# H2 Recorder on The No Agenda Show

H2 Recorder comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to August 2016.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** October 2009 – August 2016
- **Related topics:** [Show Prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [Research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [Audacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audacity.md), [Audio Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-glitch.md), [Audio Recording](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-recording.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feedback.md), [Ghosts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghosts.md), [Media Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md), [Mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Clip Collection, H2 Recorders and Spousal Feedback

- **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-12
- **Time:** 2:30:48–2:33:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/clip-collection-h2-recorders-and-spousal-feedback.md

Dvorak describes his constant state of clip collection, using an H2 recorder to capture audio even while watching movies with his family. Curry admits to testing his "raps" on his wife, Mickey, though she often "shoots him down." They emphasize that while the show notes are extensive, the actual on-air discussion is driven by finding one or two "zingers" that will resonate with the audience.

Keywords: [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), clip collection, [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [mickey curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey-curry.md), [zingers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zingers.md)

### Show Prep Logistics, H2 Recorders and Spousal Feedback

- **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-05
- **Time:** 2:05:09–2:08:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/show-prep-logistics-h2-recorders-and-spousal-feedback.md

Dvorak describes his "unorganized" show prep, which involves printing out piles of articles and using an H2 recorder to capture clips from movies or TV. He admits to occasionally testing his "rap" on his wife, Mickey, though he usually gets "shot down." Curry reiterates that his preparation is more structured through the Freedom Controller.

Keywords: [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notes.md), [mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md), [feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feedback.md)

### The Chimney Mockingbird and MKUltra Audio

- **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-15
- **Time:** 2:48:26–2:52:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/the-chimney-mockingbird-and-mkultra-audio.md

John C. Dvorak shares a recording of a mockingbird that sits on his chimney and uses it as a resonance chamber to amplify its calls into his house. Dvorak placed an H2 recorder in his firebox to capture the sound, which he describes as a form of "MKUltra" psychological warfare due to its volume and lack of musical talent. The hosts joke about the bird's ability to mimic car alarms and rainbird sprinklers.

Keywords: [mockingbird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mockingbird.md), chimney, [resonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resonance.md), field recording, [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [nature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature.md)

### Show Prep Logistics and Production Costs

- **Episode:** [425: Understanding No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-12
- **Time:** 1:50:35–1:55:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda/chapter/show-prep-logistics-and-production-costs.md

The hosts contrast their preparation styles: Dvorak collects clips and articles spontaneously, often using an H2 recorder while watching movies, while Curry builds a more structured outline. They address a question about production costs, arguing that "time is money" and the "Value for Value" model accounts for the hours spent on research and studio setup.

Keywords: [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [production costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-costs.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [time management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-management.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md)

### H2 Recorder Glitch and NATO Summit Audio

- **Episode:** [411: Seal Team 666](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-24
- **Time:** 1:23:02–1:24:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666/chapter/h2-recorder-glitch-and-nato-summit-audio.md

John Dvorak shares a "WTF clip" resulting from a technical failure on his H2 digital recorder. The corrupted audio, which was intended to be a report on the NATO summit in Chicago, sounds like "ghosts" after being processed in Audacity. Adam Curry mocks the "bogative" state of John's equipment.

Keywords: [h2 recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h2-recorder.md), [audacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audacity.md), [nato summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato-summit.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [audio glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-glitch.md), [ghosts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghosts.md)

### Zoom H2 Recorder, Media Deconstruction Tips

- **Episode:** [140: Pro-Rape Republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/140-pro-rape-republicans.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-18
- **Time:** 1:24:40–1:27:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/140-pro-rape-republicans/chapter/zoom-h2-recorder-media-deconstruction-tips.md

The hosts recommend the Zoom H2 wave recorder as an affordable and high-quality tool for listeners to capture media clips for the show. They encourage the audience to monitor television programs for the "service" propaganda themes mentioned earlier. They explain how to connect the device to various audio sources to create digital copies of broadcasts.

Keywords: zoom h2, [audio recording](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-recording.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

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