# Pre Interview on The No Agenda Show Pre Interview comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to October 2021. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** October 2007 – October 2021 - **Related topics:** [Pre-interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-interview.md), [Jay Leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [Ad-lib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-lib.md), [Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda.md), [Authenticity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authenticity.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [David Letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [Larry King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [Media Deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [Media Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-industry.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### No Agenda Production Philosophy and Ad-Libbed Format - **Episode:** [1393: Space Wake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-24 - **Time:** 17:46–20:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake/chapter/no-agenda-production-philosophy-and-ad-libbed-format.md The hosts explain their unique production philosophy, which involves zero pre-show communication or scripted segments to maintain a "real" and lively atmosphere. They criticize the mainstream media's use of pre-interviews, arguing that such rehearsals ruin the authenticity of the final product. This professional tactic relies on their shared history and ability to react to information in real-time without in-studio producers. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [pre-interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-interview.md), [ad-lib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-lib.md), production tactics, [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) ### Radio Production, Pre-Interview Phoniness - **Episode:** [379: The Soul Train of Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-02 - **Time:** 58:51–1:01:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts/chapter/radio-production-pre-interview-phoniness.md A local radio executive's praise for the show's production values leads to a discussion on the "phony" nature of mainstream talk shows. The hosts describe the extensive pre-interview process for shows like Jay Leno, where guests are coached on specific anecdotes days in advance. Keywords: [radio production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-production.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), pre-interviews, [authenticity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authenticity.md), [media industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-industry.md) ### Broadcasting Preparation, Fresh and Easy Supermarkets - **Episode:** [25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-05 - **Time:** 24:14–25:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges/chapter/broadcasting-preparation-fresh-and-easy-supermarkets.md The hosts discuss the "No Agenda" philosophy, noting that over-preparing for segments can suck the life out of a broadcast. They reflect on a previous discussion about Fresh and Easy supermarkets where Adam Curry felt he had read too much material, making the segment feel less spontaneous. Keywords: fresh and easy, [supermarkets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supermarkets.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [pre-interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-interview.md), [agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda.md), preparation ### Pre-Interview Pitfalls, Larry King and Late Night Techniques - **Episode:** [1: No Agenda 001](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001.md) - **Published:** 2007-10-26 - **Time:** 23:09–26:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001/chapter/pre-interview-pitfalls-larry-king-and-late-night-techniques.md The hosts discuss their mutual dislike for pre-interviews, arguing they drain the spontaneity and humor from the actual recording. 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