# Roku on The No Agenda Show

Roku comes up in 40 chapters across 39 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 40
- **Episodes:** 39
- **Discussed:** January 2011 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [Streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Pluto Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pluto-tv.md), [Replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [Tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [Apple Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), [Domain Names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [No Agenda App](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-app.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 40

### Muse AI Assistant and Subscription Management

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 1:32:43–1:38:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/muse-ai-assistant-and-subscription-management.md

Adam Curry and Matt Long discuss their experiences using the Muse AI assistant. Curry describes how the tool identified and offered to cancel forgotten subscriptions on platforms like Roku and Flickr. Long shares how the AI successfully located a specific three-minute clip of his testimony from eight hours of untranscribed video, saving him hours of manual work.

Keywords: muse ai, [grokbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grokbot.md), [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [flickr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flickr.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Audio Downmixing and the Foley Box

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 43:59–44:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/audio-downmixing-and-the-foley-box.md

A technical flaw in streaming boxes like Roku causes 5.1 surround sound to downmix poorly into stereo, resulting in quiet dialogue. The hosts propose a "Foley Box" or a dedicated DSP (Digital Signal Processing) device to fix audio levels for home television users.

Keywords: 5.1 audio, stereo, [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [dsp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsp.md), foley box, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md)

### Roku CEO Strategy and Streaming Industry Shift to Weekly Releases

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 55:21–1:00:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/roku-ceo-strategy-and-streaming-industry-shift-to-weekly-releases.md

Roku is testing autoplay video ads with audio on its home screen, a move consistent with CEO Anthony Wood's history of maximizing ad exposure dating back to his time at Replay TV. Simultaneously, major streaming platforms are moving away from the "binge" model in favor of weekly episode releases for shows like White Lotus. This strategic shift is intended to reduce subscriber churn by forcing viewers to maintain paid accounts over several months to finish a series.

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), anthony wood, replay tv, [streaming services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-services.md), white lotus, [binge watching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binge-watching.md)

### Venture Capital Scams, ReplayTV and Roku History

- **Episode:** [1547: A Sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-16
- **Time:** 1:54:24–1:59:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally/chapter/venture-capital-scams-replaytv-and-roku-history.md

The history of digital video recorders (DVRs) is used to illustrate the "venture capital scam" cycle. While TiVo gained the most fame, ReplayTV was a contemporary competitor founded by Anthony Wood, who later founded Roku. An anecdote describes a lunch with Wood where he became visibly angry when discussing how ReplayTV was overshadowed by TiVo despite its technical merits.

Keywords: [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), anthony wood

### Global Impact, SVB Failure Reactions

- **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-12
- **Time:** 35:30–38:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/global-impact-svb-failure-reactions.md

The fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse has reached major companies like Roku, Shopify, and Etsy, with some warning of delayed payments to sellers. Internationally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his government would take steps to assist impacted Israeli tech businesses. While the FDIC ensures deposits up to $250,000, many small business owners and families face immediate financial uncertainty due to frozen accounts.

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [shopify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shopify.md), [etsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etsy.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md)

### Roku App Removal, No Agenda Art

- **Episode:** [1499: Wack o' Wibs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1499-wack-o-wibs.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-20
- **Time:** 2:05:57–2:11:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1499-wack-o-wibs/chapter/roku-app-removal-no-agenda-art.md

The No Agenda app was recently removed from the Roku App Store, reportedly due to the software not being kept up to date. The hosts transition to reviewing the "Double Credit" week album art submissions, selecting a piece by "Irritable Pre-Op Transracial" featuring Latin text. They encourage listeners to use the Art Generator to view the hundreds of submissions from the community.

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [no agenda app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-app.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), irritable pre-op transracial, [nico seim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nico-seim.md)

### Show Logistics and Technical Issues

- **Episode:** [1504: Value Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-17
- **Time:** 1:37:40–1:42:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain/chapter/show-logistics-and-technical-issues.md

The hosts discuss upcoming schedule changes for Thanksgiving and address technical issues with the No Agenda Roku app and Google Podcasts. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps and the "Troll Room" for live interaction.

Keywords: [podverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podverse.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md)

### Starlink Satellite Internet Review, Bandwidth Allocation

- **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-30
- **Time:** 2:19:03–2:21:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/starlink-satellite-internet-review-bandwidth-allocation.md

A host shares a personal review of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, noting that while the download speeds are functional for streaming on Roku, the latency (ping) makes it difficult for real-time communication. The review highlights "tricks" used by the service, such as progressive download bandwidth allocation and caching. Despite a full second round-trip delay, the service is described as a phenomenal backup solution for those without fixed-line access.

Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [satellite internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-internet.md), [latency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latency.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md)

### No Agenda Social and Podcast Discovery

- **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-22
- **Time:** 1:17:51–1:22:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/no-agenda-social-and-podcast-discovery.md

The hosts discuss the growth of their decentralized social network on the Fediverse and the various ways listeners discover the show, including through a dedicated Roku app. They emphasize the importance of independent podcasting platforms that avoid de-platforming.

Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [fediverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fediverse.md), [trollroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trollroom.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md)

### Associate Executive Producers and Baronships

- **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-22
- **Time:** 1:44:46–1:50:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-baronships.md

New associate executive producers and barons are recognized for their contributions. The segment includes reports of listeners discovering the show via Roku and requests for health karma for family members of the "clip custodians."

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md), [santa monica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-monica.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [deutschland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutschland.md)

### Pluto TV, RT Removal, Streaming News

- **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-06
- **Time:** 2:32:47–2:34:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/pluto-tv-rt-removal-streaming-news.md

The hosts discuss the availability of RT on streaming platforms like Pluto TV and Roku. They suspect that Viacom-owned Pluto TV will likely remove the channel following the broader trend of de-platforming Russian media. They also comment on the cluttered interface of modern streaming services.

Keywords: [pluto tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pluto-tv.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), news channels

### Addressable TV Advertising, NVIDI Technology

- **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-04
- **Time:** 1:46:20–1:49:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/addressable-tv-advertising-nvidi-technology.md

The NVIDI consortium, involving AT&T, Dish Network, and Roku, is deploying "addressable advertising" technology. This allows different households watching the same program to see different commercials based on income, household composition, and purchase intent data collected via set-top boxes.

Keywords: nvidi, addressable advertising, [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), target audience

### Home Powerline Networking as Wi-Fi Alternative

- **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-16
- **Time:** 34:41–39:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/home-powerline-networking-as-wi-fi-alternative.md

A discussion on reducing Wi-Fi exposure leads to a recommendation for HomePlug powerline networking, which uses a house's electrical wiring to transmit data. One host describes running two separate sub-networks for different ISPs over the same power lines. They note the benefits for streaming video on devices like Roku while acknowledging potential interference with ham radio equipment.

Keywords: powerline networking, [homeplug](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeplug.md), [wi-fi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wi-fi.md), [ethernet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethernet.md), cat5, [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md)

### Smart Home Privacy, Nest and Roku Data Tracking

- **Episode:** [1109: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-05
- **Time:** 6:32–10:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon/chapter/smart-home-privacy-nest-and-roku-data-tracking.md

Smart home devices like Nest thermostats and Roku streaming boxes are criticized for constant data logging and background communication with servers. A test using a "pie-hole" monitoring system revealed that a Nest device pings its logging server simply when a person walks past it. Additionally, Roku and Netflix apps frequently communicate with home bases even when not actively streaming, consuming bandwidth and building user profiles.

Keywords: [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), pie-hole, [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md)

### Pi-hole, Roku Network Tracking

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 2:22:50–2:26:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/pi-hole-roku-network-tracking.md

A host describes installing "Pi-hole" software on a Raspberry Pi to block advertisements and trackers at the network level. The logs revealed that Roku devices scan home networks every minute and report data back to 25 different tracking servers. The device even reports when the remote control is touched, highlighting the extensive "spying" performed by modern consumer electronics and Windows operating systems.

Keywords: [pi-hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pi-hole.md), [raspberry pi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raspberry-pi.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [network security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/network-security.md), [telemetry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemetry.md)

### Tim Cook, Data Brokers, Roku De-platforming Alex Jones

- **Episode:** [1104: People's Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-20
- **Time:** 2:05:02–2:09:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote/chapter/tim-cook-data-brokers-roku-de-platforming-alex-jones.md

Apple CEO Tim Cook published an op-ed in Time magazine calling for stricter regulations on data brokers to protect digital privacy. Meanwhile, Roku faced criticism for briefly allowing Alex Jones's InfoWars channel on its platform before removing it following public pressure. The incident is cited as an example of the lack of neutrality among digital platforms.

Keywords: [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [five eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md)

### Pluto TV, Roku Technical Issues, Xfinity Streaming Beta

- **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-09
- **Time:** 19:42–22:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/pluto-tv-roku-technical-issues-xfinity-streaming-beta.md

Pluto TV is recommended as a streaming service on Roku, featuring channels like Sky News and a dedicated Cat Channel. In contrast, the Xfinity streaming beta app is criticized for long load times and causing Roku devices to reboot. The discussion touches on the technical superiority of Pluto's interface compared to traditional cable provider apps.

Keywords: [pluto tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pluto-tv.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [xfinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xfinity.md), [sky news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sky-news.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md)

### Executive Producer Credits and Value-for-Value Donations

- **Episode:** [1061: Red Dot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-20
- **Time:** 53:40–1:02:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-value-for-value-donations.md

The hosts thank executive producers and artists for their financial and creative support. They discuss the "value-for-value" model, credit Sir Mark of the Midwest for his contribution, and mention technical issues with show artwork appearing on the Roku platform.

Keywords: [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), sir mark of the midwest, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md)

### Roku Spy Devices, Netflix Ads and ReplayTV History

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 1:17:17–1:21:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/roku-spy-devices-netflix-ads-and-replaytv-history.md

The hosts discuss reports that Netflix is testing interstitial ads and that Roku has evolved into a massive advertising and data-tracking platform. A historical look at ReplayTV and its conflict with TiVo highlights the long-standing Silicon Valley practice of "poaching" ad inventory and tracking user behavior.

Keywords: [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [replaytv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replaytv.md), [tivo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tivo.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md)

### Smart Home Frustrations and Robert De Niro's Tony Awards Outburst

- **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 1:41:17–1:47:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/smart-home-frustrations-and-robert-de-niro-s-tony-awards-outburst.md

The hosts discuss the limitations of open-source smart home tools like Mycroft compared to Amazon's "talking tube." They then critique the 2018 Tony Awards, specifically Robert De Niro's "F-Trump" outburst and the subsequent standing ovation. They note that while the U.S. broadcast was censored, the Australian feed remained uncensored, and the incident "ruined" the show for many viewers.

Keywords: [mycroft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mycroft.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), [robert de niro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-de-niro.md), [bruce springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

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