# Gaffer Tape on The No Agenda Show Gaffer Tape comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to October 2020. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – October 2020 - **Related topics:** [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Build Back Better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [Campaign Gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-gaffe.md), [Cardboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardboard.md), [Chemotherapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemotherapy.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Geek Squad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geek-squad.md), [Home Depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [Howard Stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [Internet Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-radio.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Build Back Better Sign Failure, Biden Train Tour - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 1:17:52–1:19:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/build-back-better-sign-failure-biden-train-tour.md During Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" train tour, a campaign sign fell off the podium while Jill Biden was speaking. The sign appeared to be cheaply constructed with gaffer tape and styrofoam. Joe Biden was also seen becoming distracted by a passing express train during the event. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), train tour, [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), [campaign gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-gaffe.md) ### Plumbing Disasters and Inline Water Filter Failures - **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-26 - **Time:** 4:03–8:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/plumbing-disasters-and-inline-water-filter-failures.md A major water leak occurred inside the Airstream after the internal inline water filter shattered due to improper winterization. Attempts to repair the unit with gaffer tape failed when the filter was reinstalled backward, causing a "Play-Doh factory of carbon goop" to explode under the sink. A 6:00 AM trip to Home Depot was required to bypass the filtration system and restore basic water functionality. Keywords: [plumbing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plumbing.md), water filter, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), winterization ### FBI Director James Comey, Laptop Camera Privacy - **Episode:** [815: Political Perp Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-10 - **Time:** 43:01–48:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk/chapter/fbi-director-james-comey-laptop-camera-privacy.md FBI Director James Comey's public admission that he puts tape over his laptop camera is discussed as a validation of long-standing privacy practices. The hosts debate the merits of electrical tape versus gaffers tape for blocking webcams. Comey's comments are framed as a "learned behavior" that highlights the reality of remote surveillance capabilities. Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), gaffers tape, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Police vs. Law Enforcement, The Wire Philosophy - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 2:04:50–2:07:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/police-vs-law-enforcement-the-wire-philosophy.md A distinction is drawn between "policing"—which involves community guidance—and "law enforcement," which focuses strictly on punitive measures. Referencing the television show *The Wire*, the hosts argue that modern departments have abandoned actual policing in favor of rigid law enforcement. This shift is accompanied by increased surveillance, leading to personal habits like placing gaffer tape over computer and phone cameras to maintain privacy. Keywords: [policing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/policing.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), [the wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-wire.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md) ### Portable Podcast Studio Setup, Equipment Redundancy - **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-19 - **Time:** 11:20–13:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/portable-podcast-studio-setup-equipment-redundancy.md A logistical challenge involving a missing microphone mount for a Rode Procaster leads to a visit to Sam Ash Music in New York. The discussion emphasizes the importance of equipment checklists when traveling with a portable podcasting setup to avoid improvised solutions like gaffer tape. Keywords: [rode procaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rode-procaster.md), sam ash music, shock mount, equipment checklist, [podcasting gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-gear.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Gaffer Tape, and Tech News - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 2:35:06–2:37:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/knighting-ceremony-gaffer-tape-and-tech-news.md A formal knighting ceremony is held for Sir Dan and Sir Snorkel, featuring the traditional "mutton and mead" litany. The hosts joke that the show is held together with "gaffer tape and bailing wire." John Dvorak reports that there is "no tech news" because Apple has not made any new phone announcements. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir dan, sir snorkel, [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), [tech news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-news.md) ### Wearable Tech Issues and Geekatoo SEO - **Episode:** [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-20 - **Time:** 2:12:57–2:17:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation/chapter/wearable-tech-issues-and-geekatoo-seo.md The tech segment covers problems with wearable devices lighting up in movie theaters and the utility of gaffer tape for fixing various issues. Adam Curry describes his experience using "Geekatoo," a service that successfully used SEO to intercept customers searching for Geek Squad. He notes the service was significantly cheaper and more efficient for mounting a television in his new home. Keywords: [wearables](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wearables.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), [geek squad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geek-squad.md), geekatoo, [seo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seo.md), chris beard ### RV Cabinetry Failures, No Agenda Meetup at Caves Dallas - **Episode:** [430: Burka Bellyflop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-29 - **Time:** 9:32–13:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/rv-cabinetry-failures-no-agenda-meetup-at-caves-dallas.md Curry critiques the poor construction of RV and trailer cabinetry, noting that everything must be gaffer-taped shut to prevent items from falling out during transit. The hosts discuss a second meetup at Caves in Dallas organized by producer Dave Koss, which featured attendees like Joseph of Spain and Sir Gene Naftaliouf. A listener named Melody shared a story of how the podcast helped her endure chemotherapy treatments, leading her to crochet a blanket for the hosts. Keywords: dave koss, [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), rv cabinetry, caves dallas, sir gene naftaliouf, [chemotherapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemotherapy.md) ### Gaffer's Tape, Radio Streams, and PR Credits - **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-10 - **Time:** 1:41:48–1:45:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/gaffer-s-tape-radio-streams-and-pr-credits.md The hosts discuss the physical limitations of the Nexus One phone, noting that even gaffer's tape fails to make the device less slippery. They encourage listeners to petition manufacturers of internet-connected devices, like Sony's new alarm clocks, to include the No Agenda radio stream. Listeners who successfully plug the show on mainstream media outlets are promised "PR credits" in the show's hierarchy. Keywords: gaffer's tape, [sony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony.md), [internet radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-radio.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md) ### Tinfoil Taser Protection, Town Hall Safety Tips - **Episode:** [121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-13 - **Time:** 1:14:13–1:15:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck/chapter/tinfoil-taser-protection-town-hall-safety-tips.md A technical tip suggests that wearing layers of tinfoil over cardboard can potentially short out taser darts by creating an immediate electrical arc. This "free information" is presented as a defensive measure for individuals attending contentious town hall meetings. The hosts advise testing the method on a dummy before attempting it in a real-world scenario. Keywords: [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), tinfoil, [cardboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardboard.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), town hall meetings, [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md) ### Gaffer Tape Utility and Suitcase Packing Techniques - **Episode:** [95: We're All Terrorists Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/95-we-re-all-terrorists-now.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-07 - **Time:** 4:09–5:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/95-we-re-all-terrorists-now/chapter/gaffer-tape-utility-and-suitcase-packing-techniques.md The discussion shifts to unconventional travel tools, such as gaffer tape and shoe spikes for ice. One host describes a technique of sticking strips of gaffer tape directly onto the back of a suitcase to save space and avoid carrying a full roll. The other host criticizes this method as looking "lame" and prefers carrying a full roll in a dedicated gear bag. Keywords: [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), [packing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/packing.md), [suitcase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suitcase.md), spikes for ice, cold weather gear --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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