# John Waters on The No Agenda Show

John Waters comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2012 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** June 2012 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [Pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pecker.md), [Mark Wahlberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-wahlberg.md), [Maxine Waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [Transformers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transformers.md), [X-men](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-men.md), [American Exceptionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-exceptionalism.md), [Bill Cosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-cosby.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Cancel Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [Chris Matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Little John's Candies, Post Office Media Mail Dispute

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 2:04:30–2:07:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/little-john-s-candies-post-office-media-mail-dispute.md

A shipment of "Little John's Candies" and "Gigawatt Coffee" was received, though one host is currently restricted from consuming them due to health reasons. A separate delivery of "artisan pool water" sent via "Media Mail" caused a confrontation at the post office, as the USPS clerk identified the shipment as a violation of the discounted rate. The hosts urge listeners not to "rip off" the post office when sending items.

Keywords: [little john's candies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/little-john-s-candies.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), media mail, [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), pool water, [tina the keeper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-the-keeper.md)

### Terracotta Watering Spikes, Production Meeting, End of Show

- **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-21
- **Time:** 3:21:20–3:26:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/terracotta-watering-spikes-production-meeting-end-of-show.md

John Dvorak provides a "tip of the day" regarding terracotta watering spikes for gardeners, praising their simple analog design over "Internet of Things" connected devices. The hosts hold a brief on-air production meeting to select the "end-of-show ISO" clip. The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's live stream schedule and upcoming Sunday broadcast.

Keywords: [gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md), watering spikes, production meeting, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [john dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dvorak.md)

### Maxine Waters and House Financial Committee FTX Hearing

- **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-15
- **Time:** 59:48–1:05:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/maxine-waters-and-house-financial-committee-ftx-hearing.md

During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Chairwoman Maxine Waters faced criticism for attempting to limit questioning regarding FTX's political donations. The hearing revealed that FTX had received high ESG governance ratings despite a total lack of internal controls and corporate structure. New CEO John Ray III testified that the organization's failure was due to the concentration of power in a small group of inexperienced individuals.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [ftx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftx.md), [house financial services committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-financial-services-committee.md), [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), john ray iii

### WD-40 Origin, Atlas Rocket History

- **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-01
- **Time:** 51:17–54:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/wd-40-origin-atlas-rocket-history.md

A historical anecdote claims that WD-40 (Water Displacement, 40th formula) was originally developed to prevent water from freezing on the outer skin of the Atlas rocket during the early space program. The product was designed as a penetrant and water displacer rather than a primary lubricant, specifically to protect the thin-skinned fuel cells of the rocket.

Keywords: [wd-40](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wd-40.md), atlas rocket, water displacement, john glenn, science lady

### Water Witching and Kanye West's Donda Album

- **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-11
- **Time:** 3:05:49–3:11:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/water-witching-and-kanye-west-s-donda-album.md

The practice of "water witching" or dowsing in Texas is discussed as a real phenomenon. A millennial producer's review of Kanye West's album "Donda" is read, praising it as a masterpiece that challenges cancel culture and nihilism. This is contrasted with John Legend's past comments on liberal artists.

Keywords: water witching, [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), donda, [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [john legend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-legend.md)

### John Lewis and Maxine Waters Discuss Trump Impeachment

- **Episode:** [896: Wall of Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-19
- **Time:** 2:23–6:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat/chapter/john-lewis-and-maxine-waters-discuss-trump-impeachment.md

Representative Maxine Waters discusses potential grounds for impeaching Donald Trump on MSNBC, citing alleged collusion with Russia. Representative John Lewis labels Trump an illegitimate president, leading to a discussion about his refusal to attend the inauguration. The hosts analyze the rhetoric used by Democratic leadership to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.

Keywords: [john lewis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lewis.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [selma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selma.md)

### Pecker Movie, Bill Cosby, Guatemala Children

- **Episode:** [822: The Great Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-05
- **Time:** 1:21:37–1:24:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show/chapter/pecker-movie-bill-cosby-guatemala-children.md

The hosts discuss the 1998 John Waters film "Pecker" after a segment of "guess the movie." The conversation shifts to news regarding Bill Cosby, with a satirical claim that he is "running kids through Guatemala." They also mention a news report involving 33 undocumented immigrants and the cancellation of projects tied to Cosby.

Keywords: [pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pecker.md), [john waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-waters.md), [bill cosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-cosby.md), [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [immigrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigrants.md)

### Robot Memes, Movie Promos, and the Movie "Pecker"

- **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-15
- **Time:** 2:57:46–3:02:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/robot-memes-movie-promos-and-the-movie-pecker.md

The hosts discuss the current media obsession with robots, linking it to the release of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction." They play a dispassionate movie promo from Mark Wahlberg and engage in a "guess the movie" game. Dvorak fails to identify the 1998 John Waters film "Pecker," leading to a humorous exchange about their respective movie-watching habits on long flights.

Keywords: [x-men](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-men.md), [transformers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transformers.md), [mark wahlberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-wahlberg.md), [pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pecker.md), [john waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-waters.md), robot memes

### Movie Promotion Memes and the "Pecker" Guessing Game

- **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-15
- **Time:** 2:57:46–3:02:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2/chapter/movie-promotion-memes-and-the-pecker-guessing-game.md

John C. Dvorak posits that the current media obsession with "killer robots" is actually a viral marketing campaign for the new X-Men and Transformers movies. He then plays a clip from a movie for Adam to guess; the movie is revealed to be John Waters' "Pecker." Adam recounts his poor movie-watching experiences on the flight to Japan.

Keywords: [x-men](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-men.md), [transformers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transformers.md), [mark wahlberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-wahlberg.md), [pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pecker.md), [john waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-waters.md)

### Bill Maher and Mormonism Comments on Overtime

- **Episode:** [418: Oryx Burgers!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-17
- **Time:** 1:17:06–1:20:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers/chapter/bill-maher-and-mormonism-comments-on-overtime.md

Comedian Bill Maher criticized American exceptionalism and the Mormon religion during a segment of his show. Maher claimed that the U.S. is a "stupid country" and that Mormonism's belief in an "American Jesus" appeals to nationalistic tendencies.

Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [mormonism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormonism.md), [american exceptionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-exceptionalism.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [john waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-waters.md)

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