# Oysters on The No Agenda Show Oysters comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to November 2025. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – November 2025 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [Seafood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seafood.md), [Antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [British Columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [Cabernet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabernet.md), [Cajun Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cajun-food.md), [Cargo Containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Japan Seafood Industry, China Trade Dispute - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 3:14–4:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/japan-seafood-industry-china-trade-dispute.md China has ceased purchasing seafood from Japan, escalating a diplomatic spat and causing a crisis in the Japanese clam and oyster industries. While official reports cite radiation concerns from the Fukushima region following recent rains, local reports suggest the industry may be feigning a bad harvest to avoid selling surplus stock at low prices domestically. Keywords: [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [seafood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seafood.md), [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md) ### Global Shellfish Shortage, Ultra-Processed Foods, Lancet Study - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 2:28:06–2:34:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/global-shellfish-shortage-ultra-processed-foods-lancet-study.md Japan is facing an unprecedented die-off of oysters and scallops attributed to rising water temperatures and salinity levels, which is expected to drive up global prices. Simultaneously, a major study published in The Lancet linked ultra-processed foods to a wide range of health issues, including cancer, diabetes, and early death. The study's authors argue that transnational food corporations engineer products to be addictive, leading to a public health crisis that now rivals tobacco in its impact. Keywords: [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), scallops, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lancet.md), [ultra-processed food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ultra-processed-food.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md) ### Los Angeles Norovirus Outbreak, Raw Oysters Warning - **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-22 - **Time:** 39:34–42:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/los-angeles-norovirus-outbreak-raw-oysters-warning.md At least 80 people in Los Angeles contracted Norovirus after consuming raw oysters from Santa Monica Seafood. The FDA has issued warnings regarding oysters and clams sourced from British Columbia. Dr. Vin Gupta explains that the virus spreads rapidly in environments like cruise ships and through contaminated seafood distributors. Keywords: [norovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norovirus.md), [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), [santa monica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-monica.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md) ### Texas Hill Country Logistics, Central Texas Oyster Bar - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 2:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/texas-hill-country-logistics-central-texas-oyster-bar.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss local logistics, including a massive train carrying cargo containers east from California ports. The conversation shifts to the availability of fresh seafood in landlocked Texas, specifically a martini and oyster bar in Hill Country that receives its stock via truck. Keywords: [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), 290 highway, [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md) ### Oyster Consumption Habits, Pacific Northwest Seafood - **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 14:54–16:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/oyster-consumption-habits-pacific-northwest-seafood.md A brief discussion on the optimal timing for eating oysters notes that the French consider January the best month for consumption. A personal travel rule is shared regarding the avoidance of seafood, particularly oysters and shrimp, while traveling to prevent foodborne illness, suggesting overcooked beef as a safer alternative. Keywords: [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), [seafood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seafood.md), [pacific northwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pacific-northwest.md), [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md), travel rules ### The War on Cash and Smart Card Train Platforms - **Episode:** [642: Walking Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-10 - **Time:** 2:55:34–2:59:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear/chapter/the-war-on-cash-and-smart-card-train-platforms.md A report on the "War on Cash" in the Netherlands, where a train station in Woerden has become the first to close its platforms to anyone without a smart card. The hosts argue this is a forced transition away from physical currency, noting the difficulties this creates for tourists and the loss of privacy in public transit. Keywords: [war on cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-cash.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [smart cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-cards.md), [oyster card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oyster-card.md), [utrecht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utrecht.md) ### London's Cashless Bus System and Social Control - **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-02 - **Time:** 3:13:46–3:19:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/london-s-cashless-bus-system-and-social-control.md London's move toward a completely cashless bus system is analyzed as a step toward a "slave ID" society. The hosts argue that forcing passengers onto Oyster cards allows the government to track movements and eventually implement a credit-based system where travel can be remotely disabled. Keywords: [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [cashless society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md), [oyster card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oyster-card.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [social credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit.md) ### Grand Central Oyster Bar, Vintage Menu Archiving - **Episode:** [587: People the Board](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-01 - **Time:** 2:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board/chapter/grand-central-oyster-bar-vintage-menu-archiving.md John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the program discussing a vintage menu from the Grand Central Station Oyster Bar dated December 18, 2002. Dvorak describes his hobby of archiving old restaurant menus and the challenges of maintaining a complete collection in mint condition. The hosts compare historical food prices to modern inflation, noting the steep cost of a jumbo gulf shrimp cocktail. Keywords: grand central station, oyster bar, [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), menu archiving, price inflation ### Microphone Maintenance and the French Kale Movement - **Episode:** [551: The Tolerance Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-26 - **Time:** 5:10–9:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast/chapter/microphone-maintenance-and-the-french-kale-movement.md Technical issues persist as a host struggles with a new microphone, leading to a warning against blowing into diaphragms. The conversation shifts to a story about a woman attempting to introduce kale into French culture. The hosts express strong distaste for the vegetable, dismissing it as a "bill of goods" sold to vegans despite its poor flavor. Keywords: microphone diaphragm, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [healthy surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), oyster bar, grand central station ### New Orleans Cuisine, Fried Oysters and Local Criticism - **Episode:** [325: Axis of Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-28 - **Time:** 25:46–28:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse/chapter/new-orleans-cuisine-fried-oysters-and-local-criticism.md A discussion of New Orleans food culture follows a local meetup at the Red Fish restaurant, where fried oysters were sampled for the first time. The conversation addresses local pushback against previous criticisms of the city's "dated" culinary scene and repetitive Cajun flavors. Keywords: [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), fried oysters, [cajun food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cajun-food.md), culinary criticism, [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### Caesar and Cleopatra Movie, Historical Anachronisms - **Episode:** [239: Change Comes From GNU](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-30 - **Time:** 1:37:14–1:39:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu/chapter/caesar-and-cleopatra-movie-historical-anachronisms.md John C. Dvorak highlights several historical anachronisms in the film "Caesar and Cleopatra," based on the play by George Bernard Shaw. He notes the mention of "British oysters," "Chianti," and "filet mignon" in a setting intended to be 40-50 BC, long before those terms or products would have been known to the Romans. Keywords: caesar and cleopatra, [george bernard shaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-bernard-shaw.md), anachronisms, chianti, [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md) ### RFID Transit Cards, Myki and Privacy Concerns - **Episode:** [222: Earle in the Gulf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-31 - **Time:** 1:56:17–1:59:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf/chapter/rfid-transit-cards-myki-and-privacy-concerns.md The "Myki" smart card system in Australia, similar to London's Oyster card, is being used by police to track individuals' movements for criminal investigations. While officials claim the technology is only used for "the children" or extreme cases like murder, the hosts argue it represents a significant privacy violation. They suggest using Faraday cages or lead foil to prevent unauthorized RFID snooping. Keywords: [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), myki, [oyster card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oyster-card.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Prius Driving Experience, Rudy Sarzo Anecdote - **Episode:** [208: Fat China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-13 - **Time:** 1:14:38–1:17:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china/chapter/prius-driving-experience-rudy-sarzo-anecdote.md One host recounts renting a Prius and finding the driving experience "flimsy" and uncomfortable. They share an anecdote about meeting legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo in Los Angeles, only to be shocked when the rock star drove away in a Prius. The hosts joke that driving a hybrid car is inconsistent with Sarzo's heavy metal pedigree. Keywords: rudy sarzo, quiet riot, blue oyster cult, [toyota prius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota-prius.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md) ### Oyster Reproduction Claims, Environmental Alarmism - **Episode:** [193: Goldman Sachs and the Pedo Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-22 - **Time:** 1:41:55–1:45:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear/chapter/oyster-reproduction-claims-environmental-alarmism.md Sigourney Weaver alleged that wild oysters in the Pacific Northwest have failed to reproduce for five years due to ocean acidity. She further claimed that Antarctic plankton shells are becoming weaker, threatening the global food chain. The hosts deconstruct her logic, suggesting that environmental cycles are being misrepresented as permanent man-made catastrophes. Keywords: [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), plankton, [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), carbonic acid, [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md) ### Zuni Cafe Review, San Francisco Oyster Prices - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 18:15–24:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/zuni-cafe-review-san-francisco-oyster-prices.md A visit to San Francisco's Zuni Cafe involved a tasting of seven oyster varieties, including Pearl Point and Pickering. The experience was marked by high prices, with some oysters costing up to $3.50 each, and the inclusion of a 4% local health care tax on the bill. While the food and wine were praised, the restaurant's value and service were debated. Keywords: [zuni cafe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zuni-cafe.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [oysters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oysters.md), pearl point, pickering, chateauneuf du pape, health tax ### San Francisco Dining Review: Aysa Restaurant - **Episode:** [52: Solex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-19 - **Time:** 22:49–27:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex/chapter/san-francisco-dining-review-aysa-restaurant.md John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry review their recent dinner at Aysa, a restaurant located near Steiner and Lombard in San Francisco. They discuss the decor, the quality of the oysters, and the pricing of a 2004 Heitz Cabernet. The hosts compare the value of "second tier" gourmet restaurants to high-end establishments like the Ritz-Carlton. 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