# Ncis on The No Agenda Show

Ncis comes up in 33 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 33
- **Episodes:** 31
- **Discussed:** October 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Cyber Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Manuka Honey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manuka-honey.md), [Television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [Television Tropes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-tropes.md), [500th Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/500th-episode.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 33

### Details of John C. Dvorak's Final Moments

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:48:51–1:53:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/details-of-john-c-dvorak-s-final-moments.md

JC Dvorak provides a detailed account of John's final moments on the night of July 20, 2026. After a normal dinner and a conversation about blood sugar and Manuka honey, John passed away peacefully while watching NCIS. JC notes the "impulsive" nature of the passing and the significance of the time (8:08 UTC), which coincided with the show's numerology.

Keywords: [manuka honey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manuka-honey.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [blood sugar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-sugar.md), time of death, [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md)

### John C. Dvorak Final Moments, Mimi Dvorak Narrative

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:49:49–1:54:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/john-c-dvorak-final-moments-mimi-dvorak-narrative.md

Mimi Dvorak describes the final evening of John C. Dvorak's life, detailing a normal dinner followed by a deep conversation and a glass of cognac. She recounts Dvorak complaining of low blood sugar while watching NCIS and requesting Manuka honey before quietly passing away in his chair. Mimi reflects on their unique relationship, their decision to live in separate houses, and the sudden void left by his peaceful departure.

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### Dr. Nick, Doc Nick of the St. Lawrence

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 3:41:37–3:46:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dr-nick-doc-nick-of-the-st-lawrence.md

Dr. Nick, a "douchebag of the St. Lawrence," donated $106.41 and expressed a deep sense of loss for a man he never met but occasionally emailed. He noted that "without John, all puppies are sad," but found solace in the "contagiously grouseful cheer" Dvorak left behind. The donor specifically mentioned enjoying Dvorak's frequent critiques of the television show NCIS.

Keywords: dr. nick, st. lawrence, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), sad puppies

### National Cancer Institute Budget Cuts, PR Staff Firings

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 2:34:05–2:43:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/national-cancer-institute-budget-cuts-pr-staff-firings.md

PBS reports on "unprecedented" budget cuts at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), claiming research is being severely harmed. The hosts deconstruct the report, noting that the "cuts" primarily targeted the communications and PR departments rather than clinical research. They argue the Trump administration is "refocusing" the agency by removing thousands of government marketing positions and consolidating web resources.

Keywords: national cancer institute, nci, [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communications.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md)

### End of Show ISO Selection

- **Episode:** [1226: Bat's True!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-22
- **Time:** 2:34:19–2:36:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/end-of-show-iso-selection.md

The hosts audition several "ISOs" (isolated audio clips) for the end of the show, including a line from *NCIS: LA* about not trusting hippies. They eventually settle on a clip of Bernie Sanders saying, "China's terrible, awful, nothing ever good." The segment involves technical discussion about clip length and broadcast quality for the final mix.

Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), hippie, [ncis la](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis-la.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [broadcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md)

### NCIS Showrunners, Gary Glasberg, Blonde Jokes

- **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-18
- **Time:** 1:30:27–1:34:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/ncis-showrunners-gary-glasberg-blonde-jokes.md

An analysis of the TV show *NCIS* focuses on the role of the showrunner, specifically the late Gary Glasberg. The discussion highlights how showrunners have the authority to insert specific humor, such as a "dumb blonde" joke involving a character confusing the word "deceased" for a name. This is contrasted with older shows like *Two and a Half Men*, which are described as containing dialogue that would be considered unairable by modern standards.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), gary glasberg, [showrunner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/showrunner.md), blonde joke, [two and a half men](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/two-and-a-half-men.md)

### Lear Foundation, Anti-CIA Storylines in Media

- **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-05
- **Time:** 2:32:15–2:34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/lear-foundation-anti-cia-storylines-in-media.md

The Lear Foundation is noted for its influence on television scripts, reportedly working on hundreds of storylines to promote specific social agendas. A recent trend in shows like *NCIS: New Orleans* involves "anti-CIA" dialogue, which some analysts believe is a calculated move to shift public perception of the agency.

Keywords: [norman lear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-lear.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [valerie plame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-plame.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### NCIS Los Angeles, Podcast Satire

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 1:35:06–1:38:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/ncis-los-angeles-podcast-satire.md

The television show *NCIS: Los Angeles* featured a scene mocking podcasters as people with "no degrees or qualifications" who rely on "strong opinions" instead of research. The hosts find the satire humorous and suggest a writer on the show may be a podcast listener. They discuss the mainstream media's "Year of the Podcast" narrative.

Keywords: [ncis los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis-los-angeles.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md), [experts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/experts.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md)

### NCIS New Orleans Drone Swarm and CIA Domestic Operations

- **Episode:** [872: Kinetic Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-27
- **Time:** 1:56:35–2:00:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill/chapter/ncis-new-orleans-drone-swarm-and-cia-domestic-operations.md

An episode of NCIS: New Orleans featuring a "swarm of drones" and CIA agents operating on domestic soil is analyzed as predictive programming. The hosts suggest the show is acclimating the public to the presence of law enforcement drones and the normalization of intelligence agencies working within US borders. They note the "mixed messages" in television dramas that both exalt and criticize federal agencies.

Keywords: ncis new orleans, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [domestic spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-spying.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

### NCIS Military Propaganda, Michelle Obama Cameo, Joining Forces

- **Episode:** [823: Postcard From Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-08
- **Time:** 2:04:30–2:07:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris/chapter/ncis-military-propaganda-michelle-obama-cameo-joining-forces.md

First Lady Michelle Obama appeared in an episode of the television drama "NCIS" to promote the "Joining Forces" initiative for military families. The appearance is analyzed as a form of state-sponsored propaganda embedded in popular entertainment. The segment highlights the scripted nature of the interaction between the First Lady and the show's lead character, Special Agent Gibbs.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), joining forces, [military families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-families.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), mark harmon

### NCIS Technical Gaffes, Al-Shabaab and Dubai Errors

- **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-29
- **Time:** 2:25:48–2:30:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/ncis-technical-gaffes-al-shabaab-and-dubai-errors.md

The hosts point out significant factual errors in a recent episode of the TV show NCIS. The show depicted a terror attack by Al-Shabaab at a hotel in Dubai, but the hosts note that the specific hotel is actually in Bahrain and Al-Shabaab is a Somali-based group that does not operate in the UAE.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), [dubai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubai.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [technical errors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-errors.md)

### Hollywood Hacking Tropes, Phone Tracing and Password Cracking

- **Episode:** [756: Shemita Cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-13
- **Time:** 35:09–36:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle/chapter/hollywood-hacking-tropes-phone-tracing-and-password-cracking.md

The hosts discuss common inaccuracies in television depictions of technology, such as the "90-second trace" for phone calls. They criticize shows like NCIS for depicting hackers guessing complex passwords based on personal details like a pet's name. They contrast these tropes with the more realistic "human hacking" shown in the series Mr. Robot.

Keywords: [mr robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mr-robot.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), hacking tropes, phone tracing, password guessing

### NCIS Television Propaganda and Morse Code

- **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-25
- **Time:** 18:55–21:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/ncis-television-propaganda-and-morse-code.md

The television show NCIS is characterized as a government propaganda machine, specifically citing a season finale involving American children radicalized by a cult. The plot features characters being lured into a trap in Syria and the use of a "crude version" of Morse code. The segment mocks the unrealistic depiction of terrorist communication methods in mainstream media.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), government propaganda, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [morse code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morse-code.md), [television tropes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-tropes.md)

### NCIS Propaganda, ISIS Youth Recruitment Messaging

- **Episode:** [719: The List](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/719-the-list.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-07
- **Time:** 1:59:26–2:02:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/719-the-list/chapter/ncis-propaganda-isis-youth-recruitment-messaging.md

The CBS television show NCIS is identified as a vehicle for government messaging, specifically regarding the "weaponization" of children by ISIS. Recent episodes depict the recruitment of young Americans through chat rooms and video games, mirroring real-world narratives promoted by federal law enforcement.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), youth recruitment, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### NCIS Television Propaganda, Military Budget, Cyber Department

- **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-26
- **Time:** 1:30:56–1:33:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/ncis-television-propaganda-military-budget-cyber-department.md

The television show NCIS is accused of acting as a mouthpiece for government propaganda, specifically regarding the dangers of social media. The hosts link this narrative to the ongoing military budget talks and the creation of new "cyber" departments within the CIA and other agencies. They argue that keeping the public "stupid and afraid" is necessary to justify a $700 billion annual military spend.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [military budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-budget.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### NCIS Power Grid Fiction, Jen Psaki Briefings

- **Episode:** [679: Sir Reeshmeister Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-18
- **Time:** 1:05:37–1:08:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents/chapter/ncis-power-grid-fiction-jen-psaki-briefings.md

A clip from "NCIS: LA" depicts a fictional cyberattack on the U.S. power grid using PLC malware. This is used to illustrate how entertainment media reinforces fear of cyber warfare. The hosts then pivot to praising the professional "slickness" of State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki compared to her colleague Marie Harf.

Keywords: [ncis la](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis-la.md), [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [malware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malware.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [marie harf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-harf.md)

### Scorpion TV Show, CBS Cyber Security Propaganda

- **Episode:** [655: Network of Death](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-25
- **Time:** 2:23:09–2:29:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/scorpion-tv-show-cbs-cyber-security-propaganda.md

The new CBS show "Scorpion" is criticized for its scientifically inaccurate and "stupid" plot involving a software bug that shuts down air traffic control. The hosts suggest that such shows are part of a coordinated effort to increase public anxiety about cyber security and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Keywords: [scorpion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpion.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [ferrari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferrari.md)

### Cli-Fi Literary Genre, Dystopian Fiction, NCIS Los Angeles

- **Episode:** [608: Cli-Fi®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-13
- **Time:** 1:25:31–1:30:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/608-cli-fi/chapter/cli-fi-literary-genre-dystopian-fiction-ncis-los-angeles.md

A new literary genre dubbed "Cli-Fi" (Climate Fiction) is emerging, featuring stories set in a dystopian present where Earth's systems are failing. NPR highlighted Nathaniel Rich's novel "Odds Against Tomorrow" as a prime example of this trend. The hosts compare this fictionalized reality to procedural dramas like "NCIS: Los Angeles," which portray a version of the world constantly under siege by terrorists and disasters.

Keywords: cli-fi, climate fiction, nathaniel rich, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ncis los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis-los-angeles.md)

### NCIS Musical Beds and Media Soundscapes

- **Episode:** [568: Heteroflexible Previvor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-24
- **Time:** 2:27:56–2:34:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor/chapter/ncis-musical-beds-and-media-soundscapes.md

The hosts notice a constant "musical bed" or background track playing during an episode of NCIS. They discuss the history of sound design in television, comparing it to the "MTV Cops" style of Miami Vice and the ambient city noises used in Law & Order.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), musical bed, [miami vice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami-vice.md), [sound design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-design.md), [law & order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-order.md)

### Failed Operations and Janet Napolitano's Media Strategy

- **Episode:** [505: Speculation Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-18
- **Time:** 42:37–46:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis/chapter/failed-operations-and-janet-napolitano-s-media-strategy.md

The hosts speculate that the Boston bombing was a "bungled operation" originally intended to be pinned on North Korea. They mock Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for referencing the TV show NCIS during a press conference. They argue the lack of an immediate suspect indicates confusion within the administration and a scramble to manage the narrative.

Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), patsies, [cover-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cover-up.md)

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