# Snacks on The No Agenda Show

Snacks comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 14
- **Discussed:** September 2010 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [Airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [Airplane Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [Gluten-free](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gluten-free.md), [Healthy Surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), [Kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [Acquisition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acquisition.md), [Antioxidants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antioxidants.md), [Bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacon.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Sir Chris Vox, Sazon Total Seasoning, Onion Dip Recipe

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:56:15–1:57:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-chris-vox-sazon-total-seasoning-onion-dip-recipe.md

In response to a request from Sir Chris Vox, the hosts provide a "Snack Tip of the Day" involving Mexican seasonings. They recommend mixing two tablespoons of Baria Sazon Total seasoning into sour cream to create a high-quality dip for chips, noting the seasoning is widely available in Mexican grocery stores.

Keywords: sazon total, baria, onion dip, sour cream, snack tip

### John C. Dvorak Airplane Pet Peeve Regarding Snack Consumption

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 7:32:33–7:33:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/john-c-dvorak-airplane-pet-peeve-regarding-snack-consumption.md

A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak describing his intense annoyance with passengers who use the "fisting method" to eat peanuts on airplanes. He critiques the habit of shaking a fistful of nuts to find the "little hole" to eat from, jokingly predicting that such behavior will eventually lead to fights breaking out during flights.

Keywords: [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [pet peeves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeves.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md)

### Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette Tangent

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 3:40:04–3:41:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/fisting-nuts-airplane-snack-etiquette-tangent.md

A classic audio clip features John C. Dvorak ranting about the "fisting method" of eating snacks on an airplane. Dvorak describes his intense annoyance at passengers who pour peanuts into their palm, make a fist, and shake it to drop individual nuts into their mouths. He jokingly predicts that this "annoying as hell" behavior will eventually lead to physical fights on flights.

Keywords: [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md), [airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), snack etiquette, annoyance

### Tip of the Day, Freeze-Dried Blueberries

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 2:43:55–2:46:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/tip-of-the-day-freeze-dried-blueberries.md

John C. Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends freeze-dried blueberries as a superior snack due to their crunchy texture and high antioxidant value. He suggests purchasing them from Trader Joe's or Amazon, noting they are low in sodium and sugar compared to other processed snacks.

Keywords: freeze-dried blueberries, [trader joe's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trader-joe-s.md), [antioxidants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antioxidants.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md)

### Tip of the Day: International Snack Subscription Boxes

- **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-12
- **Time:** 3:03:39–3:10:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/tip-of-the-day-international-snack-subscription-boxes.md

The "Tip of the Day" segment explores international snack subscription services like Universal Yums and Try the World, which deliver curated boxes of treats from different countries each month. The concept is compared to a previous venture by "Jambo Joe," whose successful CBD business was reportedly hampered by regulatory issues following a massive surge in demand. While one host is skeptical of "French snacks," the services are recommended as unique gift ideas for the holiday season.

Keywords: universal yums, try the world, jambo joe, [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), subscription boxes

### Hostess Brands Acquisition, Twinkies Market Value

- **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-17
- **Time:** 1:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/hostess-brands-acquisition-twinkies-market-value.md

Hostess Brands was recently sold for approximately $4 billion, surprising observers who believed the company had previously gone defunct. The acquisition marks a significant valuation for the makers of Twinkies and chocolate cupcakes.

Keywords: hostess brands, [twinkies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twinkies.md), [acquisition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acquisition.md), smucker, snack cakes

### Dame Saddle Tramp, Wyoming Leather, Casual Listeners

- **Episode:** [1455: Systemic Rivals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-29
- **Time:** 1:54:03–1:56:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals/chapter/dame-saddle-tramp-wyoming-leather-casual-listeners.md

A listener known as "Saddle Tramp," who produces leather goods in Wyoming, was elevated to a Damehood after being jokingly called a "casual listener." She responded by slashing prices on her products to raise $1,000 for the donation, officially becoming Dame Saddle Tramp of the Casual Listeners.

Keywords: [saddle tramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saddle-tramp.md), [wyoming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyoming.md), leather goods, [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), montucky cold snacks

### The "Fisting" Method of Eating Snacks on Airplanes

- **Episode:** [1447: G.E.R.M.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-01
- **Time:** 1:53:52–1:59:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m/chapter/the-fisting-method-of-eating-snacks-on-airplanes.md

A listener requests a replay of John Dvorak's critique of how people eat snacks on airplanes. Dvorak describes the "fisting method," where a passenger pours a pile of nuts into their palm and attempts to eat them through a small hole made by their fingers. The hosts joke about the absurdity of the visual and the lack of traditional snacks on airlines like Southwest.

Keywords: airplane snacks, [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md)

### Fisting Nuts, Airplane Snack Etiquette

- **Episode:** [1302: Mink Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-10
- **Time:** 1:55:57–1:58:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road/chapter/fisting-nuts-airplane-snack-etiquette.md

A humorous discussion ensued regarding the "fisting" method of eating snacks on airplanes to circumvent mask mandates. A listener described the unseemly habit of pouring a pile of nuts into a palm and shaking them into the mouth, which they observed while traveling. The hosts debated the social acceptability of this technique during the pandemic.

Keywords: [airplane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), mixed nuts, [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md)

### Sir Destro Title Change and Airplane Etiquette Rant

- **Episode:** [1184: Ejexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-27
- **Time:** 1:18:10–1:22:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit/chapter/sir-destro-title-change-and-airplane-etiquette-rant.md

Sir Terry of Crowley’s Ridge requests a title change to Sir Destro and shares a story about his move to New York. The segment includes a classic rant about the "fisting method" of eating peanuts on airplanes, where passengers shake nuts from their palm into their mouth. The hosts also grant "F Cancer" karma to a listener's relative.

Keywords: sir destro, [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md)

### Healthy Surprise, Kale Fad, Food Trends

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 1:53:29–1:55:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/healthy-surprise-kale-fad-food-trends.md

The hosts discuss a gift from Healthy Surprise and the ongoing cultural obsession with kale. They describe the difficulty of cooking kale to an edible texture and speculate that its popularity is driven by a London-based public relations operation. They note that even insects seem to avoid eating the plant.

Keywords: [healthy surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), tuscan kale, snack boxes, food marketing

### Chocolate Covered Bacon, Dark Chocolate, Health Risks

- **Episode:** [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-25
- **Time:** 1:44:41–1:46:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/chocolate-covered-bacon-dark-chocolate-health-risks.md

One of the hosts tries chocolate-covered bacon for the first time, describing the combination of 71% dark chocolate and meat. They discuss the flavor profile and joke about the potential health consequences of the snack.

Keywords: [bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacon.md), [chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chocolate.md), [dark chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-chocolate.md), snack, [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md)

### Knighting Ceremony and Healthy Surprise Review

- **Episode:** [399: Hip-Check China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-12
- **Time:** 1:57:48–2:03:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-healthy-surprise-review.md

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Jule van de Meer, Sir David Rudolf Bucker, and Dame Cathy Siminich. They also review a gift box from Healthy Surprise, discussing the merits of various vegan snacks like wasabi seaweed and their shared dislike for kale chips.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [healthy surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), vegan snacks, [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [gluten-free](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gluten-free.md)

### Healthy Surprise, Vegan Snacks, Kilimanjaro

- **Episode:** [353: We Can't Wait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-03
- **Time:** 1:30:29–1:34:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait/chapter/healthy-surprise-vegan-snacks-kilimanjaro.md

A listener sent a large box of vegan and gluten-free snacks from HealthySurprise.com to the hosts. The donor, who listened to the show while summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, expressed appreciation for the show's independent analysis and value-for-value model.

Keywords: healthysurprise.com, [vegan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vegan.md), [gluten-free](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gluten-free.md), kilimanjaro, [snacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snacks.md)

### Jack's Snack Packs for Troops and PR Video Packages

- **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-05
- **Time:** 49:10–55:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/jack-s-snack-packs-for-troops-and-pr-video-packages.md

A human interest story about a seven-year-old boy named Jack organizing "snack packs" for troops in Afghanistan is identified as a likely pre-packaged PR campaign. The report, aired by Alan Sanchez on Good Day Sacramento, features the child in military-style clothing. The hosts suggest the story is a "feel-good" setup designed to promote specific brands like Slim Jim and Gatorade.

Keywords: snack packs, alan sanchez, [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), [modesto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modesto.md), military support, [video press release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-press-release.md)

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