# Olympics on The No Agenda Show Olympics comes up in 201 chapters across 156 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 201 - **Episodes:** 156 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [London](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [Vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 201 ### Nash's Produce Carrots and Muscadine Wine Challenges - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 38:47–41:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/nash-s-produce-carrots-and-muscadine-wine-challenges.md A food recommendation is given for Nash's Produce on the Olympic Peninsula, specifically for their exceptionally sweet and crunchy bred carrots. The discussion shifts to Muscadine wine, a Southern specialty made from large grapes. While generally described as "rank" and difficult to drink, the Post Familia winery in Arkansas is cited as one of the few producers making a palatable version. Keywords: nash's produce, [carrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrots.md), [muscadine wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muscadine-wine.md), olympic peninsula, [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md) ### Outro, Solar Flares and End of Show Mixes - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 3:15:44–3:19:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/outro-solar-flares-and-end-of-show-mixes.md Adam Curry and Mimi Smith-Dvorak sign off, with Mimi preparing to return to the Olympic Peninsula. They acknowledge the technical support from Jay, JC, and Brendan. The episode concludes with end-of-show mixes by "Follow the Monkey" and "MVP," featuring clips of the administration's "America First" military rhetoric and a musical tribute to John C. Dvorak's recovery. Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), olympic peninsula, follow the monkey, [mvp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mvp.md), [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md) ### Kash Patel JetGate, FBI Hockey Locker Room Video - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 2:16:15–2:25:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/kash-patel-jetgate-fbi-hockey-locker-room-video.md FBI Director Kash Patel faces intense media scrutiny after a video surfaced of him celebrating with the U.S. men's hockey team in Milan. Senator Dick Durbin has called for an investigation into "JetGate," alleging Patel's use of government aircraft for personal trips hampered other FBI investigations. The FBI maintains the trip was for official Olympic security meetings planned months in advance. Keywords: [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [dick durbin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-durbin.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [milan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milan.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md) ### Casey Wasserman Resignation, Kathy Ruemler Goldman Sachs Exit - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 1:26:56–1:32:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/casey-wasserman-resignation-kathy-ruemler-goldman-sachs-exit.md Casey Wasserman, chair of the LA 2028 Olympics, is stepping back from his business following the discovery of flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell. Similarly, former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemler is resigning from Goldman Sachs due to her personal ties to Epstein. Ruemler reportedly headed the bank's "reputational risk committee," a detail the hosts find highly ironic. Keywords: casey wasserman, kathy ruemler, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [ghislaine maxwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghislaine-maxwell.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md) ### Institutional Corruption, IOC and LA 28 - **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-12 - **Time:** 1:28:10–1:31:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/institutional-corruption-ioc-and-la-28.md The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the LA 28 organizing committee are under scrutiny for institutional corruption and ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Casey Wasserman will remain chairman of LA 28 despite his documented relationship with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The discussion posits that the Olympics have become a massive boondoggle for former politicians and corporate interests. Keywords: [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), la 28, casey wasserman, [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md) ### Ryan Wedding, Olympic Snowboarder, Drug Trafficking Charges - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 2:00:42–2:04:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/ryan-wedding-olympic-snowboarder-drug-trafficking-charges.md Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list for allegedly running a massive transnational drug empire. Wedding is accused of importing 60 metric tons of cocaine annually into Los Angeles and is reportedly protected by the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel compared Wedding to notorious drug lords like Pablo Escobar, noting his involvement in murder, money laundering, and narco-terrorism. Keywords: ryan wedding, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md) ### Paris Heat Wave and Seine River Swimming - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:36:49–2:38:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/paris-heat-wave-and-seine-river-swimming.md For the first time in over a century, the Seine River has been opened for public swimming to help Parisians cope with an intense heat wave. Mayor Anne Hidalgo made good on her promise to clean the river ahead of the Olympics. Despite official assurances of water quality, reports from Olympic test events noted athletes becoming ill after competing in the river. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [seine river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), [heat wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), anne hidalgo ### Gavin Newsom, Marshall Plan for LA, and Federal Funding - **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-12 - **Time:** 33:09–38:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/gavin-newsom-marshall-plan-for-la-and-federal-funding.md Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Los Angeles in preparation for the upcoming World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic Games. He emphasizes the need for a "reimagined LA 2.0" and calls for federal assistance and philanthropic cooperation to restore the coastal and inland communities ravaged by fire. Critics argue the plan is a "big game" intended to secure federal money while the state continues to face high taxation and outward migration. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [marshall plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marshall-plan.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), federal assistance ### James Kunstler on Drag Queen Story Hour - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 2:10:38–2:15:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/james-kunstler-on-drag-queen-story-hour.md Author James Kunstler provided a psychological analysis of "Drag Queen Story Hour," arguing that the performers often present a "monstrous" parody of women rather than a realistic impersonation. Kunstler suggests this phenomenon is a subtle psychological ploy that is misunderstood by the "thinking class." The discussion linked this trend to the controversial opening ceremonies of the recent Olympic Games. Keywords: james kunstler, [drag queen story hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drag-queen-story-hour.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [gender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### California Record Heat, July 2024 Temperatures - **Episode:** [1686: Publical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-15 - **Time:** 2:42:45–2:44:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical/chapter/california-record-heat-july-2024-temperatures.md California recorded its hottest month ever in July 2024, with average temperatures reaching nearly 82 degrees. This surpassed the previous record set in 2021 and has raised concerns about the feasibility of hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles during the peak of summer. Climate researchers point to the data as evidence of a long-term warming trend in the state. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [heat wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [weather data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-data.md) ### Paris Olympics, Controversies, Seine Pollution - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 2:45:01–2:47:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/paris-olympics-controversies-seine-pollution.md A list of ten controversies from the Paris Olympics is reviewed, including the pollution of the Seine River which led to athlete hospitalizations for E. coli. Other issues mentioned include the wrong national anthems being played, poor athlete accommodations, and the "Papa Smurf" opening ceremony segment. Keywords: paris 2024, [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [seine river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), controversies ### Olympic Food Crisis, Raw Meat, Worms in Fish - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 2:47:48–2:49:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/olympic-food-crisis-raw-meat-worms-in-fish.md The food quality at the Olympic Village is criticized, with reports of raw meat and live worms found in fish served to athletes. The British Olympic Association has resorted to bringing its own chefs. The hosts suggest the push for plant-based options has compromised the nutritional needs of the competitors. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), paris 2024, [food quality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-quality.md), worms, [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md) ### Olympic Pin Trading, eBay Strategy - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 3:18:30–3:21:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/olympic-pin-trading-ebay-strategy.md The "unofficial sport" of Olympic pin trading is discussed. A tip is provided for collectors to buy pins in bulk on eBay before attending the games to avoid high retail prices at the venue. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), pin trading, [ebay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebay.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [collectors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectors.md) ### Logitech AI Mouse, Google Gemini Olympic Ad Pull - **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-04 - **Time:** 2:15:51–2:18:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/logitech-ai-mouse-google-gemini-olympic-ad-pull.md Logitech has released a "Signature AI Edition" mouse featuring a dedicated button for ChatGPT, which the hosts mock as unnecessary. Meanwhile, Google was forced to pull an AI advertisement titled "Dear Sydney" after viewers criticized the idea of using Gemini to write a fan letter for a child. The backlash centered on the belief that AI should not replace personal inspiration and human effort. Keywords: logitech, [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [google gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-gemini.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), sydney mclaughlin-levrone, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### No Agenda Art and Newsletter Updates - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:40:24–1:46:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/no-agenda-art-and-newsletter-updates.md The No Agenda show selected Matthew Dropko's AI-generated artwork "Daddy Long Legs" for episode 1681, featuring a lineup of different-sized Joe Bidens. The hosts also discussed the 43rd anniversary of MTV's launch on August 1, 1981, and corrected a newsletter omission regarding the book "The City's Wealth," which details the financial history of Berkeley, California. Keywords: [matthew dropko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-dropko.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), the city's wealth ### Olympic Medal Composition and Value - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:06:45–2:10:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/olympic-medal-composition-and-value.md International Olympic Committee regulations dictate that "gold" medals are actually composed of 92.5% silver and plated with only 6 grams of gold. According to Oxford Economics, a gold medal is worth approximately $1,027, while a silver medal is worth $535. The bronze medal, made of copper, tin, and zinc, has a raw material value of only $4.60. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), gold medals, [silver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silver.md), bronze, oxford economics ### Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and Security Measures - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:08:10–2:12:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-and-security-measures.md The Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, along with a controversial depiction of a decapitated Marie Antoinette. While NPR praised the "audacious" production, the event was preceded by coordinated sabotage of the French high-speed rail network. Security was unprecedented, with 50,000 police officers and a total closure of Paris airspace for six hours. Keywords: [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), [lady gaga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lady-gaga.md), [celine dion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-dion.md), [marie antoinette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-antoinette.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md) ### Backlash Over "Last Supper" Depiction at Olympics - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:12:08–2:16:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/backlash-over-last-supper-depiction-at-olympics.md The Olympic opening ceremony faced severe backlash for a segment featuring drag queens that many viewers interpreted as a mockery of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." Mississippi-based tech company C Spire pulled its advertising in protest, and Governor Tate Reeves supported the decision. Organizers later claimed the scene was a depiction of a Greek Bacchanal featuring the god Dionysus, not a religious parody. Keywords: last supper, [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), c spire, [drag queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drag-queens.md), [blasphemy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blasphemy.md) ### Criticism of Olympic Ceremony Tone and Content - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:16:15–2:19:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/criticism-of-olympic-ceremony-tone-and-content.md Critics describe the Olympic opening ceremony as "gross" and "distasteful," focusing on the heavy emphasis on "gayness" and drag culture. The inclusion of children in scenes with drag performers was particularly controversial. The segment argues that the ceremony's tone was a "big miss" that soured the games for many viewers, contrasting it with the more traditional and elaborate 2008 Beijing opening. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), hedonism, bacchus, dionysus, cultural criticism ### Olympic Gaffes and Snoop Dogg Commentary - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:19:05–2:22:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/olympic-gaffes-and-snoop-dogg-commentary.md The Paris Olympics suffered several high-profile gaffes, including the announcer misidentifying South Korean athletes as being from North Korea and the Olympic flag being hoisted upside down. Meanwhile, NBC hired rapper Snoop Dogg as an official commentator and torchbearer. 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