# James Franco on The No Agenda Show

James Franco comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2014 to February 2018.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** December 2014 – February 2018
- **Related topics:** [Seth Rogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rogen.md), [Baltimore Ravens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore-ravens.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cancel Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dan Rather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-rather.md), [Eminem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminem.md), [Fareed Zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), [Kim Jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [Murals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murals.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### James Franco Mural and Palo Alto High School

- **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 2:40:50–2:44:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/james-franco-mural-and-palo-alto-high-school.md

Palo Alto High School painted over a mural created by alumnus James Franco following allegations of sexual misconduct. Franco's former teacher, Esther Wojcicki, expressed concern that he was not given a chance to defend himself, while students argued the school needed to "distance" itself from the actor.

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### Seth Rogen Comedy Style, The Interview Film Review

- **Episode:** [682: Sir Duke Don Tomaso Di Toronto Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-01
- **Time:** 13:42–19:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents/chapter/seth-rogen-comedy-style-the-interview-film-review.md

The film "The Interview," directed by Seth Rogen, is criticized for its reliance on juvenile humor, including graphic depictions of bodily functions and gay jokes. While some moments, such as Eminem's cameo, are noted for comedic value, the overall production is dismissed as a "turkey." Viewers are encouraged to avoid paying for the film to avoid supporting the current management at Sony.

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### Obama Football Gaffes, Seth Rogen and James Flacco

- **Episode:** [680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-21
- **Time:** 1:11:32–1:14:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents/chapter/obama-football-gaffes-seth-rogen-and-james-flacco.md

President Obama committed several verbal gaffes during a year-end press conference, including a confusing reference to "timeouts" in the fourth quarter of football. He also mistakenly referred to actor James Franco as "James Flacco," likely confusing him with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. The errors suggest a lack of familiarity with both the film industry and professional sports.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), joe flacco, [seth rogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rogen.md), [james franco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-franco.md), [baltimore ravens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore-ravens.md)

### Media Reaction to Sony Hack, Political Tradecraft

- **Episode:** [679: Sir Reeshmeister Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-18
- **Time:** 15:25–19:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents/chapter/media-reaction-to-sony-hack-political-tradecraft.md

The media response to the Sony hack is characterized as a frenzy involving figures like Dan Rather and Fareed Zakaria. A suggestion is made that Kim Jong-un should have invited Seth Rogen and James Franco to Pyongyang for a premiere as a masterstroke of political tradecraft. Pundits on CNN are criticized for treating the cancellation of a comedy film as a matter of dire national security.

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