# Russell Brand on The No Agenda Show Russell Brand comes up in 16 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to October 2023. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – October 2023 - **Related topics:** [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bed Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [Ben Shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Russell Brand Ad Boycott, Rumble Platform Pressure - **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-07 - **Time:** 1:49:28–1:53:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/russell-brand-ad-boycott-rumble-platform-pressure.md Major brands including Burger King, ASOS, and HelloFresh have pulled their advertising from Rumble following sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. The boycott was spurred by reports from "The News Movement" showing ads appearing alongside Brand's content. While YouTube has suspended monetization for Brand's channel, Rumble has resisted calls from British officials to demonetize the creator. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), hellofresh, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Outro, End of Show Mixes and Episode 1596 Sign-off - **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-05 - **Time:** 3:01:41–3:07:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/outro-end-of-show-mixes-and-episode-1596-sign-off.md The show concludes with a series of musical mixes, including a "Melon Mix" for Kevin McLaughlin and a "Bedbug Mix" by Jesse Coy Nelson. The hosts promote the "Random Thoughts" podcast and reiterate their "value for value" funding model. Final remarks touch on the FEMA alert test and the upcoming Sunday show before the traditional "Adios Mofos" sign-off. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [melons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melons.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### UK Online Safety Bill and the Targeting of Russell Brand - **Episode:** [1592: Vermox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-21 - **Time:** 1:02:24–1:07:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox/chapter/uk-online-safety-bill-and-the-targeting-of-russell-brand.md The British government is using the new Online Safety Bill as a backdrop to target podcaster Russell Brand following sexual assault allegations. Members of Parliament have written to platforms like Rumble and TikTok, urging them to demonetize Brand's content. This move is viewed as an attempt by mainstream media and politicians to dismantle alternative media ecosystems that they cannot control. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [online safety bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/online-safety-bill.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [demonetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demonetization.md), [uk parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-parliament.md) ### Russell Brand Allegations, Channel 4 Dispatches Documentary - **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-17 - **Time:** 41:22–47:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/russell-brand-allegations-channel-4-dispatches-documentary.md Channel 4 aired a 90-minute documentary accusing comedian Russell Brand of sexual assault and predatory behavior. Brand has denied the allegations, claiming they are a coordinated attack by mainstream media due to his alternative political content on platforms like YouTube and Rumble. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [channel 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/channel-4.md), [sexual assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-assault.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ### Podspeeding Use Disorder, 1.5x Playback Anxiety - **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-09 - **Time:** 1:23:20–1:25:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/podspeeding-use-disorder-1-5x-playback-anxiety.md The concept of "Podspeeding Use Disorder" (PUD) is explored through listener testimonials describing increased anxiety and impatience caused by listening to podcasts at 1.5x speed. Reports indicate that the Colorado State Capitol reads bills at high speeds before voting, reflecting a broader societal trend. Listeners describe how slowing content back to 1x speed improved their personal relationships and reduced irritability. Keywords: podspeeding, pud, [ben shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Russell Brand Populism, Phil Collins NannyGate - **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-09 - **Time:** 1:25:47–1:28:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/russell-brand-populism-phil-collins-nannygate.md British public opinion on Russell Brand has shifted, with media outlets like the New Statesman labeling him a "populist nutjob." A parallel is drawn to Phil Collins, who remains unpopular in the UK following the "NannyGate" scandal years ago. The segment also critiques John Heilemann's behavior toward Brand during a recent appearance on Bill Maher's show, specifically his use of the legal term "non-responsive." Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [phil collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-collins.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), nanny-gate, uk news ### Russell Brand vs John Heilemann, Bill Maher Show - **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-05 - **Time:** 1:35:26–1:40:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/russell-brand-vs-john-heilemann-bill-maher-show.md Comedian Russell Brand's appearance on Bill Maher's show is analyzed, specifically his confrontation with journalist John Heilemann. Brand criticized MSNBC for being a corporate mouthpiece and challenged Heilemann to provide specific examples of Fox News's unique dishonesty that couldn't be mirrored by liberal networks. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [john heilemann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-heilemann.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Seymour Hersh Interview, Balloon Shootdown Theories - **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-23 - **Time:** 1:57:05–2:01:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/seymour-hersh-interview-balloon-shootdown-theories.md Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh appears on Russell Brand's show to discuss the Nord Stream report and recent balloon shootdowns. Hersh claims one of the objects shot down over Alaska was a university weather unit and suggests the balloon narrative was a distraction. Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [f-22](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-22.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), weather balloon ### MAGA Communism Meme and Political Realignment - **Episode:** [1489: Sophistry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-25 - **Time:** 2:30:07–2:33:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice/chapter/maga-communism-meme-and-political-realignment.md A new political meme titled "MAGA Communism" is explored, where populist elements of the right and left find common ground in their opposition to the "Deep State," the FBI, and large corporations. While the hosts suspect it may be a "psyop," they note that figures like Jimmy Dore and Russell Brand represent a blurring of traditional partisan lines against institutional power. Keywords: maga communism, [jimmy dore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-dore.md), [the young turks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-young-turks.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md) ### Will Harris, White Oak Pastures, and Russell Brand - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 9:02–12:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/will-harris-white-oak-pastures-and-russell-brand.md Will Harris of White Oak Pastures is highlighted for his work in regenerative farming and his recent viral appearance on Fox Business with Stuart Varney. The segment references Russell Brand's commentary on the interview, which challenged stereotypes about Southern farmers and addressed concerns regarding Bill Gates' acquisition of American farmland. Keywords: will harris, white oak pastures, [regenerative farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regenerative-farming.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [stuart varney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuart-varney.md) ### Noam Chomsky Interview, Totalitarian Culture and Information Access - **Episode:** [1471: Publical Emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-28 - **Time:** 1:35:30–1:41:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency/chapter/noam-chomsky-interview-totalitarian-culture-and-information-access.md Linguist and activist Noam Chomsky stated in an interview with Russell Brand that the United States is currently living under a "totalitarian culture" worse than the Soviet Union before Gorbachev. Chomsky argued that the banning of Russian media like RT and the marginalization of journalists like Chris Hedges have severely restricted Americans' access to adversarial information. He noted that even in post-Stalinist Russia, citizens could often access foreign broadcasts that are now blocked in the West. Keywords: [noam chomsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noam-chomsky.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), information access ### Russell Brand, Monarchy Criticism, German Royal Origins - **Episode:** [866: Delay or Avoid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-06 - **Time:** 2:00:07–2:02:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid/chapter/russell-brand-monarchy-criticism-german-royal-origins.md Russell Brand releases a viral video criticizing the British monarchy and highlighting the German ancestral roots of the House of Windsor (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha). Brand argues that royal titles are a distraction from an "international cabal of rich landowners." The hosts discuss Brand's relevance and the potential legal trouble of insulting the royal family in the UK. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), house of windsor, saxe-coburg-gotha, [monarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monarchy.md) ### Producer Donations, Russell Brand Critique - **Episode:** [668: Exploding Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-09 - **Time:** 1:59:56–2:04:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator/chapter/producer-donations-russell-brand-critique.md Producers from Glasgow and Quebec sent donations, with one listener criticizing the "Jesus-lite" persona of Russell Brand. The segment also addresses a "complainer" on Facebook who left the show due to the use of harmonica and whistling sounds. The hosts reiterate that their "call to action" is simply the continued support of the show's independent model. Keywords: [glasgow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glasgow.md), [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [harmonica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harmonica.md) ### Russell Brand as a Media Distraction - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 2:44:24–2:45:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama/chapter/russell-brand-as-a-media-distraction.md Comedian Russell Brand's recent attempt to enter the Fox News building to confront Sean Hannity is dismissed as a calculated distraction. The hosts argue that such stunts serve to divert public attention from substantive issues while maintaining Brand's profile as a "brave" media critic. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), media stunt ### Russell Brand and James Comey Observations - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 2:44:24–2:45:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/russell-brand-and-james-comey-observations.md Russell Brand is characterized as a "distraction" following his attempt to confront Sean Hannity at Fox News. Meanwhile, FBI Director James Comey is identified as a key figure to watch regarding his stance on surveillance and law enforcement. Keywords: [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md) ### BBC Controversy, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross Scandal - **Episode:** [54: Obama Armbands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-01 - **Time:** 20:09–24:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands/chapter/bbc-controversy-russell-brand-and-jonathan-ross-scandal.md A major scandal involving BBC presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross erupted after they left inappropriate messages on actor Andrew Sachs's voicemail. 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