# Publishing on The No Agenda Show

Publishing comes up in 93 chapters across 85 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 93
- **Episodes:** 85
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [Ai Music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [Bill Ziff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ziff.md), [Pc Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Ziff Davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ziff-davis.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 93

### Suno V6 AI Music and Royalty Disputes

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 0:00–2:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/suno-v6-ai-music-and-royalty-disputes.md

Suno V6 AI music generation software has implemented new restrictions following legal pressure from music publishers regarding royalties. Users report being unable to download songs more than twice a month on certain tiers, a move seen as an attempt to curb unauthorized distribution of AI-generated content. The discussion highlights the tension between generative AI platforms and traditional record labels over intellectual property rights.

Keywords: [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), music publishers, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md)

### Pat McGovern and the IDG Ghostwriting Gambit

- **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-07
- **Time:** 33:21–36:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/pat-mcgovern-and-the-idg-ghostwriting-gambit.md

An anecdote describes how IDG founder Pat McGovern allegedly used non-existent, ghostwritten personas to write scathing reviews of companies that did not advertise in his magazines. When the targeted companies complained, McGovern would offer to "fire" the fictional writer in exchange for an advertising contract.

Keywords: pat mcgovern, idg, computerworld, [infoworld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infoworld.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md)

### Gateview Publishing, Kids' Investment Books

- **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-05
- **Time:** 1:02:17–1:04:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/gateview-publishing-kids-investment-books.md

Gateview Publishing is highlighted for its new release, "The ABCs of Stock Investing," a children's book illustrated with investment terms. The segment discusses the business of independent publishing and the strategy of offering PDF versions of niche educational products.

Keywords: [gateview publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gateview-publishing.md), stock investing, kids books, [pdf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pdf.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

### History of PC Magazine, Bill Ziff's Publishing Theory

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 1:23:50–1:26:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/history-of-pc-magazine-bill-ziff-s-publishing-theory.md

Dvorak provides a historical overview of PC Magazine's origins and its acquisition by Bill Ziff. He explains Ziff's theory of special interest publishing, which focused on creating highly targeted audiences for advertisers. Dvorak reveals that Popular Electronics was folded not because of low circulation, but because its audience became too broad to effectively sell to specific advertisers.

Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [bill ziff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ziff.md), popular electronics, [special interest publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-interest-publishing.md), david bunnell

### Suno AI and Warner Music Group Partnership

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 1:58:37–2:03:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/suno-ai-and-warner-music-group-partnership.md

Suno AI has entered a partnership with Warner Music Group to settle litigation and establish a framework for compensating the music industry for AI-generated content. The deal focuses on publishing rights and suggests that AI companies can identify specific copyrighted elements within their training data.

Keywords: [suno ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno-ai.md), [warner music group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warner-music-group.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md), [bmi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmi.md)

### Concert Industry History and Roger McGuinn Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 2:03:02–2:09:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/concert-industry-history-and-roger-mcguinn-anecdotes.md

A discussion on the decline of the concert industry leads to personal stories about Roger McGuinn of The Birds. The segment covers the technical details of McGuinn's custom seven-string guitar, his preference for New York steak before performances, and his transition to performing lectures on cruises.

Keywords: [roger mcguinn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-mcguinn.md), the birds, 12-string guitar, [live music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [tony bennett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-bennett.md)

### Publishers Clearing House Bankruptcy, Trump Commemorative Coin

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 20:49–22:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/publishers-clearing-house-bankruptcy-trump-commemorative-coin.md

The hosts discuss the reported bankruptcy of Publishers Clearing House and the loss of benefits for long-term winners. They also examine a Treasury Department plan to mint a $1 commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump's profile for the U.S. 250th anniversary. The coin's design reportedly includes the "Fight! Fight! Fight!" imagery from the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt.

Keywords: publishers clearing house, [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), commemorative coin, [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [250th anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/250th-anniversary.md)

### Spotify AI Song Deletion, Music Royalties, and Ad Fraud

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 1:56:54–2:00:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/spotify-ai-song-deletion-music-royalties-and-ad-fraud.md

Spotify reportedly deleted 75 million songs from its catalog to prevent AI-generated tracks from diluting royalties for major publishing companies. The hosts discuss the "shakeout" in the podcast and music industries as advertisers become wary of being "fleeced" by AI-generated content. They predict a return to human-centric content as users grow tired of navigating through AI-generated news and music.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

### Kamala Harris Book Tour, Ghostwriting and AI

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 1:46:25–1:50:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/kamala-harris-book-tour-ghostwriting-and-ai.md

Kamala Harris appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote her book "107 Days," which the hosts describe as a standard ghostwritten political product. The discussion explores the mechanics of the publishing industry, where recorded interviews are transcribed and polished by specialists. A suggestion is made to use AI to turn the podcast's own 1,700+ transcripts into a book.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), 107 days, [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

### Woody Allen Cancellation and No Agenda Press

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 50:19–51:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/woody-allen-cancellation-and-no-agenda-press.md

Woody Allen's recent "cancellation" in the U.S. has led to Amazon refusing to release his film "A Rainy Day in New York" and major publishers rejecting his autobiography. The hosts suggest "No Agenda Press" could step in to publish the book as a business opportunity.

Keywords: [woody allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woody-allen.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [autobiography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autobiography.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [cancellation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancellation.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md)

### Veteran Authors, Gigawatt Coffee and Small Business Growth

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 2:22:56–2:26:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/veteran-authors-gigawatt-coffee-and-small-business-growth.md

C.E. Martin, a veteran and author of fifteen novels, shared his experience returning to writing after a series of personal setbacks. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters announced the hiring of a new team member, signaling growth for the Illinois-based business. Both stories highlighted the resilience of independent creators and entrepreneurs in the current economic climate.

Keywords: [veteran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veteran.md), [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [tinnitus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinnitus.md)

### Spotify AI Music and Playlist Manipulation

- **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-30
- **Time:** 2:12:48–2:17:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/spotify-ai-music-and-playlist-manipulation.md

Spotify is reportedly flooding its own curated playlists with AI-generated music to avoid paying royalties to traditional music publishers. This trend is particularly prevalent in genres like "Soft Jazz" and "Classical," where the platform can capture all revenue from background listening. Additionally, a "pay-for-play" system exists where artists can spend thousands of dollars to secure positions on popular playlists.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), playlists, [music publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-publishing.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md)

### Finn the Fir, Children's Christmas Book

- **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-24
- **Time:** 2:09:53–2:14:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/finn-the-fir-children-s-christmas-book.md

Claire Muchler promotes her self-published children's Christmas book, "Finn the Fir," after contributing to the show. The hosts discuss the challenges of self-marketing and provide her website for listeners. They also mention "Too Many Eggs," a book by a local producer that has become a hit with community members raising chickens.

Keywords: claire muchler, finn the fir, [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), christmas book, [too many eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/too-many-eggs.md), quiche

### Woke Publishing, Infiltration of Popular Fiction

- **Episode:** [1701: DORK MAGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-06
- **Time:** 1:08:00–1:11:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga/chapter/woke-publishing-infiltration-of-popular-fiction.md

A listener report from "Dame Aquamarine" details the infiltration of social and political agendas into popular fiction. Authors like Jodi Picoult and Lisa Foley are cited for shoehorning themes of climate change, transgenderism, and police oppression into stories where they feel out of place. The discussion attributes this shift to low-paid, unionized editors in the publishing industry who share a specific ideological groupthink.

Keywords: publishing industry, jodi picoult, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), woke literature, [editors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editors.md)

### No Agenda Commodore Promotion and Show 1700

- **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-22
- **Time:** 1:50:28–1:55:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/no-agenda-commodore-promotion-and-show-1700.md

In anticipation of episode 1700, the *No Agenda* show launched the "Commodore" promotion, offering honorary titles to donors of $500 or more. The title is modeled after the "Kentucky Colonel" and "Rhode Island Commodore" traditions. Donors receive a large, high-quality certificate on heavy stock paper featuring a special stamp and ribbon, produced by Gateview Publishing.

Keywords: [commodore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore.md), [rhode island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhode-island.md), [kentucky colonel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky-colonel.md), show 1700, [gateview publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gateview-publishing.md)

### No Agenda ABCs Coloring Book and GateView Publishing

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 45:04–50:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/no-agenda-abcs-coloring-book-and-gateview-publishing.md

The hosts announce the release of the "No Agenda ABCs" coloring book, illustrated by J.M. Dvorak and published through GateView Publishing. The book features show-related themes like "Boots on the Ground" and "Shut up, Slave." The discussion transitions into a critique of Silicon Valley "douchebags" and the memoirs written by tech journalists like Kara Swisher and Sarah Lacy.

Keywords: [no agenda abcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-abcs.md), [gateview publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gateview-publishing.md), j.m. dvorak, coloring book, [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

### Children's Book Project and Leap Year Hoax

- **Episode:** [1640: Funny Farm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 2:33:03–2:35:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm/chapter/children-s-book-project-and-leap-year-hoax.md

The hosts discussed a new children's book project being developed by a producer, which aims to teach values and the alphabet with a "No Agenda" twist. The book is expected to be 33 pages long and will generate royalties for the show. Additionally, the hosts admitted to being "hoaxed" by a producer regarding a false claim about the next leap year occurring in 2033.

Keywords: [children's book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/children-s-book.md), [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [leap year](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leap-year.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md)

### Gateview Publishing, No Agenda Primer Release

- **Episode:** [1639: Pumpkin Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-03
- **Time:** 34:12–35:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin/chapter/gateview-publishing-no-agenda-primer-release.md

Gateview Publishing is preparing to release the "No Agenda Primer," an ABC-style book developed by a host's daughter. The book is expected to be priced at $33.33. Additionally, the "Too Many Eggs" website offers a free PDF, while the long-awaited "Vinegar Book" remains in development.

Keywords: [gateview publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gateview-publishing.md), [no agenda primer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-primer.md), [too many eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/too-many-eggs.md), [vinegar book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinegar-book.md), [children's book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/children-s-book.md)

### Gate View Publishing and The ABCs of Stock Investing

- **Episode:** [1618: Fat Leonard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-21
- **Time:** 2:24:22–2:26:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard/chapter/gate-view-publishing-and-the-abcs-of-stock-investing.md

Gate View Publishing has released a new children's book titled "The ABCs of Stock Investing." The hosts discuss their growing "publishing empire" and potential future projects, including a memoir about the MTV era and the continued distribution of the "Too Many Eggs" PDF.

Keywords: gate view publishing, stock investing, kids books, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### Alan Dershowitz, The War Against the Jews Book

- **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-17
- **Time:** 50:00–53:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/alan-dershowitz-the-war-against-the-jews-book.md

Alan Dershowitz promotes his new book, "The War Against the Jews," which he claims to have written and published in just 60 days following the October 7 attacks. He warns of a "fifth column" of Hamas supporters on American college campuses, linking Islamist and Marxist ideologies. The hosts express skepticism regarding the rapid timeline of the book's production.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [fifth column](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-column.md), [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

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