# John Cleese on The No Agenda Show John Cleese comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2014 to October 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** July 2014 – October 2023 - **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Colin Kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md), [Extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extremism.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [Howard Stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [Humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [Jazz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jazz.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Intellectual Dark Web, Westminster Declaration Signatories - **Episode:** [1601: Unkool & The Gang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-22 - **Time:** 57:24–1:01:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang/chapter/intellectual-dark-web-westminster-declaration-signatories.md The list of signatories for the Westminster Declaration is analyzed, noting a lack of traditional right-wing figures. The group includes a mix of liberals, Marxists, and "Intellectual Dark Web" figures like Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger. Keywords: [michael shellenberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-shellenberger.md), [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [john cleese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cleese.md), [steven pinker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-pinker.md) ### John Cleese on Extremism and Authorized Enemies - **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-22 - **Time:** 2:20:14–2:24:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/john-cleese-on-extremism-and-authorized-enemies.md A classic recording by John Cleese explores the psychology of extremism, noting that it provides individuals with a list of "authorized enemies" to blame for the world's problems. Cleese satirizes both the hard left and hard right for their respective lists of targets, such as multinational corporations or welfare sponges. Keywords: [john cleese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cleese.md), [extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extremism.md), [monty python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monty-python.md), [left-right paradigm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/left-right-paradigm.md), enemies ### Noodle Gun Targets, Paw Patrol and Howard Stern - **Episode:** [1251: Viewpoint Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-18 - **Time:** 1:15:49–1:19:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination/chapter/noodle-gun-targets-paw-patrol-and-howard-stern.md The "Noodle Gun" of cancel culture has targeted various entities, including the cartoon Paw Patrol for featuring a police dog and Howard Stern for past use of blackface. Other targets include John Cleese's Fawlty Towers and a Berkeley College of Music apology for allowing police to use their restrooms. Keywords: paw patrol, [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [john cleese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cleese.md), [colin kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md) ### John Cleese on British Media and Trump's UN Speech - **Episode:** [1074: Boo You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-05 - **Time:** 2:00:24–2:04:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you/chapter/john-cleese-on-british-media-and-trump-s-un-speech.md Comedian John Cleese explains his decision to leave the UK, citing the "corruption" of the British press, which he claims is the least trusted in Europe. However, the hosts criticize Cleese for repeating a false media narrative that the UN General Assembly "laughed at" Donald Trump, pointing out that Cleese is falling for the very media bias he claims to despise. Keywords: [john cleese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cleese.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [media trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trust.md) ### Left-Wing Intolerance, Social Media Political Discourse - **Episode:** [905: Burn the Man Bun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-19 - **Time:** 1:57:33–2:00:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun/chapter/left-wing-intolerance-social-media-political-discourse.md The hosts discuss the perceived hypocrisy of the political left regarding tolerance and stereotyping. An anecdote from social media describes users making offensive jokes about transgender people while simultaneously claiming to be champions of social justice. Keywords: [political bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-bias.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [john cleese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cleese.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [stereotyping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stereotyping.md) ### John Cleese on Football, Outro and Sign-off - **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-07 - **Time:** 2:43:12–2:46:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/john-cleese-on-football-outro-and-sign-off.md The episode concludes with a classic clip of John Cleese explaining the differences between American football and soccer to an American audience. Cleese characterizes American football as a series of advertising jingles with little individual creativity, while comparing soccer to jazz. 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