# Paul Simon on The No Agenda Show

Paul Simon comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2013 to January 2024.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** October 2013 – January 2024
- **Related topics:** [Carbon Credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Dr. Kiki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kiki.md), [Ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [Hill Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), [Jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [No Agenda Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [Port Angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [Sir Jeff Smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-jeff-smith.md), [Texas Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-grid.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Texas Winter Storm, ERCOT Pricing, and Utility Control

- **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-14
- **Time:** 5:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/texas-winter-storm-ercot-pricing-and-utility-control.md

Record cold temperatures in the Texas Hill Country prompt a discussion on the state's power grid and ERCOT's decision to increase gas turbine prices to $400 per megawatt hour. Reports emerge of smart thermostats in Fredericksburg being remotely limited to 70 degrees by city services during the freeze. A separate account details a water company in Wimberley harassing residents for increased usage despite a higher occupancy in the home.

Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [texas grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-grid.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), gillespie waste services, [paul simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-simon.md), wimberley, [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md)

### Executive Producer Contributions, Baron von Sizemark, Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [685: Schwack the Nose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/685-schwack-the-nose.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-09
- **Time:** 1:08:38–1:12:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/685-schwack-the-nose/chapter/executive-producer-contributions-baron-von-sizemark-knighting-ceremony.md

The show transitions to the Value-for-Value segment, acknowledging a $799.99 donation from Paul Simon of Toronto. Simon is elevated from Baronet to Baron von Sizemark of the Upper Horseshoe. The hosts discuss the competitive nature of the "well-heeled knights" and play requested jingles for the new Baron.

Keywords: [paul simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-simon.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), baron von sizemark, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md)

### Donor Credits, Port Angeles Detour, Sir Jeff Smith Music

- **Episode:** [564: Summer of Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-10
- **Time:** 1:09:42–1:13:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden/chapter/donor-credits-port-angeles-detour-sir-jeff-smith-music.md

The hosts credit several high-value donors, including John Dietrich and Paul Simon, who both contributed $299.99. Dietrich shares a story about visiting Nash’s Organic Produce in Port Angeles based on a show tip. The segment includes a musical tribute from Sir Jeff Smith and a birthday shout-out for Matt Dietrich.

Keywords: john dietrich, [paul simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-simon.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [sir jeff smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-jeff-smith.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), birthday mentions

### Donation Segment, Elder of Zion Title

- **Episode:** [554: Slave Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-06
- **Time:** 1:02:56–1:05:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet/chapter/donation-segment-elder-of-zion-title.md

Individual donors are recognized, including Jonathan Rose, who requests the title "Sir Jono, Elder of Zion." The hosts also discuss mobile tracking services like Flurry and the persistence of spam messages following international travel.

Keywords: jonathan rose, liam hemmings, [paul simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-simon.md), [dr. kiki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kiki.md), flurry

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