# Mumble on The No Agenda Show

Mumble comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2012 to March 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** September 2012 – March 2025
- **Related topics:** [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Technical Support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [5150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5150.md), [Archduke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archduke.md), [Audio Drivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-drivers.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md), [Connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connectivity.md), [Damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), [Fast Track](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-track.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Peerage Ceremony, Knighting and Title Upgrades

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:57:32–3:08:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/peerage-ceremony-knighting-and-title-upgrades.md

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for new producers, including Dame Avis and Sir Mumbly Pig. The "Mumbly Peg" name is explained as a traditional game involving throwing knives. Title upgrades are granted to Sir Scovey and Sir Dr. Sharky, while the "Round Table" menu features Italian wine and venison pork tacos.

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### Connectivity Troubleshooting, Mumble Open Source Software Transition

- **Episode:** [546: Munich Moment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-08
- **Time:** 2:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment/chapter/connectivity-troubleshooting-mumble-open-source-software-transition.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas, and Northern California, discussing their transition to Mumble for audio connectivity. They detail extensive troubleshooting efforts involving various microphones, VPNs, and hardware to resolve persistent latency and connection issues experienced on Skype. The hosts acknowledge feedback from listeners, including cable company experts, regarding potential infrastructure causes like coax temperature.

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### Texting Misunderstanding and Russian Hooker Anecdote

- **Episode:** [474: Mongolian Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-30
- **Time:** 2:32–8:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat/chapter/texting-misunderstanding-and-russian-hooker-anecdote.md

A late-night text message from John C. Dvorak led Adam Curry to believe an emergency had occurred. When Curry called the number back and a woman answered, he jokingly admits he feared Dvorak had suffered a heart attack involving a Russian hooker, though the woman was actually Dvorak's wife, Mimi.

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### Parliament Mumble, 5150 Psychiatric Hold

- **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-15
- **Time:** 2:04:28–2:08:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/parliament-mumble-5150-psychiatric-hold.md

The hosts discuss the popularity of the "Parliament Mumble" sound bite. A donor contributing $51.50 references the California welfare code for involuntary psychiatric holds, clarifying they are not Jason Russell.

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### What's John Eating Segment and Persimmon Season

- **Episode:** [458: Punch a Puppy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-04
- **Time:** 1:59:30–2:02:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy/chapter/what-s-john-eating-segment-and-persimmon-season.md

A new segment titled "What's John Eating?" is introduced, where John Dvorak eats a food item and Adam Curry must guess what it is. Adam correctly identifies a persimmon on the first try, explaining that he saw them in abundance at a San Francisco market recently. The hosts decide to keep the segment despite the audio quality challenges of the Mumble system.

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### Michael Dunn Art Generator, Mumble Audio Test

- **Episode:** [452: PERL Harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-14
- **Time:** 1:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor/chapter/michael-dunn-art-generator-mumble-audio-test.md

The hosts open the program by discussing a piece of listener-submitted art from Michael Dunn and the No Agenda Art Generator. They note a transition from Skype to Mumble for their audio connection to test for better stability and vibe.

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### Infrastructure, WPA History, and Mumble Technical Difficulties

- **Episode:** [448: Lucy the Luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-30
- **Time:** 36:36–48:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/infrastructure-wpa-history-and-mumble-technical-difficulties.md

The hosts discuss shifting TSA funding toward a modern version of the Works Project Administration (WPA) to fix crumbling infrastructure. The conversation is heavily interrupted by a transition from Skype to Mumble, involving significant troubleshooting of audio echoes and lag.

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### Headphone Testing and Mumble Audio Troubleshooting

- **Episode:** [448: Lucy the Luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-30
- **Time:** 56:27–1:03:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/headphone-testing-and-mumble-audio-troubleshooting.md

The hosts engage in a lengthy technical debate regarding audio feedback loops in the Mumble software. Adam Curry argues that John Dvorak's refusal to wear headphones is causing echo cancellation software to trigger, while Dvorak blames the software drivers and hardware configuration.

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