# Matrix on The No Agenda Show Matrix comes up in 21 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Red Pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-pill.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Al Qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Audio Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Black Pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pill.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Digital Distraction, Trump Gaffe on Hillary Clinton - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 2:39:05–2:42:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/digital-distraction-trump-gaffe-on-hillary-clinton.md A discussion on the "Matrix" of constant media scandals highlighted how smartphones keep the public in a state of perpetual distraction. During a speech, Donald Trump made a notable gaffe, referring to Hillary Clinton as the "ex-wife of a president" rather than the wife of an ex-president. The slip-up was analyzed as part of the broader trend of political figures being "caught cold" by their own rhetoric. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md) ### Matrix Multiplication Breakthrough, Threat to Nvidia - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 1:15:05–1:18:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/matrix-multiplication-breakthrough-threat-to-nvidia.md Researchers have reportedly developed a way to run large language models (LLMs) without "matrix multiplication" (MatMul), the core computational task currently handled by Nvidia GPUs. This new method could allow AI to run on significantly less power (13 watts) using FPGA chips, potentially threatening Nvidia's 90% market share in the data center sector. Keywords: [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), matrix multiplication, matmul, fpga, [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md) ### Lily Wachowski on Desirability and Pornography - **Episode:** [1558: Mediatized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-25 - **Time:** 44:50–47:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1558-mediatized/chapter/lily-wachowski-on-desirability-and-pornography.md Lily Wachowski, co-creator of The Matrix, discusses in an interview how seeing transgender women in pornography influenced her transition. She explains that these images provided a path to feeling "desirable" and "loved," a sentiment the hosts suggest may be a driving factor for many young men currently struggling with identity. Keywords: lily wachowski, [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornography.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition.md) ### Final Donor Credits, Moldova Observations - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:58:43–3:05:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/final-donor-credits-moldova-observations.md The show concludes with a final list of donors and executive producers from various regions, including Canada and Vermont. A listener from Moldova notes that the political and social patterns observed in the U.S. mirror those in Eastern Europe. The hosts thank the "No Agenda Nation" for their continued support through the value-for-value model. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [winnipeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winnipeg.md), [moldova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moldova.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### COVID-19 Symptoms and "Brain Frog" Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 8:13–10:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/covid-19-symptoms-and-brain-frog-anecdotes.md Personal accounts of COVID-19 describe unconventional symptoms such as "brain frog," tunnel vision, and "matrix glitches" involving freeze-frame visual effects. Other reported ailments include "COVID toe," a condition involving localized pain and inflammation in the extremities. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [brain fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-fog.md), matrix glitch, [symptoms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symptoms.md), [covid toe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-toe.md) ### Scott Adams Vaccine Skepticism, Matrix Metaphor for Awakening - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 2:29–4:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/scott-adams-vaccine-skepticism-matrix-metaphor-for-awakening.md Dilbert creator Scott Adams is described as transitioning away from previous support for COVID-19 vaccines as public narratives shift. This process of realization is compared to being birthed from "gooey slime" or the character Trinity in The Matrix. There is a debate regarding whether to mock those who are just now "waking up" or to treat them with empathy as they exit a state of entrapment. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md) ### Warner Bros. 2021 Slate and HBO Max - **Episode:** [1301: BINO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-06 - **Time:** 2:35:13–2:40:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino/chapter/warner-bros-2021-slate-and-hbo-max.md Warner Bros. announced that its entire 2021 film slate, including *Dune* and *The Matrix 4*, will debut on HBO Max simultaneously with theaters. This move has sent the Hollywood studio system into a panic, signaling a potential permanent shift away from traditional cinema. The hosts discuss the implications for theater chains and the consolidation of media under giants like Disney. Keywords: warner bros, [hbo max](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo-max.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [dune](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dune.md), the matrix 4, [movie theaters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-theaters.md) ### Audio Engineering Feedback, Listener Donations and Matrix Group - **Episode:** [1116: GND-MOU-ROI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-01 - **Time:** 2:16:47–2:24:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi/chapter/audio-engineering-feedback-listener-donations-and-matrix-group.md A three-time Grammy-winning engineer provided feedback on the podcast's audio quality, identifying a high-frequency "chirp" caused by a host's hearing aids. The segment also acknowledged various donations and the launch of a "No Agenda" group on the Matrix communication protocol, a decentralized alternative to mainstream messaging apps. Keywords: [james murray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-murray.md), [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), matrix group, [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md) ### Nokia 8110 4G Banana Phone and Matrix Nostalgia - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:41:39–1:45:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/nokia-8110-4g-banana-phone-and-matrix-nostalgia.md The re-release of the Nokia 8110 "banana phone" with 4G capabilities is discussed as a viable "feature phone" alternative to smartphones. The hosts brainstorm humorous comebacks for when people ask about the retro-style device in public. Keywords: nokia 8110, banana phone, [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [kaios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaios.md), feature phone ### Red Pill versus Black Pill Ideology - **Episode:** [1028: Roscoe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-26 - **Time:** 1:55:46–1:58:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe/chapter/red-pill-versus-black-pill-ideology.md The discussion explores the evolution of "Red Pill" and "Black Pill" terminology within online communities. While "Red Pill" originally referred to seeing the reality of social dynamics (inspired by The Matrix), the "Black Pill" represents a more nihilistic shift toward violence and overt misogyny. The segment argues that a societal "war on masculinity" is contributing to the radicalization of lonely young men. Keywords: [red pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-pill.md), [black pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pill.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), [misogyny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misogyny.md), [masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masculinity.md) ### Eagles of Death Metal and the San Bernardino Connection - **Episode:** [778: Long Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-03 - **Time:** 54:02–56:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/eagles-of-death-metal-and-the-san-bernardino-connection.md The hosts explore a potential "clue" involving the band Eagles of Death Metal, who were performing during the Paris Bataclan attack. The band has a song titled "San Bernardino Sunburn," which mentions San Bernardino, Amarillo, and Dallas. The hosts discuss this in the context of "predictive programming" and the New World Order leaving markers in popular culture. Keywords: [eagles of death metal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagles-of-death-metal.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [predictive programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predictive-programming.md) ### Episode Outro, Matrix Reality and Sign-off - **Episode:** [698: Citadels of Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-22 - **Time:** 2:50:35–2:53:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship/chapter/episode-outro-matrix-reality-and-sign-off.md The hosts conclude the episode with a philosophical reflection on whether the news they deconstruct is even "real" or a "Matrix-like" simulation. They announce a future segment on "magnetic loop science" and remind listeners to support the show. The episode ends with a montage of clips featuring Joe Biden, Kraft Mac and Cheese, and the "Amen fist bump" catchphrase. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), magnetic loops, [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### Sony Recovery, US-PER-2 News Organization - **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 1:49:01–1:52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/sony-recovery-us-per-2-news-organization.md Details emerge regarding Sony's manual recovery process, including the use of old BlackBerrys and dot-matrix printers to cut paper checks. The FBI has reportedly warned an unnamed news organization, code-named "US-PER-2," that they may be the next target of the "Guardians of Peace" hackers. Keywords: [sony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), phone tree, dot matrix, [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md) ### Mike Rogers and the Super Bowl of Terrorism - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 1:53:27–1:57:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/mike-rogers-and-the-super-bowl-of-terrorism.md House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers describes a "competition" between Al Qaeda and ISIL to be the "premier terrorist organization." He claims the threat matrix is wider and deeper than it was before 9/11. The hosts mock this "Super Bowl of terrorism" narrative as a way to keep the public in a state of constant fear. Keywords: [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [al qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), threat matrix ### Dvorak, Larry Tesler, and 1984 Macintosh Predictions - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 4:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/dvorak-larry-tesler-and-1984-macintosh-predictions.md John C. Dvorak reviews a 1987 column responding to a letter from Apple Vice President Larry Tesler regarding Dvorak's 1984 predictions about the Macintosh. The discussion covers Dvorak's original skepticism regarding the computer mouse, bundled software, and high-resolution graphics. Dvorak admits to being wrong on several points while maintaining he was correct about the machine's initial high price and memory limitations. Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), larry tesler, apple computer, [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md), [xerox parc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xerox-parc.md), [mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mouse.md), dot matrix ### San Onofre Nuclear Plant, Cloud Atlas, and Matrix Clues - **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-04 - **Time:** 1:46:43–1:50:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/san-onofre-nuclear-plant-cloud-atlas-and-matrix-clues.md Adam Curry presents a "second half of the show" theory involving the movie Cloud Atlas and the San Onofre nuclear plant in California. He suggests that the film contains clues about a potential "stunt" or event at the plant, similar to the Fukushima disaster. He also references a 9/11 expiration date on Neo's passport in The Matrix as evidence of cinematic predictive programming. Keywords: san onofre, cloud atlas, [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md) ### Universal Studios Tour, Matrix Suspension Metaphor - **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-28 - **Time:** 34:10–35:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/universal-studios-tour-matrix-suspension-metaphor.md An anecdote about the spinning tunnel at the Universal Studios tour serves as a metaphor for the podcast's goal of "suspending the Matrix." The hosts recall the tour guide's advice to look at the ground if feeling dizzy, comparing it to listeners who might feel overwhelmed by their media deconstruction. Keywords: [universal studios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-studios.md), bionic man, dizziness, [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), theme park ### Disposition Matrix, Obama and Romney Drone Policy - **Episode:** [455: Disposition Matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/455-disposition-matrix.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-25 - **Time:** 56:22–1:00:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/455-disposition-matrix/chapter/disposition-matrix-obama-and-romney-drone-policy.md The "disposition matrix," a database used by the US government to track and target terrorism suspects for capture or killing, is examined following a Washington Post investigation. During a presidential debate, moderator Bob Schieffer and candidate Mitt Romney both signal support for the continued use of drone strikes. The discussion highlights the bipartisan consensus on drone warfare and the lack of critical questioning during the debates. Keywords: disposition matrix, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [bob schieffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-schieffer.md) ### Washington DC Elites, The Newseum, Matrix Reality - **Episode:** [333: Lions Stood Still](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-25 - **Time:** 32:25–34:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still/chapter/washington-dc-elites-the-newseum-matrix-reality.md A personal anecdote about visiting family in Washington DC illustrates the disconnect of the political elite, who rely entirely on the New York Times and Washington Post for their reality. The "Newseum" is criticized as a propaganda tool sponsored by intelligence-linked figures. This social bubble is compared to the "Blue Pill" reality in The Matrix, where people choose ignorance over uncomfortable truths. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [christopher buckley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-buckley.md), [newseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newseum.md), [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [red pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-pill.md) ### DARPA Human Power Harvesting, Kinetic Energy - **Episode:** [218: Former Soviet Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-18 - **Time:** 1:41:50–1:44:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy/chapter/darpa-human-power-harvesting-kinetic-energy.md DARPA and MIT researchers are developing technology to harvest electricity from the human body using heat and kinetic energy. The hosts compare this to the plot of "The Matrix," where humans are used as batteries. 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