# Mobile App on The No Agenda Show Mobile App comes up in 23 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** July 2008 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [App Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), [Iphone App](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-app.md), [Android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [No Agenda Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Qr Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-code.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### McDonald's App, Drive-Thru and Labor Automation - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 7:28–11:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/mcdonald-s-app-drive-thru-and-labor-automation.md The conversation turns to McDonald's drive-thru workers asking customers to use the app while standing at the window. The topic expands into kiosk ordering, labor reduction, and the idea that restaurants are training customers to accept more automation and fewer human employees. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), drive-thru, [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), touchscreens, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Google RSS Reader, Browser Search Obfuscation - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 52:59–54:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/google-rss-reader-browser-search-obfuscation.md The discontinuation of Google Reader is cited as an example of tech giants forcing users into controlled social media environments rather than open protocols. Modern browsers like Safari and DuckDuckGo are criticized for obfuscating the URL bar to prioritize search products over direct web navigation. This shift is viewed as a defensive move to keep users within proprietary app ecosystems. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), rss reader, [safari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safari.md), [duckduckgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duckduckgo.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md) ### Cheers TV Show, CamScanner App Recommendation - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 2:55:08–3:00:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/cheers-tv-show-camscanner-app-recommendation.md The hosts discuss the TV show "Cheers," noting its slow start in the first season before becoming a massive success. They also recommend the "CamScanner" app for mobile devices, praising its ability to adjust and focus on documents better than traditional flatbed scanners. Keywords: [cheers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheers.md), norm peterson, camscanner, [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), document scanning ### Health Passport Ireland, Digital COVID-19 Status - **Episode:** [1288: Croaker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1288-croaker.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-22 - **Time:** 52:23–56:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1288-croaker/chapter/health-passport-ireland-digital-covid-19-status.md Health Passport Ireland is a new mobile technology designed to track COVID-19 test results and vaccination status via a digital "green, amber, or red" display. The system requires regular testing to keep the passport active for travel and hospitality access, which is characterized as a "scam" to enforce permanent digital surveillance. Keywords: [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [health passport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-passport.md), [qr code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-code.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md) ### App Ecosystem Decline, Browser-Based Future Prediction - **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 2:40:42–2:44:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/app-ecosystem-decline-browser-based-future-prediction.md A prediction is made that the mobile app ecosystem is unsustainable due to storage requirements and update fatigue, suggesting a return to open HTML5 browser-based protocols. The hosts also express skepticism about the reliability of current cloud services, specifically Microsoft's offerings. Keywords: [html5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/html5.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), cloud, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [predictions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predictions.md) ### Chinese Classroom App for Silent Participation - **Episode:** [779: Peak Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-06 - **Time:** 2:07:41–2:09:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/chinese-classroom-app-for-silent-participation.md A new mobile application in China allows students to answer classroom questions silently via their phones to avoid embarrassment. The results are projected on a screen for the teacher to monitor progress. The hosts predict this technology will come to U.S. universities, potentially allowing students to communicate using only emojis or to spam professors with anonymous messages. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), [qr code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-code.md), [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md) ### Washington D.C. Power Outage, Mobile Device Maintenance - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/washington-d-c-power-outage-mobile-device-maintenance.md A recent power outage in Washington D.C. occurred shortly after the previous broadcast, famously leaving State Department spokesperson Marie Harf using an iPhone flashlight during a briefing. The discussion shifts to the annoyance of constant Android app update notifications and the habit of turning off mobile devices to avoid maintenance prompts. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notifications.md) ### PocketNoAgenda App, IFTTT Bat Signal - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 1:09:35–1:11:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/pocketnoagenda-app-ifttt-bat-signal.md New automation "recipes" for the IFTTT (If This Then That) platform allow users to receive the "Bat Signal" notification for live broadcasts on both iPhone and Android. This provides a workaround for ongoing technical issues with the dedicated PocketNoAgenda mobile application. Keywords: ifttt, [pocketnoagenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocketnoagenda.md), [bat signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bat-signal.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Uber Experience in New York City, Surge Pricing - **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-19 - **Time:** 8:41–11:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/uber-experience-in-new-york-city-surge-pricing.md The hosts recount their first experience using Uber in New York City after arriving at JFK Airport. They discuss the lack of price transparency, the 1.3x surge pricing encountered, and the contrast between the app's convenience and the traditional yellow cab industry. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [jfk airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md), [surge pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surge-pricing.md), [taxi industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxi-industry.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md) ### Kathie Lee Gifford's Guide to Podcasting - **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-02 - **Time:** 3:05:55–3:08:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/kathie-lee-gifford-s-guide-to-podcasting.md A promotional video featuring Kathie Lee Gifford explaining how to use the PodcastOne app is mocked. The hosts view the celebrity's entry into the space and her "five simple steps" tutorial as a "jump the shark" moment for the podcasting medium. Keywords: kathie lee gifford, podcastone, [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), celebrity podcasts ### Japanese Mobile App Trends and Map Glitches - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 27:39–29:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/japanese-mobile-app-trends-and-map-glitches.md Adam Curry notes a recurring glitch where Google Maps and Apple Maps appear "upside down" when used in Tokyo. He also highlights the popularity of the messaging app Line in Asia, noting its dominance over WhatsApp in the region. Curry mentions that installing the app resulted in his contact list being automatically messaged. Keywords: [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), line app, [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), mobile software ### John Dixon, Mobile App Security and Trusted Brand Proxies - **Episode:** [534: The Interview Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/534-the-interview-show.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-28 - **Time:** 1:17:23–1:22:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/534-the-interview-show/chapter/john-dixon-mobile-app-security-and-trusted-brand-proxies.md John Dixon explains the differences between the "closed" Apple iOS ecosystem and the more "open" Android platform regarding security. He points out that users often rely on brand trust (e.g., a bank's logo) as a proxy for security because there is no independent auditing or rating system for mobile apps. Dixon notes that Apple's app review process focuses more on competition and content than on detecting sophisticated backdoors. Keywords: [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [ios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios.md), [app store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), mobile security, [wells fargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wells-fargo.md), denim group ### No Agenda PR, Hot Pockets 2008 Tour - **Episode:** [319: Boob Bombs!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/319-boob-bombs.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-07 - **Time:** 49:15–54:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/319-boob-bombs/chapter/no-agenda-pr-hot-pockets-2008-tour.md Adam Curry announces the upcoming "No Agenda Hot Pockets 2008 Tour" (held in 2011), which involves traveling through Virginia in an RV to meet listeners. The segment includes a list of newly registered domain names pointing to the show and updates on the No Agenda Android mobile app. The hosts also briefly mention the News of the World phone-hacking scandal in the UK. Keywords: [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [pulled pork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pulled-pork.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md) ### Senator Chuck Schumer, Mobile App Restrictions - **Episode:** [303: Starship Troopers 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-12 - **Time:** 31:55–34:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4/chapter/senator-chuck-schumer-mobile-app-restrictions.md Senator Chuck Schumer called for the removal of mobile applications from the App Store that alert drivers to sobriety checkpoints, claiming they facilitate drunk driving. These comments occurred during hearings ostensibly focused on the AT&T and T-Mobile merger and mobile security. The hosts criticize Schumer's push for increased regulation of public information and travel. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [app store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), sobriety checkpoints, [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md) ### Domain Name Forwards, No Agenda PR - **Episode:** [296: Highway to Hubris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-17 - **Time:** 34:40–37:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris/chapter/domain-name-forwards-no-agenda-pr.md Several new community-purchased domain names now forward to the show's website, including BaronessAshton.com and BestPodcastInTheWorld.com. Listeners Julio Romero and Jenny Mendez are recognized for tuning in from the Tijuana-San Diego border. Additionally, the No Agenda mobile app has been updated with Game Center support and an expanded soundboard. Keywords: baroness ashton, best podcast in the world, [tijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tijuana.md), [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), game center ### Nokia Ovi Store Rejection and Content Policing - **Episode:** [225: Checkpoint Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/225-checkpoint-nation.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-12 - **Time:** 10:40–13:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/225-checkpoint-nation/chapter/nokia-ovi-store-rejection-and-content-policing.md Nokia's Ovi Store rejected the No Agenda mobile widget after a three-month application process, citing "offensive language." The hosts dispute the claim that they use specific racial slurs and label Nokia the "douchebags of the week." They contrast this experience with the iPhone's more permissive stance on podcast language. Keywords: [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), ovi store, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md) ### Chatroulette PR Campaign and No Agenda Mobile App - **Episode:** [219: Train Crashes into Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-21 - **Time:** 6:19–9:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane/chapter/chatroulette-pr-campaign-and-no-agenda-mobile-app.md A PR associate reports on a seven-hour campaign on Chatroulette to promote the show using visual scrolls and audio clips. Additionally, a new No Agenda mobile application has been approved for the Apple App Store. The app utilizes iAds to generate revenue for the show while users listen to the live stream. Keywords: chatroulette, [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), iads, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md) ### No Agenda Stream Apps, Media Deconstruction - **Episode:** [175: Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-18 - **Time:** 1:13:17–1:16:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin/chapter/no-agenda-stream-apps-media-deconstruction.md The show announces new lo-fi stream options for mobile users and various apps for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. The hosts reiterate their mission of media deconstruction, aiming to identify propaganda at all levels of mainstream news to understand major trends impacting personal freedom. Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [mobile apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-apps.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), rory stone ### No Agenda Mobile App and Vegas Dinner - **Episode:** [117: No Anthrax For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-30 - **Time:** 1:24:39–1:27:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you/chapter/no-agenda-mobile-app-and-vegas-dinner.md The hosts promote the No Agenda mobile app for iPhone and discuss plans for a high-end $500-a-plate fundraiser dinner in Las Vegas. The episode concludes with the standard sign-off from the "Crackpot Command Center" in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Keywords: [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [fundraiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraiser.md), [branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### No Agenda iPhone App Launch - **Episode:** [89: Nuke the Gay Pirates](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-16 - **Time:** 5:03–6:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates/chapter/no-agenda-iphone-app-launch.md The hosts announce the release of the official No Agenda iPhone app, now available in the Apple App Store for 99 cents. Developed by a listener, the application allows users to stream the show, download podcast episodes, and follow the hosts' Twitter feeds. 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