# Personality on The No Agenda Show Personality comes up in 127 chapters across 115 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 127 - **Episodes:** 115 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Patent Troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [Time Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md), [Adam Carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 127 ### Casey Von Heel and the Viking Invasion Alternate History - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 1:57:28–1:59:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/casey-von-heel-and-the-viking-invasion-alternate-history.md Casey Von Heel discusses his alternate history story, "Woe to the Vanquished," which features the hosts as trolling Viking warlords named John the Joke Killer and Adam the Fair. He offers digital versions of his comics to the community through Person of Merit Comics. The segment also touches on the passing of John C. Dvorak and its impact on the creative community. Keywords: casey von heel, viking invasion, northern japan, person of merit comics, alternate history, woe to the vanquished ### AI Butlers and the K-Shaped Recovery - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 1:14:25–1:19:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/ai-butlers-and-the-k-shaped-recovery.md Jason Calacanis explains how AI will provide the "bottom half" of the economic K-shaped recovery with services previously reserved for the wealthy, such as personal assistants and travel agents. Mark Zuckerberg's strategy involves using AI to find users better prices and manage subscriptions. Curry believes this "multiplayer mode" for AI agents will eventually supersede traditional social networks like Instagram. Keywords: personal assistant, travel agent, [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [e-commerce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-commerce.md) ### Vasectomies and Humor, Dinner Table Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 1:20:41–1:22:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/vasectomies-and-humor-dinner-table-anecdotes.md A personal anecdote from a dinner conversation suggests a correlation between men undergoing vasectomies and a subsequent loss of their sense of humor. The discussion references magician Brian Brushwood and jokes about the physical and personality changes associated with the procedure. The hosts invite feedback from listeners who have had the surgery to confirm or debunk this observation. Keywords: [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), personality changes, [brian brushwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-brushwood.md), [anecdotes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anecdotes.md) ### No Agenda Community, Health and Fitness Trends - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 2:15:41–2:22:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/no-agenda-community-health-and-fitness-trends.md Listener feedback highlighted a decline in gym attendance attributed to the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Medical professionals in the community also noted a shift from SSRIs to more potent antipsychotic cocktails among patients. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs within the "No Agenda" stable are launching new ventures in strength training and job search services, utilizing the show's network for promotion. Keywords: [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), personal training, orthopedics, [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md) ### FTC Investigates Surveillance Pricing and Personal Data - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:35:02–1:41:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/ftc-investigates-surveillance-pricing-and-personal-data.md The Federal Trade Commission is investigating "surveillance pricing," where retailers use AI and personal data to set individualized prices for consumers. Unlike dynamic pricing based on demand, surveillance pricing uses factors like age, location, and browsing history to determine a customer's maximum "pain point." Instacart recently paid a $60 million settlement over deceptive tactics related to these pricing models. Keywords: [surveillance pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-pricing.md), [ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [instacart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instacart.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), personal data ### Uber Battery Level and Personalized Pricing Allegations - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:41:35–1:47:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/uber-battery-level-and-personalized-pricing-allegations.md Allegations have surfaced that Uber may charge higher prices to users whose smartphone batteries are nearly dead, capitalizing on their urgent need for a ride. While Uber denies this, the hosts discuss how apps can access battery level APIs on Android and iOS without explicit user permission. They conclude that the smartphone is the primary "attack vector" for behavioral data collection and price manipulation. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), battery api, personalized pricing, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md) ### Chicago River Vehicle Discovery, Chaos Divers Haul - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 24:12–26:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/chicago-river-vehicle-discovery-chaos-divers-haul.md An independent dive team known as Chaos Divers discovered 97 submerged vehicles in the Chicago River while searching for a single missing car. Using sonar technology, the team located piles of mangled cars near the Richard J. Daley boat launch, potentially providing leads for various cold cases and insurance fraud investigations. Keywords: chicago river, chaos divers, [sonar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonar.md), missing persons, cold cases ### Moderna HR Executive, AI Personality Profiling - **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-01 - **Time:** 22:55–25:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/moderna-hr-executive-ai-personality-profiling.md A Moderna Human Resources executive revealed the use of GPT-based AI to create personality profiles of the company's executive committee. The AI is used to simulate scenarios, predict reactions to recommendations, and mediate interpersonal conflicts within the leadership team. This practice has raised concerns regarding the ethics and potential dangers of using artificial intelligence to analyze and manipulate human workplace dynamics. Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), gpt, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), personality tests ### Emmanuel Macron Slap Video, Domestic Violence Humor - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 1:15:05–1:18:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/emmanuel-macron-slap-video-domestic-violence-humor.md French President Emmanuel Macron was filmed appearing to take a hand to the face from his wife, Brigitte, while disembarking a plane in Vietnam. The French media characterized the incident as "play fighting," a description the hosts find suspicious. This led to a tangent about personal experiences with partners exhibiting violent behavior and the psychological traits associated with borderline personality disorder. Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [brigitte macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brigitte-macron.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), play fighting, borderline personality disorder ### Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Lawsuit, Narcissism and Marxism - **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-09 - **Time:** 1:29:43–1:34:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/dr-johanna-olson-kennedy-lawsuit-narcissism-and-marxism.md Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, a prominent provider of gender-affirming care, faced legal action from a former patient regarding surgical outcomes. The discussion transitions into a psychological analysis of the link between narcissism, Marxism, and the "trans Maoist" agenda. It is argued that social media platforms like TikTok reinforce narcissistic behaviors, making individuals more susceptible to ideological mobilization. Keywords: johanna olson-kennedy, [detransition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detransition.md), [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), personality disorders ### Narcissism, Smartphone Culture, Personal Branding - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 11:28–16:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/narcissism-smartphone-culture-personal-branding.md The "narcissistic era" is attributed to the rise of the smartphone and the front-facing selfie camera, which encourage constant self-referencing and brand-building. Users are described as propagandizing themselves within digital bubbles, using platforms like TikTok as a modern "confessional" for attention rather than forgiveness. The use of a $62 flip phone is presented as a way to break free from this digital domination. Keywords: [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), selfie camera, [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), personal brand, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Time Magazine, Person of the Year Donald Trump - **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-15 - **Time:** 2:38:34–2:41:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/time-magazine-person-of-the-year-donald-trump.md Time Magazine named Donald Trump its Person of the Year for 2024, a move criticized by Joy Reid, who compared the selection to past winners like Hitler and Stalin. The magazine, owned by Marc Benioff, featured an extensive profile of Trump that some critics found to be largely composed of journalistic speculation. Keywords: [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [person of the year](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/person-of-the-year.md), [marc benioff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marc-benioff.md), [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md) ### Trump Campaign Strategy, Jordan Peterson on Cluster B Disorders - **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-18 - **Time:** 51:29–59:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/trump-campaign-strategy-jordan-peterson-on-cluster-b-disorders.md Donald Trump has criticized Harris's "Day One" promises, noting she has been in office for over 1,300 days. Dr. Jordan Peterson appeared on television to discuss Harris and the Democratic Party through the lens of "Cluster B" personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic traits. Peterson argues the party's shift away from "woke" rhetoric is a manipulative tactic typical of these disorders. Keywords: [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), cluster b, borderline personality, [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md) ### Missing Student Riley Strain and National Media Coverage - **Episode:** [1644: Shock Opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-23 - **Time:** 1:52:13–1:56:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera/chapter/missing-student-riley-strain-and-national-media-coverage.md The disappearance of college student Riley Strain in Nashville, Tennessee, has garnered significant national media attention, including the deployment of the United Cajun Navy. Strain was last seen on surveillance footage stumbling after being asked to leave a downtown bar. The intense focus on this specific case is contrasted with the 600,000 people who go missing in the United States annually, raising questions about how news editors select human interest stories. Keywords: riley strain, [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), missing persons, cumberland river, [media coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-coverage.md) ### Rob Reiner, Personal Faith and Golden Rule - **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-26 - **Time:** 1:05:22–1:07:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/rob-reiner-personal-faith-and-golden-rule.md In promotional interviews for his documentary, Rob Reiner discussed his personal spiritual journey, noting that despite being born Jewish, he explored various religions including Buddhism and Hinduism. Reiner stated that he finds the "Golden Rule" attributed to Jesus to be the most sensible moral framework. However, critics point to Reiner's often vitriolic political rhetoric as being at odds with the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. Keywords: [rob reiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-reiner.md), golden rule, [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [buddhism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buddhism.md), personal philosophy ### Cash Usage, Post Office Delays and Personal Finance - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 1:16:20–1:19:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/cash-usage-post-office-delays-and-personal-finance.md The ongoing relevance of cash is discussed, particularly for marginalized populations like the homeless who lack access to digital credit. Delays in the U.S. Postal Service are noted, affecting the delivery of personal checks and business correspondence. A debate ensues regarding the efficiency of bank-issued checks versus traditional mail for show-related expenses. Keywords: [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [personal finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-finance.md) ### Aging and Social Etiquette, Adam Curry Anecdote - **Episode:** [1633: Noise Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-11 - **Time:** 1:05:04–1:06:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine/chapter/aging-and-social-etiquette-adam-curry-anecdote.md A personal anecdote from a restaurant in Fredericksburg, Texas, highlights the social transition into being perceived as an "elder." The interaction involved a server showing deference to age, sparking a discussion on the different ways people in their 70s react to being called "young man" or "dude." Keywords: [aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), [elders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elders.md), [personal anecdote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-anecdote.md) ### Personal Health Changes and Sobriety Discussion - **Episode:** [1616: Buying Quiet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 53:53–56:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet/chapter/personal-health-changes-and-sobriety-discussion.md A personal aside discusses the noticeable changes in temperament and humor following a decision to stop using cannabis and tobacco. The conversation touches on how religious faith and sobriety have influenced daily life and social interactions. Keywords: [sobriety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sobriety.md), [cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), personality changes, [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [lifestyle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lifestyle.md) ### Taylor Swift Time Person of the Year and Ursula von der Leyen - **Episode:** [1614: Blinking Red Lights](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 4:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights/chapter/taylor-swift-time-person-of-the-year-and-ursula-von-der-leyen.md Time Magazine named Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year, making her the first woman to appear twice on the cover since the franchise began in 1927. Critics suggest the selection is a calculated move to leverage her influence against Donald Trump or a marketing ploy to increase readership. Simultaneously, Forbes named European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the most powerful woman in the world for the second consecutive year. 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