# Superman on The No Agenda Show

Superman comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2013 to August 2025.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** May 2013 – August 2025
- **Related topics:** [Dc Comics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dc-comics.md), [Ai Music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [Bisexual](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bisexual.md), [Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [Military Recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-recruitment.md), [National Guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [Pandora's Promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### AI Music Generation, Laurie Anderson Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 2:03:11–2:06:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/ai-music-generation-laurie-anderson-anecdote.md

The hosts discuss the limitations of AI music generators like Suno, which are predisposed to standard pop song structures and struggle with shorter formats. An anecdote is shared about meeting avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson at a party in the past. They reflect on her 1981 hit "O Superman" and its unique eight-minute duration, contrasting it with the repetitive nature of AI-generated content.

Keywords: [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), laurie anderson, oh superman, steve beck, pop songs

### Superman Motto Change to "A Better Tomorrow"

- **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-22
- **Time:** 2:08:37–2:10:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/superman-motto-change-to-a-better-tomorrow.md

DC Comics officially changes Superman's motto from "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" to "Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow." The publisher states the change reflects global storylines, while critics view it as political grandstanding that distances the character from his American roots.

Keywords: [superman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superman.md), [dc comics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dc-comics.md), american way, better tomorrow, motto

### Superman Bisexual Reveal, DC Comics Motto Change

- **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-17
- **Time:** 2:32:16–2:34:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/superman-bisexual-reveal-dc-comics-motto-change.md

DC Comics announced that the new Superman, Jonathan Kent, is bisexual. Additionally, the character's classic motto has been changed from "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" to "Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow," which the hosts characterize as "Bidenism."

Keywords: [superman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superman.md), jonathan kent, [dc comics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dc-comics.md), [bisexual](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bisexual.md), [woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke.md)

### Show Outro and Sunday Preview

- **Episode:** [523: by Law and by Rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-20
- **Time:** 2:50:11–2:55:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule/chapter/show-outro-and-sunday-preview.md

The hosts conclude the episode with a summary of breaking news regarding a $60 billion oil deal between Russia and China. Adam Curry plans to see the documentary "Pandora's Promise," while John C. Dvorak plans to see the new Superman movie. They sign off with their traditional credits and a reminder to support the show.

Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [superman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superman.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md)

### Man of Steel, National Guard Propaganda

- **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-12
- **Time:** 1:23:42–1:26:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/man-of-steel-national-guard-propaganda.md

The upcoming film "Man of Steel" features a marketing tie-in with the National Guard titled "Soldier of Steel." The hosts discuss the use of superhero cinema to promote the concept of a "civilian national security force" and military recruitment.

Keywords: man of steel, [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), soldier of steel, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [military recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-recruitment.md), [superman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superman.md)

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