# Phd on The No Agenda Show

Phd comes up in 43 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to August 2025.

- **Chapters:** 43
- **Episodes:** 35
- **Discussed:** October 2011 – August 2025
- **Related topics:** [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Media Deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [No Agenda Rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-rings.md), [Ceremony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceremony.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [Round Table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 43

### Soil Biology PhD, Employment Struggles

- **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-24
- **Time:** 2:03:02–2:08:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/soil-biology-phd-employment-struggles.md

A Berkeley graduate with a PhD in soil biology went viral for a social media rant about her inability to find work in her field. Despite her advanced degree, she reported working as a dog sitter and tutor, citing a lack of funding for science and a refusal to move to rural areas where agricultural jobs are located. The story sparked a wider discussion about the value of specialized degrees and modern work ethics.

Keywords: [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), soil biology, [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md)

### PhD Graduation, No Agenda Meetups Calendar

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 3:14:36–3:20:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/phd-graduation-no-agenda-meetups-calendar.md

The final graduating class of "PhDs in Media Deconstruction" is announced, with instructions for recipients to claim their certificates and rings. A calendar of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, featuring events in Fredericksburg, Copenhagen, and a major gathering in October at the Full Moon Bar & Inn.

Keywords: [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md)

### Value-for-Value Donations and PhD Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 1:07:42–1:09:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/value-for-value-donations-and-phd-ceremony.md

The hosts conclude the segment by thanking donors and artists who support the show's "value-for-value" model. They announce the final opportunity for listeners to obtain a "PhD in Media Deconstruction" before the next episode and credit producer Circumference for compiling the "exit strategy" clips.

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### Meetup Reports, Knighting and Daming Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 2:57:49–3:09:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/meetup-reports-knighting-and-daming-ceremony.md

The show concludes with reports from meetups in Fredericksburg, Fort Wayne, and New York City. A knighting and daming ceremony is held for high-tier donors, including Sir Mike the Privileged Taco Salad and Dame Sylvia the Protector of Our Troops. Three listeners are awarded "PhDs in Media Deconstruction" for their significant financial support and contributions to the show's mission.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [fort wayne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-wayne.md)

### Executive Producer Credits, PhD Promotion, Mike Musgrave

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 2:09:13–2:13:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/executive-producer-credits-phd-promotion-mike-musgrave.md

Donations of $1,000 from Mike Musgrave and Thomas Flanagan are acknowledged, earning them PhDs in Media Deconstruction. A listener note from Massachusetts describes the "worrisome" lack of political awareness among young people, citing a bachelor party's flippant attitude toward the Epstein list in a New York elevator.

Keywords: mike musgrave, thomas flanagan, [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Knighthoods, Daming, Gaucho Woodworking

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 2:22:14–2:26:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/knighthoods-daming-gaucho-woodworking.md

New knights and dames are inducted into the No Agenda roundtable, including Sir Not Appearing In This Film and Dame Bessie. A donation from Gaucho Woodworking in Redondo Beach is recognized, along with a gift of a premium banquet board. The segment features various sound bites, including Al Sharpton's "resist we must" catchphrase.

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### Executive Producer Credits, PhD in Media Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 2:17:33–2:27:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/executive-producer-credits-phd-in-media-deconstruction.md

A segment dedicated to the "Value for Value" model features the reading of notes from high-tier donors. Several listeners are awarded the "PhD in Media Deconstruction" for their long-term support and scholarship. Notable contributions include a large donation from Eric and Deanna Bauss, who also promoted their Lake Michigan vacation rental, and Joep van der Putte, who requested a specific jingle and shared a personal update regarding his career and relationship.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Executive Producer Credits, PhD Combo

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 2:22:48–2:26:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/executive-producer-credits-phd-combo.md

The show acknowledges high-level donors with Executive and Associate Executive Producer credits, including a $1,000 donation from John Elmore of Baton Rouge. A special "Instant Night PhD" bundle was reintroduced for graduation season, offering listeners a symbolic doctorate in media deconstruction. These contributions are vital for maintaining the show's ad-free status and operational independence.

Keywords: john elmore, [baton rouge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baton-rouge.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Sir Dr. 1% and the Student Loan Debt

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 1:42:45–1:44:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/sir-dr-1-and-the-student-loan-debt.md

Sir Dr. 1%, Baron of Liberland, returns with a donation of $333.33, representing 1% of his gross business revenue. He notes that it took time to pay off student loan debt incurred while securing a PhD in media deconstruction. He criticizes the "Biden installation" for a lack of help with education debt and pledges to continue suppressing his exit strategy.

Keywords: liberland, [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), biden installation, [treasure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasure.md)

### Signet Rings, PhD Diplomas, Community Protection

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 3:09:08–3:12:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/signet-rings-phd-diplomas-community-protection.md

Knights and Dames are reminded to claim their signet rings and PhD diplomas through the show's official channels. These physical tokens represent their status within the community and serve as a means of sealing important correspondence. The discussion emphasizes that building strong community connections is a form of protection in uncertain political times.

Keywords: [signet rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-rings.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), diplomas, [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), protection

### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Mike Roch

- **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-17
- **Time:** 2:35:01–2:37:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-mike-roch.md

Mike Roch is officially knighted and awarded a PhD in Media Deconstruction. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "backroom festivities" list. The hosts emphasize that the show remains 100% listener-supported with no paywalls or premium content.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir mike roch, [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [no agenda rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-rings.md)

### No Agenda PhD Graduation and Executive Producer Donations

- **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-06
- **Time:** 2:34:01–3:07:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/no-agenda-phd-graduation-and-executive-producer-donations.md

A massive list of "Last-Minute Charlies" who donated to receive the "No Agenda PhD" is read. Notable donors include Duke Frank of Frankness, Robert Dawson in Taiwan, and Sir Derek Protector of Star Lake. The hosts process various knighthoods, title upgrades, and "karma" requests for the graduating class of media deconstructionists.

Keywords: [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), last-minute charlies, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

### Final PhD Donors and "Boots on the Ground" Notes

- **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-06
- **Time:** 3:07:59–3:22:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/final-phd-donors-and-boots-on-the-ground-notes.md

The final group of PhD donors is acknowledged, including Scott McNulty, a former CBC employee who lost his job due to vaccine mandates. Other donors include real estate brokers and long-time listeners who shared personal stories of "hitting people in the mouth" with the show's message.

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### No Agenda Knighthood and PhD Commencement Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-06
- **Time:** 3:22:23–3:33:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/no-agenda-knighthood-and-phd-commencement-ceremony.md

Adam and John conduct the formal commencement ceremony for the new Knights, Dames, and PhD graduates. They list the symbolic food and drink items brought to the "Round Table" and direct the new producers to NoAgendaRings.com to claim their certificates and physical rings.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [commencement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), [rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rings.md), [certificates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certificates.md)

### PhD Program, Media Deconstruction Graduates

- **Episode:** [1611: Podcast Pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-26
- **Time:** 2:41:08–2:50:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro/chapter/phd-program-media-deconstruction-graduates.md

A special "PhD in Media Deconstruction" program is highlighted, with several donors receiving certificates for their long-term support. The segment addresses the legality of using the PhD title and includes a testimonial for executive resume services. The hosts emphasize that these honors are a way to recognize the "wisdom" gained through years of listening to the show.

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### Donor Thank-Yous and PhD Program Conclusion

- **Episode:** [1610: p-doom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-23
- **Time:** 2:47:39–3:12:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom/chapter/donor-thank-yous-and-phd-program-conclusion.md

A large group of producers is thanked for their "treasure" donations, including several "show number" donations of $1610. The hosts announce that the special PhD in Media Deconstruction program is coming to an end on the 333rd day of the year. Notable donors from Idaho, Canada, and the UK are recognized for their support during the holiday broadcast.

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### Executive Producer Donations, Knighting, and PhD Awards

- **Episode:** [1609: Pain Sponge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-19
- **Time:** 2:30:36–2:39:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge/chapter/executive-producer-donations-knighting-and-phd-awards.md

Several high-tier donors are recognized for their contributions to the show. An anonymous donor from Pennsylvania contributed $1,609 to earn a PhD and the title "Sir Prime Doctor of Illuminated Thinking." Other major donors include Tom Mikakis (on behalf of his husband Jake), Ronald Lafferty, and Andrew Helenius, who was knighted as "Sir Andy of the Axe-holes."

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### Society of Learned Persons, PhD Graduation, and No Agenda Rings

- **Episode:** [1609: Pain Sponge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-19
- **Time:** 2:50:15–2:56:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge/chapter/society-of-learned-persons-phd-graduation-and-no-agenda-rings.md

The latest graduates of the No Agenda PhD program are officially welcomed into the Society of Learned Persons. Graduates include Anonymous, Anthony Trusnik, Jake, Ronald Lafferty, and Mustang Racer. Listeners are directed to noagendarings.com to order their physical rings, which come with a certificate of authenticity and sealing wax.

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### Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-16
- **Time:** 2:33:27–2:42:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/executive-producer-donations-knighting-ceremony.md

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to acknowledging high-value donations from "Executive Producers" and "Associate Executive Producers." Several individuals were knighted or granted "PhD" status in media deconstruction for their $1,000 contributions. Notable donors included Sir Scott Lonergan, Sir Joe Clemens, and the Mayor of Cypress, Texas, whose support helps sustain the show's ad-free model.

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### Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1607: Lazinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-12
- **Time:** 2:38:11–2:54:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-knighting-ceremony.md

A lengthy segment dedicated to acknowledging high-level donors who contributed $1,000 or more. The hosts perform "de-douching" rituals, grant PhDs in Media Deconstruction, and bestow knighthoods upon producers including Sir Loin of Beef and Baroness Knight. Personal notes from donors regarding healthcare costs and media bias are read aloud.

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