# Roger Ebert on The No Agenda Show

Roger Ebert comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Bill Simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-simmons.md), [Branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md), [Corporate Personhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-personhood.md), [Disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Scott Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [Siskel And Ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siskel-and-ebert.md), [Spirituality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirituality.md), [Steve Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Value for Value Giving and AI Re-creations of Deceased Figures

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 1:51:46–1:55:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/value-for-value-giving-and-ai-re-creations-of-deceased-figures.md

The hosts discuss the ethics of using AI to recreate deceased personalities, such as an AI Scott Adams or Roger Ebert. Adam Curry refuses to create an AI version of John C. Dvorak, calling such nostalgia a contributor to "epidemic sadness." They touch on the importance of tithing and spiritual grounding in a "terminally online" generation that lacks community and purpose.

Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [bill simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-simmons.md), [roger ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-ebert.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [tithing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tithing.md), [spirituality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirituality.md)

### Corporate Political Spending, Roger Ebert Disney Dispute

- **Episode:** [175: Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-18
- **Time:** 1:33:58–1:36:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin/chapter/corporate-political-spending-roger-ebert-disney-dispute.md

The Supreme Court decision allowing unlimited corporate spending in politics is dismissed as a formality for a system already dominated by corporate money. Separately, film critic Roger Ebert is facing copyright takedown notices from Disney for a tribute to Gene Siskel, despite Steve Jobs being Disney's largest shareholder.

Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [roger ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-ebert.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [corporate personhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-personhood.md)

### Film Criticism, Siskel and Ebert Legacy

- **Episode:** [40: Hydroxy Booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/40-hydroxy-booster.md)
- **Published:** 2008-07-27
- **Time:** 1:23:49–1:26:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/40-hydroxy-booster/chapter/film-criticism-siskel-and-ebert-legacy.md

The evolution of the "Siskel and Ebert" movie review show is discussed, specifically the transition to "Ebert and Roeper" and the abandonment of the iconic "Thumbs Up" trademark. The new rating system—"See it, Rent it, or Skip it"—is criticized as a branding failure that lacks the cultural impact of the original. The "Rent it" category is particularly viewed as a "sellout" designed to provide positive quotes for future DVD releases.

Keywords: [siskel and ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siskel-and-ebert.md), [roger ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-ebert.md), richard roeper, film reviews, thumbs up, [branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md)

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