# Peanuts on The No Agenda Show Peanuts comes up in 36 chapters across 32 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 36 - **Episodes:** 32 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Airplane Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Salmonella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmonella.md), [Fisting Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [Southwest Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [Adjuvants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adjuvants.md), [Aluminum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aluminum.md), [Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [Pet Peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [Travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 36 ### Sir Infinitis Weight Loss Routine and Fisting Nuts Anecdote - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:37:12–3:40:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-infinitis-weight-loss-routine-and-fisting-nuts-anecdote.md Sir Infinitis credits the show with aiding his daily weight loss and boxing routine since 2019. The segment transitions into a classic anecdote regarding John C. Dvorak's pet peeve about the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes. The description details the annoying behavior of shaking nuts in a closed fist before throwing them into the mouth. Keywords: sir infinitis, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### Airplane Etiquette and the Peanut Fisting Habit - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:35:30–1:36:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/airplane-etiquette-and-the-peanut-fisting-habit.md A specific "annoying" behavior observed on airplanes involves passengers shaking a handful of peanuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one. The host describes the visual and auditory experience as "nasty" and "obscene." This social observation is shared as a common point of frustration during air travel. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [social observation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-observation.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Alameda Photo Collage and Banning Peanuts on Airplanes - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:56:49–3:58:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/alameda-photo-collage-and-banning-peanuts-on-airplanes.md Sir Fast Eddie, the Baronet of Alameda, requests that listeners send photos of John C. Dvorak to create a giant photo collage for an upcoming Oakland meetup at Pizzeria Violetta. He also recalls past conversations with Dvorak regarding numerology and the potential banning of peanuts on airplanes. Keywords: [alameda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda.md), photo collage, speedpro, [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md) ### Airplane Etiquette and the "Fisting Nuts" Peeve - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 1:09:25–1:11:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/airplane-etiquette-and-the-fisting-nuts-peeve.md A classic Dvorak "pet peeve" is revisited: his intense disdain for people who eat snacks on airplanes using what he called the "fisting method." Dvorak describes the "nasty" habit of pouring nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth. Despite Dvorak's personal dislike for the resulting "fisting nuts" musical remix, it remained a favorite among the No Agenda audience. Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), fisting, [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md) ### Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette Tangent - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:40:04–3:41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/fisting-nuts-airplane-snack-etiquette-tangent.md A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak ranting about the "fisting method" of eating snacks on an airplane. Dvorak describes his intense annoyance at passengers who pour peanuts into their palm, make a fist, and shake it to drop individual nuts into their mouths. He jokingly predicts that this "annoying as hell" behavior will eventually lead to physical fights on flights. Keywords: [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), snack etiquette, annoyance ### Sir Pete, Ryan Miller, and the Fisting Nuts Airplane Peeve - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:40:04–3:41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-pete-ryan-miller-and-the-fisting-nuts-airplane-peeve.md Sir Pete and Ryan Miller provide donations, with Miller noting that 123.45 was one of Dvorak's favorite numbers. The hosts play the "fisting nuts" jingle, leading to a classic recording of Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with people who eat snacks on airplanes by shaking them from a clenched fist. Keywords: [sir pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-pete.md), ryan miller, [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### Broadway Musical Outro and Peanut Fisting Tangent - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 3:05:41–3:10:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/broadway-musical-outro-and-peanut-fisting-tangent.md The show concludes with a satirical Broadway-style musical number summarizing the podcast's mission of deconstruction. Following the music, a final tangent involves a "pet peeve" about airplane passengers who eat peanuts using the "fisting method"—shaking a handful of nuts in a closed fist to pop them into their mouth—which is described as "annoying as hell" to witness. Keywords: [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [musical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### Peanut Allergy Decline, Aluminum Adjuvants and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - **Episode:** [1811: NA Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-26 - **Time:** 1:17:50–1:22:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era/chapter/peanut-allergy-decline-aluminum-adjuvants-and-robert-f-kennedy-jr.md New medical research indicates a 43% drop in peanut allergies among children since 2017, which health officials attribute to early exposure strategies. However, an alternative theory involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests the decline is linked to parents opting out of the Hepatitis B vaccine. The claim posits that aluminum adjuvants in vaccines provoke allergic responses to ambient environmental factors like peanut oil. Keywords: [peanut allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanut-allergies.md), [aluminum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aluminum.md), hepatitis b vaccine, [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [immune system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immune-system.md), [adjuvants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adjuvants.md) ### Aluminum Adjuvants, Vaccine-Induced Food Allergies - **Episode:** [1807: Keyboard Warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-12 - **Time:** 2:31:29–2:37:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior/chapter/aluminum-adjuvants-vaccine-induced-food-allergies.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses how aluminum adjuvants in vaccines provoke allergic responses to environmental triggers, potentially causing the modern epidemic of peanut and dairy allergies. He cites studies where scientists induce permanent allergies in lab rats using aluminum and specific molecules. The segment questions the necessity of giving certain vaccines, like Hepatitis B, to newborns. Keywords: [aluminum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aluminum.md), [adjuvants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adjuvants.md), [food allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-allergies.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [robert f. kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md) ### Stablecoin Legislation and Medical News Updates - **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-01 - **Time:** 1:45:00–1:50:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/stablecoin-legislation-and-medical-news-updates.md A brief overview of upcoming stablecoin legislation is interrupted by entertainment and medical news, including Barbara Streisand's announcement of a new album titled "The Secret of Life." In medical news, studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm that COVID and flu vaccines can temporarily alter menstrual cycles. Additionally, researchers at the University of Virginia report success in desensitizing children to peanut allergies through controlled protein exposure. Keywords: [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [barbara streisand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-streisand.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [peanut allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanut-allergies.md), uva health ### Jimmy Carter Death, Presidential Retrospective - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 2:34:56–2:37:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/jimmy-carter-death-presidential-retrospective.md Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100, media outlets have prepared extensive retrospectives focusing on his legacy as a "peanut farmer" and his work with Habitat for Humanity. Key historical events mentioned include the Iranian Hostage Crisis and his post-presidency humanitarian efforts. The hosts anticipate a heavy focus on his longevity and his final visit from President Joe Biden. Keywords: [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), peanut farmer, [habitat for humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habitat-for-humanity.md), iran hostage crisis, 100 years old ### Peanut the Squirrel, No Agenda Art and Producers - **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-07 - **Time:** 1:52:15–1:57:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/peanut-the-squirrel-no-agenda-art-and-producers.md The show's artwork for episode 1710 features a tribute to "Peanut the Squirrel," an animal recently euthanized by New York state authorities. The hosts discuss the hybrid use of AI and manual digital art in the community. Dana Brunetti is again mentioned as an example of the show's high-level associate executive producers. Keywords: peanut the squirrel, [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), 1710 ### Peanut the Squirrel, New York DEC Euthanasia Controversy - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 7:04–9:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/peanut-the-squirrel-new-york-dec-euthanasia-controversy.md New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) agents raided the home of Mark Longo to seize his pet squirrel, Peanut, and a raccoon named Fred. Despite Peanut being a social media star used to fund an animal sanctuary, authorities euthanized the animals citing rabies concerns. Longo criticized the state for sending eight officers to ransack his home over a licensed wildlife issue. Keywords: peanut the squirrel, mark longo, [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), dec, [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md) ### TSA Biometric Photo Testing, Peanut Butter Liquid Ruling - **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-29 - **Time:** 5:34–7:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/tsa-biometric-photo-testing-peanut-butter-liquid-ruling.md New TSA procedures involve taking passenger photos at security lines to match against identification documents, causing delays and privacy concerns. Travelers are reportedly being pulled from lines if the biometric match fails, despite the program being presented as a test. Additionally, the TSA reiterated its controversial ruling that peanut butter is classified as a liquid for carry-on purposes. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), biometric screening, [identity verification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-verification.md), [peanut butter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanut-butter.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Peanut Butter Mind Control and FDA Registration - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:29:04–1:31:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/peanut-butter-mind-control-and-fda-registration.md A CDC soundbite regarding peanut butter illnesses is analyzed for "mind control" properties. The hosts reiterate their concern that the FDA's failure to register food facilities is being ignored by the mainstream media despite past poisoning scandals. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [peanut butter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanut-butter.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [salmonella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmonella.md) ### Show Production and No Agenda Art Gallery - **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-15 - **Time:** 1:52:39–1:58:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/show-production-and-no-agenda-art-gallery.md The hosts describe the labor-intensive process of show preparation, which involves filtering hundreds of emails and monitoring global news. They review recent listener-submitted artwork, including a "Terror Leader" piece by Matt Boisvert. A discussion on AI-generated art and copyright ensues regarding a "Peanuts" themed image used in the newsletter. Keywords: [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [matt boisvert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-boisvert.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md) ### Associate Executive Producers, Fisting Nuts Anecdote - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 1:31:09–1:37:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/associate-executive-producers-fisting-nuts-anecdote.md Donors contribute various amounts, including a "333.33" sequence. A health karma request is made for a producer's son recovering from a motorcycle accident. A recurring anecdote about "fisting nuts"—an annoying method of eating snacks on an airplane—is revisited at the request of a donor. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [motorcycle accident](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycle-accident.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### The "Fisting" Method of Eating Snacks on Airplanes - **Episode:** [1447: G.E.R.M.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-01 - **Time:** 1:53:52–1:59:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m/chapter/the-fisting-method-of-eating-snacks-on-airplanes.md A listener requests a replay of John Dvorak's critique of how people eat snacks on airplanes. Dvorak describes the "fisting method," where a passenger pours a pile of nuts into their palm and attempts to eat them through a small hole made by their fingers. The hosts joke about the absurdity of the visual and the lack of traditional snacks on airlines like Southwest. Keywords: airplane snacks, [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### ZZ Surls, Airplane Snack Etiquette - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 1:56:23–1:59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/zz-surls-airplane-snack-etiquette.md A donor from Berkeley prompted a discussion about annoying passenger behaviors on airplanes. John Dvorak described the "fisting method" of eating peanuts—where a passenger shakes a handful of nuts in a closed fist to eat them one by one—as a practice that could lead to physical altercations. Keywords: zz surls, [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), fisting method ### Executive Producer Donations and the Fisting Method - **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-07 - **Time:** 1:35:34–1:40:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-the-fisting-method.md New executive producers are recognized for their donations, including Sir Nathan of the Dog Pack and Dom Del Rosso. 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