# John Lasseter on The No Agenda Show John Lasseter comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2018 to March 2019. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2018 – March 2019 - **Related topics:** [Pixar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pixar.md), [Hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging.md), [Animation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animation.md), [Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [Disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [Emma Thompson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emma-thompson.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Laurene Powell Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laurene-powell-jobs.md), [Mark Benioff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-benioff.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### John Lasseter, Emma Thompson Skydance Controversy - **Episode:** [1117: Composting People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-03 - **Time:** 1:31:45–1:36:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people/chapter/john-lasseter-emma-thompson-skydance-controversy.md Following John Lasseter's departure from Pixar due to allegations of "unwanted hugging," he was hired by Skydance Media. In response, actress Emma Thompson publicly resigned from a Skydance project, citing concerns about Lasseter's workplace behavior. The hosts critique Thompson's reaction and the "hyper-liberal" culture of the industry. Keywords: [john lasseter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lasseter.md), [emma thompson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emma-thompson.md), [skydance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skydance.md), [pixar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pixar.md), [hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging.md), [animation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animation.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) ### Burberry, Noose Hoodie Controversy and John Lasseter - **Episode:** [1114: Fudged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-21 - **Time:** 36:17–37:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged/chapter/burberry-noose-hoodie-controversy-and-john-lasseter.md Fashion house Burberry apologized for a hoodie featuring a noose-like "slipknot" design during London Fashion Week. The incident is linked to a broader discussion on the loss of "gatekeepers" in large organizations who prevent such PR disasters. The departure of figures like John Lasseter from Pixar is cited as an example of how removing key creative oversight can lead to a decline in quality and increased mistakes. Keywords: burberry, london fashion week, [noose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noose.md), [john lasseter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lasseter.md), [pixar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pixar.md), [retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md) ### Silicon Valley Billionaires, Mark Benioff and Philanthropy - **Episode:** [1067: Double Header](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-09 - **Time:** 51:32–56:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header/chapter/silicon-valley-billionaires-mark-benioff-and-philanthropy.md Scott Adams shares his observations on Silicon Valley billionaires, specifically highlighting a private meeting with Salesforce founder Mark Benioff. He describes Benioff's intense focus on corporate philanthropy and "intention." The discussion also touches on the firing of John Lasseter from Pixar and the importance of "meta quality control" figures in successful companies. Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [mark benioff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-benioff.md), [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [john lasseter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lasseter.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md) ### Laurene Powell Jobs, Philanthropy and John Lasseter - **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-29 - **Time:** 11:19–14:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/laurene-powell-jobs-philanthropy-and-john-lasseter.md Laurene Powell Jobs is becoming more visible in the public sphere as a major philanthropist following her inheritance from Steve Jobs. The discussion links her influence to the departure of John Lasseter from Pixar due to misconduct allegations. Speculation arises regarding her political associations and her appearance on stage with Hillary Clinton at recent events. Keywords: [laurene powell jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laurene-powell-jobs.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [pixar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pixar.md), [john lasseter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lasseter.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ### Principal Ty Thompson, Inappropriate Hugging, John Lasseter - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 1:34:16–1:36:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/principal-ty-thompson-inappropriate-hugging-john-lasseter.md Stoneman Douglas High School Principal Ty Thompson released a social media message promising to hug all 3,300 students as they recover from the shooting. The hosts mock the sentiment, comparing it to the "inappropriate hugging" scandal that led to John Lasseter's departure from Pixar. They suggest that such public displays of affection are becoming a "cringe-worthy" staple of modern tragedy responses. Keywords: ty thompson, [parkland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkland.md), [john lasseter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lasseter.md), [pixar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pixar.md), [hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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