# Lake Tahoe on The No Agenda Show

Lake Tahoe comes up in 9 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Bb King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bb-king.md), [Hitchhiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiking.md), [Hypothermia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothermia.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [Associate Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [Bob Dylan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-dylan.md), [Cisgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisgender.md), [Denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### The BB King Motorcycle Trip and Hypothermia

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:11:52–1:15:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/the-bb-king-motorcycle-trip-and-hypothermia.md

Adam Curry plays his "all-time favorite" Dvorak story involving a 24-year-old John riding a Kawasaki motorcycle to Lake Tahoe to see BB King. After winning money gambling, Dvorak attempted to ride home in freezing temperatures, resulting in severe hypothermia. The story concludes with a failed attempt to pick up a beautiful hitchhiker because his jaw was frozen shut, causing her to pull a gun on him.

Keywords: [bb king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bb-king.md), [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), kawasaki triple, [hypothermia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothermia.md), [hitchhiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiking.md)

### Smithsonian Castle Cistern Discovery and Tunnel Theories

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 1:19:04–1:21:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/smithsonian-castle-cistern-discovery-and-tunnel-theories.md

Construction crews renovating the Smithsonian "Castle" on the National Mall discovered a 30-foot deep cistern dating back to 1847. While the discovery fueled speculation about secret tunnels under Washington D.C., officials stated the structure was simply for gathering rainwater. This leads to a discussion of various urban legends regarding underground military bases and high-speed trains.

Keywords: [smithsonian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithsonian.md), [national mall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-mall.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), cistern, [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md)

### Submarine Base Urban Legends and Underground Cities

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 1:21:56–1:24:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/submarine-base-urban-legends-and-underground-cities.md

A personal anecdote recalls a hitchhiker's claim that secret submarine bases exist under Lake Tahoe, connected to the Pacific via tunnels. The discussion references RFK Jr.'s claims about underground bases in the 1960s and notes the existence of real underground pedestrian networks in cities like Montreal and Toronto.

Keywords: [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [san francisco bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco-bay.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [montreal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montreal.md), underground city

### Motorcycle Trip to Lake Tahoe and Hypothermia Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 5:39–8:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/motorcycle-trip-to-lake-tahoe-and-hypothermia-anecdote.md

A personal story details a motorcycle trip to Lake Tahoe on a Kawasaki Triple to see BB King. After winning money at the tables, the traveler attempted to drive home in sub-zero temperatures, resulting in severe hypothermia. The story concludes with an encounter with a beautiful hitchhiker whom the traveler was unable to speak to due to uncontrollable shivering.

Keywords: [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [bb king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bb-king.md), kawasaki triple, [hypothermia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothermia.md), [highway 80](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/highway-80.md), [hitchhiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiking.md)

### Knighting Ceremony, Lady Simona, No Agenda Donations

- **Episode:** [1055: Tongue Jammin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-30
- **Time:** 2:17:17–2:26:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin/chapter/knighting-ceremony-lady-simona-no-agenda-donations.md

The hosts conduct a knighting ceremony for Lady Simona, naming her the "Dame of Purple Goats." They acknowledge various donors, including Sir Duane Melanson and Sir Christopher Dolan, and discuss a local meetup in Lake Tahoe. The segment emphasizes the value-for-value model and the importance of listener support to keep the show operational.

Keywords: lady simona, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), purple goats, [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Associate Executive Producers, Knighting Ceremony and Meetups

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 1:25:27–1:31:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/associate-executive-producers-knighting-ceremony-and-meetups.md

The hosts recognize several Associate Executive Producers and answer a question about the proper finger for wearing a No Agenda signet ring. They announce an upcoming listener meetup at Sonny's BBQ in South Lake Tahoe on July 29th.

Keywords: [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [signet ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-ring.md), [cisgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisgender.md)

### Baron Donald of the Fire Bottles, Starfleet Command and Meetups

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 2:18:59–2:24:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/baron-donald-of-the-fire-bottles-starfleet-command-and-meetups.md

Sir Baron Donald of the Fire Bottles is promoted to Viscount of Eastern Washington. He submitted his request on "United Federation of Planets" letterhead. The hosts also remind listeners of the South Lake Tahoe meetup and acknowledge several "boob" donations (amounts ending in 80.08).

Keywords: [starfleet command](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starfleet-command.md), [bob dylan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-dylan.md), [spokane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spokane.md), [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [united federation of planets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-federation-of-planets.md)

### Hitchhiking History, John C. Dvorak's Motorcycle Story

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 1:44:16–1:49:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/hitchhiking-history-john-c-dvorak-s-motorcycle-story.md

John C. Dvorak shares a story from the 1970s about riding a Kawasaki motorcycle to Lake Tahoe to see BB King. After winning money gambling and attempting to ride home in freezing temperatures, he suffered from hypothermia and was unable to speak when he tried to offer a ride to a hitchhiker.

Keywords: [hitchhiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiking.md), [motorcycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycle.md), kawasaki, [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [bb king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bb-king.md), [hypothermia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothermia.md)

### Weather Anomalies in London and Northern California

- **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-24
- **Time:** 0:04–0:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/weather-anomalies-in-london-and-northern-california.md

The hosts compare current weather conditions between Southwest London and Northern California. While London experiences uncharacteristic sunshine and gusty winds, Northern California faces unusual late-May snow and rain attributed to a low-pressure system moving back from Denver.

Keywords: [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [northern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-california.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [lake tahoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-tahoe.md), [weather patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-patterns.md)

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