# Listener Email on The No Agenda Show

Listener Email comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 15
- **Discussed:** June 2008 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [Listener Feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Banter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banter.md), [Broadcast News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [Brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [Career Advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), [Dating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dating.md), [Dvr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvr.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Listener Feedback on "Whatever Girls" Segments and Dating

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 2:08:45–2:14:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/listener-feedback-on-whatever-girls-segments-and-dating.md

A 40-year-old listener sent an email expressing frustration with segments featuring the "Whatever Girls," noting that as someone who hasn't been on a date in a decade, hearing about wealthy influencers is demoralizing. The hosts discussed the "death of dating" and expressed empathy for men struggling in the modern social landscape.

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### Listener Email, Banter and Golf Jokes

- **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-23
- **Time:** 1:35:21–1:38:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/listener-email-banter-and-golf-jokes.md

Listener mail praises the back-and-forth teasing between the hosts and complains about the episode's length. The conversation turns into gender humor, golf commentary, and a running joke about calling the sport "golf ball."

Keywords: holly, cheryl ladd, [golf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golf.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [banter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banter.md)

### Podcasting Business Models, The Failure of "Chip In" Strategy

- **Episode:** [1116: GND-MOU-ROI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-01
- **Time:** 1:27:33–1:32:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi/chapter/podcasting-business-models-the-failure-of-chip-in-strategy.md

A discussion on podcast monetization explored why the "$2 a month" subscription model often fails for independent creators. The hosts argued that a "value for value" system, where listeners choose their own contribution level based on the utility they receive, is more sustainable. They also noted that using "low-barrier" language like "chip in" in email marketing did not significantly increase donations.

Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [listener supported](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-supported.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [email marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-marketing.md)

### Podcast Production Workflow and Listener Clip Submissions

- **Episode:** [898: Chain of Lies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-26
- **Time:** 14:09–15:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies/chapter/podcast-production-workflow-and-listener-clip-submissions.md

The hosts describe their technical process for gathering and editing news clips, involving DVR recordings and digital transfers the morning of the show. They request that producers and listeners avoid sending the same "gem" clips to both hosts simultaneously to maintain the element of surprise during the broadcast. This coordination is intended to streamline the deconstruction process for the Sunday and Thursday episodes.

Keywords: [dvr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvr.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md), clip editing, [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md)

### Confucius Say Opening, Irish Writer Anecdote

- **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-23
- **Time:** 1:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/confucius-say-opening-irish-writer-anecdote.md

The program opens with a "Confucius say" joke regarding jackhammers making noise. An anecdote is shared about an Irish writer who provides these jokes and a listener's email criticizing the host's delivery style.

Keywords: confucius say, [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), irish writer, [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), opening segment

### Listener Feedback Regarding Refugee Crisis and Trump Coverage

- **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-21
- **Time:** 10:08–11:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/listener-feedback-regarding-refugee-crisis-and-trump-coverage.md

A listener email from a correspondent using the name Frank Mancuso criticizes the show for its perceived "Trump ass-kissing" and lack of empathy for refugees. The emailer challenges the hosts to imagine their own families without food or water for six months, accusing them of being biased agents for the Trump campaign. The hosts dismiss the criticism, suggesting the listener may be a "Hillary bot" from Brooklyn who is not truly listening to the program's nuances.

Keywords: frank mancuso, [refugee crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugee-crisis.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [political bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-bias.md)

### Tourette's Syndrome, Toe Snapping, Listener Feedback

- **Episode:** [684: Polymorphic Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-04
- **Time:** 4:38–7:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis/chapter/tourette-s-syndrome-toe-snapping-listener-feedback.md

A discussion regarding personal tics and Tourette's syndrome follows a previous segment about toe snapping. Listeners have submitted emails detailing their own strange habits, such as rolling tennis balls over their bodies or blowing into their hands. The conversation suggests that acknowledging and laughing about these tics with family can often reduce their frequency.

Keywords: [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [tics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tics.md), toe snapping, habits, listener emails

### Listener Feedback, Missy Jubilee Art

- **Episode:** [641: Extractive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-07
- **Time:** 1:34:31–1:36:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive/chapter/listener-feedback-missy-jubilee-art.md

The hosts read a colorful email from an Australian listener, Bernie Glynn, who initially vowed not to donate but changed his mind. The email promotes the artwork of Missy Jubilee, described as sitting on the line between erotica and fine art.

Keywords: missy jubilee, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), erotica, [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), bernie glynn

### Google I/O, Listener Criticism, Jon Stewart

- **Episode:** [513: Pre-Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-16
- **Time:** 1:04:13–1:10:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead/chapter/google-i-o-listener-criticism-jon-stewart.md

The Google I/O conference is introduced alongside a critical listener email regarding a previous "Google rant." The hosts discuss the nature of audience relationships and the fatigue that comes from consuming high-conflict media like Jon Stewart or Howard Stern.

Keywords: [google i/o](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-i-o.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), media fatigue

### Haldol Side Effects, Placebo Effects and Listener Stories

- **Episode:** [511: Warming Up to Iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-09
- **Time:** 1:29:55–1:32:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland/chapter/haldol-side-effects-placebo-effects-and-listener-stories.md

A listener shares a harrowing experience with the antipsychotic drug Haldol, describing severe physical contortions and dental damage after being injected in a hospital. This anecdote supports the argument that many psychiatric treatments rely on placebo effects or have dangerous side effects that are often downplayed.

Keywords: [haldol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haldol.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/placebo.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md)

### Listener Feedback, Media Criticism, Mental Health Advice

- **Episode:** [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-25
- **Time:** 25:34–29:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/listener-feedback-media-criticism-mental-health-advice.md

The hosts read an email from a listener named Garrett who stopped listening due to "media assassination" fatigue. They compare their show to The Daily Show and offer advice on maintaining mental health by disconnecting from the news cycle and focusing on personal hobbies like gardening or painting.

Keywords: [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), media fatigue, [indoctrination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indoctrination.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

### Smoking Hot Fiancee, Handcuff Photos

- **Episode:** [478: Cranks and Firebrands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-13
- **Time:** 1:50:29–1:51:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands/chapter/smoking-hot-fiancee-handcuff-photos.md

A listener named Charles Hickman sent a donation along with photos of his "smoking hot fiancee" to prove his claim. Adam Curry forwarded the images to John C. Dvorak, who initially missed them in his email. The hosts joke about the nature of the photos, which reportedly included handcuffs and a red rubber ball.

Keywords: [engagement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engagement.md), photos, [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), listener interaction, [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md)

### Listener Feedback, Vaccine Responsibility and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [111: Atlas Shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/111-atlas-shrugged.md)
- **Published:** 2009-07-09
- **Time:** 1:25:25–1:27:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/111-atlas-shrugged/chapter/listener-feedback-vaccine-responsibility-and-sign-off.md

A listener from Montreal criticized the show's stance against vaccines, suggesting the hosts would be responsible for deaths if people follow their advice. The hosts conclude the episode with a warning about potential future censorship regarding vaccine discussions and provide donation information before signing off.

Keywords: [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), vaccine debate, [montreal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montreal.md), legal warning, [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

### Listener Feedback and Career Paths in Journalism

- **Episode:** [106: A Jew In The Safe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-21
- **Time:** 46:29–48:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/listener-feedback-and-career-paths-in-journalism.md

A listener who is a truck driver writes in to express relief that he did not pursue a career in television journalism after hearing the hosts' descriptions of the industry's inner workings. The hosts praise the listener for having a "real job" that contributes to the country's backbone.

Keywords: [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [broadcast news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md)

### Listener Feedback, Hillary Clinton Vice President Theory

- **Episode:** [35: Obama and Olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann.md)
- **Published:** 2008-06-14
- **Time:** 42:28–45:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann/chapter/listener-feedback-hillary-clinton-vice-president-theory.md

Following a brief Skype connection failure, the hosts address angry listener emails regarding their previous coverage of Barack Obama. They compare Obama's political brand to the "Macintosh" of politics, where supporters are intensely protective. A theory is proposed that John McCain should select Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential running mate to disrupt the election.

Keywords: [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

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