# Formatting on The No Agenda Show

Formatting comes up in 62 chapters across 49 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 62
- **Episodes:** 49
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [Scott Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [Joe Rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [Hypnosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypnosis.md), [Mass Formation Psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [Cognitive Dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md), [Mattias Desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [Psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [Robert Malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [Anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 62

### No Agenda Guest Hosting, Sunday Show Preparations

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 1:56:12–1:58:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/no-agenda-guest-hosting-sunday-show-preparations.md

The hosts discuss upcoming guest slots for the No Agenda Show, including Steve Jones (the "Clip Collector") and potentially Jennifer from the animated No Agenda films. They aim to introduce different voices and perspectives to the show's evolving format. There is a brief exchange about the "low testosterone" vibe of mainstream media compared to independent podcasting.

Keywords: [steve jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jones.md), clip collector, [jennifer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer.md), [testosterone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testosterone.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), podcast format

### Reuters and AP Fact-Check on Mass Formation Psychosis

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:33:02–1:35:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/reuters-and-ap-fact-check-on-mass-formation-psychosis.md

The Associated Press and Reuters issued fact-checks claiming there is no evidence of "mass formation psychosis" occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts argue that the media's aggressive denial of the term actually serves as evidence of its existence. They also note potential conflicts of interest, citing connections between Pfizer and Reuters leadership.

Keywords: [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md)

### Meetup Donations, Mass Formation Theory

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 2:27:00–2:31:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/meetup-donations-mass-formation-theory.md

A crowdfunded donation from the North Idaho Sanity Brigade referenced Professor Mattias Desmet's "mass formation" theory regarding the societal response to the pandemic. Other significant donations came from listeners in North Carolina and Canada, including a birthday tribute for Sir Adriel. These contributions often include personal notes regarding the state of local politics and the impact of government policies on daily life.

Keywords: [north idaho](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-idaho.md), professor desmet, [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [tps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tps.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md)

### Associate Executive Producers and Sustaining Donors

- **Episode:** [1607: Lazinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-12
- **Time:** 2:54:18–2:58:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-sustaining-donors.md

The hosts thank associate executive producers and sustaining donors. They mention an upcoming No Agenda meetup in San Francisco and discuss a book recommendation, "The Crowd" by Gustave Le Bon, in the context of mass formation theory. A list of donors contributing $50 or more is read.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), san francisco meetup, [gustave le bon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gustave-le-bon.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md)

### Mattias Desmet, Mass Formation and Totalitarianism

- **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-04
- **Time:** 1:38:22–1:42:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/mattias-desmet-mass-formation-and-totalitarianism.md

Professor Mattias Desmet explains the concept of "mass formation," a psychological phenomenon similar to hypnosis that occurs in totalitarian states. He describes how the crowd becomes intolerant of "dissonant voices" while remaining radically tolerant of leaders who lie. Desmet notes that unlike classical hypnosis, totalitarian leaders are often themselves "hypnotized" by their own ideology, such as transhumanism.

Keywords: [mattias desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [hypnosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypnosis.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [transhumanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transhumanism.md)

### Mass Formation Psychosis and Pandemic Propaganda Song

- **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-01
- **Time:** 11:24–14:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/mass-formation-psychosis-and-pandemic-propaganda-song.md

A rhythmic audio montage utilizes the concept of "mass formation" to critique pandemic-era public health messaging and vaccine distribution. The lyrics reference "Wuhan," "bogus doctors," and "wicked motives" while describing a state of collective hypnosis or social manipulation. The segment emphasizes the role of propaganda and "virtual signaling" in shaping public compliance during the COVID-19 crisis.

Keywords: [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), spiky baller, [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md)

### NPR Psychological Tactics and Urgency Arc Segues

- **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-18
- **Time:** 24:28–27:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/npr-psychological-tactics-and-urgency-arc-segues.md

NPR is criticized for using a new "urgency arc" formatting technique where unrelated stories are merged without clear transitions. This method is described as a psychological tactic designed to jar listeners and maintain engagement by blending high-profile events, such as the Queen's funeral, with political topics like prisoner negotiations.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), urgency arc, news formatting

### Microsoft Excel Formatting Issues, Libra Office Alternative

- **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-14
- **Time:** 1:25:45–1:27:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/microsoft-excel-formatting-issues-libra-office-alternative.md

The hosts vent frustrations over recent updates to Microsoft Excel that have broken cell formatting and text display. They discuss the possibility of switching to open-source alternatives like LibreOffice or building a custom web interface to manage show data.

Keywords: microsoft excel, [formatting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formatting.md), libra office, [software](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software.md), [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md)

### Excel Spreadsheet Technical Difficulties, Note Formatting Debate

- **Episode:** [1476: Woke Waiver](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-12
- **Time:** 1:50:03–1:54:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver/chapter/excel-spreadsheet-technical-difficulties-note-formatting-debate.md

The hosts experience a technical disagreement regarding how to view long donation notes in an Excel spreadsheet. One host attempts to provide live technical support on how to "wrap text" and format cells in Microsoft Office 365. The segment highlights the behind-the-scenes struggles of managing large volumes of listener data during a live broadcast.

Keywords: [excel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excel.md), microsoft office, [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md), [formatting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formatting.md)

### Hannah Arendt, Totalitarianism, COVID-19 Lockdowns

- **Episode:** [1445: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-24
- **Time:** 1:15:06–1:22:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/hannah-arendt-totalitarianism-covid-19-lockdowns.md

NPR's interview with Ann Applebaum regarding Hannah Arendt’s "The Origins of Totalitarianism" is analyzed for its parallels to modern governance. The hosts argue that the isolation described by Arendt as a tool for autocrats was mirrored in COVID-19 lockdowns to facilitate mass social control.

Keywords: [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [ann applebaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-applebaum.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md)

### No Agenda Listener Feedback, Ukraine War Media Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-11
- **Time:** 0:00–4:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/no-agenda-listener-feedback-ukraine-war-media-skepticism.md

The hosts address listener emails criticizing their perceived insensitivity toward reporting on the Ukraine conflict. They argue that their laughter is directed at the repetitive and potentially staged nature of mainstream media coverage rather than actual human suffering. The discussion frames current events as an "information war" and suggests the public is in a state of "mass formation" regarding the demonization of Vladimir Putin.

Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [media skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-skepticism.md), [information war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-war.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md)

### Midterm Election Strategy, Gas Prices, Stephen Colbert

- **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-11
- **Time:** 45:39–51:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/midterm-election-strategy-gas-prices-stephen-colbert.md

The hosts argue that the media's focus on Ukraine is a cynical strategy to marginalize Donald Trump and help Democrats in the midterms. They critique Stephen Colbert's monologue suggesting Americans should be willing to pay higher gas prices for a "clean conscience." The discussion links this rhetoric to "mass formation" similar to COVID-19 mandates.

Keywords: [midterm elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterm-elections.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md)

### Mass Formation and the Banning of the Letter "Z"

- **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-10
- **Time:** 1:45:41–1:49:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/mass-formation-and-the-banning-of-the-letter-z.md

The psychological concept of "mass formation" is applied to the global support for Ukraine, characterized by blue and yellow iconography and "virtue signaling." In Germany, authorities have warned that publicly displaying the letter "Z"—used by the Russian military—could lead to criminal prosecution. This move is compared to historical bans on letters in 1960s Greece and the modern "canceling" of Russian authors like Dostoevsky.

Keywords: [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), letter z, dostoevsky, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

### Poison Shot, Chopped Baby Parts, Mass Formation Scheme

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 3:17:53–3:20:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/poison-shot-chopped-baby-parts-mass-formation-scheme.md

A country-style song titled "Take This Jab and Shove It" expresses fierce resistance to vaccine mandates, alleging the shots cause miscarriages and heart attacks. The lyrics compare public officials to "jackboot cops" and "self-righteous Nazis." The segment concludes with a reflection on the "mass formation scheme" used by the mainstream media (M5M) to ensure compliance.

Keywords: poison shot, miscarriages, [heart attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attacks.md), [nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [m5m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m5m.md)

### Rand Paul vs. Fauci, Fast-Moving Science, Masturbation Loop

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 3:40:24–3:47:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/rand-paul-vs-fauci-fast-moving-science-masturbation-loop.md

Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Anthony Fauci clash in a committee hearing over NIH funding and lab-leak evidence. Fauci accuses Paul of "kindling the crazies." The audio transitions into a satirical take on "fast-moving science" and a bizarre, repetitive loop of the word "masturbation," which the hosts use to mock the self-congratulatory nature of public health officials.

Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [waffle house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waffle-house.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [masturbation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masturbation.md)

### CNN Supercut, John Malone and Network Reform

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 33:19–37:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/cnn-supercut-john-malone-and-network-reform.md

A montage of CNN clips from the past two years highlights controversial reporting on the Steele Dossier, Ivermectin, and the Hunter Biden laptop. The discussion focuses on how new owner John Malone might implement a "format change" or a "house cleaning" to restore the network's credibility.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [john malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-malone.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), format change

### Scott Adams and the Psychology of Taking the Loss

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 39:50–45:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/scott-adams-and-the-psychology-of-taking-the-loss.md

The hosts analyze a recent video by Dilbert creator Scott Adams, debating whether his admission of being "wrong" about vaccine data was sincere or a sarcastic psychological play. They discuss the difficulty of "taking the L" (loss) in the public eye and how social media trolls use cognitive dissonance as a weapon against public figures.

Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [persuasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/persuasion.md)

### Show Outro and "Mass Formation" End-of-Show Mix

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 3:19:00–3:25:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/show-outro-and-mass-formation-end-of-show-mix.md

The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to return on Sunday. The episode concludes with a series of audio mixes, including a Tom Starkweather compilation of Joe Biden's press conference gaffes and a "Mass Formation" parody song by Sir Alf.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md)

### Listener Feedback, Mass Formation, Family Conflicts

- **Episode:** [1416: Endemicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-13
- **Time:** 2:12:45–2:29:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity/chapter/listener-feedback-mass-formation-family-conflicts.md

The hosts read various listener notes regarding family rifts caused by vaccine status, with one anonymous donor describing being called an "effing idiot" by a sibling. The discussion touches on "mass formation" and the "vaccine cult" that has led to the ostracization of the unvaccinated.

Keywords: [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [nebraska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nebraska.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [family conflict](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-conflict.md), vaccine cult

### TikTok Mental Health, Anxiety and Cow Therapy

- **Episode:** [1416: Endemicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-13
- **Time:** 2:39:22–2:44:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity/chapter/tiktok-mental-health-anxiety-and-cow-therapy.md

A TikTok creator gains fame for documenting her mental health struggles and "cow therapy" during the pandemic. The hosts argue that social media is exacerbating anxiety and isolation, contributing to the conditions necessary for mass formation.

Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), cow therapy, [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md)

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