# Intermezzo on The No Agenda Show

Intermezzo comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2013 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Insomnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insomnia.md), [Side Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [Ambien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambien.md), [Book Of Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-of-knowledge.md), [Culinary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culinary.md), [Fine Dining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fine-dining.md), [Palate Cleanser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palate-cleanser.md), [Sleep Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-aid.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Intermezzo, Palate Cleansers and Fancy Dining

- **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Time:** 1:13:39–1:15:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/intermezzo-palate-cleansers-and-fancy-dining.md

The concept of an "intermezzo" or palate cleanser in fine dining is explored, defined as a small food or beverage served between courses to reset taste buds. The Book of Knowledge identifies fruit sorbet as the most common form due to its sharp citrus and cold temperature. The term is used metaphorically to transition between heavy news segments in the broadcast.

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### Intermezzo Sleep Aid and Side Effect Warnings

- **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-26
- **Time:** 2:26:58–2:30:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/intermezzo-sleep-aid-and-side-effect-warnings.md

A commercial for Intermezzo, a low-dose zolpidem sleep aid designed for middle-of-the-night waking, is analyzed for its extensive list of dangerous side effects. These include fatal allergic reactions, "sleep-driving," hallucinations, and increased suicide risk in depressed patients. The hosts suggest that waking up early should be used for productivity rather than medicated back to sleep.

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### Intermezzo Sleep Aid, Insomnia Side Effects

- **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-03
- **Time:** 1:28:56–1:32:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/intermezzo-sleep-aid-insomnia-side-effects.md

Intermezzo is a new prescription sleep aid designed for middle-of-the-night insomnia. The drug's extensive list of potential side effects, including hallucinations and "sleep-eating," is reviewed and ridiculed.

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