# Rocket Man on The No Agenda Show Rocket Man comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2017 to October 2021. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** September 2017 – October 2021 - **Related topics:** [Kim Jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [Adios Mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md), [Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [Best Podcast In The Universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/best-podcast-in-the-universe.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Celebrity Interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-interviews.md), [Dennis Rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Elton John](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elton-john.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### William Shatner Pre-Flight Comments and Podcast Hostility - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 10:57–13:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/william-shatner-pre-flight-comments-and-podcast-hostility.md A comparison is made between William Shatner's profound post-flight reflections and his more eccentric pre-flight persona. Despite his recent media blitz, Shatner's management reportedly maintains a strict policy against appearing on podcasts. The hosts discuss the difficulty of booking high-profile guests who transition into "legacy" media circles. Keywords: [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [celebrity interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-interviews.md) ### NBC News Reports, Rocket Man CD and Soldier Remains - **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-08 - **Time:** 7:47–12:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/nbc-news-reports-rocket-man-cd-and-soldier-remains.md NBC News reports that President Trump sent a CD of Elton John's "Rocket Man" to Kim Jong-un via Mike Pompeo as a reference to a previous insult. The segment disputes NBC's claims regarding the return of American soldier remains, noting that some remains have already been returned despite media reports to the contrary. The hosts criticize NBC for relying on unnamed intelligence sources to claim North Korea is expanding its nuclear arsenal. Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [elton john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elton-john.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md) ### Edutainment and Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [1043: Chuck Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1043-chuck-hole.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-18 - **Time:** 2:46:14–2:54:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1043-chuck-hole/chapter/edutainment-and-show-sign-off.md The hosts wrap up the episode by teasing upcoming segments on "edutainment" and the failures of digital learning programs. The show ends with a parody song titled "Rocket Man," referencing Kim Jong-un and Dennis Rodman, followed by the standard sign-off and a reminder of the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: edutainment, [kqed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kqed.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), denis rodman, [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### The Week in Facebook, Amy Siskind Authoritarianism Tracker - **Episode:** [969: Sock Puppet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-01 - **Time:** 1:31:10–1:36:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/the-week-in-facebook-amy-siskind-authoritarianism-tracker.md A review of Amy Siskind's "Weekly List" of authoritarianism highlights her criticisms of President Trump's tweets and his handling of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. The hosts suggest this type of social media ranting has become a form of "comic relief" and consider making it a recurring segment. Keywords: amy siskind, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md) ### North Korea Dotard, Trump Twitter Whipsaw - **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-24 - **Time:** 1:52:02–1:56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/north-korea-dotard-trump-twitter-whipsaw.md Kim Jong-un referred to President Trump as a "mentally deranged dotard" following Trump's "Rocket Man" comments at the UN. Analysis of CBS News coverage highlights a "whipsaw" reporting technique where unrelated quotes are edited together to create a false narrative about the Republican Party. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), dotard, [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md) ### North Korea, Rocket Man, Kurdish Independence Referendum - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 2:33:14–2:36:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/north-korea-rocket-man-kurdish-independence-referendum.md North Korea's foreign minister dismisses President Trump's "Rocket Man" comments as the "sound of a dog barking." Meanwhile, the Iraqi Kurdish region prepares for an independence referendum on September 25th, a move opposed by Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. The hosts discuss the strategic importance of Kurdistan and its significant oil reserves. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [kurdistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurdistan.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md) ### Show Outro, Rocket Man Song, Final Credits - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 2:59:07–3:05:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/show-outro-rocket-man-song-final-credits.md The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next show on Sunday. The episode concludes with a parody song titled "Rocket Man," featuring lyrics about Kim Jong-un and Dennis Rodman. 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