# North Pole on The No Agenda Show North Pole comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Santa Claus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-claus.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), [Arctic Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-circle.md), [Courtney Love](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/courtney-love.md), [Molson Ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molson-ice.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Arctic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic.md), [Aurora Borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Metallica North Pole Concert, Early Cybercast Technology - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:22:31–1:26:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/metallica-north-pole-concert-early-cybercast-technology.md MTV organized a contest that sent 100 winners to the North Pole for a concert featuring Metallica and Hole. Curry describes the technical challenge of performing an early "cybercast" using a multiplexer and 24 phone lines to achieve a 150 kbps connection from the remote Arctic location. Keywords: [metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), cybercast, [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) ### Whatever Girls Podcast and Geographic Literacy - **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Time:** 1:23:09–1:25:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/whatever-girls-podcast-and-geographic-literacy.md A segment from the "Whatever Girls" podcast highlights a lack of basic geographic knowledge among participants, who struggle to name continents or identify the country north of Mexico. This leads to a philosophical discussion on the arbitrary nature of "North" and "South" designations on global maps. Keywords: whatever girls, [geography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geography.md), continents, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md) ### Build-A-Bear Workshop, Climate Change Christmas Animation - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 11:57–14:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/build-a-bear-workshop-climate-change-christmas-animation.md An animated Christmas series produced by Build-A-Bear Workshop features polar bears informing Santa Claus that the North Pole is melting due to climate change. The dialogue depicts a young bear urging Santa to stop putting carbon in the air to save Christmas. The hosts express outrage at the inclusion of environmental activism in children's holiday entertainment. Keywords: build-a-bear workshop, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [santa claus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-claus.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [polar bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-bears.md) ### NORAD, Santa Tracker and Military Recruitment - **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-24 - **Time:** 27:58–33:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/norad-santa-tracker-and-military-recruitment.md NBC News reported on NORAD's annual mission to track Santa Claus using satellite systems and fighter aircraft. The tradition, which began in 1955 due to a misdialed phone number, is now integrated into social media and a dedicated hotline. Critics suggest the program serves as a soft recruitment tool for children as the military faces staffing challenges. Keywords: [norad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norad.md), [santa claus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-claus.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md) ### North Pole Concert, Molson Ice Polar Beach Party - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 1:39:51–1:43:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/north-pole-concert-molson-ice-polar-beach-party.md The Molson Ice Polar Beach Party was a promotional contest that flew 100 winners to the Arctic Circle for a concert featuring Metallica and Hole. The technical crew performed a "cybercast" from the remote location using multiplexed phone lines. Despite being a "dry" oil barracks environment, the event was light for 24 hours a day, with local children riding bikes at midnight. Keywords: [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), [courtney love](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/courtney-love.md), [molson ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molson-ice.md), [arctic circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-circle.md) ### Santa Claus Vaccine, Anthony Fauci, North Pole PR - **Episode:** [1305: Palin Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-20 - **Time:** 18:13–22:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon/chapter/santa-claus-vaccine-anthony-fauci-north-pole-pr.md During a televised town hall, Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed he personally traveled to the North Pole to vaccinate Santa Claus. This public relations effort was designed to reassure children that Christmas deliveries would proceed safely despite the pandemic. The segment also featured Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussing his own vaccination experience while using an Elmo-themed bandage to appeal to younger viewers. Keywords: [santa claus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-claus.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md) ### Tornado Science, North Pole Heat Wave - **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 1:43:27–1:47:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/tornado-science-north-pole-heat-wave.md A professor interviewed on "Democracy Now" discusses the "increasing efficiency" of tornado days, though he admits the link to climate change is in its infancy. The hosts mock the "seems to be" nature of the scientific claims and the alarmist reporting regarding a predicted heat wave at the North Pole. Keywords: climate dynamics, [tornadoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tornadoes.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [weather reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-reporting.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md) ### Arctic Resource Claims, Shell Oil and Climate Change Debate - **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-12 - **Time:** 1:18:04–1:21:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/arctic-resource-claims-shell-oil-and-climate-change-debate.md Canada has filed a formal claim with the United Nations for control over the North Pole and surrounding Arctic resources. This move challenges competing claims from Russia and Denmark. Meanwhile, Shell Oil plans to begin test drilling in the region by 2014. The hosts transition to a CNN debate where Don Lemon used record-breaking cold temperatures as evidence of "climate change." Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [arctic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic.md), [shell oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shell-oil.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md) ### Greenpeace Save Santa Campaign, Global Warming Propaganda - **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-08 - **Time:** 1:43:33–1:47:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/greenpeace-save-santa-campaign-global-warming-propaganda.md Greenpeace has released a campaign video featuring a disheveled Santa Claus in a flooded basement to symbolize the melting of the North Pole. The video, titled "Save Santa's Home," targets world leaders like Obama and Putin for their "indifference" to climate change. The hosts characterize the video as creepy propaganda aimed at children. Keywords: [greenpeace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenpeace.md), [santa claus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-claus.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Knighthood Ceremony for Sir Snortastain - **Episode:** [280: Husslin' for Humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/280-husslin-for-humanity.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-20 - **Time:** 1:21:14–1:24:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/280-husslin-for-humanity/chapter/knighthood-ceremony-for-sir-snortastain.md A formal knighthood is bestowed upon a listener known as Snortastain, who is recognized for his consistent financial support of the show. Residing near the North Pole, the newly dubbed Sir Snortastain requested a playing of the national anthem to mark the occasion. The ceremony concludes with the hosts welcoming him to the "No Agenda Roundtable." Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), snortastain, [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md) ### Magnetic Pole Shift and the Ides of March - **Episode:** [278: Pap Schmear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-13 - **Time:** 1:15:01–1:18:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear/chapter/magnetic-pole-shift-and-the-ides-of-march.md A discussion on the shifting of magnetic north highlights that airports in Florida have had to rename runways to reflect changing compass headings. There is speculative talk regarding a total magnetic pole flip that could coincide with the "Ides of March" (March 15th). Scientists suggest that during a flip, the Earth's magnetic field could weaken significantly for centuries, making the Aurora Borealis visible globally. Keywords: [magnetic north](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetic-north.md), pole shift, [ides of march](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ides-of-march.md), [aurora borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ### Build-A-Bear Climate Change Indoctrination for Children - **Episode:** [159: Health Care Doublecross](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-24 - **Time:** 1:30:34–1:34:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross/chapter/build-a-bear-climate-change-indoctrination-for-children.md Build-A-Bear Workshop released an animated series for children depicting the North Pole melting and the end of Christmas due to climate change. The hosts criticize this as early-childhood indoctrination and mention a New Zealand book, "Time to Eat the Dog," which calculates the carbon footprint of pets. Keywords: build-a-bear, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [sustainable living](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-living.md) ### Molson Ice Polar Beach Party at the North Pole - **Episode:** [52: Solex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-19 - **Time:** 54:56–59:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex/chapter/molson-ice-polar-beach-party-at-the-north-pole.md Adam Curry tells the story of his trip to the North Pole for the "Molson Ice Polar Beach Party," a contest featuring performances by Metallica and Hole. 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