# Michael Zelina on The No Agenda Show

Michael Zelina comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to November 2011.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** April 2009 – November 2011
- **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Ascii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascii.md), [Cleveland Browns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-browns.md), [Fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [Ricky Rackman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-rackman.md), [Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Executive Producer Credits, Cleveland Browns Karma Request

- **Episode:** [358: Bogative Charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-20
- **Time:** 36:16–39:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity/chapter/executive-producer-credits-cleveland-browns-karma-request.md

The hosts acknowledge top donors, including Eric Hirth and Sir Victor Gonzalez, during a period of lower-than-usual financial support. A request for "karma" for the Cleveland Browns football team from donor Michael Zelina sparks a debate about the efficacy of such requests. The hosts ultimately grant the karma while expressing skepticism due to previous failures with sports-related requests.

Keywords: eric hirth, victor gonzalez, [michael zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [cleveland browns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-browns.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Michael Zelina, MTV 30th Anniversary Exclusion

- **Episode:** [322: Pastafarians Unite!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-17
- **Time:** 32:45–35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite/chapter/michael-zelina-mtv-30th-anniversary-exclusion.md

Producer Michael Zelina re-ups his knighthood, prompting a discussion about Adam Curry's legacy at MTV as the network's 30th anniversary approaches on August 1st. Curry notes that he is effectively "persona non grata" at the network and expects to be erased from their historical retrospectives, specifically regarding the Headbangers Ball. The hosts joke about Curry's exclusion from official music history despite his significant role in early cable music television.

Keywords: [michael zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [ricky rackman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-rackman.md), [rock and roll hall of fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md)

### Knighting Ceremony, ASCII Code Numerology

- **Episode:** [92: Swine Flu: It's a Beta!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-26
- **Time:** 1:08:56–1:14:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta/chapter/knighting-ceremony-ascii-code-numerology.md

The hosts conduct a knighting ceremony for Michael Zelina, who donated $1,081 to the show. The specific dollar amount was derived from the sum of ASCII codes for the phrase "Look Listen Look." They also review other humorous interpretations of the number, including police codes for breathalyzer tests and 9/11 numerology.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [michael zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [ascii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascii.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), look and listen

### Knighting of Michael Zelina and Donation Challenges

- **Episode:** [91: Stroking the Ugly Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/91-stroking-the-ugly-stick.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-22
- **Time:** 34:43–40:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/91-stroking-the-ugly-stick/chapter/knighting-of-michael-zelina-and-donation-challenges.md

Michael Zelina is knighted following a donation of $1,081, a number that Adam Curry presents as a challenge for listeners to decode. Other donations mentioned include $54.40 (referencing "54-40 or Fight") and $4.51 (referencing Fahrenheit 451). Additionally, the domain 2tothehead.com is confirmed as registered by a producer.

Keywords: [michael zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), 1081, [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), 2tothehead

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