# Mother S Day on The No Agenda Show

Mother S Day comes up in 51 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 51
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** May 2010 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Art Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 51

### Mother's Day Greetings and Hotel Sign Fire Incident

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 1:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/mother-s-day-greetings-and-hotel-sign-fire-incident.md

The hosts open the program from Northern California and Amsterdam, offering Mother's Day greetings while noting the absence of their own living mothers. A strange incident is reported involving a hotel sign catching fire outside a guest room window at Schiphol, leaving scorched walls.

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### Associate Executive Producers and Mother's Day Tributes

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 2:28:02–2:37:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-mother-s-day-tributes.md

The hosts read notes from Associate Executive Producers, including tributes to mothers in hospice and requests for "jobs karma." The segment concludes with a comprehensive thank you to all donors contributing $50 and above, reinforcing the show's reliance on listener support.

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### AI Art Generation and Episode 1763 Artwork Review

- **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-15
- **Time:** 2:20:05–2:24:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/ai-art-generation-and-episode-1763-artwork-review.md

A review of recent AI-generated podcast artwork sparked a debate over the "gruesome rule" and the quality of modern digital tools. While some pieces were praised for their humor, others were criticized for being "dingy" or lacking dynamic range. The discussion featured works by artists Francisco Scaramanga and Darren O'Neill.

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### Mother's Day, Hebrew Etymology of Mother

- **Episode:** [1763: AI Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-11
- **Time:** 0:00–2:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory/chapter/mother-s-day-hebrew-etymology-of-mother.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1763 by celebrating Mother's Day and reflecting on the state of motherly love post-COVID. Dvorak shares an etymological claim that the Hebrew word for mother, composed of "aleph" and "mem," translates to "strong water" or glue, symbolizing the element that holds a family together.

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### No Agenda Art Gallery and Mother's Day Submissions

- **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-16
- **Time:** 1:23:05–1:27:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/no-agenda-art-gallery-and-mother-s-day-submissions.md

The hosts review recent submissions to the No Agenda art generator, selecting a Mother's Day-themed piece by Nessworks. They also discuss an upcoming meetup in Amsterdam on June 15th, where long-time contributor Tante Neel is expected to bring a scrapbook of show history.

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### Unsung Hero Movie, Mother's Day Theater Experience

- **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-12
- **Time:** 3:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/unsung-hero-movie-mother-s-day-theater-experience.md

A review of the film Unsung Hero describes the true story of an Australian family that moved to Nashville in 1987 after a financial crash. The narrative follows a concert promoter's family as they struggle before their children, including Rebecca St. James and members of King & Country, become music superstars. The film is highlighted as a tribute to the mother of the family.

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### Episode Art Selection, Darren O'Neill Botch

- **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-12
- **Time:** 1:27:58–1:32:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/episode-art-selection-darren-o-neill-botch.md

The selection process for episode artwork is reviewed, focusing on a piece by Nesworks for the "Spaving" episode. A submission by Darren O'Neill was rejected because the vehicle depicted was not a Tesla, which was considered a critical error for the segment's context.

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### Mother's Day Donations, Birthday Celebrations

- **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-12
- **Time:** 2:34:58–2:44:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/mother-s-day-donations-birthday-celebrations.md

The final segment of the show includes a long list of Mother's Day call-outs and birthday wishes for listeners and their families. Producers from around the world, including Zevenhuizen and Foothill Ranch, are thanked for their financial support through the value-for-value model.

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### Mother's Day, Atlantic Article, Birthing Persons Terminology

- **Episode:** [1555: AMAD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-14
- **Time:** 2:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad/chapter/mother-s-day-atlantic-article-birthing-persons-terminology.md

The hosts examine the cultural landscape of Mother's Day 2023, noting a lack of expected outrage regarding gender-neutral terminology like "birthing persons" or "people with uteri." They critique an article in The Atlantic by Kelly McMasters titled "Why I am Skipping Mother's Day This Year," characterizing it as part of a broader trend of "mom hate." The conversation touches on the various definitions of motherhood, including surrogate and spiritual mothers, while asserting the inherent female nature of the role.

Keywords: [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), kelly mcmasters, birthing persons, uterus day

### Mother's Day History, Anna Jarvis, Hollywood Writer Strike

- **Episode:** [1555: AMAD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-14
- **Time:** 9:08–11:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad/chapter/mother-s-day-history-anna-jarvis-hollywood-writer-strike.md

A segment on HLN regarding the history of Mother's Day is reviewed, detailing how Anna Jarvis founded the holiday to honor her mother's post-Civil War "Mothers Friendship Day." The narrative highlights Jarvis's later crusade against the commercialization of the holiday by candy and card companies, whom she labeled "profiteers" and "termites." The hosts also note the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, observing a general lack of public concern over the absence of late-night talk shows and scripted series.

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### Associate Executive Producers, Mother's Day Call-outs

- **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-11
- **Time:** 2:03:29–2:12:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/associate-executive-producers-mother-s-day-call-outs.md

The donation segment continues with contributions from "Associate Executive Producers" in Spokane, Chicago, and New York. Many donors include "smoking hot wife" call-outs and Mother's Day tributes. The hosts also mention a book titled *The End of Marvelous* by M. Andrew Jones, which features a humorous blurb attributed to Adam Curry.

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### Tony Award Nominations, New York City Safety Concerns

- **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-07
- **Time:** 2:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/tony-award-nominations-new-york-city-safety-concerns.md

The hosts open the program by discussing the six Tony Award nominations for the play "Ain't No Mo," written by Jordan E. Cooper. They compare the safety and atmosphere of New York City to Chicago, noting concerns about subway tracks and general urban decay. One host mentions his wife's upcoming Mother's Day visit to New York and her anxiety regarding the city's current state.

Keywords: [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), ain't no mo, jordan e cooper, [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), subway safety

### Global Meetups, Mother's Day Donation Drive

- **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-07
- **Time:** 2:25:56–2:28:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/global-meetups-mother-s-day-donation-drive.md

A list of upcoming No Agenda meetups across the U.S. and internationally is shared, including events in Denver, Boston, and Austin. The hosts encourage listeners to organize their own local gatherings. They also suggest that listeners consider making a "Mother's Day donation" to the show to honor the women in the audience.

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### No Agenda Art, Mother's Day "Dear Mama" Submissions

- **Episode:** [1450: New Collar Worker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-13
- **Time:** 1:27:00–1:32:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker/chapter/no-agenda-art-mother-s-day-dear-mama-submissions.md

The No Agenda community celebrated Mother's Day with a series of "Dear Mama" art submissions featuring producers' baby photos and humorous captions about not being aborted. Tantaniel provided the primary artwork for the episode, while other artists like Kenny Ben and Parker Pauly contributed to the theme. The hosts encourage listeners to visit the Art Generator to view the real-time creative output of the "Troll Room."

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### Executive Producer Donations, Mother's Day Tributes

- **Episode:** [1449: Where's Munchunts?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-08
- **Time:** 1:22:25–1:32:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts/chapter/executive-producer-donations-mother-s-day-tributes.md

The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors for episode 1449, including John Cooper, Steve Webb of the Lifespring Family Audio Bible, and the Diloretto sisters. Many donations are dedicated to mothers for Mother's Day, with several contributors working toward "Damehood" titles for their wives and mothers.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), [lifespring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lifespring.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md)

### Mother's Day Donations, Listener Well-Wishes

- **Episode:** [1449: Where's Munchunts?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-08
- **Time:** 2:29:33–2:37:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts/chapter/mother-s-day-donations-listener-well-wishes.md

The hosts read a series of donations under $100, many of which include tributes to mothers and grandmothers. Listeners request "health karma" and "de-douching" for various family members. The segment emphasizes the "Value for Value" model as the show enters its 15th year.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md)

### Father's Day Observations, Seeding Person Vernacular

- **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 10:36–11:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/father-s-day-observations-seeding-person-vernacular.md

The cultural shift toward gender-neutral terminology is mocked through the invention of the term "seeding person" as a male counterpart to "birthing person." The importance of Father's Day is noted as having increased in recent years. This follows a period where both Mother's and Father's Day were treated with less sincerity in public discourse.

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### Episode 1345 Artwork, Peak Woke

- **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-14
- **Time:** 1:40:46–1:45:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/episode-1345-artwork-peak-woke.md

The hosts review the artwork submissions for the previous episode, "Peak Woke," and Mother's Day. They highlight contributions from artists like Cesium-137, Mike Riley, and Roger Roundy, discussing the creative interpretations of current events and holiday themes.

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### Birthday Call-outs, Recovery Karma for Simon

- **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-14
- **Time:** 3:08:03–3:10:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/birthday-call-outs-recovery-karma-for-simon.md

Birthday wishes are extended to several producers, including Jacob Burlingame and Lindsey Springer. A special "Recovery Karma" request is granted for a producer named Simon, who was seriously injured in a car accident on Mother's Day and is facing multiple surgeries.

Keywords: [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), recovery karma, [car accident](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-accident.md), simon, [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md)

### Mother's Day Tributes, Sir Randy and Sir Ones and Zeros

- **Episode:** [1345: Peak Woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-10
- **Time:** 1:48:37–1:54:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke/chapter/mother-s-day-tributes-sir-randy-and-sir-ones-and-zeros.md

In honor of Mother's Day, several producers send in donations and tributes to their wives and mothers. Randy Vizentine is knighted as "Sir Randy of Drummingham," and Chuck Douglas is recognized for his contribution. The hosts grant "relationship karma" and "jobs karma" to various listeners as requested.

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