# Pc World on The No Agenda Show Pc World comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [Bakelite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakelite.md), [Birthing People](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthing-people.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Boycotts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycotts.md), [Corporate Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md), [Gender Neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [Gender-neutral Language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Oral Contents Investigation and Yak Karma - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:58:29–3:59:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/oral-contents-investigation-and-yak-karma.md A donor named Eddie Sanders references Dvorak's long career dating back to the back pages of PC World. The segment takes a lighthearted turn as the host is encouraged to continue investigating the "oral contents" of others. The segment concludes with the playing of the "yak karma" jingle. Keywords: [bakelite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakelite.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), oral contents, [yak karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yak-karma.md), dedouche ### Gender Neutral Language, The-bies and Congress-persons - **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-29 - **Time:** 2:27:22–2:33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/gender-neutral-language-the-bies-and-congress-persons.md A TikTok video advocating for terms like "the-bies" instead of babies and "birthing people" instead of mothers is discussed. John Dvorak recounts a story from 1986 involving a PC World editor who insisted on using "congress-person" instead of "representative" to signal gender neutrality, a practice he views as early virtue signaling. Keywords: [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [birthing people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthing-people.md), babies, [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), language trends ### Gendered Language and Workplace Political Correctness - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 34:50–40:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/gendered-language-and-workplace-political-correctness.md A discussion on gendered language covers the replacement of "guys" with "folks" or "y'all" and "manpower" with "workforce." An anecdote is shared about an editor at PC World rejecting the word "representative" as sexist, insisting on "spokesperson" instead. The hosts conclude that these linguistic trends reflect a broader marginalization of straight white males on college campuses. Keywords: [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [gender-neutral language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md), [workforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workforce.md), freshman, first-year student, [smith college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-college.md) ### Advertising Influence and Social Justice Warrior Tactics - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 2:09:35–2:12:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/advertising-influence-and-social-justice-warrior-tactics.md An anecdote about a joke gone wrong at a PC World event illustrates the sensitivity of corporate environments. The hosts warn that once a creator relies on advertisers, they become vulnerable to "social justice warrior" tactics where activists contact sponsors to force content changes or cancellations. Keywords: [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), helium balloons, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [social justice warriors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice-warriors.md), [boycotts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycotts.md), listener-supported ### Black Lives Matter and PC World Gender Politics - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 27:50–31:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/black-lives-matter-and-pc-world-gender-politics.md The concept of "in-groups" and "out-groups" is explored through the lens of political slogans and corporate language. Martin O'Malley's apology for saying "all lives matter" is cited as an example of failing to use the correct group code. Dvorak shares a story from his time at PC Magazine regarding PC World's insistence on using the term "spokesperson" over "representative" to avoid perceived sexist language. Keywords: [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [martin o'malley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-o-malley.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), gender neutral language, [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md) ### Mike Elgan, Google Plus, Tech Fanboy Criticism - **Episode:** [469: This That and the Other](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/469-this-that-and-the-other.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-13 - **Time:** 1:32:08–1:42:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/469-this-that-and-the-other/chapter/mike-elgan-google-plus-tech-fanboy-criticism.md Tech journalist Mike Elgan is "de-douched" after making a $200 donation following a call-out on a previous show. Elgan's post on Google Plus about the show sparked a wave of negative comments from tech "fanboys" who criticized Adam Curry's hair and the show's "conspiracy theories." The hosts read the insults aloud, comparing the experience to Matt Damon's practice of reading mean tweets to stay humble. Keywords: [mike elgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-elgan.md), [google plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-plus.md), [twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md) ### UK Ministry of Defence Security Lapses, Drunken Bureaucrats - **Episode:** [74: Enter Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-22 - **Time:** 1:06:39–1:10:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado/chapter/uk-ministry-of-defence-security-lapses-drunken-bureaucrats.md Sensitive Iraq War documents were reportedly stolen from a lawyer on a UK train. The hosts speculate that many such "thefts" are actually cases of drunken bureaucrats losing unencrypted laptops or papers after consuming alcohol during their commutes. Keywords: [ministry of defence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-defence.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [security breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-breach.md), [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md) ### Sexist Language, Corporate Spokesperson Terminology - **Episode:** [19: Show Me the Money!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-01 - **Time:** 1:10:50–1:14:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money/chapter/sexist-language-corporate-spokesperson-terminology.md An anecdote from a former PC World writer describes an editor's insistence on using the term "spokesperson" instead of "representative" to avoid sexist language. The hosts discuss the absurdity of these linguistic requirements and how they relate to the broader culture of avoiding sexual harassment lawsuits in public companies. Keywords: [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), spokesperson, sexist language, [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)