# Hobbyists on The No Agenda Show Hobbyists comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Argentinian Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [Arpanet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arpanet.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [Dji](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dji.md), [Foamers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foamers.md), [Gopro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopro.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [Rocket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### The Growing Hobby of Ant Keeping and Ant Wars - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 2:02:45–2:07:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/the-growing-hobby-of-ant-keeping-and-ant-wars.md The niche but growing hobby of ant keeping is explored, featuring "Cole's Ants" and the business "Antlantis," which maintains 3,000 colonies. Enthusiasts build massive ant farms into walls and sometimes stage "Ant Wars" by pitting different colonies against each other. The discussion notes the irony of John C. Dvorak living on a hill in Albany, California, which is home to a massive "mega-colony" of Argentinian ants. Keywords: antlantis, ant farms, [argentinian ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), harvester ants, [hobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobbyists.md) ### Historical Parallel Between Radio Licensing and Modern Drone Restrictions - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 19:11–23:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/historical-parallel-between-radio-licensing-and-modern-drone-restrictions.md A comparison is drawn between the current push for drone regulation and the early 20th-century licensing of radio hobbyists, which was framed as a matter of national security and frequency management. The discussion highlights how bipartisan efforts led by Senators Rick Scott and Mitt Romney aim to ban Chinese-made drones, mirroring restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles. There is a warning that similar prohibitions may eventually target affordable Chinese ham radio equipment, such as Baofeng transceivers. Keywords: radio licensing, [arpanet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arpanet.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [dji](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dji.md), drone hobbyists ### Slingshot Technology, YouTube Channel Trends - **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-29 - **Time:** 59:25–1:01:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/slingshot-technology-youtube-channel-trends.md Following a discussion on the potential outlawing of slingshots, the hosts explore the world of high-tech slingshot hobbyists on YouTube. They reference a popular channel featuring a creator with a distinct laugh—likely Joerg Sprave—who builds elaborate and powerful slingshot mechanisms. The segment highlights the surprising complexity and community surrounding modern slingshot design. Keywords: [slingshots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slingshots.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), horsehead businessman, [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [hobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobbyists.md) ### The Love Laundry Club and Antique Washing Machines - **Episode:** [763: Transjester](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-08 - **Time:** 2:08:15–2:10:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester/chapter/the-love-laundry-club-and-antique-washing-machines.md A segment from "The Soup" features a club of men who meet weekly to discuss and use antique washing machines. These hobbyists maintain a collection of vintage appliances, including a rare Whirlpool model known as "The Pounder" that uses a vertical agitation mechanism. The hosts find the niche hobby both "sad" and "nerdy," but fascinating from a mechanical perspective. Keywords: love laundry, [washing machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washing-machines.md), whirlpool, the pounder, [hobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobbyists.md) ### Alex Zoglin, Crackpot and Buzzkill Rocket Launch - **Episode:** [607: Big Sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-10 - **Time:** 1:30–3:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy/chapter/alex-zoglin-crackpot-and-buzzkill-rocket-launch.md Producer Alex Zoglin constructed and launched a massive hobbyist rocket featuring "Crackpot and Buzzkill" branding on the side. The rocket, equipped with multiple GoPro cameras, reached an altitude of approximately 17,000 feet. The hosts speculate on the cost and origin of the rocket parts, suggesting the use of government surplus materials. Keywords: alex zoglin, [rocket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket.md), hobbyist, [gopro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopro.md), 17000 feet ### Train Enthusiasts, Foamer Subculture - **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-05 - **Time:** 1:17:30–1:21:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/train-enthusiasts-foamer-subculture.md A viral video of a "foamer"—an enthusiastic train hobbyist—reacting emotionally to vintage engines is discussed. The hosts explain the term "foamer" as a derogatory label adopted by the rail enthusiast community. They play the clip, which features the man shouting in excitement over specific locomotive models. Keywords: [trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md), [foamers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foamers.md), [railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railway.md), [hobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobbyists.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)