# Naming on The No Agenda Show Naming comes up in 162 chapters across 152 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 162 - **Episodes:** 152 - **Discussed:** October 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Domain Names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [Baby Names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-names.md), [Icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), [Marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Dude Named Ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dude-named-ben.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 162 ### Earl Dude Named Ralph and Costco Wine Request - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:49:41–3:51:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/earl-dude-named-ralph-and-costco-wine-request.md A producer known as Dude Named Ralph reaches the status of Earl. In honor of John C. Dvorak's "tip of the day," he requests that the roundtable menu include Costco wine and rotisserie chicken. He expresses gratitude for the media deconstruction skills learned over 11 years of listening. Keywords: dude named ralph, [costco wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco-wine.md), [rotisserie chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotisserie-chicken.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) ### Gopher Protocol, MTV.com Domain Registration - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:39:24–1:42:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/gopher-protocol-mtv-com-domain-registration.md Adam Curry explains how he registered the MTV.com domain and initially ran a Gopher server on it. This led to a legal dispute with the University of Minnesota over the commercial use of the Gopher protocol, which Curry eventually settled by agreeing to wear a university T-shirt on air. Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), [gopher protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopher-protocol.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md) ### Homeschooling Journey and Naming Children After Dvorak - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 4:49:22–4:50:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/homeschooling-journey-and-naming-children-after-dvorak.md Camille Catani from Michigan's Upper Peninsula shares that the podcast has been a vital part of her family's homeschooling journey. She reveals that she and her husband considered naming their younger son John C. Dvorak. She credits the show with helping her family live without fear despite the daily media narratives. Keywords: [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [naming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naming.md), [fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md) ### Sir Charismatic, Surveillance Creator of Bonds - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:04:02–3:06:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-charismatic-surveillance-creator-of-bonds.md Sir Charismatic, also known as Chris Mitzloff, donated $188.88 and requested a title change to "Surveillance Creator of Bonds." He shared that he had put together a visual collage to honor John C. Dvorak's 20-year career in his life. Mitzloff expressed a deep sadness that he never got to have a drink and talk with Dvorak in person. Keywords: sir charismatic, chris mitzloff, collage, night name, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Domain Name History, MTV and Elvis.com - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:28:08–1:31:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/domain-name-history-mtv-and-elvis-com.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak share historical anecdotes about the early days of the internet and domain name acquisitions. Curry discusses his legal settlement over MTV.com and his decision to give Elvis.com to Priscilla Presley. Dvorak mentions John Markoff's acquisition of NYT.com and the story of how Anheuser-Busch traded a six-pack of beer for Bud.com. Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), elvis.com, priscilla presley, bud.com, [john markoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-markoff.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md) ### Bud.com Acquisition, Long-Neck Beer Trade - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:31:25–1:34:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/bud-com-acquisition-long-neck-beer-trade.md A detailed anecdote describes how Anheuser-Busch acquired the Bud.com domain from a fan in rural Texas. Rather than a multi-million dollar settlement, the owner requested a six-pack of long-neck Budweiser delivered by August Busch. The story serves as a contrast to modern high-stakes domain name disputes. Keywords: bud.com, [anheuser-busch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anheuser-busch.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md) ### The Onion Acquisition, Infowars and Alex Jones Live - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 47:52–52:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/the-onion-acquisition-infowars-and-alex-jones-live.md The Onion won a bankruptcy auction for Infowars, leading to a parody takeover featuring Tim Heidecker. Alex Jones officially signed off from the original Infowars platform but has transitioned his operations to a new domain, AlexJonesLive.com. The transition involves shedding the legal baggage of the Infowars trademark while maintaining the same product lines and audience. Keywords: [the onion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-onion.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [infowars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infowars.md), tim heidecker, [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md) ### Diaries.com Domain, LiveJournal, Exit Strategies - **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-30 - **Time:** 1:36:14–1:38:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/diaries-com-domain-livejournal-exit-strategies.md The ownership of the domain Diaries.com is discussed as a potential high-value asset. The conversation briefly touches on the history of early social blogging platforms like LiveJournal and Tumblr, and the hosts joke about selling the domain for Bitcoin as an "exit strategy." Keywords: [diaries.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diaries-com.md), [livejournal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livejournal.md), [tumblr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tumblr.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Show Sign-off, Epstein Name List Mix - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 2:49:49–2:54:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/show-sign-off-epstein-name-list-mix.md The show concludes with a sign-off from Adam Curry in Fredericksburg and John C. Dvorak in Silicon Valley. The final audio mix features a rhythmic reading of names from the Jeffrey Epstein files, followed by a rap about the value of silver versus fiat currency. Listeners are directed to the Podcasting 2.0 board meeting for further technical discussion. Keywords: [epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epstein.md), name list, [silver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silver.md), [fiat currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiat-currency.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### No Agenda Baby, Show Outro Banter - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:52:40–1:54:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/no-agenda-baby-show-outro-banter.md The hosts announce that a listener has named their baby "Mimi" after the show's terminology, though they joke about the lack of recognition for the hosts' own names. They reflect on the show's 18-year history and the upcoming Labor Day holiday. The segment transitions into the show's administrative and donation-focused portion. Keywords: [mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi.md), [baby names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-names.md), [labor day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-day.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Polish Presidential Candidate Karol Nawrowski's Stunt - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 2:32:03–2:34:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/polish-presidential-candidate-karol-nawrowski-s-stunt.md Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrowski is accused of writing a book under a pen name and then appearing on television in disguise to praise his own work. The scandal has brought further scrutiny to his past, including alleged contacts with neo-Nazi groups and organized crime figures in northern Poland. Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), karol nawrowski, self-promotion, pen name, [neo-nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neo-nazis.md) ### Probationary Employee Lawsuit, TrumpVP Domain, X Nutty Theories - **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-09 - **Time:** 1:27:29–1:29:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/probationary-employee-lawsuit-trumpvp-domain-x-nutty-theories.md Attorneys General from 19 states and D.C. are suing federal agencies over the firing of probationary employees, alleging proper procedures were not followed. This leads to a side discussion about purchasing the domain TrumpVP2028.com and the prevalence of wild theories on the social platform X. Keywords: [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md), attorneys general, [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), x ### Tim Walz, Weird Label, Name Recognition - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 17:54–21:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/tim-walz-weird-label-name-recognition.md Tim Walz is credited by mainstream media for coining the "weird" attack line against Donald Trump and JD Vance. NPR and NBC reports are analyzed for their focus on Walz's personality and messaging skills despite his initially low national name recognition. The "weird" meme is characterized as a calculated viral marketing strategy that helped Walz secure the VP nomination. Keywords: [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), name recognition, [messaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/messaging.md) ### Dog Naming Dilemma, Paul Anka and Doris Day - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 1:09:25–1:12:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/dog-naming-dilemma-paul-anka-and-doris-day.md With their children moved out, one host and his wife are considering getting two dogs to avoid loneliness. The wife insists on naming them Paul Anka and Doris Day, inspired by the show "Gilmore Girls." The host expresses humorous disdain for the names, suggesting alternatives like "Brutus," "Spike," or "Shithead" to maintain his dignity while walking them. Keywords: [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), paul anka, doris day, [gilmore girls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilmore-girls.md), [naming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naming.md), empty nesters ### Harry Balls Government Center, Fort Wayne Naming Poll - **Episode:** [1626: Dingbat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-18 - **Time:** 55:47–59:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat/chapter/harry-balls-government-center-fort-wayne-naming-poll.md Citizens in Fort Wayne, Indiana, voted overwhelmingly in an online poll to name a new city-county building the "Harry Baals Government Center." The name honors Harry Baals, the city's longest-serving mayor, though local officials expressed hesitation due to the name's phonetic similarity to a crude joke. The hosts highlighted the story as an example of American humor and the public's penchant for double entendres. Keywords: [fort wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-wine.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), harry baals, [naming rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naming-rights.md), [mayor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayor.md) ### Name Image and Likeness Issues in Hollywood - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 8:33–12:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/name-image-and-likeness-issues-in-hollywood.md CNN coverage of the Hollywood strike is critiqued for its focus on "Name, Image, and Likeness" (NIL), a term originally popularized in college athletics lawsuits. The union's demands include increased minimum pay rates and streaming residuals, which have become a sticking point as the industry shifts away from traditional broadcast models. The hosts suggest that news anchors themselves should be wary of being replaced by AI models. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), name image and likeness, [ncaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncaa.md), streaming residuals ### Chloe Grace Moretz and Courtney Cox Name Changes - **Episode:** [1566: Hush Up Boy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-22 - **Time:** 1:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy/chapter/chloe-grace-moretz-and-courtney-cox-name-changes.md The program opens with a discussion regarding actress Chloe Grace Moretz and the timing of when she added her middle name to her professional billing. A similar observation is made regarding Courtney Cox and her name change during the filming of the television series Friends. Keywords: chloe grace moretz, courtney cox, [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md), [friends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/friends.md), name changes ### AI Link-Building Scams and Domain Name Values - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 52:16–56:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/ai-link-building-scams-and-domain-name-values.md The hosts examine a poorly executed AI-generated email request for SEO link-building related to an old episode titled "Laptop Bomb." This leads to a discussion on the historical value of domain names like art.com and broadcast.com, and Adam Curry's refusal to sell curry.com. Keywords: [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), link building, [seo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seo.md), [curry.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curry-com.md), [diaries.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diaries-com.md) ### School Masking Guidelines, HighQualityMask.com Domain Purchase - **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-14 - **Time:** 5:47–10:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/school-masking-guidelines-highqualitymask-com-domain-purchase.md Updated CDC guidelines for schools suggest masking only in high-risk situations or high-transmission communities, specifically mentioning "wrestling games" as a high-risk activity. During the discussion, a host purchases the domain highqualitymask.com as a marketing gag to redirect to the show's website. 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