# Insects on The No Agenda Show Insects comes up in 38 chapters across 37 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 38 - **Episodes:** 37 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [Mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Aerodynamics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerodynamics.md), [Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md), [Crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 38 ### Jason Calacanis, Tyrannical Lisp Retrospective - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 2:00:22–2:03:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/jason-calacanis-tyrannical-lisp-retrospective.md Adam Curry announces that Jason Calacanis will guest host the following Sunday. He recalls his long history with Calacanis in the New York "Silicon Alley" scene and shares a "Tyrannical Lisp" segment in honor of the late John C. Dvorak. The segment features a satirical report on IKEA experimenting with insect-based meatballs to encourage alternative protein consumption. Keywords: [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [david sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sachs.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [tyrannical lisp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyrannical-lisp.md), insect meatballs ### Peppery Ants Anecdote and Desiccated Insect Culinary Theory - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 7:35:38–7:37:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/peppery-ants-anecdote-and-desiccated-insect-culinary-theory.md A brief discussion explores the accidental consumption of an ant during a meal, with the speaker noting the insect's surprisingly peppery flavor. This leads to a theoretical suggestion about desiccating a large quantity of ants and grinding them into a fine powder to be used as a black pepper substitute in cooking. Keywords: [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [culinary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culinary.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [anecdote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anecdote.md), [food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food.md) ### Human Urea Farming and Insect Caviar - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:15:20–1:16:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/human-urea-farming-and-insect-caviar.md A dialysis technician suggests "farming" urea from human waste as a business. The hosts pivot to a plan for marketing insects as "tomorrow's caviar," proposing a franchise model for licensed bug producers to capitalize on sustainable food trends. Keywords: [urea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urea.md), [dialysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dialysis.md), [urine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urine.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [caviar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caviar.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Insect Population Decline, Car Aerodynamics - **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-29 - **Time:** 46:20–48:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/insect-population-decline-car-aerodynamics.md The hosts observe a significant decline in flying insects, noting that car windshields and grills no longer collect bugs as they did decades ago. While some attribute this to changes in car aerodynamics, the hosts suggest it contradicts the narrative of a climate-driven mosquito explosion. Keywords: [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), windshields, [aerodynamics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerodynamics.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [environment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environment.md) ### Vaccine Manufacturing and the Move Away from Eggs - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 1:01:51–1:04:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/vaccine-manufacturing-and-the-move-away-from-eggs.md Scientists explain that bird flu poses a threat to traditional vaccine manufacturing because the virus kills the very birds that lay the eggs used as a substrate. This vulnerability is being used to justify the development of mRNA, mammalian cell, and insect cell-based alternatives. Penn Medicine claims to have already developed an experimental mRNA bird flu vaccine that protected lab animals for a year. Keywords: [vaccine manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-manufacturing.md), [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), mammalian cells, insect cells ### Dutch Bug Burgers, Insect Protein Consumption - **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-05 - **Time:** 59:10–1:06:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/dutch-bug-burgers-insect-protein-consumption.md The Netherlands is promoting "farmerless meat" through products like the Buxberger, which consists of 50% ground insect larvae. While manufacturers claim mealworms are a sustainable, high-protein alternative to cattle, the high cost of 12 to 17 euros per burger remains a barrier to widespread adoption in Europe. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [insect protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insect-protein.md), buxberger, [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md) ### Rain Total Body Fuel, Marketing Insects as Functional Food - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 1:25:34–1:29:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/rain-total-body-fuel-marketing-insects-as-functional-food.md A marketing campaign for Rain Total Body Fuel promotes eating insects like tarantulas and scorpions, comparing them to beef jerky or lobster. The campaign uses the historical example of lobster—once considered a "nasty bottom feeder" fed to prisoners—to argue that marketing can turn insects into expensive delicacies. The hosts critique the "up-talking millennial" messaging used to sell bugs as bioavailable protein for athletes. Keywords: rain total body fuel, [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), tarantula, [scorpion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpion.md), [lobster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobster.md), [prisoners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners.md) ### Tyson Foods Insect Protein Partnership, Protix Deal - **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-26 - **Time:** 2:13:23–2:15:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/tyson-foods-insect-protein-partnership-protix-deal.md Tyson Foods has partnered with the Dutch company Protix to build a large-scale insect ingredient facility in the United States. The facility will upcycle food manufacturing byproducts into insect proteins and lipids for use in pet food and livestock industries. This move is framed as part of a broader trend toward alternative protein sources. Keywords: [tyson foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyson-foods.md), protix, [insect protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insect-protein.md), livestock feed, [upcycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/upcycling.md) ### PepsiCo Insect Ingredients, ESG and Cricket Flour - **Episode:** [1570: Unbanked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1570-unbanked.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-06 - **Time:** 2:27:09–2:29:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1570-unbanked/chapter/pepsico-insect-ingredients-esg-and-cricket-flour.md An unverified report suggests PepsiCo is investing in insect harvesting farms to incorporate cricket flour into its snack products, potentially to improve its ESG score. The discussion anticipates future lobbying efforts to change food labeling requirements to hide insect-based ingredients from consumers. Keywords: [pepsico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepsico.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [cricket flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [food labeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-labeling.md) ### NPR Report on "Eating Bugs" Conspiracy Theories - **Episode:** [1544: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-06 - **Time:** 2:35:15–2:38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers/chapter/npr-report-on-eating-bugs-conspiracy-theories.md An NPR report attempts to debunk the "I will not eat the bugs" sentiment as a far-right conspiracy theory originating on 4chan. The hosts mock NPR's framing, pointing out that mainstream celebrities like Nicole Kidman have publicly promoted eating insects as a sustainable protein source. They argue that the "Great Reset" and the push for insect consumption are documented policy goals rather than mere internet memes. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [the great reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-great-reset.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [anti-defamation league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-defamation-league.md) ### IKEA Insect Meatballs and Get the Damn Shot - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 3:16:56–3:19:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/ikea-insect-meatballs-and-get-the-damn-shot.md IKEA's future living lab, Space 10, develops "mealworm meatballs" and "bug burgers" as eco-friendly alternatives to meat. The segment transitions into a montage of media figures aggressively urging the public to "get the damn shot," dismissing all concerns as "fake news and misinformation." The juxtaposition highlights the perceived "cognitive dissonance" of a society being pushed toward both experimental diets and experimental medical treatments. Keywords: [ikea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ikea.md), insect meatballs, [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), vaccine propaganda, [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md) ### Edible Insects, Aldi Protein Alternatives - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 2:49:37–2:52:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/edible-insects-aldi-protein-alternatives.md Supermarket chain Aldi is reportedly considering selling edible insects as a low-cost protein alternative for families. The hosts link this to a broader agenda, often associated with Bill Gates, to move the general population away from traditional meat. They contrast the "peasant" diet of bugs with the Wagyu beef and lobster enjoyed by elites. Keywords: [aldi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldi.md), [edible insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edible-insects.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), skimflation, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Cricket Powder and The Great British Baking Show - **Episode:** [1497: Bug Peeps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-23 - **Time:** 2:35:04–2:38:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps/chapter/cricket-powder-and-the-great-british-baking-show.md A recent episode of The Great British Baking Show featured a contestant using cricket powder and smoked whole crickets in a "trick or treat" truffle recipe. Judges on the show praised the "peppery" flavor of the insects and discussed their potential as a sustainable future food source. The hosts debate the actual taste of crickets, with one noting that certain ants are known to be spicy. Keywords: [crickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crickets.md), [insect protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insect-protein.md), great british baking show, edible bugs, [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md) ### Dutch Children Eating Insects, Psychological Warfare - **Episode:** [1495: Soft Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-16 - **Time:** 2:19:10–2:23:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts/chapter/dutch-children-eating-insects-psychological-warfare.md A Dutch television program for children, "Jeugdjournaal," featured a segment encouraging 10-year-olds to eat mealworms as a sustainable alternative to meat. The segment is criticized as a form of psychological "brainwashing," where children are told that eating bugs is necessary due to global overpopulation and environmental concerns. The hosts noted the disturbing nature of using government-funded media to normalize insect consumption among minors. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), food of the future ### Mark Steyn, UK Pilot Program for Insect Diets - **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-06 - **Time:** 1:11:56–1:14:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/mark-steyn-uk-pilot-program-for-insect-diets.md Mark Steyn reported on GB News that the British government is funding pilot programs to introduce insects into human diets. The program reportedly involves feeding caterpillar soup to school children in Zimbabwe as a test case for spreading insect consumption throughout the Commonwealth. Steyn critiques the globalist push to replace meat and dairy with crickets and locusts. Keywords: [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [gb news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gb-news.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [zimbabwe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zimbabwe.md), commonwealth, [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md) ### Insect Grease, Sustainable Dairy Substitutes - **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-18 - **Time:** 2:35:14–2:39:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/insect-grease-sustainable-dairy-substitutes.md Scientists at the University of Ghent in Belgium are developing "insect grease" as a sustainable substitute for butter in baked goods. The process involves blending insects and centrifuging them to create a shortening-like substance. This is compared to the history of Crisco, which originated from cottonseed oil and soap manufacturing patents. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), university of ghent, [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), crisco, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md) ### Japan Vending Machines, Edible Insects - **Episode:** [1472: Smugly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-28 - **Time:** 1:59:59–2:02:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly/chapter/japan-vending-machines-edible-insects.md Dame Astrid and the Duke of Japan reported on the proliferation of bug-themed vending machines in Tokyo, selling bamboo worms, scorpions, and black ants. These products are marketed as high-priced, healthy supplements aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The "velvet rope" marketing strategy is being used to make insect consumption appear exclusive and trendy to the masses. Keywords: [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [edible insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edible-insects.md), [vending machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vending-machines.md), sustainable development goals, [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md) ### PBS Learning Media, Insect Protein, Meat Production Narratives - **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-03 - **Time:** 19:06–28:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/pbs-learning-media-insect-protein-meat-production-narratives.md PBS Learning Media is promoting the environmental benefits of eating insects as a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock. The curriculum argues that insect physiology is more efficient at converting feed into protein than mammals like cattle. Critics argue these narratives rely on false equivalencies between beef and corn production and are funded by organizations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to shift global dietary habits. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [insect protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insect-protein.md), [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), beef production, [bill and melinda gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation.md) ### Yak Meat Popularity and Sustainable Food - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 2:44:39–2:46:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/yak-meat-popularity-and-sustainable-food.md A mention of yak meat on a previous episode led to an "explosion of orders" for a Colorado farmer. Yak meat is described as lean, healthy, and "fluffy," marketed by some as "Himalayan beef." This is contrasted with the push for "sustainable" food sources like insects, with researchers at the University of Adelaide promoting crickets and mealworms as the future of the human diet. Keywords: [yak meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yak-meat.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), himalayan beef, [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), university of adelaide ### Insect Consumption and Northern Ireland Livestock Culling - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 2:47:01–2:49:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/insect-consumption-and-northern-ireland-livestock-culling.md Researchers are developing sensory guides to make insect consumption more palatable to the public, citing the high environmental cost of traditional meat. In Northern Ireland, climate targets may require the culling of over one million sheep and cattle to meet sustainable development goals. The hosts argue that these policies are designed to restrict traditional protein sources in favor of lab-grown or insect-based alternatives. Keywords: [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), climate targets, livestock culling, [sustainable development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-development.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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