# Moab on The No Agenda Show Moab comes up in 7 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to April 2017. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – April 2017 - **Related topics:** [Hot Pockets Tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [Utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [Albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), [Barbara Starr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-starr.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Hpv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### GBU-43 MOAB Deployment in Afghanistan Cave Complexes - **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-16 - **Time:** 17:22–21:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/gbu-43-moab-deployment-in-afghanistan-cave-complexes.md The U.S. military dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), known as the "Mother of All Bombs," on an ISIS tunnel complex in eastern Afghanistan. General John Nicholson confirmed the tactical strike was intended to collapse caves and eliminate fighters without civilian casualties. CNN and Deutsche Welle provided coverage featuring local Afghans describing the massive concussion of the blast. Keywords: [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [barbara starr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-starr.md), general nicholson, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### MOAB Bombing in Afghanistan and Tunnel Complex - **Episode:** [920: Succulent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-13 - **Time:** 58:52–1:00:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent/chapter/moab-bombing-in-afghanistan-and-tunnel-complex.md The U.S. military dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb, known as the "Mother of All Bombs," on an ISIS tunnel and cave complex in Afghanistan. The hosts compare this to the 2002 era of "smoking out" Al-Qaeda from Tora Bora. They recall the elaborate, possibly exaggerated, media diagrams of underground terrorist factories and airports used during the early years of the War on Terror. Keywords: [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md) ### Brain Loops, Jingle Obsession, NSA Warning Shots - **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-19 - **Time:** 47:07–52:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/brain-loops-jingle-obsession-nsa-warning-shots.md One of the hosts describes experiencing persistent musical "loops" in his head, starting with show jingles and progressing to Top 40 hits from the 1970s. This phenomenon began during a trip to Moab, Utah, leading to speculation that it could be a result of remote neural monitoring or a "warning shot" from the NSA. They discuss how writing the songs down seems to break the loop. Keywords: brain loops, [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md) ### Dodge Ram 1500, Trailer Travel, and Road Trip Logistics - **Episode:** [436: Mud on the Truck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-19 - **Time:** 1:17–3:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/dodge-ram-1500-trailer-travel-and-road-trip-logistics.md A detailed update on the 2009 trailer tour follows, focusing on the performance of a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport. The journey continued from Moab, Utah, avoiding major highways to prevent public scrutiny of the travel setup. The narrative emphasizes the growing attachment to the vehicle despite its aesthetic quirks. Keywords: dodge ram 1500, [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [road trip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-trip.md), [towing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/towing.md) ### Arches National Park, Stargate Theories, Moab 4G Connectivity - **Episode:** [435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-16 - **Time:** 3:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat/chapter/arches-national-park-stargate-theories-moab-4g-connectivity.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Moab, Utah, during the Hot Pockets 2009 tour. They discuss the technical challenges of streaming over a 4G connection for the first time. The conversation shifts to the unique rock formations of Arches National Park and a humorous discussion regarding local legends of stargates and radio signals. Keywords: arches national park, [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), stargates, 4g network, [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md) ### Meetup Producers, Rain Sticks, Dutch Tourists in Moab - **Episode:** [435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-16 - **Time:** 1:47:05–1:52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat/chapter/meetup-producers-rain-sticks-dutch-tourists-in-moab.md Producers from the Twin Falls and Salt Lake City meetups are thanked. Adam describes receiving a hand-painted rain stick from a listener. He also notes that his current campground in Moab is filled with Dutch tourists who recognize him and Mickey, leading to potential coverage in the Dutch gossip press about their "broke" tour. Keywords: rick smith, justin peck, [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), dutch tourists, [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md) ### Google HealthMap, Vaccine Promotion, Show Outro - **Episode:** [435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-16 - **Time:** 2:43:46–2:51:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat/chapter/google-healthmap-vaccine-promotion-show-outro.md The show concludes with an analysis of Google's "HealthMap" (formerly Flu Finder), which is now being used to promote adult vaccinations for HPV and Shingles. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Moab, Utah, looking forward to their next meetup in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), healthmap, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [hpv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv.md), [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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