# Jihadi on The No Agenda Show Jihadi comes up in 25 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to May 2017. - **Chapters:** 25 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** October 2010 – May 2017 - **Related topics:** [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Green Screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), [Site Intelligence Group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Mike Rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [Recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 25 ### Hotspot Naming Trends, Jihadi SSID Incident - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 1:59:13–2:01:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/hotspot-naming-trends-jihadi-ssid-incident.md A Thompson Air flight was delayed after a passenger noticed a WiFi hotspot named "Jihadi," leading to a security scare. The incident sparked a discussion on creative and provocative SSID names, ranging from "FBI Surveillance Van" to "Hillary Clinton's Email Server," and the lack of creativity in most residential building networks. Keywords: [ssid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssid.md), wifi hotspot, [jihadi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi.md), fbi surveillance van, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ### Sebastian Gorka, Lone Wolf Terrorism Theory, Global Jihadi Movement - **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-01 - **Time:** 10:24–13:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/sebastian-gorka-lone-wolf-terrorism-theory-global-jihadi-movement.md National security expert Sebastian Gorka argues that the term "lone wolf" is a misnomer designed to disconnect individual acts of violence from a broader ideological movement. He claims attackers are linked by the connective tissue of global jihadi ideology rather than acting in total isolation. The hosts note that Gorka's Wikipedia page has been locked due to editing disputes. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), jihadi ideology, global jihadi movement, [counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md) ### ISIS Recruitment, Jihadi Tinder Concept - **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-22 - **Time:** 30:43–33:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/isis-recruitment-jihadi-tinder-concept.md Analysts examine the use of social media and blogs, such as those by "Bird of Jannah," as recruitment tools for ISIS that romanticize life in the caliphate. The hosts joke about the need for a "Jihadi Tinder" to match the modern "swipe left, swipe right" culture used in online extremist recruitment. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), bird of jannah, [tinder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinder.md), jihadis ### ISIS Media Sophistication and Staged Videos - **Episode:** [782: Lumpy Lips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/782-lumpy-lips.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-17 - **Time:** 1:59:38–2:03:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/782-lumpy-lips/chapter/isis-media-sophistication-and-staged-videos.md CNN reports on the high production quality of ISIS propaganda videos, comparing them to the video game "Call of Duty." However, the report also mentions that some beheadings and battle scenes are staged, with jihadists performing multiple takes and using cue cards. The hosts note that this information about faked videos is finally entering the mainstream after being discussed in alternative media for years. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Captagon, Jihadi Adderall and Trey Gowdy - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 1:59:40–2:03:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/captagon-jihadi-adderall-and-trey-gowdy.md ISIS fighters reportedly use Captagon, a "run-of-the-mill" amphetamine described as "Jihadi Adderall," to maintain energy and aggression during combat. The hosts discuss the drug's composition and its similarity to the banned weight-loss drug Fen-Fen. They also critique a recent "rant" by Representative Trey Gowdy regarding the "premeditated depravity" of terrorists, questioning his effectiveness as a political figure. Keywords: [captagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/captagon.md), [amphetamines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amphetamines.md), [trey gowdy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trey-gowdy.md), jihadi adderall, fen-fen, [vox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vox.md) ### Jihadi John Tango Account, Turkey Visa-Free EU Access - **Episode:** [766: Cyber Soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-18 - **Time:** 2:47:15–2:50:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers/chapter/jihadi-john-tango-account-turkey-visa-free-eu-access.md A former Danish hostage of ISIS provided a bizarre account of being forced to dance the tango with the militant known as Jihadi John. In geopolitical news, Turkey is reportedly seeking visa-free access to the EU's Schengen zone as a condition for helping manage the migrant crisis. Keywords: [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [schengen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen.md) ### UK Terror Arrests and the Criminalization of Online Research - **Episode:** [751: Funny Blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-27 - **Time:** 2:33:54–2:38:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow/chapter/uk-terror-arrests-and-the-criminalization-of-online-research.md A 16-year-old girl in Manchester is arrested for possessing the "Anarchist Cookbook" and communicating with a plot participant in Australia. The hosts argue that the UK is becoming more dystopian than Orwell's "1984," as simple online research into controversial topics is increasingly treated as a criminal offense. Keywords: [manchester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manchester.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [anarchist cookbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anarchist-cookbook.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [1984](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1984.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, The Roundtable - **Episode:** [738: Busted Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-12 - **Time:** 2:57:04–2:59:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router/chapter/knighting-ceremony-the-roundtable.md In a formal ceremony, Anthony Seven, Gavin Boyd, Craig Harris, and Jihadi Jim are dubbed Knights of the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts offer a variety of symbolic refreshments, including "Shibari and Fat Rooster Craft Beer." The new knights are promised certificates of authenticity and rings to signify their status. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), jihadi jim, anthony seven, gavin boyd, craig harris ### Jihadi John Identity and ISIS Funding - **Episode:** [700: Bidentification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-04 - **Time:** 2:04:34–2:09:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification/chapter/jihadi-john-identity-and-isis-funding.md The identity of "Jihadi John" is revealed as Mohammed Emwazi, a college-educated man from a middle-class background. The hosts critique State Department spokesperson Marie Harf's suggestion that ISIS members primarily need job opportunities. They discuss reports that ISIS pays its fighters better than the Iraqi military, funded by stolen billions. Keywords: [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), mohammed emwazi, [marie harf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-harf.md), jobs for terrorists, [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md) ### ISIS Video Analysis, Kenji Goto, Photoshop Forensics - **Episode:** [692: Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/692-crone.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-01 - **Time:** 1:20:06–1:26:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/692-crone/chapter/isis-video-analysis-kenji-goto-photoshop-forensics.md The hosts analyze the execution video of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, pointing out numerous technical inconsistencies that suggest the footage was manipulated. Forensic observations include white balance issues, unnatural shadows, and a "photoshopped" appearance of the head on the body. The discussion compares these highly produced "orange jumpsuit" videos to authentic, grittier execution footage from other conflict zones. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [kenji goto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenji-goto.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), [forensics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forensics.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md) ### Al-Qaeda vs ISIS Branding, Jihadi John and Intelligence Failures - **Episode:** [690: Win by a Gyp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-25 - **Time:** 1:13:00–1:16:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp/chapter/al-qaeda-vs-isis-branding-jihadi-john-and-intelligence-failures.md The discussion shifts to the perceived competition for "market share" between Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Mike Rogers claims that U.S. intelligence has "high confidence" in the identity of the executioner known as Jihadi John but refuses to release his name to avoid disrupting his "lineage" of associates. The hosts mock the idea of allowing beheadings to continue for the sake of gathering intelligence. Keywords: [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), brand competition ### ISIS Video Production, Green Screen Glitches and Hard Drive Crashes - **Episode:** [690: Win by a Gyp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-25 - **Time:** 1:16:49–1:19:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp/chapter/isis-video-production-green-screen-glitches-and-hard-drive-crashes.md The hosts scrutinize the technical quality of ISIS hostage videos, pointing out inconsistent shadows and lighting that suggest green-screen manipulation. They joke that a delay in the release of a new video was likely due to a "hard drive crash" or a failed software update. They question why the videos are produced in English if they are intended for a Japanese audience. Keywords: [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), [final cut pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/final-cut-pro.md), [video editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-editing.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md) ### ISIS Hostage Video, Green Screen Analysis - **Episode:** [689: Code 44](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-22 - **Time:** 2:11:51–2:16:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44/chapter/isis-hostage-video-green-screen-analysis.md ISIS released a video featuring "Jihadi John" demanding $200 million from the Japanese government for the release of two hostages. Independent analysts and the hosts point out evidence of green-screen technology, such as conflicting shadow angles, suggesting the video was filmed in a studio rather than a desert. The Site Intelligence Group is identified as the primary source for these videos. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), [video forensics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-forensics.md) ### TRAC Analysis, Sony-Style Video Production - **Episode:** [678: Sir London Foley Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-14 - **Time:** 2:36:52–2:40:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents/chapter/trac-analysis-sony-style-video-production.md The Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium (TRAC) analyzed an ISIS beheading video, estimating its production cost at $200,000. The analysis found evidence of multiple takes, professional lighting, and the use of clip-on microphones, indicating a high-definition "feature film" quality. The report also identified inconsistencies in the lineup of fighters, suggesting the use of body doubles and extensive post-production editing. Keywords: trac, [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [video production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-production.md), [beheading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading.md), terrorism research ### ISIS Beheading Video Analysis, Peter Kassig - **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-19 - **Time:** 58:59–1:03:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/isis-beheading-video-analysis-peter-kassig.md The hosts deconstruct a 16-minute ISIS video purportedly showing the beheading of American citizen Peter Kassig. They point out technical anomalies suggesting the use of green screens and Adobe After Effects, questioning the authenticity of the production and the identity of "Jihadi John." Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [peter kassig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-kassig.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), adobe after effects, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Jihadi Cool and Social Media Recruitment - **Episode:** [665: Jihadi Cool](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-02 - **Time:** 1:56:03–1:57:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool/chapter/jihadi-cool-and-social-media-recruitment.md Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter described the phenomenon of "Jihadi Cool," where ISIS uses sophisticated social media campaigns to recruit young people. Leiter argued that the U.S. government has been ineffective at countering this messaging over the last decade. He called for increased partnerships between state officials and Muslim communities, as well as a better understanding of the 15-to-29-year-old demographic by intelligence agencies. Keywords: jihadi cool, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [al qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md) ### ISIS Propaganda, James Foley and Polder Jihadis - **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-06 - **Time:** 13:51–17:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/isis-propaganda-james-foley-and-polder-jihadis.md The narrative shifts to the threat of ISIS and the skepticism surrounding the James Foley beheading video. In Amsterdam, local media reports on "Polder Jihadis," Dutch citizens leaving to join the conflict in Syria. One specific individual, Abu Obaidah el Maghreba, is identified as a Dutch national allegedly involved in guarding Western journalists. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [james foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-foley.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), polder jihadis, abu obaidah el maghreba, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### The Beatles Jihadi Group and Systematic Beheadings - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 1:40:36–1:43:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/the-beatles-jihadi-group-and-systematic-beheadings.md The media's branding of a group of British jihadis as "The Beatles" is criticized as a calculated PR move. Reports from an Iraqi-American source claiming that ISIS is "systematically beheading children" in Mosul parks are viewed as extreme propaganda meant to incite Western outrage. The hosts predict this narrative will be used to bridge the threat from the Middle East to Europe and the US. Keywords: [the beatles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-beatles.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [mosul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosul.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### European Jihadis and the Guardian's Role - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 1:44:00–1:48:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/european-jihadis-and-the-guardian-s-role.md The Guardian is identified as the primary source for the "Beatles" moniker for the British jihadis. The hosts suggest the newspaper has ties to MI6 and is participating in a government operation. The narrative focuses on the danger of jihadis with Western passports returning to launch attacks in their home countries, a theme the hosts believe is being heavily manufactured. Keywords: [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [jihadi john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi-john.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), western passports ### Resurgence Magazine and African-American Radicalization - **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 2:19:11–2:23:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/resurgence-magazine-and-african-american-radicalization.md A new publication called "Resurgence" is reportedly targeting African-American converts by using imagery of Malcolm X. John Miller promotes the magazine's upcoming release, while the hosts argue it is another CIA-led scam designed to manufacture a new domestic terror threat. They analyze the promotional video's audio, which frames violence as the only language the "man" understands. Keywords: resurgence magazine, [malcolm x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-x.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), jihadi joe [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadi.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)