# Impersonation on The No Agenda Show

Impersonation comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to February 2026.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – February 2026
- **Related topics:** [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Identity Theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), [Ricin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricin.md), [Adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Masked Federal Agents, FBI Impersonation Bulletin

- **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-15
- **Time:** 1:38:31–1:40:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/masked-federal-agents-fbi-impersonation-bulletin.md

A recent FBI bulletin warns of an increase in violent criminals impersonating federal agents by wearing masks and tactical vests purchased online. Democrats are using this to argue that legitimate federal agents must be recognizable for accountability. The hosts remain skeptical of the narrative, suggesting it is a political talking point designed to hamper immigration enforcement.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), unmarked vans

### Department of Government Efficiency, "Big Balls" Viral Nickname

- **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-09
- **Time:** 5:37–10:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/department-of-government-efficiency-big-balls-viral-nickname.md

Media outlets including CNN and Wired reported on a 19-year-old Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who used the online handle "Big Balls." The segment features a supercut of news anchors like Anderson Cooper repeating the nickname and a parody from a Donald Trump impersonator. The discussion centers on the juvenile nature of the media coverage regarding Elon Musk's cost-cutting team.

Keywords: [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [department of government efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-government-efficiency.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), trump impersonator

### Blue Sky Impersonation Scam, No Agenda Art Generator

- **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-22
- **Time:** 1:50:05–1:52:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/blue-sky-impersonation-scam-no-agenda-art-generator.md

John C. Dvorak warns that a scammer on the Blue Sky platform impersonated him and defrauded a listener of $333. He clarifies his official handle and advises caution. The hosts also thank Nick the Rat for the artwork for episode 1722, which was selected via the No Agenda Art Generator.

Keywords: [blue sky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-sky.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [scam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scam.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md)

### Joe Biden Energy Levels and AI Voice Ban Proposal

- **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-10
- **Time:** 6:46–9:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/joe-biden-energy-levels-and-ai-voice-ban-proposal.md

President Joe Biden exhibited unusually high energy levels during his State of the Union address, leading to speculation regarding the use of stimulants like Adderall. During the speech, Biden called for a bipartisan ban on AI voice impersonations to protect citizens from peril. This proposal is met with skepticism regarding its potential impact on stand-up comedy and free expression.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), voice impersonation, [state of the union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-the-union.md)

### Substack Notes Launch, Twitter Impersonation Issues

- **Episode:** [1547: A Sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-16
- **Time:** 1:27:33–1:34:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally/chapter/substack-notes-launch-twitter-impersonation-issues.md

Substack has launched "Substack Notes," a social network that Elon Musk accused of scraping Twitter data. Meanwhile, users on Twitter report a surge in impersonation accounts that copy profiles to scam followers into buying cryptocurrency. Despite reports, Twitter support has allegedly claimed these accounts do not violate identity policies, leading to frustration with the platform's automated moderation systems under new ownership.

Keywords: [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [nilay patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nilay-patel.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md)

### Twitter Impersonation Scams and Crypto Fraud

- **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-09
- **Time:** 1:59:47–2:02:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/twitter-impersonation-scams-and-crypto-fraud.md

Adam Curry describes an ongoing issue with a Twitter account impersonating him to run cryptocurrency scams. Despite reporting the account for using his name and photo, Twitter has refused to take it down, suggesting he simply block the user. The scammer reportedly DMs followers promising to triple their Bitcoin or Ethereum investments, a common tactic used by fraudulent accounts on the platform.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [crypto scam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto-scam.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md)

### Twitter Impersonation Scams, Driver's License Verification Demands

- **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-11
- **Time:** 2:28–4:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/twitter-impersonation-scams-driver-s-license-verification-demands.md

A host describes ongoing issues with multiple Twitter accounts impersonating him to run Bitcoin scams via direct messages. Despite reporting the accounts, Twitter support initially refused to take action, eventually demanding the host upload a driver's license to prove his identity. The discussion highlights the frustration with social media moderation and the potential for followers to be defrauded by convincing fake profiles.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), [verification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verification.md), [driver's license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/driver-s-license.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md)

### Twitter Impersonation, Jack Dorsey Federation Claims

- **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-04
- **Time:** 13:55–15:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/twitter-impersonation-jack-dorsey-federation-claims.md

Adam Curry recounts his experience dealing with a Twitter impersonator who replicated his profile to send direct messages to followers. After reporting the account multiple times, Curry tweeted at Jack Dorsey, who replied stating he would look into it. Dorsey also claimed Twitter is working on "federating," a move toward decentralized social media architecture.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md)

### Masonic Fraternal Police Department Arrests in Los Angeles

- **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-04
- **Time:** 2:58:58–3:02:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/masonic-fraternal-police-department-arrests-in-los-angeles.md

Three individuals were arrested in Santa Clarita, California, for impersonating police officers as part of the "Masonic Fraternal Police Department." One of the suspects, Brandon Kiel, was an aide to then-Attorney General Kamala Harris. The group claimed to be a modern-day branch of the Knights Templar. While they possessed badges and uniforms, their motives for contacting the local sheriff's station remain unclear.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), masonic police, [knights templar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knights-templar.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [santa clarita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-clarita.md)

### Adam Curry Cybersex Impersonation Attempt on Facebook

- **Episode:** [569: 23 and Plea](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/569-23-and-plea.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-28
- **Time:** 0:00–5:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/569-23-and-plea/chapter/adam-curry-cybersex-impersonation-attempt-on-facebook.md

Adam Curry recounts a recent incident where an impersonator on Facebook attempted to engage him in cybersex by posing as a famous Dutch television personality he knew from the 1980s. Curry realized the interaction was fraudulent after contacting the real individual via email, who confirmed she did not have a Facebook account. He describes the encounter as a potential setup or attempt to humiliate him.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), cybersex, [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), social media safety

### Ricin Letters, Kevin Curtis, Breaking Bad Promotion

- **Episode:** [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-25
- **Time:** 1:19:57–1:24:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/ricin-letters-kevin-curtis-breaking-bad-promotion.md

The arrest and release of Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator accused of sending ricin-laced letters, is discussed. The hosts theorize the event was a publicity stunt or "psy-op" tied to the final season of the television show Breaking Bad, which featured a ricin plotline.

Keywords: [ricin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricin.md), kevin curtis, elvis impersonator, [breaking bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breaking-bad.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md)

### Ricin Letters, Elvis Impersonator Paul Kevin Curtis

- **Episode:** [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-21
- **Time:** 54:38–57:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay/chapter/ricin-letters-elvis-impersonator-paul-kevin-curtis.md

The FBI arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, an Elvis and Jon Bon Jovi impersonator from Mississippi, for allegedly mailing ricin-laced letters to President Obama and other officials. The hosts highlight the bizarre nature of the story, including Curtis's five-star rating on an impersonator website. They suggest such stories are designed to distract the general citizenry.

Keywords: [ricin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricin.md), paul kevin curtis, elvis impersonator, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

### Social Media Impersonation and Wikipedia Policies

- **Episode:** [30: Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-10
- **Time:** 9:16–11:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism/chapter/social-media-impersonation-and-wikipedia-policies.md

The challenges of digital identity are explored through an anecdote about a spouse discovering impersonators on the Dutch social networking site Hives. The conversation highlights the counterintuitive nature of Wikipedia's conflict-of-interest policies, which prevent subjects from editing their own biographical entries.

Keywords: hives, [social networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-networking.md), [impersonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impersonation.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [digital identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-identity.md), [imac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imac.md)

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