# Google Podcasts on The No Agenda Show

Google Podcasts comes up in 33 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 33
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Google Play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Ai Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-podcast.md), [Android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [Binary Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binary-code.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 33

### Google Play and the Rise of Vibe-Coded Personal Apps

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 1:45:27–1:53:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/google-play-and-the-rise-of-vibe-coded-personal-apps.md

Google announced that Android users will soon be able to "vibe-code" their own personal apps and share them with trusted networks. Adam Curry demonstrates this by using a single prompt to build a custom Podcasting 2.0 app that works with Android Auto. This shift toward AI-assisted development allows users to create bespoke software solutions without traditional coding knowledge, potentially disrupting the standard app store model.

Keywords: [google play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [software development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-development.md)

### Google Calendar Time Zone Glitch and Guest Booking Challenges

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 2:07–5:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/google-calendar-time-zone-glitch-and-guest-booking-challenges.md

Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss a scheduling mishap caused by Google Calendar automatically switching to European Standard Time, which nearly caused Calacanis to miss the recording. Curry reflects on his disdain for the role of a podcast booker, a task he and the late John C. Dvorak traditionally avoided to maintain show consistency. Calacanis expresses his appreciation for the No Agenda audience and the professional broadcasting standards of the show.

Keywords: [google calendar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-calendar.md), [clean feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-feed.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), podcast booking, [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md)

### Sir Not-That John and the Google Podcasts Search

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:33:17–5:35:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-not-that-john-and-the-google-podcasts-search.md

John Doyle, now Sir Not-That John, describes finding the show in 2020 while searching for "COVID conspiracies" on Google Podcasts. He credits the show's deconstruction with healing his "amygdala" during the pandemic. Doyle requests knighthood as the Knight of the Sweet Old Fashioned, citing Dvorak's favorite 2018 Costco Cabernet Sauvignon.

Keywords: [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), covid conspiracies, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### History of Podcasting Book and Giblet Project

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 17:04–18:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/history-of-podcasting-book-and-giblet-project.md

A project is proposed to document the history of podcasting in a short "giblet" format rather than a long book. The goal is to secure the top search result on Google for the term "history of podcasting." The narrative would credit Adam Curry and Bob Doyle for their roles in the medium's creation.

Keywords: [podcasting history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-history.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), bob doyle, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), giblet, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md)

### Podcast Industry Trends, YouTube Platform Claims

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 2:03:48–2:09:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/podcast-industry-trends-youtube-platform-claims.md

Recent research from Signal Hill Research challenges YouTube's claims of being the dominant podcast platform, indicating that over 60% of listeners still prefer dedicated podcast apps. The hosts critique the industry's push for video content, asserting that the traditional audio format remains the most successful and resilient medium. They emphasize the speed and reliability of modern podcast apps compared to legacy platforms like Apple.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), signal hill research, [mp3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mp3.md), [podcast apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-apps.md)

### Notebook LM, AI Podcasts and Binary Code

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 2:18:56–2:24:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/notebook-lm-ai-podcasts-and-binary-code.md

Google's "Notebook LM" AI tool is demonstrated, showing its ability to generate a podcast-style conversation from uploaded documents. The hosts listen to a sample where two AI voices discuss a binary code file in a style mimicking NPR's conversational tone. They critique the AI's excessive use of "uhs" and "ums" and its repetitive, encouraging banter.

Keywords: [notebook lm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebook-lm.md), [ai podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-podcast.md), [binary code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binary-code.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), patent.txt

### YouTube Video Podcast Push, Platform Consolidation

- **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-02
- **Time:** 1:16:28–1:20:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/youtube-video-podcast-push-platform-consolidation.md

YouTube is aggressively financing video-first podcasts to compete with Spotify and traditional audio platforms. Chris Cuomo predicted consolidation in the industry, suggesting YouTube may go on a buying spree of platforms like Rumble. This strategy emphasizes visual learning and high-production values, though critics argue that audio remains the primary way most users consume podcast content.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), video podcast, [mergers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mergers.md), [acquisitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acquisitions.md)

### AI Notebook LM, Monkey Taint Podcast Experiment

- **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-29
- **Time:** 1:28:18–1:35:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/ai-notebook-lm-monkey-taint-podcast-experiment.md

An experiment using Google's Notebook LM to generate a podcast based on the prompt "What does a monkey taint smell like?" is reviewed to demonstrate the current state of AI editorializing. The hosts also discuss "AI slop"—low-quality AI-generated content flooding the internet—and review AI-generated artwork submitted by producers for the show's cover art.

Keywords: [notebook lm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebook-lm.md), [google ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-ai.md), [ai slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-slop.md), [midjourney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midjourney.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md)

### Google NotebookLM AI Podcast Generation

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 2:42:06–2:48:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/google-notebooklm-ai-podcast-generation.md

Google's NotebookLM has introduced a feature that can generate a conversational podcast based on uploaded documents. The hosts play an example of an AI-generated podcast discussing binary code, noting the realistic use of "uhs" and "ums" and the mimicry of the NPR style. The segment explores the potential for AI to automate media production while critiquing its current formulaic nature.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [notebooklm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebooklm.md), [ai podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-podcast.md), [binary code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binary-code.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Value for Value Model, Modern Podcast Apps

- **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-28
- **Time:** 2:21:44–2:27:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/value-for-value-model-modern-podcast-apps.md

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model and the importance of using modern podcast apps via PodcastApps.com. They critique the "podcasting executives" at Spotify and Google for closing services and attempting to monetize audiences through AI and video, rather than direct listener support.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [trollroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trollroom.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md)

### Podcast Apps, Value for Value and Google Podcasts Closure

- **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-24
- **Time:** 2:34:19–2:36:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/podcast-apps-value-for-value-and-google-podcasts-closure.md

The podcasting industry is facing a "winter" as traditional advertisers retreat, reinforcing the importance of the "value for value" funding model. With the closure of Google Podcasts, users are encouraged to export their subscriptions via OPML files to modern, independent podcast apps. These new apps support features that allow listeners to directly support creators without corporate intermediaries.

Keywords: [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [opml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opml.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md)

### RSS vs. Algorithms, Google Podcasts Shutdown

- **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-07
- **Time:** 2:01:11–2:05:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/rss-vs-algorithms-google-podcasts-shutdown.md

Google is shutting down its dedicated Podcasts app and migrating users to YouTube Music, a move seen by some as an attempt to further "algoize" and control content delivery. The discussion emphasizes the importance of RSS and blogs as decentralized alternatives to social media platforms where organic reach has plummeted. Data suggests that only about 5% of followers on platforms like Twitter actually see a user's posts.

Keywords: [rss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss.md), [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [youtube music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube-music.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), social media reach

### Audio Search Technology, Bingit.io Transcripts

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 47:18–50:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/audio-search-technology-bingit-io-transcripts.md

The hosts discuss the advancement of audio searchability through tools like Bingit.io, which allows users to search transcripts of podcast episodes. They contrast this with the NGO's claim that discovering audio content is a "challenge." The conversation touches on the history of RSS and how it survived Google's attempt to kill the technology by shuttering Google Reader.

Keywords: [bingit.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bingit-io.md), [transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcripts.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [search engines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engines.md), [google reader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-reader.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md)

### History of Search Engines, No Agenda AI Profile

- **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-02
- **Time:** 1:11:38–1:16:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/history-of-search-engines-no-agenda-ai-profile.md

Reflecting on the late 90s, the hosts recall how Yahoo dominated search before Google's rise, suggesting it takes a decade to unseat a market leader. They prompt ChatGPT for a description of the "No Agenda" podcast, finding the result surprisingly accurate and comparable to a Wikipedia entry. A brief mention is made of Mycroft, an open-source alternative to Siri and Alexa.

Keywords: [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [mycroft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mycroft.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Show Logistics and Technical Issues

- **Episode:** [1504: Value Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-17
- **Time:** 1:37:40–1:42:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain/chapter/show-logistics-and-technical-issues.md

The hosts discuss upcoming schedule changes for Thanksgiving and address technical issues with the No Agenda Roku app and Google Podcasts. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps and the "Troll Room" for live interaction.

Keywords: [podverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podverse.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md)

### Historical Usage of the Name Adam Curry

- **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-10
- **Time:** 55:13–58:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/historical-usage-of-the-name-adam-curry.md

An investigation into the name "Adam Curry" using Google Ngram Viewer shows unexpected peaks in literature during the 1860s and 1880s. A modern "hockey stick" curve in the name's popularity began in 1983, coinciding with the host's career at MTV, and peaked in 1996. A secondary surge is noted around 2007, corresponding with the rise of the podcasting medium.

Keywords: google ngrams, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), 19th century

### Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway on Silicon Valley Elitism

- **Episode:** [1404: Flub Meister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-02
- **Time:** 45:28–47:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister/chapter/kara-swisher-scott-galloway-on-silicon-valley-elitism.md

Tech journalists Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway are criticized for their patronizing tone regarding individuals who oppose vaccine mandates. Swisher expresses disbelief at people who claim to be "over COVID" during holiday parties.

Keywords: [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [scott galloway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-galloway.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), [pivot podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pivot-podcast.md)

### Google Podcast Moderation, "Buffet of Hate"

- **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-28
- **Time:** 3:40:24–3:44:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/google-podcast-moderation-buffet-of-hate.md

Mainstream media outlets are pressuring Google and Apple to moderate their podcast platforms, with one headline describing the available content as a "buffet of hate." The discussion notes that the banning of Alex Jones has signaled a new willingness for tech services to censor content they deem "beyond the pale."

Keywords: [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderation.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md)

### Podcast Apps and Tracking, Manual Feed Subscriptions

- **Episode:** [1262: Use Your Words!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1262-use-your-words.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-23
- **Time:** 2:35:28–2:37:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1262-use-your-words/chapter/podcast-apps-and-tracking-manual-feed-subscriptions.md

Adam Curry advises listeners to use dedicated podcast apps like Overcast rather than platforms like Spotify or Google Play, which track user behavior. He explains that No Agenda does not officially upload to these directories; they simply scrape the show's RSS feed. The hosts emphasize the importance of manual feed subscriptions for privacy and reliability.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [google play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md), [overcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/overcast.md), [podcast apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-apps.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Podcast Propagation and Google Caching Issues

- **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-14
- **Time:** 2:03:08–2:04:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/podcast-propagation-and-google-caching-issues.md

Technical difficulties with podcast file propagation are discussed, specifically how Google's caching systems can lead to users receiving incomplete files. If a host deletes and re-uploads an MP3 with the same filename to fix an error, the various content delivery networks may serve a "half-file" to early downloaders. The internet is described as a "nightmare" of ownership by large tech companies.

Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [caching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caching.md), [mp3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mp3.md), [cdn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdn.md)

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