# Tech Podcast on The No Agenda Show Tech Podcast comes up in 32 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 32 - **Episodes:** 29 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Tech Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [Leo Laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [Tech News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-news.md), [Twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Cranky Geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [Daily Source Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-source-code.md), [Tech 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-5.md), [Daily Tech News Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-tech-news-show.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 32 ### The Letter J and Silicon Spin Tech History - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 2:01:41–2:03:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/the-letter-j-and-silicon-spin-tech-history.md A producer known as "The Letter J" recounts following John C. Dvorak from Silicon Spin on Tech TV to various podcasts including TWiT and Cranky Geeks. He shares an anecdote about sending a romantic anniversary card to the show as a joke. The hosts clarify that while they considered doing three shows a week, they ultimately stuck to a twice-weekly schedule. Keywords: [silicon spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-spin.md), [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), twit podcast, [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [dh unplugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dh-unplugged.md), anniversary card ### Daily Source Code Archive and Baron and Such - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:41:59–3:44:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/daily-source-code-archive-and-baron-and-such.md The host announces that the full archive of the Daily Source Code, which began in 2004, is being restored online. A donor named Del Gwandagna, who followed the host since the Tech TV days, achieves the rank of Baron and Such of the Central Piedmont. The request includes R2D2 karma and a "bullcrap" soundbite. Keywords: [daily source code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-source-code.md), [podcast archive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-archive.md), central piedmont, [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [r2d2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/r2d2.md) ### No Agenda Origins and Relationship with This Week in Tech - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 5:05–7:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/no-agenda-origins-and-relationship-with-this-week-in-tech.md The group discusses the early days of No Agenda and its strategic scheduling following Leo Laporte's This Week in Tech (TWiT). Adam Curry acknowledges that the show originally aimed to capture the audience already online for TWiT, often starting an hour after Leo's show ended. Jason Calacanis reflects on his own appearances on TWiT and the political polarization that has affected guest lineups in recent years. Keywords: [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [this week in tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/this-week-in-tech.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [podcasting history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-history.md) ### Dana Brunetti Discovery of No Agenda During COVID - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 17:58–20:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dana-brunetti-discovery-of-no-agenda-during-covid.md Producer Dana Brunetti shares his journey of discovering the No Agenda show while building a ranch during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially familiar with Dvorak from Tech TV and Cranky Geeks, Brunetti was surprised to find him paired with former MTV VJ Adam Curry. He describes the show as a refreshing, "non-woke" alternative to mainstream tech media that led to a close personal friendship with Dvorak. 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Horowitz expresses a sense of relief as they prepare to transition into the final segment of the memorial show. Keywords: [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [de-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douche.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### The Return of the Tech Grouch - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 1:26:16–1:27:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/the-return-of-the-tech-grouch.md A suggestion is made for one of the hosts to lean into a "Tech Grouch" persona to critique modern technology trends like the overuse of the word "quantum" in business media. This persona is envisioned as a way to provide a unique perspective on the "played out" podcasting landscape. Keywords: [tech grouch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-grouch.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), quantum, [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md) ### Outro, Angry Tech News, End of Show Mix - **Episode:** [1622: Juice Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1622-juice-joe.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-04 - **Time:** 2:59:19–3:05:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1622-juice-joe/chapter/outro-angry-tech-news-end-of-show-mix.md The episode concludes with a preview of "Angry Tech News" by Sir Ryan Bemrose and an end-of-show mix. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), angry tech news, [ryan bemrose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryan-bemrose.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md) ### Scott Galloway on iPhone vs Android Status - **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-31 - **Time:** 1:58:07–1:59:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/scott-galloway-on-iphone-vs-android-status.md Tech podcaster Scott Galloway claimed that owning an iPhone is a signal of a person's worth as a mate, while owning an Android phone suggests a lack of professional success. These comments have been criticized as elitist and representative of a specific Silicon Valley worldview. 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The report highlights the difficulty of monitoring audio content compared to text or video. Keywords: tech against terrorism, [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extremism.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md) ### RSS Subversion, Podcast Moderation Challenges - **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-13 - **Time:** 36:10–41:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/rss-subversion-podcast-moderation-challenges.md The Tech Against Terrorism podcast discusses how the decentralized nature of RSS feeds allows "extremist" creators to bypass the content moderation of platforms like Spotify and Apple. The hosts mock the researchers for only recently discovering that podcasting was designed to be independent of centralized gatekeepers. The ability to "throw a file up" and reach a global audience is described by the NGO as a "subversive" distribution model. 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Many professional studios, such as those at Tech TV, traditionally replaced all wireless microphone and device batteries daily regardless of charge level. This practice ensured reliability during live broadcasts but resulted in significant waste, often benefiting employees who took the discarded batteries home. 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They mock the idea of televised awards for behind-the-scenes staff. 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Reflections on the early days of the medium include anecdotes about the transition from traditional media to independent digital broadcasting. The discussion touches on the evolution of show formats and the longevity of the hosts' careers in the industry. Keywords: [daily source code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-source-code.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [podcasting history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-history.md), dsc, tech five by five ### Post-Interview Banter and Introduction to Cliff Stoll - **Episode:** [1139: Mooch and Stoll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-23 - **Time:** 1:08:36–1:11:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll/chapter/post-interview-banter-and-introduction-to-cliff-stoll.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the logistics of the Scaramucci interview, crediting producer Tom Starkweather for coordinating the segment in New York. They transition to the next interview with Cliff Stoll, an astronomer and early internet pioneer. Dvorak recalls Stoll's previous media work where he frequently advised people to disconnect from their computers and spend time outdoors. 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Other tech companies followed in a "domino effect," leading to accusations of industry collusion and election meddling. Despite the ban, the Infowars mobile app surged to the top of the App Store charts. 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