# Tasmania on The No Agenda Show Tasmania comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [Haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Whales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whales.md), [69-69](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-69.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Atlas Shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), [Claudia Gerber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claudia-gerber.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Australian Whale Strandings and HAARP Earthquake Prediction - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 26:16–28:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/australian-whale-strandings-and-haarp-earthquake-prediction.md Following the stranding of 20 whales in Tasmania, a prediction is entered into the Red Book for a major earthquake in Australia within two weeks. The hosts attribute the whale deaths to low-frequency HAARP transmissions, citing a similar pattern that occurred before the New Zealand earthquake. Keywords: [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [whales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whales.md), [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md) ### Tasmania, Lexus Reliability, Cranky Geeks - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 2:12:23–2:17:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/tasmania-lexus-reliability-cranky-geeks.md A long note from a listener in Tasmania prompts a discussion on the legendary reliability of 2003 Lexus vehicles, specifically the longevity of their light bulbs. The segment also reminisces about the "Cranky Geeks" show and host John C. Dvorak's habit of throwing index cards and CDs at the camera during his time at CNET Central. Keywords: [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [cnet central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet-central.md) ### Executive Producer Contributions from Ireland and Australia - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 1:53:00–1:57:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/executive-producer-contributions-from-ireland-and-australia.md Peter McLeay from Dublin, Ireland, becomes a top donor, sharing his perspective on the "clown world" of Irish politics and COVID-19 restrictions. Other significant contributions come from John Brownlee in Iowa and Samantha Fuggin in Tasmania, Australia. The producers express gratitude for the show's deconstruction of mainstream narratives during the pandemic. Keywords: [dublin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dublin.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [tom woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-woods.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Earth Day Shortfall, Final Donor Recognition - **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-22 - **Time:** 2:34:50–2:39:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/earth-day-shortfall-final-donor-recognition.md The hosts review the final list of $50 and $100 donors, noting a "shortfall" in Earth Day-themed contributions. They thank producers from the UK, Tasmania, and across the US for supporting the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md) ### Los Angeles Fires, Australian Climate Fears - **Episode:** [942: Force Multiplier](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/942-force-multiplier.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-29 - **Time:** 2:32:03–2:35:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/942-force-multiplier/chapter/los-angeles-fires-australian-climate-fears.md The hosts critique a CBS report on Los Angeles wildfires that incorrectly suggests a wet winter should prevent fires. They also play a montage from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation featuring climate scientists expressing extreme fear about future habitability. Keywords: [wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildfires.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logic.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Credits and Ant Candy Tasting - **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-08 - **Time:** 1:18:46–1:23:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-and-ant-candy-tasting.md Sir Tim of Tasmania is credited as an Associate Executive Producer for a donation based on his newborn's name in ASCII code. The hosts also discuss a gift from "Nurse Caitlin" consisting of chocolate-flavored "farm ants." Adam Curry tastes the ant candy live on air, describing the texture as crunchy and the flavor as surprisingly peppery or fiery, while Dvorak jokes about the future of insects as a food source. Keywords: sir tim, [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [nurse caitlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nurse-caitlin.md), ant candy, [edible insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edible-insects.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, TCPIP History, HEMA Underwear - **Episode:** [741: Bad Optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/741-bad-optics.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-23 - **Time:** 1:06:59–1:17:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/741-bad-optics/chapter/executive-producer-donations-tcpip-history-hema-underwear.md The hosts acknowledge high-value donations from producers, including a discussion on the history of the TCPIP protocol and its implementation on Windows. They read a lengthy note from a donor that references various show memes, such as "HEMA underwear" and the "nattering nabobs of negativism." The segment also touches on the "heavy metal comedian" Steve Hughes and the show's early coverage of economic cycles. Keywords: [patrick seymour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-seymour.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), tcpip, steve hughes, [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), hema underwear ### Global Donor Recognition, Romanian and Polish Producers - **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-07 - **Time:** 1:53:56–1:59:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/global-donor-recognition-romanian-and-polish-producers.md Producers from around the world are recognized for their financial support, including a Romanian listener living the "American dream" and a Polish donor discussing visa issues. One donor contributed $90.10 to match the frequency of his local NPR station as a symbolic gesture. The segment concludes with a list of "double nickel" donors from Washington, Wisconsin, New Zealand, and Tasmania. Keywords: [romania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/romania.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ### 69-69 Donations, Surly Trader Plug - **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-24 - **Time:** 1:41:48–1:45:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/69-69-donations-surly-trader-plug.md A series of "69-69" themed donations are acknowledged from listeners in Illinois, Iowa, and the Netherlands. A plug is given for the website surlytrader.com. The hosts thank various donors from Texas, Arizona, and Tasmania for their continued financial support. Keywords: [69-69](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-69.md), surly trader, [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md) ### Newsletter Art, Sir Andrew Seuss, Apple Employee Donations - **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-29 - **Time:** 48:20–54:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/newsletter-art-sir-andrew-seuss-apple-employee-donations.md The No Agenda newsletter art, often sourced from the community art generator, sparked listener interest after featuring a woman in a swimming pool. Recent donations include contributions from Sir Andrew Seuss in Melbourne and an anonymous employee at Apple. The hosts discuss the high number of architects who listen to the show, attributing it to the profession's requirement for "outside the box" thinking and artistic sensibility. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), architects ### Executive Producer Credits, Australian Immigration, and MS Donation - **Episode:** [424: Internet Governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-08 - **Time:** 32:34–39:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance/chapter/executive-producer-credits-australian-immigration-and-ms-donation.md Richard from Tasmania is credited as Executive Producer, contributing a message criticizing Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd for immigration policies and whale conservation efforts. Other donors include Bernie Atama from Iowa and David Beerson, who shares a personal story about battling multiple sclerosis. The hosts acknowledge the financial support required to keep the show running during upcoming pre-recorded episodes. Keywords: [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [multiple sclerosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiple-sclerosis.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Richard, and Dame Claudia - **Episode:** [424: Internet Governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-08 - **Time:** 1:31:11–1:33:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-richard-and-dame-claudia.md Richard of Tasmania and Claudia Gerber are officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for their contributions of $1,000 or more. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, welcoming them to the "exclusive club" with humorous references to "hookers and blow" and "wenches and beer." A comedic aside suggests using duck calls in movie theaters to mock bad film previews. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [claudia gerber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claudia-gerber.md), richard of tasmania, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Credits and Listener Karma - **Episode:** [391: Simulation Investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-15 - **Time:** 28:19–31:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/391-simulation-investment/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-and-listener-karma.md Producers Stacy Walter and Tim Sonder are recognized for their $200 donations. Sonder, writing from Tasmania, mentions the Kony 2012 viral campaign as his motivation for becoming a "No Agenda citizen," leading to a discussion on listener "karma" and "de-douching" rituals. Keywords: stacy walter, tim sonder, [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Tasmania Whale Stranding, HAARP Earthquake Prediction - **Episode:** [356: Super Duper Space Wrench](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-13 - **Time:** 2:21:34–2:23:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/tasmania-whale-stranding-haarp-earthquake-prediction.md At least 20 whales were found stranded on a beach in Tasmania, Australia. The hosts attribute the event to low-frequency HAARP or sonar signals and predict a major earthquake in the region within two weeks. They compare the situation to a similar whale stranding that preceded the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand. Keywords: [whales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whales.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [sonar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonar.md), [prediction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prediction.md) ### Listener Donations, Global Producer Credits, No Agenda Subscriptions - **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-06 - **Time:** 1:14:07–1:19:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/listener-donations-global-producer-credits-no-agenda-subscriptions.md A segment dedicated to acknowledging financial contributions from "producers" worldwide, including significant donations from Tasmania and Queensland, Australia. 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