# Irc on The No Agenda Show Irc comes up in 23 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to June 2024. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – June 2024 - **Related topics:** [Mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [No Agenda Social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [Troll Room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [Federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [Freenode](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freenode.md), [Jack Dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [Live Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-stream.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Aol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aol.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### Troll Room Growth and Modern Podcast Apps - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 1:34:28–1:38:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/troll-room-growth-and-modern-podcast-apps.md The hosts celebrate a massive increase in "trolls" (live listeners) in the Troll Room, noting over 400 new participants. They discuss the technical aspects of the live stream, including "net splits" and the persistence of users in IRC channels. Listeners are encouraged to use modern podcast apps from podcastapps.com to receive live alerts and participate in the value-for-value model. Keywords: [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [live stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-stream.md) ### Zoe Daniels, IRC Ukraine Crisis, and Humanitarian Funding - **Episode:** [1609: Pain Sponge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-19 - **Time:** 2:09:02–2:14:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge/chapter/zoe-daniels-irc-ukraine-crisis-and-humanitarian-funding.md Zoe Daniels of the IRC discussed the "alarming" humanitarian needs in Ukraine, noting that an area the size of Florida is riddled with landmines. She expressed concern that international funding is flagging, with the response plan only 46% funded. The segment contrasts the focus on Ukrainian children with the current media saturation regarding the crisis in Gaza. Keywords: zoe daniels, [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md) ### Idaho Murder Suspect Arrest and Troll Room - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 1:06:09–1:09:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/idaho-murder-suspect-arrest-and-troll-room.md Bryan Kohberger is arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the Idaho student murders after a six-week investigation involving DNA evidence. Following the news, the hosts check in with the "Troll Room" on their IRC network and discuss the growth of their community on the Mastodon-based No Agenda Social platform. Keywords: [idaho](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idaho.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [dna evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-evidence.md), [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md) ### No Agenda Social, Mastodon, Troll Room - **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-06 - **Time:** 1:43:41–1:47:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/no-agenda-social-mastodon-troll-room.md The hosts promote the show's independent social media infrastructure, including No Agenda Social on the Mastodon platform and the live "Troll Room" chat. They emphasize the democratic nature of the federated system, where they control their own community standards without centralized algorithms. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [fediverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fediverse.md), [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### No Agenda Social, Mastodon Federation - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 1:24:39–1:27:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/no-agenda-social-mastodon-federation.md The hosts discuss the growth of the No Agenda community on federated social media. They encourage listeners to join No Agenda Social or other Mastodon servers to escape centralized platform control. This follows Jack Dorsey's recent comments about Twitter's interest in federation. The "Troll Room" IRC chat remains a central hub for live show interaction. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [trollroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trollroom.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md) ### IRC Board of Directors and Elite Connections - **Episode:** [1389: Wigglesworth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-10 - **Time:** 2:34:30–2:38:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth/chapter/irc-board-of-directors-and-elite-connections.md The Board of Directors and advisors for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) include high-profile figures such as Tim Geithner, Madeleine Albright, and Henry Kissinger. Connections to the Open Society Foundation and the Blinken family are noted, suggesting the organization serves as a "drinking club" for the global elite. Media figures like Scott Pelly and Arthur Sulzberger Jr. are also linked to the group. Keywords: [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [tim geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-geithner.md), [madeleine albright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madeleine-albright.md), [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [tony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blinken.md) ### MSNBC Launch, Tom Brokaw Interviewing Bill Clinton - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 12:31–15:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/msnbc-launch-tom-brokaw-interviewing-bill-clinton.md The launch of MSNBC involved a technical collaboration to implement a robust chat system based on IRC technology. During the opening day, Tom Brokaw interviewed President Bill Clinton, demonstrating elite broadcasting skills. Brokaw managed to maintain a complex dialogue while simultaneously receiving timing cues and commercial break instructions through his earpiece. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [tom brokaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-brokaw.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [irc chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc-chat.md) ### No Agenda Community, Social Media Federation, and Episode Art - **Episode:** [1323: Bidenista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-21 - **Time:** 1:08:37–1:13:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista/chapter/no-agenda-community-social-media-federation-and-episode-art.md The No Agenda community continues to grow through federated social media servers like gitmo.life and noagendasocial.com. The show's art for episode 1322, titled "Dark Fake," was created by Parker Pauly and featured winter themes relevant to the Texas freeze. The hosts discussed the technical criteria for selecting episode art and encouraged listeners to use new Podcasting 2.0 apps to view chapter-specific imagery. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), gitmo life, [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [parker pauly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parker-pauly.md) ### No Agenda Stream, Trolls and Groningen AM Broadcast - **Episode:** [1241: Curtain Wranglers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-14 - **Time:** 1:35:23–1:37:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers/chapter/no-agenda-stream-trolls-and-groningen-am-broadcast.md The No Agenda Show is now being broadcast live on 1435 AM in Groningen, Netherlands. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendastream.com for live shows and IRC chat with the "trolls." The hosts noted that the community is feeling a mix of anger and fatigue due to the ongoing lockdowns but continues to support the value-for-value model. Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [groningen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/groningen.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), [irc chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc-chat.md) ### Mastodon, Decentralized Social Media Analysis - **Episode:** [919: We Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-09 - **Time:** 2:33:39–2:39:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill/chapter/mastodon-decentralized-social-media-analysis.md Mastodon, a new decentralized social media platform, is discussed as a potential alternative to Twitter. While John Dvorak dismisses it as a "piece of shit" due to account creation difficulties, Adam Curry praises its "federated" structure, comparing it to email or IRC. The platform uses the term "toot" for posts, which the hosts jokingly associate with cocaine or flatulence. Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [decentralized](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decentralized.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md) ### Podcast Production Workflow, Chat Room Integration and Signal-to-Noise - **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-12 - **Time:** 7:53–13:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/podcast-production-workflow-chat-room-integration-and-signal-to-noise.md Adam Curry describes the technical complexity of producing the show as a "one-man band," managing clips, audio levels, and a real-time IRC chat room. He compares his ability to filter information from the scrolling chat to "neural network recognition," a concept he learned from a CIA associate. Curry emphasizes that the chat room is integrated into his workflow, though he occasionally has to step away when the "signal-to-noise" ratio becomes distracting or negative. Keywords: [chat room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chat-room.md), irc client, neural network recognition, production workflow, signal-to-noise ### The "Bozo Filter" and Social Media Moderation - **Episode:** [845: Kaine & Unable](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-24 - **Time:** 1:42:19–1:46:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable/chapter/the-bozo-filter-and-social-media-moderation.md The "Bozo Filter," a moderation tool used in early online forums, was discussed as a potential alternative to outright banning users. The filter allows a disruptive user to continue posting, but their messages are only visible to themselves, effectively "shunning" them without their knowledge. The hosts suggested this would be more effective for platforms like Twitter than the current block or mute functions. Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [bozo filter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bozo-filter.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), shunning ### No Agenda Slack and IRC Context - **Episode:** [725: Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-30 - **Time:** 2:30:24–2:32:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour/chapter/no-agenda-slack-and-irc-context.md The show has launched a No Agenda Slack channel, which functions as a modern web-based front end for IRC-style communication. The platform allows for archived, searchable discussions and integration with various clients. The hosts discuss the importance of "context" in digital communication platforms. Keywords: [slack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slack.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), xmpp, [chatroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatroom.md), [context](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/context.md) ### Internet History, CompuServe, Hijacking Reality Shows - **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-19 - **Time:** 1:28:02–1:31:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/internet-history-compuserve-hijacking-reality-shows.md Adam Curry reminisces about the early days of the internet, including services like The Source and CompuServe. He describes how he used IRC to create alternative rating systems for MTV's top 20 countdown in the late 1980s. He suggests that modern audiences could use Twitter hashtags to "hijack" reality shows and beauty pageants by crowning their own winners. Keywords: [compuserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compuserve.md), the source, [aol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aol.md), [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), octal ### Edward Snowden IRC Chat Logs and Corporate Targets - **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-27 - **Time:** 26:36–27:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/edward-snowden-irc-chat-logs-and-corporate-targets.md Ars Technica published IRC chat logs from 2006 allegedly belonging to Edward Snowden, where he expressed strong views against CIA leaks. The hosts discuss the possibility that Snowden was a hitman or a deliberate plant to go after corporate entities like Google. They suggest the media is focusing on Snowden's location to distract from the substantive issues of government surveillance. Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [ars technica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ars-technica.md), irc logs, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ### IRC Chatroom Conflicts and Monetary Policy Criticism - **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-06 - **Time:** 32:27–34:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/irc-chatroom-conflicts-and-monetary-policy-criticism.md The Occupy Wall Street IRC channel on Freenode is described as a site of internal conflict between genuine protesters and potential shills. A clip of a protester criticizing the federal government's printing of fiat currency is played. The speaker argues that inflation acts as a hidden tax and advocates for a return to gold and silver as real money. Keywords: [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), [freenode](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freenode.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [gold standard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-standard.md), [federal government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-government.md) ### Linux Bat Signal and Ministry of Truth News Reader - **Episode:** [268: Mavericks of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-09 - **Time:** 9:19–11:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media/chapter/linux-bat-signal-and-ministry-of-truth-news-reader.md A new "Bat Signal" application for Linux users has been developed and hosted on GitHub to alert listeners when a live No Agenda broadcast begins. The system includes an IRC bot that echoes alerts across multiple channels to ensure community notification. Additionally, the show introduces "Doug the Blackbird," an automated news reader that provides hourly Ministry of Truth headlines and song announcements on the No Agenda stream. Keywords: [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), irc bot, [ministry of truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-truth.md), doug the blackbird ### No Agenda IRC Servers, Zombie March, No Agenda Shots - **Episode:** [246: Code for Biodiversity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-24 - **Time:** 12:44–15:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity/chapter/no-agenda-irc-servers-zombie-march-no-agenda-shots.md Technical updates include the addition of a new California-based IRC server to handle increased chat room traffic. A listener named Maynard is recognized for promoting the show during a zombie march in Newcastle. The hosts praise Ryan Breedlove for creating "No Agenda Shots," short YouTube clips designed for easier social media sharing on platforms like Facebook. Keywords: [irc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irc.md), zombie march, ryan breedlove, [no agenda shots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-shots.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ### Sysadmin Day, Bank of America Workplace Listening - **Episode:** [221: Marceaux for Governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-29 - **Time:** 8:31–10:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor/chapter/sysadmin-day-bank-of-america-workplace-listening.md The hosts acknowledge Sysadmin Day and thank system administrators for their technical support. A listener from Bank of America reports that they can no longer play the podcast openly in the office after a coworker took offense to disparaging remarks made about the banking institution. The segment touches on the difficulties of listening to controversial content in corporate environments. Keywords: sysadmin day, [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), irc networks, [fluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluoride.md), [workplace etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-etiquette.md) ### No Agenda iPhone Apps, Apple Store Rejection Policies - **Episode:** [163: The Heroin Boot And You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-07 - **Time:** 15:15–17:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you/chapter/no-agenda-iphone-apps-apple-store-rejection-policies.md A new No Agenda iPhone application was recently submitted to the iTunes store but faced rejection regarding its description of revenue sharing. Apple reportedly prohibits developers from stating that a portion of proceeds will be donated to specific programs or charities to avoid administrative burdens. 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