# Radio Broadcasting on The No Agenda Show Radio Broadcasting comes up in 32 chapters across 30 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 32 - **Episodes:** 30 - **Discussed:** February 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Radio History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Clear Channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [Iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 32 ### Radio Industry Career, Studio Setup - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:59:44–2:04:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/radio-industry-career-studio-setup.md Matt Long discusses his eight-year career in radio, explaining how he transitioned from a volunteer contributor to a paid host. Adam Curry describes the unique "shipping container" studio setup and compares Long's unconventional but effective broadcasting style to a "goofy foot" skateboarder. Keywords: [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), [kerrville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kerrville.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), goofy foot ### Scott Simon's 40-Year NPR Career and Voice Evolution - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 1:58:22–2:01:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/scott-simon-s-40-year-npr-career-and-voice-evolution.md NPR's Scott Simon celebrated 40 years on the air, prompting a comparison between his current voice and his original 1985 broadcast style. The hosts observe that Simon's early delivery resembled a game show host or modern journalist John Dickerson. They discuss the "Berkeley nasal accent" and how long-term broadcasters' voices change over decades of professional performance. Keywords: [scott simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-simon.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [john dickerson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dickerson.md), [radio history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md) ### Radio Show Video Feeds, Don Imus Legacy - **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-23 - **Time:** 9:39–11:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/radio-show-video-feeds-don-imus-legacy.md A brief history of the trend of filming radio broadcasts for television or internet consumption. The practice is traced back to Don Imus and Howard Stern, though the utility of watching people wear headphones and speak into microphones is questioned. Keywords: don imus, [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [video podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-podcasting.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Larry King Anecdotes, Interview Techniques and Sleeping - **Episode:** [1315: Food and Drunk Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-24 - **Time:** 34:16–40:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration/chapter/larry-king-anecdotes-interview-techniques-and-sleeping.md A personal anecdote describes the experience of being a guest on Larry King's show, noting King's preference for not meeting guests beforehand to keep the conversation "fresh." During one late-night interview regarding a PC guide, King reportedly fell asleep while a caller from Omaha was speaking. The story highlights King's "lazy theory" of interviewing, where the host represents the uninformed public to avoid doing homework on the guest. Keywords: [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interviews.md), [radio history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md), pc guide, [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Radio Production Techniques and Musical Beds - **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-14 - **Time:** 1:04:06–1:07:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/radio-production-techniques-and-musical-beds.md A discussion on radio aesthetics explores the use of musical "beds" or background loops during talk segments. While college stations like Berkeley's KALX use subtle music under announcers, mainstream talk stations generally forbid the practice. The hosts experiment with "bubbling" sound effects and discuss how production styles differ between Top 40 and talk formats. Keywords: [radio production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-production.md), musical bed, kalx, top 40, [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### AM Radio Broadcasts, Radio Mi Amigo, Shortwave Radio - **Episode:** [944: Ming the Magnificent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-06 - **Time:** 1:24:52–1:28:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent/chapter/am-radio-broadcasts-radio-mi-amigo-shortwave-radio.md A listener reported hearing No Agenda on an AM radio station in Vermont, prompting a discussion about distributing "bleeped" versions of the show to small stations with airtime to fill. The hosts also mention the return of Radio Mi Amigo on shortwave, which could potentially broadcast the show across Europe and the U.S. Keywords: [am radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/am-radio.md), [shortwave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shortwave.md), radio mi amigo, [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Decline of Cumulus Media and IHeartRadio - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 2:15:14–2:16:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/decline-of-cumulus-media-and-iheartradio.md The financial collapse of major radio conglomerates is examined, specifically Cumulus Media. The hosts track the company's stock price from $64.04 in 2014 to just 52 cents, citing it as evidence of the slow demise of traditional mainstream media. Keywords: [cumulus media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cumulus-media.md), [iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [stock price](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-price.md), [westwood one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/westwood-one.md), broadcast radio ### Norway FM Radio Switch-off, DAB Digital Radio Transition - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 2:41:07–2:44:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/norway-fm-radio-switch-off-dab-digital-radio-transition.md Norway has become the first country to begin shutting down its FM radio network in favor of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). Critics argue the transition is costly for car owners and the elderly, while proponents claim it will save money and allow for more broadcast channels. Keywords: [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [fm radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fm-radio.md), dab radio, [digital transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-transition.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Radio Industry Optimism, iHeartRadio Debt Crisis - **Episode:** [867: Wordy Durd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-09 - **Time:** 15:04–17:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd/chapter/radio-industry-optimism-iheartradio-debt-crisis.md The summit panel featured executives from Spotify, Sirius XM, and iHeartRadio, most of whom expressed high optimism for the future of radio. Adam Curry challenged this sentiment, citing iHeartRadio's massive debt and declining engagement. He describes setting a confrontational tone by rating the future of radio as a "one" out of five. Keywords: [iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [sirius xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [radio industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-industry.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), future of radio ### Columbia School of Broadcasting and Early Radio Careers - **Episode:** [824: Clinton Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/824-clinton-cash.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-13 - **Time:** 3:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/824-clinton-cash/chapter/columbia-school-of-broadcasting-and-early-radio-careers.md The hosts discuss their early experiences in radio and broadcasting education. One host clarifies he graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, not the Columbia School of Broadcasting, which was a separate entity in the 1970s. They recount early experiences at K Foothill College's low-watt FM station and the production of original radio plays. Keywords: columbia school of broadcasting, connecticut school of broadcasting, k foothill college, [radio plays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-plays.md), broadcasting education ### Remote Broadcasting Technology and the Airstream Tour - **Episode:** [753: Office of Suck It Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-03 - **Time:** 1:38:07–1:42:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up/chapter/remote-broadcasting-technology-and-the-airstream-tour.md Advancements in remote broadcasting allow for high-quality transmissions using LTE backpacks and Yagi antennas. Adam Curry prepares for a tour in his Airstream, planning to broadcast from locations like Yellowstone and Colorado. Keywords: [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), yagi antenna, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [yellowstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellowstone.md) ### Jarl Mohn, Radio as the Cockroach of Media - **Episode:** [748: Lone Rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/748-lone-rat.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-16 - **Time:** 2:16:27–2:20:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/748-lone-rat/chapter/jarl-mohn-radio-as-the-cockroach-of-media.md NPR CEO Jarl Mohn described broadcast radio as the "cockroach of media," arguing that it is resilient and impossible to kill despite the rise of digital platforms. The upcoming Syracuse panel will feature representatives from Spotify, SiriusXM, and public radio to debate the survival of traditional antennae-based broadcasting. Keywords: [jarl mohn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jarl-mohn.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), broadcast radio, [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [siriusxm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siriusxm.md) ### Radio History, NBC vs. CBS and the Bonehead Network - **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-26 - **Time:** 1:37:06–1:42:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/radio-history-nbc-vs-cbs-and-the-bonehead-network.md John C. Dvorak shares insights from a 1935 book on the history of radio networks, explaining the competition between NBC and CBS. He describes how NBC's flat-rate affiliate model led to its decline as CBS implemented a more successful per-person payment structure. This historical context is used to mock the "bonehead" management styles that persist in modern broadcasting. Keywords: [radio history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md), nbc blue, nbc red, [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Ukrainian Constitutional Reform, Broadcasting Board of Governors - **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-23 - **Time:** 1:32:32–1:37:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/ukrainian-constitutional-reform-broadcasting-board-of-governors.md The United States is actively assisting Ukraine with constitutional reforms and "voter education" through the Broadcasting Board of Governors. This includes launching Russian-language television programs produced by Radio Free Europe to counter local narratives and align Ukraine with European standards. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [broadcasting board of governors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting-board-of-governors.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [wto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wto.md), [constitutional reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-reform.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Technical Issues with 4K TV Cables and Ham Radio Forums - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:01:35–1:06:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/technical-issues-with-4k-tv-cables-and-ham-radio-forums.md A discussion on technical failures involving a Seiki 4K upscaler cable leads to a broader conversation about the "death of broadcasting." The hosts react to criticism from ham radio enthusiasts on Reddit regarding their views on the obsolescence of traditional airwaves. Keywords: seiki, [4k tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4k-tv.md), [hdmi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hdmi.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### John C. Dvorak on the Death of Broadcasting - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:04:38–1:06:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama/chapter/john-c-dvorak-on-the-death-of-broadcasting.md John C. Dvorak's recent article in PC Magazine regarding the "death of broadcasting" is discussed, noting the backlash from the ham radio community on Reddit. The segment touches on Dvorak's history of making accurate long-term technology predictions that were initially dismissed. Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md) ### Sirius XM Debt and the Decline of Terrestrial Radio - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:06:32–1:10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/sirius-xm-debt-and-the-decline-of-terrestrial-radio.md The financial viability of Sirius XM and Clear Channel is questioned, noting their significant debt loads. The hosts argue that the high cost of replacing satellites and the centralization of programming have degraded the quality of terrestrial and satellite radio compared to the internet model. 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This shift in the delivery mechanism allows independent producers to achieve professional audio quality without the limitations of the old-fashioned broadcast model. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), terrestrial broadcasting, time constraints ### Radio History, Turntable Mechanics, Q-Burn Definition - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 39:24–42:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/radio-history-turntable-mechanics-q-burn-definition.md Adam Curry shares a technical history of radio broadcasting, explaining how DJs used "quick start" turntables and slip mats to queue records. He defines "Q-burn" as the audible wear and tear at the beginning of a vinyl record caused by repeated queuing with a diamond needle. This anecdote is prompted by a gift of digitized 12-inch import records from his former colleagues at Decibel Radio. Keywords: [radio broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-broadcasting.md), turntables, slip mats, q-burn, [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), decibel radio ### Executive Producer Credits and LPFM Radio Scam - **Episode:** [531: Quantum Dong](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-18 - **Time:** 33:11–39:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-lpfm-radio-scam.md James Richard is named Executive Producer for Episode 531 following a $233.33 donation. The hosts discuss a listener's suggestion regarding Low Power FM (LPFM) radio applications opening in October 2013. 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