# New Year S Eve on The No Agenda Show New Year S Eve comes up in 17 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Adios Mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Vondelkerk Church Fire, Amsterdam New Year Celebrations - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 7:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/vondelkerk-church-fire-amsterdam-new-year-celebrations.md A massive fire destroyed the historic Vondelkerk Church in central Amsterdam during New Year's Eve celebrations. The 150-year-old monument, located near the van Gogh Museum, suffered a total roof collapse and steeple destruction while residents were evacuated from nearby homes. Authorities declared a regional emergency as investigators look into whether illegal fireworks caused the blaze. 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A childhood anecdote from the Netherlands describes a firework accident in a vacation bungalow where a lit fuse ignited a box of crackers, leading to a smoke-filled room and the blame being shifted to a younger brother. Keywords: yolo county, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), new years eve ### Black-Eyed Peas, Southern Superstitions, Texas Football - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 7:39–9:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/black-eyed-peas-southern-superstitions-texas-football.md Southern New Year's traditions involve eating black-eyed peas for luck, a superstition dating back to the American Civil War when the beans were vital sustenance. Discussion shifts to the merits of heirloom beans and pinto beans versus pineapple pizza. Additionally, the University of Texas football team secured an overtime victory against Arizona State. 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The conversation touches on the psychological impact of ongoing pandemic restrictions on family sanity. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), dim sum, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [plexiglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plexiglass.md), [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md) ### ISO Clips, Andy Cohen and Bill Gates - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 3:12:12–3:15:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/iso-clips-andy-cohen-and-bill-gates.md The hosts review potential "ISO" (isolated audio) clips for future use, including Andy Cohen's drunken New Year's Eve rant and a clip of someone claiming "Bill Gates is really cool." They critique the performance of Cohen and Anderson Cooper, comparing them to "drunk gay guys" on television. They settle on a combination of Cohen's "get it together" rant and a child's "Happy New Year" for the show's soundboard. 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Keywords: [show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-mix.md), [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md), [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deconstruction.md), [credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credits.md) ### New Year's Eve Bankers Dinner and Progressive Bus Tour - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 1:58:29–2:03:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/new-year-s-eve-bankers-dinner-and-progressive-bus-tour.md The hosts shared plans for two distinct New Year's social events: a formal dinner at a former New York banker's home and a "progressive dinner" in the Texas Hill Country. The progressive dinner involves a party bus transporting six couples between different homes for various meal courses. These anecdotes serve as a preview of the cultural observations expected in the new year. Keywords: [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), progressive dinner, [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), party bus, social events ### Times Square New Year, Dedicated to Dead Journalists - **Episode:** [1099: Wobama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-31 - **Time:** 2:16:39–2:18:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama/chapter/times-square-new-year-dedicated-to-dead-journalists.md The 2019 New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square was dedicated to the protection of journalists, featuring representatives from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ reported that 53 journalists were killed on the job in 2018. The hosts criticize the focus on Jamal Khashoggi, arguing that his role as a columnist and political operative is being conflated with traditional journalism. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), cpj, [journalists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalists.md), [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md) ### Austin New Year Fireworks, Child-Friendly Scheduling - **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-01 - **Time:** 1:17–3:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/austin-new-year-fireworks-child-friendly-scheduling.md A discussion regarding the city of Austin, Texas, scheduling its official New Year's Eve fireworks display for 10:00 PM instead of midnight. The decision is criticized as an unnecessary concession to "the children" that undermines the traditional experience of staying up late to celebrate the new year. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [microaggression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microaggression.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md) ### New Year's Eve Police State and Austin Fireworks - **Episode:** [787: Climate Deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 2:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths/chapter/new-year-s-eve-police-state-and-austin-fireworks.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the first episode of 2016 by discussing their New Year's Eve experiences. Dvorak describes staying home to avoid the "police state" atmosphere of traffic stops and surge pricing on Uber. Curry recounts watching a 10:00 PM fireworks show in Austin, Texas, noting the unusual timing of the celebration. 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Amidst the high security alert, an investigation was launched into reports of an orgy involving eight soldiers and two female police officers at a Brussels police station. Keywords: [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [terror threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-threat.md), police barracks ### Holiday Schedule, No Agenda Formula - **Episode:** [784: Hot Rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-31 - **Time:** 1:25:44–1:27:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric/chapter/holiday-schedule-no-agenda-formula.md The hosts outline their upcoming broadcast schedule for the Christmas and New Year's weekends. They emphasize that their executive producer credits are legitimate professional credentials and reiterate the show's "formula" of media deconstruction. Keywords: christmas weekend, [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [formula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula.md) ### Seattle Pot Shops, Show Outro - **Episode:** [784: Hot Rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-31 - **Time:** 2:44:19–2:49:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric/chapter/seattle-pot-shops-show-outro.md The show concludes with a report on record holiday sales at Seattle pot shops and a mention of the "Santa Net" on 80-meter ham radio. The hosts sign off with final holiday greetings and a reminder of their upcoming New Year's Eve broadcast. 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