# Pokemon Go on The No Agenda Show

Pokemon Go comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2016 to July 2017.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** July 2016 – July 2017
- **Related topics:** [Augmented Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/augmented-reality.md), [Ben Carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-carson.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [Black Knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [Central Park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [David Rosa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-rosa.md), [Demonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demonization.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Humanization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanization.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Ben Carson Bound Words, Humanization vs Demonization

- **Episode:** [947: Mix Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-16
- **Time:** 1:29:32–1:35:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape/chapter/ben-carson-bound-words-humanization-vs-demonization.md

The mix touches on the 2016 Republican National Convention, mentioning Ben Carson and Ted Cruz. It includes a reference to someone playing Pokemon Go during a briefing and concludes with a repetitive loop on the concept of "humanizing" to prevent "demonization."

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### Pokemon Go Berkeley Robberies, Show Outro

- **Episode:** [852: Sorocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/852-sorocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-18
- **Time:** 2:50:26–2:56:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/852-sorocracy/chapter/pokemon-go-berkeley-robberies-show-outro.md

The show concludes with a "Pokemon update" regarding players being targeted for robberies in Berkeley, California. The hosts sign off with their traditional credits and a montage of "No, no, no" clips featuring Lindsey Graham and other political figures. The next episode is announced for Sunday.

Keywords: [pokemon go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pokemon-go.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), robberies, [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md)

### No Agenda Art and Donor Recognition

- **Episode:** [845: Kaine & Unable](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-24
- **Time:** 1:09:06–1:12:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable/chapter/no-agenda-art-and-donor-recognition.md

The show recognized various artists for their contributions, including a Pokemon Go-themed piece by Jay Young. Sir David Rose donated $800.85, requesting a remix of Barack Obama and a Peyton Manning clip. The hosts discussed the process of selecting "evergreen" art versus pieces specific to current events.

Keywords: [pokemon go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pokemon-go.md), [david rosa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-rosa.md), [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md)

### State Department Press Pool and Pokemon Go

- **Episode:** [845: Kaine & Unable](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-24
- **Time:** 1:58:15–1:59:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/845-kaine-unable/chapter/state-department-press-pool-and-pokemon-go.md

During a State Department briefing, spokesperson John Kirby caught a reporter playing Pokemon Go. The incident was cited as an example of the lack of focus within the modern press corps. Kirby interrupted his statement on the coalition to defeat ISIS to acknowledge the reporter's gaming.

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### Pokemon Go, Vladimir Putin, CIA Spy Tool Claims

- **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-21
- **Time:** 2:33:35–2:35:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/pokemon-go-vladimir-putin-cia-spy-tool-claims.md

Vladimir Putin has reportedly moved to ban Pokemon Go in Russia, characterizing the game as a CIA tool used to gather GPS data and imagery through the smartphones of unsuspecting citizens. The hosts discuss the game's origins at Google and its potential as a global surveillance device.

Keywords: [pokemon go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pokemon-go.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

### Pokemon Go Craze and Addictive Personalities

- **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-17
- **Time:** 1:50:05–1:59:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/pokemon-go-craze-and-addictive-personalities.md

The global phenomenon of Pokemon Go is discussed as a sign of a mental health crisis and "zombified" public behavior. The hosts review five signs of an addictive personality from Psychology Today, including impulse control issues and social alienation. They note that the game's developer, Niantic, previously created the similar but less popular game Ingress.

Keywords: [pokemon go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pokemon-go.md), niantic, [central park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), addictive personality, [augmented reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/augmented-reality.md)

### Pokemon Go Global Launch, Addiction and Mental Health Claims

- **Episode:** [842: CannMed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-14
- **Time:** 1:31–10:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed/chapter/pokemon-go-global-launch-addiction-and-mental-health-claims.md

Pokemon Go has officially launched in Germany, marking its first expansion into Europe following viral success in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. While some reports claim the game offers mental health benefits by encouraging exercise and social interaction, critics highlight safety risks such as players stopping cars on freeways. The Auschwitz Museum and other historical sites have requested that the game be blocked on their premises to maintain decorum.

Keywords: [pokemon go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pokemon-go.md), [nintendo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nintendo.md), niantic, [augmented reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/augmented-reality.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

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