Ink Device, Lindsey Graham - **Episode:** [1079: Expando-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-22 - **Time:** 1:52:10–1:57:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision/chapter/off-the-grid-phones-kyocera-e-ink-device-lindsey-graham.md A new credit-card-sized phone from Kyocera featuring an e-ink screen is presented as part of the "Off-The-Grid" (OTG) movement to avoid Silicon Valley tracking. A 2015 clip of Senator Lindsey Graham smashing his flip phone after Donald Trump leaked his number is used to illustrate the early stages of the trend toward simplified communication devices. Keywords: [kyocera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyocera.md), [off the grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/off-the-grid.md), [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Kyocera DuraXV LTE Rugged Flip Phone Review - **Episode:** [1050: Chip In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1050-chip-in.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-15 - **Time:** 1:20:31–1:26:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1050-chip-in/chapter/kyocera-duraxv-lte-rugged-flip-phone-review.md A review of the Kyocera DuraXV LTE highlights its utility as a "pro-sanity" device that lacks the tracking infrastructure of modern smartphones. The military-grade flip phone is waterproof, features a basic HTML5 browser, and supports IMAP email without the distractions of a standard app ecosystem. It is praised for its durability, tactile buttons, and the "rage hang-up" capability provided by its physical clamshell design. Keywords: kyocera duraxv, [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), rugged technology --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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