# Memes on The No Agenda Show

Memes comes up in 161 chapters across 146 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 161
- **Episodes:** 146
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [Pedobear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedobear.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [Crypto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 161

### Dvorak's Blimp Rumor and Airplane Nut Fisting

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 40:43–43:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/dvorak-s-blimp-rumor-and-airplane-nut-fisting.md

Adam Curry recalls a time John C. Dvorak wanted to start a rumor that Curry owned a blimp just for the sake of the "meme." They also revisit one of Dvorak's most famous pet peeves: the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on an airplane. This leads back to the origin of the "COVID from a Sailor" bit, which Curry edited to impress his wife, Tina.

Keywords: [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), blimp, [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md)

### X Money and the Meme Coin Scam

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 1:59:33–2:02:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/x-money-and-the-meme-coin-scam.md

Jason Calacanis describes a chaotic weekend where he received $30,000 in "X Money" from a meme coin account trying to leverage his follower count. He decided to give the money away to other users to avoid participating in the scam. Adam Curry praises the "X Money" feature as a genius marketing move by Elon Musk, despite the potential tax and reporting complications for creators.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [x money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-money.md), [meme coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md), [crypto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md)

### Donald Trump's Criticism of Abdul El-Sayed

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 1:19:57–1:23:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/donald-trump-s-criticism-of-abdul-el-sayed.md

Donald Trump has publicly criticized Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a "hater of Jews and Israel." El-Sayed responded on CNN by dismissing Trump's focus on him during an affordability crisis. The hosts also reference a "chilling" clip where El-Sayed allegedly discussed using memes to "camouflage" radical policies for the masses.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [abdul el-sayed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdul-el-sayed.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [antisemitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antisemitism.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), camouflage policies

### Abdul El-Sayed, Environmental Justice and Political Memes

- **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Time:** 1:24:35–1:36:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/abdul-el-sayed-environmental-justice-and-political-memes.md

Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed is featured in a leaked clip discussing "environmental justice" and his strategy to use "memes" to move public policy. El-Sayed, a former Soros Fellow, describes himself as a "political entrepreneur" and suggests that primarying opponents like John Fetterman is akin to putting an "ogre on a pike." The hosts characterize his rhetoric as a chilling pursuit of power through linguistic manipulation.

Keywords: [abdul el-sayed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdul-el-sayed.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), soros fellowship, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), fetterman, political entrepreneur

### Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, Al Green Interrogation

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 43:18–53:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/federal-reserve-chairman-kevin-warsh-al-green-interrogation.md

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appeared before a House committee where Representative Al Green questioned him about "speculative bubbles" and the President's meme coin. Green expressed concern that lowering interest rates would facilitate risky financial behavior. Warsh maintained that the Federal Reserve remains an independent central bank focused on data rather than political pressure.

Keywords: [kevin warsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-warsh.md), [al green](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-green.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), speculative bubbles, [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [meme coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md)

### Ty Cobb, Trump Crypto Earnings

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 49:06–52:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/ty-cobb-trump-crypto-earnings.md

Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb criticizes Donald Trump's earnings from cryptocurrency ventures, which reportedly exceeded $1 billion last year. Cobb suggests these activities may violate the Emoluments Clause and represent a "great onslaught of corruption." The discussion focuses on the legality of a president promoting an industry while personally profiting from commemorative coins and digital assets.

Keywords: [ty cobb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ty-cobb.md), [crypto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto.md), [emoluments clause](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emoluments-clause.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [meme coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md)

### Trump Financial Disclosure, Crypto and Meme Coin Earnings

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:22:31–1:25:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/trump-financial-disclosure-crypto-and-meme-coin-earnings.md

President Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure report reveals he earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures last year. This includes $635 million in royalties from "Trump meme coins" and $500 million from World Liberty Financial token sales. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the earnings as a potential conflict of interest regarding crypto deregulation.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [crypto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto.md), [meme coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md), [world liberty financial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-liberty-financial.md), [financial disclosure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-disclosure.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md)

### US-Iran Meme War, AI Propaganda Videos

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 1:47:10–1:50:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/us-iran-meme-war-ai-propaganda-videos.md

The White House and the Iranian regime are engaged in an online "war of memes," using AI-generated content and edited movie clips to troll each other. The U.S. has posted videos combining airstrike footage with Spongebob Squarepants, while Iran has produced animations depicting Western leaders as Lego figures. These deepfake videos and AI memes are blurring the lines between real military events and digital propaganda.

Keywords: [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [spongebob squarepants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spongebob-squarepants.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md)

### White House Briefing, JD Vance and Sombrero Memes

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 1:01:43–1:05:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/white-house-briefing-jd-vance-and-sombrero-memes.md

Vice President JD Vance made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing to address the shutdown. Vance jokingly offered to stop the "sombrero memes" if Hakeem Jeffries helped reopen the government, positioning himself as the administration's primary spokesperson on the issue.

Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [truth social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth-social.md), ai memes

### Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam, HR Department Infidelity Scandal

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 12:46–14:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/coldplay-concert-kiss-cam-hr-department-infidelity-scandal.md

A viral story involving a man caught on a stadium "Kiss Cam" at a Coldplay concert with a woman who was not his wife is analyzed. The woman in the video panicked immediately upon seeing herself on the big screen, leading to the discovery that she was an HR representative at the man's workplace. The incident sparked widespread social media memes regarding the hypocrisy of corporate HR departments and the relatable nature of public embarrassment.

Keywords: [coldplay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coldplay.md), kiss cam, [infidelity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infidelity.md), [hr department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hr-department.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md)

### Trump Crypto Gala, Meme Coin Controversy

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 2:57:54–3:03:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/trump-crypto-gala-meme-coin-controversy.md

Donald Trump hosted an exclusive gala for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency meme coin, drawing criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest. Attendees included Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun, who was previously under SEC investigation. While the White House maintains the ventures are private, critics argue the President is using his position for private gain through the "World Liberty Financial" platform.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [crypto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crypto.md), [meme coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meme-coins.md), justin sun, [world liberty financial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-liberty-financial.md)

### Haitian Immigrants and Viral Claims of Pet Consumption

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 2:41–4:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/haitian-immigrants-and-viral-claims-of-pet-consumption.md

A discussion highlights a 2021 report and subsequent viral video evidence regarding claims of Haitian immigrants catching and eating domestic cats and dogs. The hosts suggest these reports may have been the source for Donald Trump's public comments on the matter. They speculate that public awareness of such incidents would significantly alter the political debate regarding border security.

Keywords: [haitians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haitians.md), [springfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/springfield.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Knighting Ceremony for Sir James DuPont

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 3:05:14–3:07:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/knighting-ceremony-for-sir-james-dupont.md

James DuPont is officially knighted as "Sir James DuPont, Knight of Soul Fun Meme" following a $1,000 donation. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, welcoming him to the No Agenda Roundtable and encouraging him to claim his knight ring.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), james dupont, soul fun meme, no agenda knight, [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md)

### Melania Trump Meme Coin, World Liberty Financial Crypto

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 1:19:41–1:21:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/melania-trump-meme-coin-world-liberty-financial-crypto.md

First Lady Melania Trump debuts a new "meme coin" that briefly reached a billion-dollar valuation on paper. The segment discusses the Trump family's increasing involvement in cryptocurrency, including the World Liberty Financial venture. Ethics experts raise concerns about potential financial conflicts of interest as the president appoints a "crypto czar" to the White House.

Keywords: [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), meme coin, [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [world liberty financial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-liberty-financial.md), crypto czar

### "Karen" Meme Origins, Dairy Farmers Dumping Milk

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 1:04:34–1:06:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/karen-meme-origins-dairy-farmers-dumping-milk.md

The "Karen" meme saw a resurgence during the pandemic, often used to describe women who denied the reality of COVID-19. In the agricultural sector, Wisconsin dairy farmers were forced to dump thousands of pounds of milk due to supply chain disruptions. The closure of schools and restaurants created a surplus that retail grocers could not immediately absorb, leading to significant waste.

Keywords: karen meme, [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [dairy farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy-farmers.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md)

### "Hot Luigi" Meme Culture and Health Insurance Enrollment Season

- **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-12
- **Time:** 1:54:10–1:58:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/hot-luigi-meme-culture-and-health-insurance-enrollment-season.md

The "Hot Luigi" phenomenon continues on TikTok, where suspect Luigi Mangione is being discussed using terms like "DL trade" and featured in various comedic posts. Some observers suggest the intense media focus on Mangione serves as a distraction during the critical health insurance enrollment period, which runs from mid-December to mid-January. Despite his reported "bad back," Mangione's physical appearance in hiking photos has become a central point of discussion among social media users.

Keywords: [luigi mangione](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luigi-mangione.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), health insurance marketplace, enrollment season

### Regional Donors, International Listeners

- **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-24
- **Time:** 3:00:31–3:04:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/regional-donors-international-listeners.md

The hosts acknowledge a diverse group of donors from Topeka, Kansas, to Croatia. They discuss the tax advantages of living in Vancouver, Washington, and thank listeners for their feedback on the recent McDonald's-themed newsletter. This segment highlights the global reach of the show's audience and their engagement with the "Value for Value" model.

Keywords: [topeka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/topeka.md), [vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [scottsdale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scottsdale.md), [croatia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/croatia.md), [dubrovnik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubrovnik.md), mcdonald's memes

### Charli XCX "Brat" Trend, Jules Lebron "Demure" Viral Meme

- **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-25
- **Time:** 41:04–46:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/charli-xcx-brat-trend-jules-lebron-demure-viral-meme.md

The "Brat Summer" marketing trend adopted by the Harris campaign is discussed alongside the emerging "very demure, very mindful" TikTok trend started by Jules Lebron. The conversation suggests that political campaigns risk appearing out of touch by latching onto fleeting internet subcultures that may already be declining in popularity.

Keywords: [charli xcx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charli-xcx.md), [brat summer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brat-summer.md), jules lebron, [demure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demure.md), mindful, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md)

### JD Vance Couch Hoax Fact Check

- **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-01
- **Time:** 24:03–24:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/jd-vance-couch-hoax-fact-check.md

The Associated Press published a formal fact check debunking a viral internet rumor claiming J.D. Vance had a romantic encounter with a couch. The joke originated on social media but gained enough traction to be addressed by major news organizations. The incident highlights a double standard where parodies of Republicans are treated as humor while parodies of Democrats are labeled dangerous misinformation.

Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [fact check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-check.md), [internet meme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-meme.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md)

### No Agenda Art Generator and AI Content Debate

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 2:21:12–2:30:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/no-agenda-art-generator-and-ai-content-debate.md

The No Agenda Art Generator, managed by Sir Paul Couture, has seen a surge in AI-generated submissions, sparking a debate over the "soul" of digital art versus traditional human-made pieces. The segment also mocks new Silicon Valley buzzwords like "win direction," which venture capitalists are reportedly using to replace the term "pivot."

Keywords: [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [paul couture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-couture.md), [dreb scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreb-scott.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

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