# Rolls Royce on The No Agenda Show Rolls Royce comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to June 2025. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – June 2025 - **Related topics:** [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [Analogic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analogic.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [Boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Personal Anecdotes, Hydroxy Boosters, Classic Car History - **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-05 - **Time:** 1:31:41–1:38:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/personal-anecdotes-hydroxy-boosters-classic-car-history.md The hosts shared personal stories regarding past interests in alternative energy, including a "hydroxy booster" installed in a Jaguar that used electrolysis to produce hydrogen fuel. The conversation transitioned into a reminiscence about classic cars, including a 1920s Rolls Royce discovered in a California garage and various personal vehicles like a Volkswagen Beetle and a Buick Skylark. They noted that while some technologies like water-for-fuel proved impractical, the stories remain a staple of the show's long-running history. Keywords: [hydroxy booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxy-booster.md), [electrolysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrolysis.md), [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), volkswagen beetle, volvo 142, buick skylark ### Airbus A350 Engine Problems, Cathay Pacific Inspections - **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-08 - **Time:** 2:23:26–2:25:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/airbus-a350-engine-problems-cathay-pacific-inspections.md Cathay Pacific grounded its fleet of Airbus A350s for inspections after an engine component failed during a flight to Zurich. The issue was traced to a fuel nozzle in the Rolls-Royce engines. While not an Airbus design flaw, the incident provides a brief PR reprieve for Boeing amidst its own safety crises. Keywords: [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), cathay pacific, [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), engines, [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ### Indianapolis No Agenda Meetup and Air Traffic Control Shortages - **Episode:** [1614: Blinking Red Lights](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 4:12–12:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights/chapter/indianapolis-no-agenda-meetup-and-air-traffic-control-shortages.md A recent listener meetup in Indianapolis drew 130 attendees, including several air traffic controllers who provided insights into reported UFO sightings and the current industry staffing crisis. The controllers claimed the widely reported labor shortage is partially maintained by unions to maximize overtime pay for members. The trip also highlighted new TSA "Analogic" screening machines that allow electronics to remain inside bags during security checks. 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Additionally, BMW-owned Rolls-Royce unveiled its first fully electric model, the Spectre, priced at approximately $400,000. Keywords: [bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), rolls-royce, ev production, [spartanburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spartanburg.md) ### 1982 Rolls Royce, Lincoln Tunnel Breakdown - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 26:39–29:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/1982-rolls-royce-lincoln-tunnel-breakdown.md During the MTV era, a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II ran out of gas inside the Lincoln Tunnel on a Friday afternoon. The resulting traffic jam caused significant public hostility toward the driver, who was wearing a signature MTV leather jacket. The car eventually had to be pushed out of the tunnel by a recovery truck, leading to a realization about the downsides of high-profile vehicles. Keywords: [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), lincoln tunnel, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), breakdown ### Chechen Gang Violence in Dijon and Rolls Royce Anecdote - **Episode:** [1252: Agitprop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-21 - **Time:** 2:25:21–2:28:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop/chapter/chechen-gang-violence-in-dijon-and-rolls-royce-anecdote.md Dijon, France, experienced significant unrest as armed Chechen gangs clashed with local groups, leading to calls for increased police intervention. The mention of Dijon prompted an anecdote about the quality of French's Dijon mustard and a story from 1989 involving a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II running out of gas in the Lincoln Tunnel, much to the chagrin of New York commuters. Keywords: dijon, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), chechen gangs, [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md) ### Dijon Mustard Quality, Rolls Royce Grey Poupon Anecdote - **Episode:** [1079: Expando-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-22 - **Time:** 3:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision/chapter/dijon-mustard-quality-rolls-royce-grey-poupon-anecdote.md A discussion regarding the declining pungency of Dijon mustard sold at Costco leads to an anecdote about driving a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Manhattan during the 1980s. The story details how frequent references to the "Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?" television commercial prompted the keeping of a jar in the glove box. Differences between American-licensed Grey Poupon and authentic French-made versions found in Canada are also noted. Keywords: dijon mustard, [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), grey poupon, [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md) ### Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Electronic Window Dimming, Rolls Royce Engines - **Episode:** [977: 63 Genders](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-29 - **Time:** 5:51–9:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders/chapter/boeing-787-dreamliner-electronic-window-dimming-rolls-royce-engines.md The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is praised for its quiet operation and four-class service configuration. Specific features highlighted include the electronic window dimming controlled by the flight deck and the spacious legroom in the premium economy cabin. The aircraft's performance at 41,000 feet is compared favorably to Airbus models. Keywords: [boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md), [dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md), [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), electronic dimming, [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), premium economy ### Singapore Airlines Engine Failure Incident - **Episode:** [725: Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-30 - **Time:** 2:10:10–2:12:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour/chapter/singapore-airlines-engine-failure-incident.md A Singapore Airlines Airbus A330 experienced a dual engine failure while cruising at 39,000 feet en route to Shanghai. The aircraft descended 13,000 feet before pilots were able to restart the Rolls-Royce engines. Mechanics found nothing unusual upon landing, leaving the cause of the simultaneous flame-out under investigation. Keywords: [singapore airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore-airlines.md), airbus a330, rolls-royce, [shanghai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shanghai.md), [engine failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engine-failure.md) ### British Car History, Rolls Royce Bellows - **Episode:** [587: People the Board](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-01 - **Time:** 1:35:32–1:38:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board/chapter/british-car-history-rolls-royce-bellows.md John C. Dvorak shares an anecdote about the unreliable cruise control in his 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II. He explains that British engineers used a rubber bellows system for the mechanism, which would eventually become porous and fail. This leads to a broader discussion on the eccentricities of British motorcycle and automotive engineering. Keywords: [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), silver shadow ii, [cruise control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-control.md), bellows, british engineering ### Donor De-Douching, Peerage Map - **Episode:** [530: Boston Brakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-14 - **Time:** 2:05:48–2:11:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes/chapter/donor-de-douching-peerage-map.md The hosts process a series of donations, including a "de-douching" for Jan Willikens and a large contribution from Carlos Severo in Brazil. They mention a "Peerage Map" maintained by a producer that tracks the locations of the show's knights, dames, and barons across the globe. Keywords: jan willikens, carlos severo, [sao paulo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sao-paulo.md), [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), [peerage map](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage-map.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Adam Curry's Rolls Royce, Lincoln Tunnel Breakdown - **Episode:** [386: Balochistan Baloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-26 - **Time:** 47:27–50:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney/chapter/adam-curry-s-rolls-royce-lincoln-tunnel-breakdown.md Adam Curry shares a personal anecdote about his 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II breaking down in the Lincoln Tunnel on a Friday afternoon during his MTV years. He describes the hostility from other drivers and the embarrassment of being pushed out of the tunnel by a tow truck. The story serves as a reflection on the downsides of owning high-profile luxury vehicles. Keywords: [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), lincoln tunnel, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), breakdown ### Barack Obama, Audacity of Hope Private Jet Description - **Episode:** [325: Axis of Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-28 - **Time:** 49:06–54:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse/chapter/barack-obama-audacity-of-hope-private-jet-description.md An excerpt from Barack Obama's audiobook "The Audacity of Hope" describes his first experiences flying on private jets, specifically a Citation 10. The text details the luxury of private terminals, leather seats that convert into beds, and the sensation of Rolls-Royce engines, contrasting with his political rhetoric against corporate jet owners. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), audacity of hope, [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), citation 10, rolls-royce engines ### Aviation Safety, Toxic Engine Fumes - **Episode:** [185: VATBS vs AQAP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-25 - **Time:** 1:25:02–1:28:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap/chapter/aviation-safety-toxic-engine-fumes.md A growing number of reports indicate that toxic oil fumes are entering the cabins and cockpits of commercial aircraft through the "bleed air" systems. These incidents, often involving Rolls Royce engines and Mobil jet oil, have caused pilots to become dizzy and ill during flights. The aviation industry is accused of covering up the problem to avoid the high costs of redesigning engine seal rings. Keywords: [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), bleed air, toxic fumes, [rolls royce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolls-royce.md), mobil oil ### Gordon Brown, Chinese Sovereign Wealth Funds, UK Trade Relations - **Episode:** [13: Turned on by Esther Dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/13-turned-on-by-esther-dyson.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-19 - **Time:** 0:01–2:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/13-turned-on-by-esther-dyson/chapter/gordon-brown-chinese-sovereign-wealth-funds-uk-trade-relations.md Prime Minister Gordon Brown traveled to China to encourage sovereign wealth funds to invest in the United Kingdom. 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