# Marathon on The No Agenda Show

Marathon comes up in 61 chapters across 57 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 61
- **Episodes:** 57
- **Discussed:** August 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Dzhokhar Tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dzhokhar-tsarnaev.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Death Penalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-penalty.md), [Crisis Actors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crisis-actors.md), [Deval Patrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deval-patrick.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Inspire Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md), [Pressure Cooker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pressure-cooker.md), [Tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsarnaev.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 61

### Dana Brunetti and the Final Tip of the Day

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 6:01:07–6:02:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dana-brunetti-and-the-final-tip-of-the-day.md

Producer Dana Brunetti joins the broadcast to offer a final "Tip of the Day," encouraging listeners to take photos at meetups to preserve memories. Brunetti praises the hosts for their four-hour "marathon" effort in reading the high volume of listener tributes. The hosts invite Brunetti to return for the upcoming Sunday show to continue the memorial.

Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [tip of the day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tip-of-the-day.md), photo memories, marathon broadcast

### Joe Biden Death Row Commutations

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 2:28:44–2:31:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/joe-biden-death-row-commutations.md

President Biden commuted the sentences of most federal death row inmates to life in prison, excluding three high-profile killers. The hosts criticize the inconsistency of the decision and the irony of political stances on the death penalty versus abortion. John Dvorak reiterates his desire for televised executions to end the public's "thirst for death."

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [death penalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-penalty.md), [death row](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-row.md), [dylann roof](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dylann-roof.md), [boston marathon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon-bombing.md), pittsburgh synagogue shooting

### Climate Change and Marathons, COP 16

- **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-31
- **Time:** 2:49:33–2:53:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/climate-change-and-marathons-cop-16.md

As the COP 16 climate conference begins in Colombia, media reports are highlighting the impact of rising temperatures on events like the New York City Marathon. A study in The Lancet claims a 167% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s. The hosts criticize these reports as "nonsense," arguing that the ideal running temperature remains consistent and that the data is being framed to support a specific agenda.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), nyc marathon, [cop 16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop-16.md), heat-related deaths, [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md)

### Lena Wen Biography and Boston Marathon Bombing Role

- **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-26
- **Time:** 24:07–29:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/lena-wen-biography-and-boston-marathon-bombing-role.md

A review of Dr. Lena Wen’s career highlights her status as a Rhodes Scholar and her presence as an ER physician during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Her frequent media appearances and rapid career shifts across organizations like the WHO and Planned Parenthood lead to speculation regarding her background.

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### Boston Marathon Karma, The Hobbit Restaurant

- **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-23
- **Time:** 2:02:32–2:06:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/boston-marathon-karma-the-hobbit-restaurant.md

Sir Psychopath requested karma for his girlfriend's Boston Marathon qualification. Rob Patch donated $229.01 for his 20th anniversary, noting they accidentally booked a reservation at "The Hobbit" restaurant on Hobbit Day. Robert Henry also donated for his 16th anniversary with "Dame Christina Pearl."

Keywords: [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), orange california, hobbit day, [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md)

### 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.

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### Associate Executive Producers, Birthday Marathons, and Jobs Karma

- **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-23
- **Time:** 2:13:40–2:19:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/associate-executive-producers-birthday-marathons-and-jobs-karma.md

Donations from various locations, including Spuzzum and Pennsylvania, are acknowledged. Nancy Nichols is highlighted for running her 40th marathon in Spearfish, South Dakota, on her 51st birthday, notably without a mask. The segment concludes with a "Jobs Karma" ritual for a listener's mother who has an upcoming interview, emphasizing the community's support for its members' personal and professional lives.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), spuzzum, spearfish, [marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marathon.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md)

### Tokyo Marathon, Elderberry Shortages and Russian Remedies

- **Episode:** [1218: Eggsistenial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-23
- **Time:** 2:26:16–2:29:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial/chapter/tokyo-marathon-elderberry-shortages-and-russian-remedies.md

The Tokyo Marathon has been restricted to elite athletes only, and Prada has canceled fashion shows due to coronavirus fears. In the U.S., pharmacists report a surge in younger customers seeking flu shots and elderberry supplements out of panic. The segment notes that Russian traditional medicine emphasizes elderberry and "chokeberry" syrups for their purported antiviral properties.

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### Executive Producer Donations, Sir Woody, Baron Matt

- **Episode:** [1082: Otherize](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-01
- **Time:** 1:14:18–1:26:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize/chapter/executive-producer-donations-sir-woody-baron-matt.md

Sir Woody contributed $1,000 to the show, noting that the program's show notes were invaluable for a recent keynote speech. Baron Matt from Melbourne donated $333, requesting "F-Cancer" karma for his brother-in-law Renzo. Other significant producers include Sir Achilles, who ran a marathon while listening to the show, and Sir Finch, who increased his donation after experiencing PayPal glitches. These contributions support the show's infrastructure and research.

Keywords: [sir woody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-woody.md), baron matt, [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marathon.md), [health savings account](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-savings-account.md)

### David Hogg Media Coaching and Crisis Actor Allegations

- **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-22
- **Time:** 33:10–38:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/david-hogg-media-coaching-and-crisis-actor-allegations.md

Footage of Parkland survivor David Hogg being coached during a media interview sparked widespread "crisis actor" allegations online. While the term originated from emergency drills like those seen during the Boston Marathon bombing, the coaching seen in the clip is described as standard television production practice for "packaged" news segments. Hogg, an aspiring journalist and son of a former FBI agent, has become a central figure in the gun control debate.

Keywords: [david hogg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hogg.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [crisis actors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crisis-actors.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [media training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-training.md)

### New York City Marathon Security, Heavy Weapons Teams

- **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 1:51:56–1:53:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/new-york-city-marathon-security-heavy-weapons-teams.md

The New York City Marathon featured unprecedented security, including sniper teams and "heavy weapons teams" following a recent terror attack. American Shalane Flanagan became the first US woman to win the race in 40 years, while Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor won the men's division. The hosts comment on the intensity of the military-style presence at the sporting event.

Keywords: new york city marathon, [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [snipers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snipers.md), 50 cal, shalane flanagan, [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md)

### Final Donor Credits, Birthday Wishes and Value-for-Value

- **Episode:** [869: Swamp of Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-16
- **Time:** 2:24:46–2:31:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy/chapter/final-donor-credits-birthday-wishes-and-value-for-value.md

The hosts read the final list of donors for episode 869, including several $99.99 "bag of nines" contributions for the show's upcoming ninth anniversary. Birthday wishes are sent to Sir Jason Knight of the River Rouge, who is running the Detroit marathon. The segment concludes with a reminder of the "value-for-value" model and a series of "karma" jingles for donors.

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### Boston Strong and the Shopping Cure for Terror

- **Episode:** [810: Karmonious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-24
- **Time:** 1:16:00–1:19:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious/chapter/boston-strong-and-the-shopping-cure-for-terror.md

President Obama cites the response to the Boston Marathon bombing as a proud moment, specifically noting that people went back to shopping a few days later. The hosts criticize the "shelter in place" order during the manhunt as a "military state" exercise. They compare Obama's encouragement of shopping to George W. Bush's post-9/11 rhetoric, mocking it as a superficial way to defeat terrorism.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [shopping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shopping.md), [shelter in place](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shelter-in-place.md)

### Boston Marathon Victim Scam and "Unneeded Wordage"

- **Episode:** [774: Morally Deformed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-15
- **Time:** 2:05:23–2:09:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed/chapter/boston-marathon-victim-scam-and-unneeded-wordage.md

The hosts discuss the case of Joanna Lee, a woman who pleaded guilty to scamming $40,000 from Boston Marathon bombing victim funds despite not being injured. This leads into a new project: a "glossary of unneeded wordage" or "Slave Speak." The hosts list overused phrases like "at the end of the day," "fact of the matter," and "basically," which they believe are used to stall the brain before speaking.

Keywords: joanna lee, [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), glossary, slave speak

### Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Browser History Indictments

- **Episode:** [728: It's the Mold!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-07
- **Time:** 2:08:45–2:13:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold/chapter/sarbanes-oxley-act-and-browser-history-indictments.md

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, originally intended for corporate fraud, is being used by the FBI to prosecute individuals for deleting their digital records. Khairullozhon Matanov, an acquaintance of the Tsarnaev brothers, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for clearing his browser history. The hosts warn that "helping" the FBI can lead to entrapment and that the law is being applied broadly to digital data.

Keywords: [sarbanes-oxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarbanes-oxley.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), browser history, khairullozhon matanov, [boston marathon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon-bombing.md)

### Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Sentencing and Missing Backpack Video

- **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-17
- **Time:** 1:38:42–1:42:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-sentencing-and-missing-backpack-video.md

Legal analysis of the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev death penalty sentence suggests that his defense attorney, Judy Clark, focused on mitigation to avoid execution. The hosts revisit the "missing" surveillance video that allegedly showed Tsarnaev placing the backpack at the bomb site. Despite claims by former Governor Deval Patrick that the video was "chilling," it was never released to the public, leading to skepticism about its existence.

Keywords: [dzhokhar tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dzhokhar-tsarnaev.md), [boston marathon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon-bombing.md), [death penalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-penalty.md), judy clark, [deval patrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deval-patrick.md)

### Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Jail Video and Execution Drug Shortages

- **Episode:** [717: Juice Jacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-30
- **Time:** 1:47:58–1:52:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking/chapter/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-jail-video-and-execution-drug-shortages.md

New video of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pacing in his cell and gesturing at a camera is released during the penalty phase of his trial. The hosts discuss the ongoing shortage of execution drugs and the irony of pharmaceutical companies refusing to provide chemicals for lethal injections.

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### Bob Baer, Boston Bombing, and Sophisticated Explosives

- **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-12
- **Time:** 2:29:58–2:32:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/bob-baer-boston-bombing-and-sophisticated-explosives.md

Former CIA operative Bob Baer tells CNN that the Tsarnaev brothers could not have built the Boston Marathon bombs alone. Baer cites the sophisticated rewiring of the pressure cookers and the use of flash powder as evidence of professional training. He suggests that the "knuckleheads" lacked the expertise to deviate from the instructions found in Inspire magazine.

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### Boston Bomber Trial, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Penalty Phase

- **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-09
- **Time:** 2:37:02–2:39:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/boston-bomber-trial-dzhokhar-tsarnaev-penalty-phase.md

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all 30 counts related to the Boston Marathon bombing, moving the trial into the penalty phase. Judge Napolitano explains that the defense will now focus on Tsarnaev's "subservience" to his brother Tamerlan in an attempt to avoid the death penalty.

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### New York Terror Plot, Noel Valenzas, and Asia Siddiqui Arrests

- **Episode:** [710: Joy Brigade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-05
- **Time:** 1:24:09–1:27:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade/chapter/new-york-terror-plot-noel-valenzas-and-asia-siddiqui-arrests.md

Two women from Jamaica, Queens, Noel Valenzas and Asia Siddiqui, were arrested for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS. Court documents claim they researched bomb-making and stockpiled propane tanks. The timing of the arrests is questioned in relation to the "six-week cycle" of FBI counter-terrorism activity.

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