# Stephen Fry on The No Agenda Show Stephen Fry comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to December 2018. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – December 2018 - **Related topics:** [3d Movies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-movies.md), [Apple Macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-macintosh.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Johnny Depp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-depp.md), [Jonathan Ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-ross.md), [Knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [Lisbon Treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mouse.md), [Piers Morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Knighting Ceremony and Stephen Fry Podcast Mention - **Episode:** [1095: Yeah No](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 2:16:35–2:19:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-stephen-fry-podcast-mention.md New knights are officially dubbed at the No Agenda Round Table, including Sir Andy Cantrell and Sir Mike Kleckner. The hosts also react to being mentioned on Stephen Fry's popular UK podcast "No Such Thing as Fish," where they were credited with coining the term "pornado." Keywords: [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md), no such thing as fish, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md) ### Pornado Coining and 1984 Steve Jobs Prediction - **Episode:** [1095: Yeah No](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 2:19:58–2:25:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no/chapter/pornado-coining-and-1984-steve-jobs-prediction.md A 1984 newspaper column by John C. Dvorak is revisited, in which he predicted the Apple Macintosh would fail because of its use of a mouse. The "No Such Thing as Fish" podcast recently cited this column, leading to a discussion about historical context and the coining of the term "pornado" for pop-up ad storms. Keywords: pornado, [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [apple macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-macintosh.md), [mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mouse.md), [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md) ### Jewel Wasps, Cockroach Zombies and Show Outro - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 3:11:28–3:14:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/jewel-wasps-cockroach-zombies-and-show-outro.md The episode concludes with a nature clip from Stephen Fry describing the life cycle of the jewel wasp, which turns cockroaches into "zombies" to feed its larvae. The hosts jokingly compare the cockroach's fate to the career of Piers Morgan. They sign off with final Thanksgiving wishes and a reminder of the upcoming Sunday broadcast. Keywords: jewel wasp, cockroach, [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md) ### Mental Health Diagnostics, Lisbon Treaty, EU Charter Article 52 - **Episode:** [221: Marceaux for Governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-29 - **Time:** 26:31–32:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor/chapter/mental-health-diagnostics-lisbon-treaty-eu-charter-article-52.md A trend in mental health reporting is identified, linking the "celebrity effect" of figures like Stephen Fry to a rise in bipolar diagnoses. The hosts connect this to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the Lisbon Treaty's Article 52.3, which allows for the detention of individuals deemed "mentally ill" or of "unsound mind" in Europe. Similar trends are noted in California, where UCLA research suggests one in five adults may need mental health care. Keywords: [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), article 52.3, [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md), ucla research ### Alice in Wonderland 3D, Tim Burton Film Review - **Episode:** [180: Media Corruption Now in 3D](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/180-media-corruption-now-in-3d.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-07 - **Time:** 21:08–23:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/180-media-corruption-now-in-3d/chapter/alice-in-wonderland-3d-tim-burton-film-review.md The hosts review Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," offering conflicting views on its quality. While the visual execution and Stephen Fry's performance as the Cheshire Cat are praised, the 3D technology is criticized for darkening the image and causing physical fatigue. Johnny Depp's portrayal of the Mad Hatter is compared to British actor Robert Benchley rather than a more traditional "mad" interpretation. Keywords: alice in wonderland, tim burton, [johnny depp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-depp.md), [3d movies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-movies.md), [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md) ### British Library, Gutenberg Bible and Manuscript Handling - **Episode:** [71: Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-12 - **Time:** 20:25–23:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen/chapter/british-library-gutenberg-bible-and-manuscript-handling.md The director of the British Library discussed the institution's policy against using white gloves when handling rare manuscripts like the Gutenberg Bible to prevent page tears. The segment references a Stephen Fry documentary on the history of the printing press and the financial ruin of Johannes Gutenberg. Keywords: british library, gutenberg bible, [stephen fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md), manuscripts, archival preservation ### Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Twitter Promotion - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 1:20:17–1:22:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/stephen-fry-jonathan-ross-twitter-promotion.md Stephen Fry's appearance on the Jonathan Ross show is discussed, including his promotion of Twitter to a mainstream British audience. Fry's documentaries about America are highlighted for their positive perspective on U.S. culture compared to typical British cynicism. 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