# Herb Alpert on The No Agenda Show

Herb Alpert comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2021 to January 2024.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2021 – January 2024
- **Related topics:** [Jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md), [3x3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3x3.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Game Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/game-show.md), [Lloyd Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lloyd-austin.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Precious Metals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/precious-metals.md), [Secretary Of Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-defense.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Origins of the 3x3 Jingle, Brian in West Philly

- **Episode:** [1628: Bad Rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-25
- **Time:** 11:55–13:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap/chapter/origins-of-the-3x3-jingle-brian-in-west-philly.md

The producer of the "3x3" segment jingle, Brian in West Philly, confirmed that the music is based on the song "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert. The segment's history was clarified following numerous listener emails inquiring about the origins of the melody. The jingle has become a staple for the recurring media comparison segment.

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### The Dating Game, Spanish Flea, Jingle Mystery

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 2:14:49–2:18:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/the-dating-game-spanish-flea-jingle-mystery.md

The mystery of a recurring jingle used on the podcast is solved by a listener who identifies it as "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The song is famously associated with "The Dating Game," where it played during the introduction of contestants. The segment highlights the deep cultural knowledge of the show's audience in identifying obscure media references.

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### Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, Spanish Flea Confirmation

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 2:29:25–2:32:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-austin-spanish-flea-confirmation.md

Questions persist regarding the public absence of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin following his recent hospitalization. Meanwhile, the "Spanish Flea" jingle confirmation is finalized, noting its use on "The Dating Game" when bachelors entered the stage. The segment blends serious concerns about military leadership with the resolution of a long-standing show trivia point.

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### Proletariat Representation, Chicago Listener Meetups

- **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-30
- **Time:** 1:58:22–2:01:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/proletariat-representation-chicago-listener-meetups.md

Listeners from Chicago and beyond shared stories of transitioning to private gatherings in response to new city restrictions. One producer, Blake, recounted his history as a semi-pro musician working for Herb Alpert and his transition from watching MTV to supporting independent news analysis.

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