# Personal Audio on The No Agenda Show Personal Audio comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to July 2014. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2013 – July 2014 - **Related topics:** [Patent Troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [Adam Carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [Eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [Litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [Dr. Drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [Legal Advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-advice.md), [Leo Laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [Podcast Patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-patent.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Podcasting Patent, Adam Carolla, and EFF - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 2:37:23–2:42:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/podcasting-patent-adam-carolla-and-eff.md Adam Curry provides a detailed analysis of the Personal Audio podcasting patent lawsuit. He critiques Adam Carolla for raising money for a "fight that doesn't exist" after the suit was dropped and urges him to give the funds to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Curry argues the patent review process is the only way to actually invalidate the 504 patent. Keywords: [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), 504 patent ### Adam Carolla's Patent Troll Legal Battle - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:44:10–1:46:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/adam-carolla-s-patent-troll-legal-battle.md Adam Curry criticizes Adam Carolla for his "Fund Anything" campaign to fight a patent troll. Carolla claims that if his network loses the lawsuit, all of podcasting will be destroyed. Curry disputes this narrative, calling it a lie and noting that he and Dave Winer have a more significant claim to the medium's origins than Carolla. Keywords: [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md) ### Personal Audio 506 Patent and Apple's Settlement - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:46:40–1:53:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/personal-audio-506-patent-and-apple-s-settlement.md The hosts examine the technical specifics of Personal Audio's "506" podcasting patent. Adam Curry reveals that Apple already paid an $8 million settlement to Personal Audio for a playlist patent, which reportedly covers future iterations including the podcasting technology. This suggests that podcasts distributed via iTunes may already be legally protected, contradicting Carolla's fundraising claims. Keywords: [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), 506 patent, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [podcasting patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-patent.md) ### The Podcast Patent Troll and Legal Gag Orders - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 2:41:43–2:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/the-podcast-patent-troll-and-legal-gag-orders.md A brief discussion touches on the "podcast patent" troll (Personal Audio) and why Leo Laporte has stopped talking about it on his shows. Adam Curry reveals that Laporte was likely advised by lawyers to remain silent during legal proceedings. Curry defends Laporte's decision to "shut up," noting that he acted as a "company man" during his own recent appearance on Laporte's network. Keywords: [podcast patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-patent.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), lisa laporte, [legal advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-advice.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md) ### Adam Carolla, Patent Troll Defense Fund - **Episode:** [598: Experiential Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-09 - **Time:** 2:05:34–2:18:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence/chapter/adam-carolla-patent-troll-defense-fund.md Adam Carolla's "Fund Anything" campaign to fight a "patent troll" lawsuit is criticized. The hosts argue that the company involved, Personal Audio, is not a troll but a patent holder protecting a specific episodic content process. They claim Carolla and Dr. Drew are using "scare tactics" and misinformation to raise a million dollars for legal fees. Keywords: [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md) ### Personal Audio Patent, Adam Carolla and Patent Trolls - **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-20 - **Time:** 2:17:00–2:20:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/personal-audio-patent-adam-carolla-and-patent-trolls.md A company called Personal Audio has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adam Carolla's Ace Broadcasting and HowStuffWorks.com. The patent, which dates back to 1996, involves the distribution of episodic content and playlists. While many label the company a "patent troll," the hosts note that the inventor, Jim Logan, has a legitimate background in touchscreen technology and has licensed patents to major corporations like Apple. Keywords: [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), jim logan, playlist patent, [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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