# Kickstarter on The No Agenda Show Kickstarter comes up in 50 chapters across 49 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 50 - **Episodes:** 49 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Rhino The Bearded](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhino-the-bearded.md), [Value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Iphone App](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-app.md), [Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [4k Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4k-tv.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 50 ### Commodore Earl Silverdude and the King of No Agenda - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 1:05:28–1:08:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/commodore-earl-silverdude-and-the-king-of-no-agenda.md Commodore Earl Silverdude of the Silver Dolphins sends a naval farewell, while Matthew King donates to secure a ring for his wife. King, asserting his status as a "King," declines a knightly title as a demotion and promotes Josh Howard’s "Dead at 17" comic on Kickstarter. Sir Lehron from Alabama also joins the peerage as the "Duke of Chocktawatchi." Keywords: eldersburg maryland, [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), josh howard, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md) ### Kickstarter Vaporware and the Curry One Microphone Project - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 12:55–15:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/kickstarter-vaporware-and-the-curry-one-microphone-project.md The discussion turns to the history of crowdfunding failures and "vaporware" on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Adam Curry reflects on his own experience with the Podcaster Pro project alongside Sir Gene, which ultimately failed due to engineering costs. Curry announces plans for a new hardware venture called the Curry One microphone. Keywords: [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [indiegogo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiegogo.md), podcaster pro, curry one, [vaporware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaporware.md) ### Associate Executive Producers, Birthday Tributes - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 2:12:23–2:19:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/associate-executive-producers-birthday-tributes.md Multiple Associate Executive Producers were recognized for their financial support, including "Sir Nobody" who promoted a film Kickstarter and "James Powers." The segment included numerous birthday wishes for one of the hosts, whose 74th birthday coincides with Easter Sunday. Various businesses, such as Martel Hardware and La Jolla Salt Corporation, were also mentioned through producer notes. 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A potential Kickstarter campaign is proposed as a way to bring a branded version to market. Keywords: dog dazer ii, ultrasonic tone, smartphone app, piezo speaker, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Hearing Aid Technology, Subdermal Implants and Settings - **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-08 - **Time:** 2:09:06–2:12:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/hearing-aid-technology-subdermal-implants-and-settings.md Adam Curry discusses his experience with hearing aid technology and the importance of proper settings. He rejects the idea of a subdermal implant, preferring external devices that can be treated as "fashion statements." The discussion touches on the aesthetics of ear plugs and the technical challenges of digital signal processing for the hearing impaired. Keywords: [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [audiologist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audiologist.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), subdermal implant, tech ### No Agenda Dog Dazer Product Idea - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 2:13:47–2:15:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/no-agenda-dog-dazer-product-idea.md The hosts propose a "No Agenda Dog Dazer" product, a small ultrasonic device that emits a 25 kHz tone to annoy dogs without being audible to humans. They discuss the potential for a smartphone app or a dedicated keychain device using a piezo speaker. The idea is presented as a way to deal with unwanted dogs in public spaces like restaurants. Keywords: dog dazer, ultrasonic, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), product idea, piezo, [frequency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequency.md) ### Faraday Gloves and the Hip and Chipped Jingle - **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-20 - **Time:** 2:48:34–2:50:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/faraday-gloves-and-the-hip-and-chipped-jingle.md A humorous proposal for a Kickstarter project featuring "Faraday Gloves" to protect people who have been implanted with RFID chips. The segment includes a custom jingle: "When you're hip and chipped, it's not enough to encrypt, buy some Faraday Gloves." Keywords: faraday gloves, [rfid chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid-chips.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md) ### Elon Musk Mars Kickstarter, Median House Price - **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-29 - **Time:** 2:48:55–2:50:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/elon-musk-mars-kickstarter-median-house-price.md Elon Musk announced a plan to colonize Mars, suggesting the cost of the trip could eventually drop to $200,000, roughly the median price of a U.S. house. Critics mocked the presentation as a "Kickstarter for Mars," questioning the feasibility of establishing a self-sustaining civilization on the planet. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [colonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonization.md) ### Sane Nerd Club, San Antonio Nerd Clubhouse - **Episode:** [821: Manterruptors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-01 - **Time:** 1:18:02–1:22:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors/chapter/sane-nerd-club-san-antonio-nerd-clubhouse.md Jessica Wyatt from San Antonio, Texas, contributes toward her husband's knighthood and promotes her Kickstarter campaign for "Sane Nerd," a planned nerd clubhouse. The hosts discuss the potential for the venue to host future No Agenda meetups in Texas. The segment includes a brief look at the project's website and its mission to create a community space for enthusiasts. Keywords: sane nerd, [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), nerd clubhouse, jessica wyatt, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### John Overall, WP Plugins Podcast, Oscar Diversity - **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-22 - **Time:** 1:16:05–1:20:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/john-overall-wp-plugins-podcast-oscar-diversity.md John Overall of the "WP Plugins A to Z" podcast contributes from Victoria, BC, while promoting his own Kickstarter campaign. The hosts briefly touch upon the "Oscars So White" controversy, noting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does not disclose its full membership list. Keywords: [john overall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-overall.md), [victoria bc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-bc.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md) ### Dvorak's Unfinished Books, Helicopter Business Failure - **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 1:14:27–1:16:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/dvorak-s-unfinished-books-helicopter-business-failure.md The hosts discuss unfinished projects, including books on "Cycles" and "Vinegar" that are nearly complete but lack the final impetus for publication. They also recount a past business venture involving a helicopter company that failed due to a partner who was reportedly wanted by Scotland Yard. Keywords: cycles book, [vinegar book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinegar-book.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), helicopter company, [scotland yard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland-yard.md) ### Personal Cloud Storage, Lima Kickstarter and Amazon Echo - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 2:41:10–2:44:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/personal-cloud-storage-lima-kickstarter-and-amazon-echo.md John C. Dvorak reviews the "Lima" personal cloud device, a Kickstarter project that plugs into a router to create a private cloud. He compares it unfavorably to Western Digital's personal cloud solutions, noting that the Lima software is not yet "ready for prime time." The hosts also briefly discuss the Amazon Echo, acknowledging that the device is constantly listening to users. Keywords: [lima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lima.md), western digital, [nas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nas.md), [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [amazon echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md) ### European Migrant Crisis and Local Backlash in the Netherlands - **Episode:** [763: Transjester](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-08 - **Time:** 1:28:46–1:32:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/763-transjester/chapter/european-migrant-crisis-and-local-backlash-in-the-netherlands.md Citizens in a small Dutch village protested the expansion of a local asylum seeker center, leading to an attack on an official's car. The hosts discuss the growing tension in Europe as quotas for migrants are increased against local wishes. They also mention a Kickstarter campaign by the UN Refugee Agency that uses emotional imagery of infants to solicit donations for those traveling to the Austrian border. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [migrant crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrant-crisis.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), asylum seeker center, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md) ### RV Industry Trends, FEMA Trailers, Carbon Fiber Concepts - **Episode:** [761: Deconflicting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-01 - **Time:** 7:22–13:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting/chapter/rv-industry-trends-fema-trailers-carbon-fiber-concepts.md A discussion of the recreational vehicle industry highlights the aggressive naming conventions of modern trailers like the Raptor, Prowler, and Cyclone. Criticism is leveled at the build quality of modern Airstreams, specifically regarding laminate issues and cheap plastic components. A proposal is made for a high-end carbon fiber travel trailer that would be lightweight and durable, potentially funded via Kickstarter. Keywords: [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), raptor, fema trailers, [carbon fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fiber.md), rv industry, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [tiny house movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-house-movement.md) ### Decadent Minimalist Kickstarter Success - **Episode:** [753: Office of Suck It Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-03 - **Time:** 1:17:14–1:18:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up/chapter/decadent-minimalist-kickstarter-success.md The "Decadent Minimalist" wallet Kickstarter campaign reached $500,000 in funding. The project offered a limited "Club 33" edition wallet and credited the No Agenda community for its significant support. Keywords: decadent minimalist, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), wallets, [club 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-33.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) ### Postmodern Media Model, Vonda Shepard Kickstarter - **Episode:** [740: Losers to Lions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-19 - **Time:** 2:17:31–2:20:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/postmodern-media-model-vonda-shepard-kickstarter.md The hosts describe No Agenda as "postmodern media," operating without a traditional studio or gatekeepers. They compare their value-for-value model to artist Vonda Shepard, who used crowdfunding to produce her new CD. They emphasize that while the model is "hobbling," it allows for creative independence. Keywords: postmodern media, vonda shepard, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md) ### Mars Simulations in Hawaii, Bill Nye Kickstarter - **Episode:** [739: Trolling for Majors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-16 - **Time:** 22:13–24:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors/chapter/mars-simulations-in-hawaii-bill-nye-kickstarter.md NASA is conducting Mars living simulations in a dome located in Hawaii, utilizing volcanic landscapes that closely resemble images sent back by the Curiosity rover. Simultaneously, a Kickstarter campaign led by Bill Nye aims to raise $650,000 for a science-related project. The campaign's promotional material is criticized for its messaging regarding climate change and its appeal to 1990s nostalgia. Keywords: [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [curiosity rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md) ### Political Solutions and Crowdfunding Candidates - **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-25 - **Time:** 1:06:54–1:11:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/political-solutions-and-crowdfunding-candidates.md In response to listener requests for solutions to political corruption, the hosts suggest using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund independent candidates. They argue that the dominance of the Bush and Clinton families is a result of public apathy and that local-level engagement is the only viable path to change. The segment criticizes the "lazy" reliance on term limits and encourages citizens to raise money for representatives they believe in. Keywords: [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [term limits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/term-limits.md), [political reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-reform.md), [bush family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-family.md), [clinton family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-family.md) ### Outernet Project, George Soros Funding - **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-19 - **Time:** 1:52:04–1:55:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/outernet-project-george-soros-funding.md The Outernet project, which aims to broadcast data via satellite to regions without internet, is revealed to be funded by George Soros' Open Society Institute. The hosts argue that the content being broadcast is pro-Western propaganda disguised as a neutral information service. Keywords: outernet, [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [open society institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-society-institute.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Voice Recognition Security, Crowfall Kickstarter and Job Karma - **Episode:** [699: 50 Shades of Terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-26 - **Time:** 1:06:18–1:09:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror/chapter/voice-recognition-security-crowfall-kickstarter-and-job-karma.md A donation from Gordon Walton regarding his "Crowfall" Kickstarter leads to a discussion on the security vulnerabilities of voice-activated assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google. The hosts demonstrate how broadcast audio can trigger devices to delete files or order products. 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