# Muppets on The No Agenda Show

Muppets comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** September 2009 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Album Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [Branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md), [Cancel Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [Correct The Record](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/correct-the-record.md), [Dr. Seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [Fan Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fan-art.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### No Agenda Art, Muppet Pope, Executive Producers

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 2:14:12–2:18:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/no-agenda-art-muppet-pope-executive-producers.md

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1758, titled "Scream Circle," which featured a Muppet-style depiction of a potential black Pope. They discuss the "No Agenda Art Generator" and the contributions of artists like Francisco Scaramanga and Sir Paul Couture. The segment transitions into the recognition of executive and associate executive producers who contributed $200 or more to the show.

Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), muppet, [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [scaramanga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramanga.md)

### AI Art Controversy, Statler and Waldorf Album Art

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 2:04:50–2:14:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/ai-art-controversy-statler-and-waldorf-album-art.md

The use of AI-generated album art featuring the Muppets characters Statler and Waldorf sparks a debate among the show's contributing artists. While some find the use of AI tools "heartbreaking," the hosts argue that AI is a natural progression similar to the introduction of Photoshop. They encourage artists to use the tools to enhance their creative insights rather than rejecting the technology.

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), [muppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muppets.md), [correct the record](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/correct-the-record.md)

### Host Veto Power, Old Fart Imagery Ban

- **Episode:** [1394: Re-wilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-28
- **Time:** 1:32:17–1:35:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding/chapter/host-veto-power-old-fart-imagery-ban.md

A discussion on show artwork leads to a formal "veto" regarding imagery that portrays the hosts as "two old guys shaking canes." While acknowledging their age and experience, they argue that "old fart" branding is detrimental to the show's marketing and appeal. The veto system ensures that all major decisions, including cover art, must be unanimous.

Keywords: [veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veto.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [muppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muppets.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md)

### James Webb Telescope Controversy and Muppets Misogyny

- **Episode:** [1327: China Chopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-07
- **Time:** 2:41:06–2:44:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper/chapter/james-webb-telescope-controversy-and-muppets-misogyny.md

Activists are calling for the renaming of the James Webb Space Telescope due to Webb's alleged role in purging LGBT individuals from the federal workforce in the 1950s. The discussion expands to the recent removal of Dr. Seuss titles and potential "misogyny" in The Muppets, specifically targeting the character of Miss Piggy.

Keywords: james webb, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [dr. seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [muppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muppets.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md)

### Outro, End of Show Mix, Global Glitches

- **Episode:** [1148: Twitter Rattling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-23
- **Time:** 2:45:28–2:50:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling/chapter/outro-end-of-show-mix-global-glitches.md

The show concludes with a musical parody of "It's Not Easy Being Green" and a montage of news reports regarding technical glitches at Target, the IRS, and London airports. The hosts sign off from Portugal and Silicon Valley.

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### Russian Villains in Hollywood, The Muppets Most Wanted

- **Episode:** [597: Prison Prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-06
- **Time:** 55:45–58:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/russian-villains-in-hollywood-the-muppets-most-wanted.md

The hosts note a resurgence of Russian villains in Hollywood, specifically citing the new Muppets movie featuring a criminal frog named Constantine with a Russian accent. They suggest this media trend aligns with the current geopolitical tension between the U.S. and Russia.

Keywords: muppets most wanted, [tina fey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-fey.md), constantine, russian accent, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Goldman Sachs Op-Ed and Elevator Gossip Twitter

- **Episode:** [391: Simulation Investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-15
- **Time:** 50:01–51:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment/chapter/goldman-sachs-op-ed-and-elevator-gossip-twitter.md

A public resignation op-ed by a Goldman Sachs executive causes a stir in the financial world and a drop in the company's stock price. The hosts link the "Muppets" terminology used in the op-ed to the popular "Goldman Sachs Elevator" Twitter feed and suggest the event may have facilitated insider trading.

Keywords: [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), greg smith, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [muppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muppets.md)

### Manama Bahrain, Muppets Theme Fan Song

- **Episode:** [128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-06
- **Time:** 20:14–22:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society/chapter/manama-bahrain-muppets-theme-fan-song.md

A listener from Manama, Bahrain, inspired a musical tribute based on the Muppets' "Mahna Mahna" song. The segment features a fan-produced audio clip that incorporates the city's name into the familiar melody. The hosts praise the creativity of the audience while jokingly critiquing the quality of the performance.

Keywords: manama, [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [muppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muppets.md), [fan art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fan-art.md), theme song

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