# Lent on The No Agenda Show

Lent comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ash Wednesday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-wednesday.md), [Catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [Byron Donalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byron-donalds.md), [Easter Bunny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-bunny.md), [Folklore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/folklore.md), [Jeanine Pirro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeanine-pirro.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Jre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jre.md), [Newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Lapsed Catholics Returning to Church and Holy Sacraments

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 4:04:10–4:06:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/lapsed-catholics-returning-to-church-and-holy-sacraments.md

An anonymous listener from Wisconsin shares how Adam Curry's spiritual journey influenced their own return to the Catholic Church. The listener is now preparing for the Holy Sacrament of confirmation. The segment also mentions how the listener discovered the show via Curry's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), mass, holy sacrament, [lent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lent.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [jre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jre.md)

### Newsletter Errors, Ash Wednesday, Judge Jeanine Pirro

- **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-09
- **Time:** 2:15:17–2:19:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/newsletter-errors-ash-wednesday-judge-jeanine-pirro.md

The host apologizes for an error in the newsletter regarding the date of Easter. This leads to a discussion about Ash Wednesday observations in the media, specifically mentioning Judge Jeanine Pirro and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appearing on television with ash crosses on their foreheads.

Keywords: [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [ash wednesday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-wednesday.md), [jeanine pirro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeanine-pirro.md), [byron donalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byron-donalds.md), [lent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lent.md)

### Ash Wednesday, Taylor Swift and Ice Spice Satanic Imagery

- **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-16
- **Time:** 1:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/ash-wednesday-taylor-swift-and-ice-spice-satanic-imagery.md

The observance of Ash Wednesday and Lent is noted as a form of religious virtue signaling among Catholics. During the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift's associate, Ice Spice, was observed making hand gestures interpreted by some as satanic symbols. This behavior is criticized as inappropriate for a national broadcast on CBS.

Keywords: [ash wednesday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-wednesday.md), [lent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lent.md), [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), ice spice, satanic imagery, [super bowl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-bowl.md)

### Easter Bunny Origins, Hares, and German Lutheran Folklore

- **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-16
- **Time:** 2:10–5:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/easter-bunny-origins-hares-and-german-lutheran-folklore.md

The history of the Easter Bunny is traced back to 1600s German Lutheran traditions where an "Easter Hare" judged the behavior of children. Differences between hares and bunnies are explained, noting that hares live above ground and run at high speeds. The tradition of colored eggs is linked to breaking the fast of Lent, while the hare's association with the Virgin Mary stems from ancient beliefs about its reproductive biology.

Keywords: [easter bunny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-bunny.md), hare, german lutherans, [lent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lent.md), georg von frankenow, [folklore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/folklore.md)

### Suzanne Lent, Public Radio Format Parody

- **Episode:** [661: Speciesism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-16
- **Time:** 2:18:43–2:20:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism/chapter/suzanne-lent-public-radio-format-parody.md

Suzanne Lent shared her initial hesitation about the No Agenda podcast's high-energy format before becoming a regular supporter. The hosts respond with a parody of a public radio pledge drive, mimicking the hushed tones and "tote bag" incentives typical of NPR stations. They emphasize that their independent model is the only way to provide truly uncompromised media deconstruction.

Keywords: suzanne lent, [public radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-radio.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), community radio, podcast format

### Joe Biden Ash Wednesday, Lent Symbolism

- **Episode:** [175: Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-18
- **Time:** 1:36:57–1:38:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin/chapter/joe-biden-ash-wednesday-lent-symbolism.md

Vice President Joe Biden appeared in public with a dark mark on his forehead, which was identified as ashes for Ash Wednesday. The hosts discuss the timing of Lent and the visibility of the religious ritual in cities like San Francisco.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [ash wednesday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-wednesday.md), [lent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lent.md), [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md)

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