# Steve Gibson on The No Agenda Show Steve Gibson comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2013 to November 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** June 2013 – November 2025 - **Related topics:** [11 Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-labs.md), [Ai Slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-slop.md), [Battle Of The Douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battle-of-the-douchebags.md), [Blue Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-angels.md), [Bubba Martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubba-martin.md), [Commodore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore.md), [Cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Dvorak Uncensored](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-uncensored.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Tip of the Day, Show Sign-Off - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 2:56:08–3:03:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/tip-of-the-day-show-sign-off.md The final segment featured a "Tip of the Day" regarding Steve Gibson's "InControl" utility, which allows Windows users to permanently disable unwanted OS upgrades. The hosts also discussed their use of 11 Labs for voice synthesis and played several "AI slop" music mixes created by the community. The episode closed with a reminder of the show's "value for value" model and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley. Keywords: [steve gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-gibson.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), incontrol, [11 labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-labs.md), [ai slop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-slop.md) ### End of Show, Tip of the Day and Battle of the Douchebags - **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Time:** 2:58:10–3:06:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/end-of-show-tip-of-the-day-and-battle-of-the-douchebags.md John Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Steve Gibson's "Valid Drive" software to verify USB drive capacity. The show closes with a preview of the "Battle of the Douchebags" and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley. Keywords: [steve gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-gibson.md), valid drive, [battle of the douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battle-of-the-douchebags.md), [blue angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-angels.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md) ### Steve Gibson Newsletter Software and Commodore Promotions - **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-26 - **Time:** 2:03:08–2:09:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/steve-gibson-newsletter-software-and-commodore-promotions.md A conversation with security expert Steve Gibson regarding newsletter software and the effectiveness of different digital communication tools is recounted. The show also announces a new "Commodore" promotion for donors contributing $500 or more, leading to a surge in high-level support. One donor, a retired Navy veteran, received the title of Earl while pursuing a CISSP cybersecurity certification. Keywords: [steve gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-gibson.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [commodore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Steve Pieczenik, Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood Power Dynamics - **Episode:** [1057: Heckler's Veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1057-heckler-s-veto.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-09 - **Time:** 1:30:31–1:36:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1057-heckler-s-veto/chapter/steve-pieczenik-harvey-weinstein-and-hollywood-power-dynamics.md Steve Pieczenik claims that Harvey Weinstein was not a rapist but rather a powerful figure whom women "threw themselves at" to advance their careers. A prediction is made that Weinstein will eventually "walk," perform an apology tour, and return to the film industry, similar to the career rehabilitation of Mel Gibson. Keywords: [steve pieczenik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-pieczenik.md), [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), julianne moore, [mel gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-gibson.md), apology tour ### Secure Messaging Apps, Telegram vs Signal - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:47:12–2:49:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/secure-messaging-apps-telegram-vs-signal.md The hosts issue a retraction regarding the Telegram messaging app, warning users that its custom cryptography is considered insecure by experts like Steve Gibson. The Signal app is recommended as a truly secure alternative for encrypted communications, following the "don't roll your own crypto" rule. Keywords: [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [telegram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegram.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [steve gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-gibson.md) ### Bubba Martin, Steve Gibson and Podcast Transcription - **Episode:** [518: Hot Scene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/518-hot-scene.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-02 - **Time:** 48:59–52:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/518-hot-scene/chapter/bubba-martin-steve-gibson-and-podcast-transcription.md The passing of Bubba Martin, a long-time contributor who previously provided detailed notes for the show, was acknowledged. 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