# Kale on The No Agenda Show Kale comes up in 48 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2011 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 48 - **Episodes:** 44 - **Discussed:** April 2011 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Healthy Surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), [Superfoods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfoods.md), [Marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [Superfood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfood.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 48 ### Sir John of Compiled Code and Kale Jingles - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 4:08:59–4:11:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-john-of-compiled-code-and-kale-jingles.md Jonathan Staples is knighted as Sir John Knight of the Compiled Code, requesting Pepsid and Pepto Bismol for the roundtable. Spencer Whitney celebrates his 40th birthday and requests the "Have More Kale" and "That's True" jingles. Brock Reinhold and Franny Knudsen also contribute, with Franny's husband being knighted as Peter the Viking Hunk. Keywords: compiled code, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md), pepsid, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) ### Sir Tooth Fairy and Scamdemic Return Request - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 4:32:41–4:35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-tooth-fairy-and-scamdemic-return-request.md Sir Tooth Fairy from Indiana requests the "Detective Dookie" and "Pigs in Human Clothing" jingles. He asks the hosts to consider bringing the show back if another "scamdemic" occurs in the future. He also praises guest host Rob Dew for his contributions to the show's final run. Keywords: sir tooth fairy, [detective dookie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detective-dookie.md), scamdemic, [rob dew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-dew.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md) ### Spanish Learning, Resume Services - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 2:19:31–2:22:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/spanish-learning-resume-services.md A donation from Andrew Snyder leads to a discussion about the health benefits of kale and the importance of podcasting as a historical innovation. The segment includes a cross-promotion for the Tacoma Language Academy's Spanish placement quiz and Linda Lou Patkin’s resume service, Image Makers Inc. The hosts emphasize the value of being bilingual in states like California and Texas. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [spanish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanish.md), tacoma language academy, [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), [image makers inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-makers-inc.md) ### White House Nutrition Conference, Food Compass Rankings - **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-14 - **Time:** 2:40:01–2:45:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/white-house-nutrition-conference-food-compass-rankings.md The White House is preparing for a September conference on nutrition based on the "Food Compass" profiling system from Tufts University. The system has drawn ridicule for ranking Frosted Mini-Wheats and chocolate-covered almonds higher than ground beef, eggs, and cheddar cheese. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), food compass, [tufts university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tufts-university.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md) ### Sir Anthony Seven and No Agenda Photos Promotion - **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-09 - **Time:** 1:43:09–1:47:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/sir-anthony-seven-and-no-agenda-photos-promotion.md Sir Anthony Seven of Hamilton County, Indiana, donated in memory of a segment regarding kale. Another producer, Ruth Durkin, promoted her photography website, NoAgendaPhotos.com, which features images from Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. She offered a discount code for listeners, with a portion of the proceeds returning to the show, exemplifying the Value for Value model in practice. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [hamilton county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton-county.md) ### Archive.org, Joseph Mercola Website Takedown - **Episode:** [1373: Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-16 - **Time:** 1:21–5:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation/chapter/archive-org-joseph-mercola-website-takedown.md Joseph Mercola requested the removal of his website content from Archive.org following a warning letter from the FDA regarding product claims. Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, clarified that the archive only removes content at the request of copyright holders. The organization is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects including a massive archive of 78rpm records. Keywords: [archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), [joseph mercola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-mercola.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), brewster kale, mark graham ### Kale Industry, Heart Attack Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-06 - **Time:** 1:09:43–1:11:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/kale-industry-heart-attack-anecdotes.md A CNN segment on heart health featured multiple individuals attributing their recovery or health status to eating kale. One marathon runner expressed shock at having a heart attack despite a diet rich in kale and regular exercise. The hosts mock the segment as a "shameless" promotion by the kale industry amidst rising reports of myocarditis. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [heart attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attack.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), marathon runner, [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md) ### Robert Conte and Vertical Farming in Berkeley - **Episode:** [1245: Mask Up!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-31 - **Time:** 2:04:03–2:06:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up/chapter/robert-conte-and-vertical-farming-in-berkeley.md Producer Robert Conte shares his success in landing a job at a vertical farm in the San Francisco Bay Area. He discusses the production of aeroponic kale and mentions his boss's opinions on local food culture, including the nickname "Gross Out" for the Grocery Outlet supermarket chain. Keywords: robert conte, [vertical farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vertical-farming.md), aeroponics, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [grocery outlet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-outlet.md) ### LG Indoor Vegetable Cultivator and "Weederator" Joke - **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-12 - **Time:** 1:43:16–1:47:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/lg-indoor-vegetable-cultivator-and-weederator-joke.md LG showcased an indoor vegetable cultivation machine at CES that allows users to grow greens like kale and basil inside a refrigerator-like unit. The hosts criticize the product as unnecessary and mock the repetitive "okay" verbal tic of the reporter. They suggest the device would be more popular if marketed for growing cannabis, jokingly naming it the "Weederator." Keywords: [lg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lg.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), indoor gardening, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), basil ### Dame Ambrose and Sir Fucking White Male Knighting - **Episode:** [1184: Ejexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-27 - **Time:** 2:31:46–2:38:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit/chapter/dame-ambrose-and-sir-fucking-white-male-knighting.md Alexa Delgado and Julian Robbins are knighted after reaching the $1,000 donation threshold. Their ceremony includes requests for "vignettes and beignets" (French donuts) and "mayonnaise and kale." The hosts joke about their "exit strategy" involving reverse mortgages and thank the couple for their years of support. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), beignets, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), pineapple dole whip, reverse mortgage ### Sur La Table, Date Night Cooking Class - **Episode:** [1171: Slutty Vegan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1171-slutty-vegan.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-12 - **Time:** 28:50–32:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1171-slutty-vegan/chapter/sur-la-table-date-night-cooking-class.md A personal account of a "date night" cooking class at Sur La Table involves learning to prepare creme brulee, popovers, and a creamy kale dish with shallots. The instruction included specific techniques for dicing shallots and searing meat in a cast-iron skillet. The experience is described as a birthday gift that combined culinary education with social interaction and wine. Keywords: sur la table, cooking class, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), shallots, popovers ### Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Liberal Health Concerns - **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-05 - **Time:** 1:52:30–1:54:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/ruth-bader-ginsburg-liberal-health-concerns.md Liberal supporters are expressing extreme concern over the health of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, leading to a "keep her alive" meme. Social media users have been jokingly urging her to eat kale and avoid slippery ice to ensure she remains on the bench during the Trump administration. Keywords: [ruth bader ginsburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruth-bader-ginsburg.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [liberals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liberals.md) ### Food Trends, The Egg Council and Kale PR - **Episode:** [897: Douchebag Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-22 - **Time:** 2:47:08–2:48:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland/chapter/food-trends-the-egg-council-and-kale-pr.md The "put an egg on it" food trend is identified as a coordinated promotion by the Egg Council, similar to the PR campaign that turned kale into a staple for foodies. Kale is described as "depression food" that only tastes good when prepared with fat or bacon. Keywords: egg council, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), food and wine, [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [food trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-trends.md) ### Kale Marketing and the TED NPR Collaboration - **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-26 - **Time:** 2:08:20–2:11:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/kale-marketing-and-the-ted-npr-collaboration.md A collaboration between TED and NPR features Dr. Terry Wahls promoting the nutritional benefits of kale, claiming it has the "most nutrition per calorie of any plant." The hosts mock the "NGO status" of TED and the aggressive marketing of kale. They play a repetitive "You will obey" remix to satirize the perceived programming of the public to consume the leafy green. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [ted talks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-talks.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), brassica, [mitochondria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitochondria.md) ### Ham Radio 360, Beanie Gift and Airstream - **Episode:** [883: Throne Sniffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-04 - **Time:** 1:17:10–1:18:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing/chapter/ham-radio-360-beanie-gift-and-airstream.md Kale Nelson from the Ham Radio 360 podcast sends a beanie to the show as a "value for value" gift. The hosts joke about the utility of a beanie in California versus its necessity during long operating nights in an Airstream trailer. Keywords: ham radio 360, kale nelson, beanie, [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), winter field day ### Science Friday, Massaged Kale, Bitterness Compounds - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 2:45:37–2:47:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/science-friday-massaged-kale-bitterness-compounds.md A segment from NPR's "Science Friday" explains the science behind "massaging" kale to make it tender. The process releases enzymes that interact with sulfur compounds, creating a bitter flavor. The hosts mock the trend, questioning why anyone would eat the vegetable. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [science friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-friday.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [enzymes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enzymes.md), [sulfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur.md), bitterness ### Executive Producer Credits, Kale and Kidney Stones, Australian Geography - **Episode:** [816: Dehydrated in China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-14 - **Time:** 1:09:48–1:16:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china/chapter/executive-producer-credits-kale-and-kidney-stones-australian-geography.md During the donor thank-you segment, a producer shares a report from a urologist claiming that the "superfood" kale is contributing to a rise in kidney stones among millennials. This leads to a personal anecdote about a painful kidney stone experience in China. The segment also includes a guide to the correct pronunciation of Australian cities like Melbourne and Cairns. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [kidney stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kidney-stones.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [brisbane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brisbane.md) ### Episode 800 Donations and VapeYourKale.com Venture - **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 59:59–1:08:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/episode-800-donations-and-vapeyourkale-com-venture.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak acknowledge high-tier donors for the 800th episode, including several $800 contributions. Curry jokingly announces the registration of the domain VapeYourKale.com as a potential business idea for healthy e-juice. The segment includes "karma" reads for producers and various soundboard jingles requested by the contributors. Keywords: [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) ### Superfood Trends and Waste-Based Dining - **Episode:** [791: Shunt Unit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-17 - **Time:** 2:25:29–2:29:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit/chapter/superfood-trends-and-waste-based-dining.md A critique of the "superfood" industry focuses on the 2016 trends emerging from fancy food shows. The list includes "waste-based food," popularized by New York chef Dan Barber, which utilizes vegetable pulp and scraps, as well as the rising popularity of kelp as a sustainable seaweed option. Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [superfoods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfoods.md), dan barber, kelp, [food waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md) ### Kale Popularity, Orange Is The New Black - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 2:05:56–2:08:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/kale-popularity-orange-is-the-new-black.md The hosts discuss the cultural surge of kale, referencing a scene from the third season of "Orange Is The New Black" where inmates discuss planting it. 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