# Rock And Roll on The No Agenda Show

Rock And Roll comes up in 20 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 20
- **Episodes:** 20
- **Discussed:** September 2009 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ted Nugent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-nugent.md), [Abba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abba.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Kiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiss.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Bank Transfer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-transfer.md), [Black Sabbath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sabbath.md), [Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Cher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cher.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 20

### Ozzy Osbourne Airplane Incident, Sharon Osbourne Pre-Fame

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 15:30–17:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/ozzy-osbourne-airplane-incident-sharon-osbourne-pre-fame.md

During the flight to the Moscow Music Peace Festival, an intoxicated Ozzy Osbourne reportedly urinated in the airplane aisle while calling for his wife, Sharon. Curry describes Sharon Osbourne's demeanor at the time as very different from her later public persona on reality television.

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### No Agenda Outro and Final Credits

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 2:51:35–2:56:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/no-agenda-outro-and-final-credits.md

The hosts sign off, directing listeners to their website and reminding them of the next live broadcast on Thursday. They mention the "Rock and Roll Geek Show" following their stream. The episode concludes with a musical montage featuring various show memes, including references to Puerto Rico, George Washington University, and political donations.

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### Kennedy Center Honors, Sylvester Stallone, and Kiss Tribute Bands

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 5:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/kennedy-center-honors-sylvester-stallone-and-kiss-tribute-bands.md

The Kennedy Center Honors are characterized as a rejection of establishment entertainment norms, specifically noting that popular audience favorites rarely receive major awards. Sylvester Stallone is highlighted for never winning an Academy Award despite his commercial success with the Rocky franchise. A discussion of the band Kiss follows, including an anecdote about a high-quality tribute band performance in Seattle and the financial success of Gene Simmons.

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### Top Supporters, The Baron of Old Bay and The Beatle Who Vanished

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 1:33:13–1:36:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/top-supporters-the-baron-of-old-bay-and-the-beatle-who-vanished.md

Top donors are acknowledged, including the Baron of Old Bay. Author Jim Birkenstadt, known as the "Rock and Roll Detective," is highlighted for his book *The Beatle Who Vanished*, which investigates the disappearance of session drummer Jimmy Nicol, who briefly replaced Ringo Starr during the Beatles' 1964 world tour.

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### Saskatoon Relocation and Personal Health Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-16
- **Time:** 0:00–2:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/saskatoon-relocation-and-personal-health-anecdotes.md

The discussion opens with a humorous suggestion for everyone to move to Saskatoon. Personal anecdotes follow regarding physical activity and health at age 40, contrasting memories of pulling apart computers on television with the lifestyle of a rock star.

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### Mickey Mouse Public Domain, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

- **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-28
- **Time:** 38:24–43:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/mickey-mouse-public-domain-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md

Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse, enters the public domain on January 1, 2024. The discussion transitions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, noting snubs of artists like Cher, Sonny Bono, and Ted Nugent. The hosts contrast the modern HBO-produced ceremony with the private, unrehearsed jam sessions held at the Waldorf Astoria in the late 1980s.

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### Jann Wenner Removal, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

- **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-17
- **Time:** 37:09–41:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/jann-wenner-removal-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md

Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner was removed from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame following controversial comments in a New York Times interview. Wenner claimed that Black and female musicians were not as "articulate" as the white male artists featured in his new book, "The Masters."

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### Ted Nugent, COVID-19 Vaccine Criticism, Political Incorrectness

- **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-27
- **Time:** 59:56–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/ted-nugent-covid-19-vaccine-criticism-political-incorrectness.md

Musician Ted Nugent appeared on a podcast to express his blunt opposition to COVID-19 vaccinations, characterizing those who took the "jab" as having been fed a line by the federal government. The commentary notes that Nugent's outspoken political views and refusal to adhere to "politically correct" norms are likely reasons for his continued exclusion from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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### Todd Rundgren, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

- **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-18
- **Time:** 1:19:06–1:23:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/todd-rundgren-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md

Musician Todd Rundgren is noted for his refusal to participate in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which he views as politically biased. Rundgren, a former guest on the show "Silicon Spin," reportedly preferred tape compression over high-fidelity audio. This discussion follows Neil Young's recent decision to remove his music from Spotify.

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### Zine Culture, Anonymous Shanghai Donation

- **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-21
- **Time:** 1:37:10–1:42:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/zine-culture-anonymous-shanghai-donation.md

A producer from Portsmouth, Virginia, compares the No Agenda model to 1980s zine culture, specifically "Maximum Rock and Roll." An anonymous donor from Shanghai, currently under lockdown, sends a bank transfer and requests a classic clip titled "The Grouser." The hosts reflect on their long history of produced show intros and movie trailers.

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### Leah Louise Art, Early Rock & Roll History

- **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-29
- **Time:** 3:02:02–3:04:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/leah-louise-art-early-rock-roll-history.md

Austin artist Leah Louise is recognized for her unique "modern poster art" cards featuring local landmarks. Additionally, a book titled "That’s How Strong My Love Is" by David Loehr was sent to the hosts, detailing personal experiences in the early rock and roll scene and the life of James Dean. The hosts discuss the value of independent art and historical preservation.

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### Eddie Money Death, Esophageal Cancer, Career Retrospective

- **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-19
- **Time:** 13:18–15:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/eddie-money-death-esophageal-cancer-career-retrospective.md

Rock musician Eddie Money passed away at age 70 following a battle with esophageal cancer. His career included a significant 1980s comeback on MTV after a period of health struggles, including a year-long coma caused by a drug overdose. He was known for his gravelly voice and hits like "Two Tickets to Paradise," and came from a family background of police officers and firefighters.

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### Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Christiane Amanpour Comey Interview

- **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-06
- **Time:** 2:36:44–2:40:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-christiane-amanpour-comey-interview.md

The hosts criticize the modern Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "shit show," reminiscing about the untelevised industry dinners of the past. They play a clip of Christiane Amanpour asking former FBI Director James Comey if the government should have "shut down" the "Lock her up" chants as hate speech. They interpret the question as a reflection of a "globalist" desire to suppress political speech.

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### Billy Corgan, Shape-shifting, and Howard Stern

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 3:14:18–3:17:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/billy-corgan-shape-shifting-and-howard-stern.md

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan appeared on The Howard Stern Show and claimed to have witnessed a person "shape-shift" into a non-human form while sober. Corgan remained vague about the details but insisted the transformation was intense and acknowledged by the other person. Howard Stern joked about women "transforming" when they take off their makeup.

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### Ted Nugent vs. David Crosby on Rock Hall Induction

- **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-27
- **Time:** 1:31:05–1:32:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/ted-nugent-vs-david-crosby-on-rock-hall-induction.md

David Crosby expressed strong opposition to Ted Nugent being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, citing Nugent's political views and hunting habits. Nugent responded by calling Crosby a "bloated carcass" and a "repository for every drug known to man," asserting that his 50-year career and thousands of concerts are a greater honor than any hall of fame induction. Nugent argued that his musical contributions far outweigh those of other inductees like ABBA.

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### Historical Moral Panics, Comic Books and Rock Lyrics

- **Episode:** [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-20
- **Time:** 36:45–38:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing/chapter/historical-moral-panics-comic-books-and-rock-lyrics.md

Adam Curry draws parallels between current video game and gun debates and past moral panics involving rock lyrics in the 1980s and comic books in the 1950s. He notes that society frequently blames media for youth violence, citing the historical banning of EC Comics.

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### Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Toure, and Ted Nugent

- **Episode:** [436: Mud on the Truck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-19
- **Time:** 1:21:01–1:24:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-toure-and-ted-nugent.md

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nomination process is scrutinized, specifically the inclusion of hip-hop and disco acts like Eric B. & Rakim and Donna Summer. The hosts blame committee members like Toure for diluting the genre. They also highlight the exclusion of Ted Nugent, attributing it to the political biases of Rolling Stone founder Jan Wenner.

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### Cleveland and Boston, Tour Schedule Update

- **Episode:** [328: Pounding the Pavement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-07
- **Time:** 1:06:26–1:09:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement/chapter/cleveland-and-boston-tour-schedule-update.md

The Hot Pockets tour schedule includes upcoming stops in Cleveland, Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. Curry reflects on the emotional impact of meeting "awake" producers across the country. Dvorak considers attending the tour's wrap party.

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### Michael Zelina, MTV 30th Anniversary Exclusion

- **Episode:** [322: Pastafarians Unite!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-17
- **Time:** 32:45–35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/322-pastafarians-unite/chapter/michael-zelina-mtv-30th-anniversary-exclusion.md

Producer Michael Zelina re-ups his knighthood, prompting a discussion about Adam Curry's legacy at MTV as the network's 30th anniversary approaches on August 1st. Curry notes that he is effectively "persona non grata" at the network and expects to be erased from their historical retrospectives, specifically regarding the Headbangers Ball. The hosts joke about Curry's exclusion from official music history despite his significant role in early cable music television.

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### Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2010 Nominees, and ABBA

- **Episode:** [134: Fox News Babes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/134-fox-news-babes.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-27
- **Time:** 14:58–22:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/134-fox-news-babes/chapter/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2010-nominees-and-abba.md

The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are criticized for moving away from traditional rock genres. Nominees including ABBA, Donna Summer, and LL Cool J are cited as evidence that the institution has "jumped the shark." The transition of the induction ceremony from an intimate industry dinner at the Waldorf Astoria to a televised event at Madison Square Garden is noted as a negative shift.

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