# Radio Parody on The No Agenda Show

Radio Parody comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2012 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** July 2012 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Family Guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [Morning Zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-zoo.md), [Parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [Weenie And The Butt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weenie-and-the-butt.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Bricks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bricks.md), [Catchphrases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catchphrases.md), [End Of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show.md), [Hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md), [Jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Baron Jeremy Johnson and the Radio Star Parody

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 1:48:28–1:50:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/baron-jeremy-johnson-and-the-radio-star-parody.md

Baron Jeremy Johnson submits a musical parody of "Video Killed the Radio Star," titled "The Radio Star Never Died." The lyrics celebrate the transition from MTV to podcasting and the 19 years of independent production. The song serves as a tribute to both Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, emphasizing that the signal lives on through the producers.

Keywords: jeremy johnson, video killed the radio star, [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), musical tribute

### Tokyo Ham Fair Cancellation, End of Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-23
- **Time:** 3:19:13–3:25:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/tokyo-ham-fair-cancellation-end-of-show-mixes.md

The Tokyo Ham Fair 2021 has been cancelled, much to the disappointment of the amateur radio community. The show concludes with several "end-of-show mixes," including a parody of "Eleanor Rigby" titled "COVID People" and a historical montage by Tom Starkweather. The hosts sign off, reminding listeners to visit the show's website for episode 1384.

Keywords: [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), ham fair, [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [end of show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show.md)

### Sunday Shoe Store Liquidation Parody Read

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 2:02:34–2:07:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/sunday-shoe-store-liquidation-parody-read.md

Host Adam Curry performs a high-energy parody of an old-school radio announcer for a fictional "going out of business" shoe store sale. The script includes jokes about bringing bricks to get "free kicks," referencing the ongoing looting in various cities. The segment concludes with a discussion on the professional value of the "Executive Producer" title.

Keywords: radio announcer, [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), shoe store, [liquidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidation.md), [bricks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bricks.md)

### Family Guy Influence, Weenie and the Butt, Morning Zoo Parody

- **Episode:** [850: 200.8 Re-Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-12
- **Time:** 1:01:06–1:06:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/850-200-8-re-redux/chapter/family-guy-influence-weenie-and-the-butt-morning-zoo-parody.md

The hosts credit a specific episode of the animated series Family Guy, featuring the "Weenie and the Butt" radio parody, as a major influence on the show's aesthetic. They play a clip of the parody, which mocks the content-free "Morning Zoo" radio format of the 1980s and 90s. This satire led to the adoption of the "In the Morning" catchphrase and the use of various sound effects to pace the show.

Keywords: [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [weenie and the butt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weenie-and-the-butt.md), [morning zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-zoo.md), [seth macfarlane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-macfarlane.md), [radio parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-parody.md)

### Weenie and the Butt, Family Guy Radio Parody

- **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-05
- **Time:** 35:36–41:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/weenie-and-the-butt-family-guy-radio-parody.md

The hosts credit a Family Guy episode featuring the "Weenie and the Butt" radio parody as a major influence on the show's aesthetic. They play a clip of the parody, which mocks the "Morning Zoo" format common in 80s and 90s radio. This mockery led to the adoption of the "In the Morning" catchphrase and the use of satirical jingles to pace the program.

Keywords: [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [weenie and the butt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weenie-and-the-butt.md), [morning zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-zoo.md), [radio parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-parody.md), [hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md)

### Family Guy Parody and the "In the Morning" Catchphrase

- **Episode:** [425: Understanding No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-12
- **Time:** 22:48–27:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda/chapter/family-guy-parody-and-the-in-the-morning-catchphrase.md

The hosts explain how the "In the Morning" catchphrase and the show's mock-radio style were inspired by a Family Guy episode featuring "Weenie and the Butt." They play a clip from the show that parodies the vacuous "Morning Zoo" radio format of the 1980s and 90s. This parody became a foundational element of No Agenda's identity and pacing.

Keywords: [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [weenie and the butt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weenie-and-the-butt.md), [morning zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-zoo.md), [radio parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-parody.md), [catchphrases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catchphrases.md), [stewie griffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stewie-griffin.md)

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