# Media Trends on The No Agenda Show Media Trends comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Broadcast News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [Business Strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-strategy.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Cbs Evening News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### True Crime Podcast, Hillary Clinton Mystery - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 39:57–41:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/true-crime-podcast-hillary-clinton-mystery.md The popularity of true crime content on Netflix and in podcasts leads to a satirical proposal for a series titled "Who Killed Hillary." The hosts discuss the commercial viability of selling such a concept to streaming platforms regardless of the actual circumstances of the subject's eventual passing. Keywords: [true crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/true-crime.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### Walking Dance Trend, TikTok and Instagram Content - **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-05 - **Time:** 1:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/walking-dance-trend-tiktok-and-instagram-content.md A discussion regarding the "walking dance" phenomenon on TikTok describes it as a jig-like movement popular among younger users. The conversation shifts to the lack of value found on social media platforms, with the exception of specific food trends like cottage cheese chips. Keywords: walking dance, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), cottage cheese chips, [social media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-trends.md) ### Gen Z, Republican Political Shift - **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-24 - **Time:** 27:40–29:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/gen-z-republican-political-shift.md Recent demographic data suggests a significant shift in political affiliation among Gen Z, with both men and women increasingly identifying as Republicans. This trend is viewed as a potential backlash against Millennial idealism and the perceived failures of Democratic policies. Observers note that some younger individuals are also opting out of social media and moving toward more traditional lifestyles. Keywords: [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), voting trends, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md) ### Fox News Programming Critique, Shift to Podcasts - **Episode:** [1727: Sideshow Bob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1727-sideshow-bob.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-05 - **Time:** 1:27:03–1:29:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1727-sideshow-bob/chapter/fox-news-programming-critique-shift-to-podcasts.md Fox News programming is criticized for having an identical format across its major shows, including The Five and Jesse Waters. The network is described as redundant, leading audiences to migrate toward podcasts for more original content. Figures like Chris Cuomo are noted for moving to YouTube and social media to reach audiences outside traditional cable structures. Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [jesse waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-waters.md), [gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gutfeld.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### TikTok Anti-White Male Content, Profanity Warning - **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-02 - **Time:** 2:20:15–2:22:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/tiktok-anti-white-male-content-profanity-warning.md A viral TikTok clip features a woman making highly profane and derogatory remarks about white men, calling them the "most dangerous species in the world." The hosts used the clip to illustrate extreme social media trends and the "toxic" nature of current online discourse. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), misandry, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [social media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-trends.md), [profanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profanity.md) ### TikTok Dancing Trends, Cultural Distraction and Social Media - **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-11 - **Time:** 36:05–39:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/tiktok-dancing-trends-cultural-distraction-and-social-media.md A brief tangent addresses the nature of TikTok content, specifically the prevalence of teenage girls performing repetitive dance routines. This type of content is characterized as a cultural distraction from more serious geopolitical issues. There is a humorous suggestion that the Pentagon leaks could have been facilitated by such "dancing girls" to further the agenda for the Restrict Act. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [cultural trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-trends.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), dancing videos ### College Student Social Media Usage Trends - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 2:21:16–2:24:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/college-student-social-media-usage-trends.md A survey of first-year college students reveals that Snapchat remains the primary tool for private communication, while TikTok is used almost exclusively for entertainment. Instagram is criticized for its shopping features and algorithm changes, and Facebook is widely rejected by the younger demographic. Keywords: [snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [social media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-trends.md) ### Ukraine War Media Trends and Graphic Imagery - **Episode:** [1442: Slime Mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-14 - **Time:** 33:21–36:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold/chapter/ukraine-war-media-trends-and-graphic-imagery.md A supercut of news anchors warning about "incredibly graphic" images from Ukraine illustrates a trend in war reporting. The hosts critique the media's use of specific visual tropes, such as a single empty child's shoe, to evoke emotional responses. They credit their "Clip Custodian" for assembling the montage of repetitive media warnings. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [cbs evening news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), graphic video, [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md), [supercut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supercut.md) ### TikTok Scalp Popping Trend and Historical Fads - **Episode:** [1389: Wigglesworth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-10 - **Time:** 2:48:26–2:52:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth/chapter/tiktok-scalp-popping-trend-and-historical-fads.md A dangerous new TikTok trend called "scalp popping" involves pulling hair until the skin audibly detaches from the skull. This is compared to historical college fads like "goldfish swallowing," which reportedly began at Harvard in 1939. The discussion highlights the role of Chinese-owned TikTok algorithms in spreading bizarre and harmful behaviors among youth. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), scalp popping, goldfish swallowing, [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [social media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-trends.md) ### Media Technical Standards, TikTok and Carpool Karaoke - **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 1:08:44–1:10:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/media-technical-standards-tiktok-and-carpool-karaoke.md The hosts discuss the shift in media consumption toward short-form vertical video like TikTok and Instagram Reels. They argue that traditional television networks are unable to compete because they cannot bring themselves to lower their high technical production standards to match the authentic, "crappy" aesthetic of viral mobile content. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [instagram reels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram-reels.md), carpool karaoke, [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### Media Boomerang Theory, Trumpeted Terminology - **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-14 - **Time:** 2:22:16–2:24:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/media-boomerang-theory-trumpeted-terminology.md The hosts discuss a linguistic trend where the media uses the word "trumpeted" to associate various actions with former President Trump. They also introduce the "Media Boomerang Theory," which posits that those who abuse the media for personal gain eventually face a reversal of fortune. Keywords: media boomerang, trumpeted, [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), associative branding, news trends ### Deactivating Facebook and Instagram Usage Trends - **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-04 - **Time:** 17:14–18:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/deactivating-facebook-and-instagram-usage-trends.md One of the hosts announces the deactivation of their Facebook account due to a lack of perceived value and concerns over platform toxicity. The decision was mirrored by family members who only maintained accounts for familial connectivity, though the move does not yet extend to Instagram, which remains a primary platform for younger demographics. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), account deactivation, data download, [social media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-trends.md) ### Media Storm Reporting Trends, Female Reporters in High Winds - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 17:36–19:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/media-storm-reporting-trends-female-reporters-in-high-winds.md A trend is noted in broadcast journalism where female reporters are increasingly sent into the center of storms to be buffeted by high winds for live shots. The hosts question the logic and safety of these reports, noting that while the public is told to "hunker down" and shelter in place, reporters remain exposed on camera. They suggest that such segments could easily be faked using green screens. Keywords: [broadcast news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [weather reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-reporting.md), hurricane coverage, lindsay reiser, [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### Podcast Community Dynamics, TWiT Network Departure - **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-27 - **Time:** 2:45:46–2:50:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/podcast-community-dynamics-twit-network-departure.md The hosts reflect on the "No Agenda" community, noting that many listeners discovered the show through the TWiT network. They discuss John Dvorak's recent departure from TWiT, attributing it to a shift in the network's direction toward "lifestyle" and "Apple-centric" content. Adam Curry praises Dvorak's legacy as a tech icon and expresses confidence in the show's independent future. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### Serial Podcast Comparison, No Agenda Longevity - **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-29 - **Time:** 5:32–11:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/serial-podcast-comparison-no-agenda-longevity.md The resurgence of podcasting is analyzed through the lens of the popular NPR series Serial. A comparison is drawn between the episodic nature of Serial and the long-running narrative threads of the No Agenda Show, which has operated for seven years. The discussion highlights how recurring characters and information threads create a loyal audience similar to traditional serial dramas. Keywords: [serial podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serial-podcast.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), podcasting trends, episodic storytelling, media models ### Two and a Half Men, Television Sexual Innuendo - **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-15 - **Time:** 1:59:38–2:01:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/two-and-a-half-men-television-sexual-innuendo.md A segment of the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men" is played to illustrate the "over-the-top" sexual innuendo prevalent in modern network television. The dialogue features heavy double entendres regarding "front and rear" positions, punctuated by a constant laugh track. The hosts suggest that this style of media is a relic of an "old world" that is slowly losing its audience to alternative platforms. Keywords: [two and a half men](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/two-and-a-half-men.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), sexual innuendo, [laugh track](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laugh-track.md), [sitcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sitcom.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md) ### Fractal Recognition and Rose-Colored Glasses - **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-07 - **Time:** 54:41–59:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/fractal-recognition-and-rose-colored-glasses.md Adam Curry explains his "fractal recognition" capability, which he claims allows him to see media and technology trends years ahead of others. He uses the metaphor of "rose-colored glasses" to describe how he perceives the world, suggesting that taking them off allows him to see the "ugliness" of reality. He jokingly proposes selling "crackpot" glasses to listeners. Keywords: [fractals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fractals.md), visionary, rose-colored glasses, [perception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perception.md), [media trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trends.md), [crackpot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crackpot.md), [business strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-strategy.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)