# Puppets on The No Agenda Show

Puppets comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** December 2008 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [Art Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [Class Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [Credit Unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [Democratic National Convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-convention.md), [Denazification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denazification.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Edgar the Puppet at the DC Pride Parade

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 3:03:42–3:07:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/edgar-the-puppet-at-the-dc-pride-parade.md

Insult comic "Edgar the Puppet" visits a Pride parade in Washington D.C. to interview attendees. The segment features a clip of a non-binary individual listing a long series of physical and mental health diagnoses, which the hosts characterize as "Cluster B" behavior. The hosts suggest the puppet needs a new catchphrase to enhance the comedy.

Keywords: edgar the puppet, [pride parade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-parade.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [insult comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insult-comedy.md), cluster b

### Roger Roundy, Edgar the Puppet and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 2:00:58–2:04:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/roger-roundy-edgar-the-puppet-and-triumph-the-insult-comic-dog.md

It is revealed that artist Roger Roundy is the creator behind "Edgar the Puppet." The hosts compare the puppet to Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, noting that the latter has reportedly become "woke" and lost its edge. They discuss the evolution of political humor and the role of independent artists in the No Agenda community.

Keywords: [roger roundy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-roundy.md), edgar the puppet, triumph the insult comic dog, [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke.md)

### Vivek Ramaswamy, Democratic Candidate Switcheroo Strategy and Honeymoon Phase

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 10:55–12:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/vivek-ramaswamy-democratic-candidate-switcheroo-strategy-and-honeymoon-phase.md

Vivek Ramaswamy posits that Democrats are intentionally delaying Biden's exit until late August to ensure a "honeymoon phase" for a replacement candidate. By switching nominees close to the convention, the party hopes to avoid a prolonged scrutiny phase before the November election. Ramaswamy suggests the public will view the new candidate as a liberator from a "tortured" political situation.

Keywords: [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [democratic national convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-convention.md), puppet candidate, [election strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-strategy.md)

### Producer Credits, The Grunions Puppet Show

- **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-14
- **Time:** 2:07:22–2:18:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/producer-credits-the-grunions-puppet-show.md

Donations from various regions including Texas, Minnesota, and Washington are acknowledged. Alan Grunion is credited for his comedic puppet show, "The Grunions," which satirizes COVID-19 mandates and social hypocrisy. The hosts perform "de-douching" rites for several first-time and returning donors.

Keywords: dayton texas, [st. paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-paul.md), [spokane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spokane.md), puppet show, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md)

### Vitaly Milonov, BBC Interview, Denazification Narrative

- **Episode:** [1429: Puppy State](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-27
- **Time:** 1:53:38–1:59:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state/chapter/vitaly-milonov-bbc-interview-denazification-narrative.md

Russian MP Vitaly Milonov appeared on the BBC to argue that the invasion is a "payback" for the West using Ukraine as an anti-Russian force since 2014. Milonov claimed that Russian troops are "pigeons of peace" sent to liberate the country from a "Nazi regime" supported by the EU and U.S. He asserted that the people of Donbass and Lugansk voted to leave Ukraine, a fact he claims was suppressed by Western media.

Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), vitaly milonov, [denazification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denazification.md), [donbass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donbass.md), puppet state

### No Agenda Episode 1089, Artwork and Value Network

- **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-30
- **Time:** 1:01:01–1:02:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1089-artwork-and-value-network.md

The hosts acknowledge the artwork for Episode 1089, titled "Puppet Mouth," created by Martin JJ. They discuss the "Value for Value" model and how listener-contributed art and production support are essential to the show's operation. The segment also mentions the show's presence in the Apple Podcast directory and the importance of the "No Agenda Art Generator."

Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), puppet mouth, [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), value network, [art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md)

### Randy Quaid, Government Trolls and ISP Privacy

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 2:52:12–2:55:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/randy-quaid-government-trolls-and-isp-privacy.md

Actor Randy Quaid released a video claiming the U.S. government employs "social media boiler rooms" filled with trolls and sock puppets to manipulate public opinion. The hosts also discuss a recent congressional vote to roll back Obama-era privacy rules for internet service providers. They plan to deconstruct the legal implications of the ISP privacy change in the next episode.

Keywords: [randy quaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-quaid.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), sock puppets, isp privacy, telecommunications act

### Folkmanis Puppets, Donor Thank You and USSR History

- **Episode:** [696: The Key Key Thing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-15
- **Time:** 2:14:36–2:20:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing/chapter/folkmanis-puppets-donor-thank-you-and-ussr-history.md

The hosts thank donors for various gifts, including a Folkmanis cat puppet and vintage USSR historical items. A "Baghdad International Airport challenge coin" is also acknowledged as part of the show's "value for value" support system.

Keywords: folkmanis puppets, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [ussr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ussr.md), baghdad international airport, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Glenn Greenwald Sock Puppetry, Wikipedia Edits and Leo Laporte

- **Episode:** [548: Mournful Mortician](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-15
- **Time:** 2:19:10–2:23:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician/chapter/glenn-greenwald-sock-puppetry-wikipedia-edits-and-leo-laporte.md

A controversy involving Glenn Greenwald's alleged use of "sock puppet" accounts to defend himself in blog comments is discussed. Adam Curry recounts his own history with Wikipedia editing and the "invention of the podcast" dispute. The hosts also mention interacting with the TWiT chat room and observing commercials during Leo Laporte's broadcasts.

Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), sock puppet, [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [ip addresses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ip-addresses.md)

### Slaves Built the Pyramids, Jim Henson Dinosaurs Show

- **Episode:** [261: AQ-USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-16
- **Time:** 34:26–36:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa/chapter/slaves-built-the-pyramids-jim-henson-dinosaurs-show.md

A short song about slaves building America prompts a discussion about the 1990s television show "Dinosaurs," produced by Jim Henson. The hosts describe the show as highly subversive for a children's program, featuring themes of corporate control, media manipulation, and a "Big Brother" figure on the television.

Keywords: jim henson, dinosaurs tv show, [puppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puppets.md), [subversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subversion.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md)

### PBS Biz Kids Program and Stereotyping Controversy

- **Episode:** [106: A Jew In The Safe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-21
- **Time:** 49:48–54:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/pbs-biz-kids-program-and-stereotyping-controversy.md

The PBS show "Biz Kids," underwritten by credit unions, is criticized for a segment featuring a puppet that allegedly uses Jewish stereotypes while counting money in a bank vault. The hosts call for the producers to be vilified and the program to be removed from the air for promoting offensive caricatures to children.

Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), biz kids, [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [woody allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woody-allen.md), [stereotyping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stereotyping.md), [puppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puppets.md)

### Shadow Puppet Theater, Martin Feldstein and AIG

- **Episode:** [84: Jobs Justice and Climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-29
- **Time:** 1:07:10–1:09:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate/chapter/shadow-puppet-theater-martin-feldstein-and-aig.md

Martin Feldstein, a board member of AIG, has been named to President Obama's tax reform task force. The hosts use this as an example of "Shadow Puppet Theater" and warn that public anger directed at bankers could lead to actual ransacking of wealthy enclaves if the economy collapses further.

Keywords: martin feldstein, [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), shadow puppet theater, [tax reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-reform.md), [class warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md)

### Spitting Image, British Satirical Puppet Show Legacy

- **Episode:** [60: We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/60-we-re-celebrities-get-us-out-of-here.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-06
- **Time:** 5:07–7:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/60-we-re-celebrities-get-us-out-of-here/chapter/spitting-image-british-satirical-puppet-show-legacy.md

Spitting Image, a British satirical puppet show that ran from 1984 to 1996, is remembered for its high-end caricatures of political figures like Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. The show featured elaborate puppets and biting political commentary that rarely translated to American television. While the series was highly regarded in the UK, it remains a niche memory for most U.S. audiences.

Keywords: spitting image, [puppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puppets.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [margaret thatcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-thatcher.md)

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