# Technical Difficulties on The No Agenda Show

Technical Difficulties comes up in 26 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 26
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Discussed:** June 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Live Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-stream.md), [Ai Voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md), [Alyssa Milano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alyssa-milano.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 26

### Technical Difficulties, VLC Playback, Mourning with Donations

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 2:50:51–2:55:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/technical-difficulties-vlc-playback-mourning-with-donations.md

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of producing the memorial episode, including a system shutdown just before the recording. They transition into the donation segment, noting that the No Agenda community chooses to mourn and celebrate through financial contributions and notes.

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### Technical Difficulties, AVG Antivirus Pop-ups

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:23:34–1:25:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/technical-difficulties-avg-antivirus-pop-ups.md

A brief discussion regarding technical issues during the broadcast reveals that software pop-ups from AVG Antivirus caused an accidental muting of the audio. The host explains that modern ad-blockers often fail to prevent these intrusive system notifications, which can overlay active controls on a computer screen.

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### Aisha Hasni, CNN False Flag Coverage

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 1:40–3:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/aisha-hasni-cnn-false-flag-coverage.md

Fox News reporter Aisha Hasni experienced a sudden phone disconnection while describing a serious warning she received from the husband of press secretary Caroline Leavitt. CNN quickly published an article addressing the surge of "false flag" claims following the incident. The disruption occurred during the transition from the national anthem to the dinner program.

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### John C. Dvorak Hospital Update, AI Voice Clone Prank

- **Episode:** [1852: Jell-No!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-19
- **Time:** 2:15–4:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no/chapter/john-c-dvorak-hospital-update-ai-voice-clone-prank.md

Adam Curry recounts phone calls from John C. Dvorak during his recovery from heart surgery. Dvorak attempted to test his remote recording setup, the "nook," leading to typical technical difficulties involving webcams and speakers. Adam plays an AI-generated voice clone of Dvorak complaining about hospital food and sponge baths to demonstrate the realism of modern voice synthesis.

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### Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Technical Difficulties

- **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-28
- **Time:** 2:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/adam-curry-and-john-c-dvorak-technical-difficulties.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1481 of No Agenda from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes technical issues following a trip to Dallas, including lost equipment and a missing USB dock for his wireless peripherals. Dvorak notes a slight change in Curry's audio quality during the remote broadcast.

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### Windows Updates and China is Asshole

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 1:59:22–2:02:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/windows-updates-and-china-is-asshole.md

The show experiences minor technical interruptions from a persistent Windows update notification. A series of jingles are played for donor Travis Mercer, including "China is Asshole" and "We're all going to die." The hosts continue to process the large volume of donations and jingle requests from the executive producer tier.

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### Joe Biden Basement Broadcasts, Technical Glitches

- **Episode:** [1243: Obamable](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1243-obamable.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-21
- **Time:** 1:36:00–1:41:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1243-obamable/chapter/joe-biden-basement-broadcasts-technical-glitches.md

Joe Biden's virtual campaign events from his basement are criticized for their poor production quality and frequent technical glitches. The hosts mock the "skeleton-like" video artifacts and the fawning coverage from MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough. Biden's insistence on "following the rules" of experts like Dr. Fauci is framed as a political strategy to contrast with President Trump.

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### Joe Biden Virtual Town Hall Technical Failures

- **Episode:** [1225: Toilet Preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1225-toilet-preppers.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-19
- **Time:** 1:09:44–1:14:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1225-toilet-preppers/chapter/joe-biden-virtual-town-hall-technical-failures.md

Joe Biden's attempt to host a "presidential" virtual town hall on the coronavirus was marred by significant technical glitches using the Zoom platform. The broadcast suffered from overmodulated audio, unmuted participants including a crying baby, and Biden eventually having to speak into an iPhone. Despite the amateurish production, Hollywood figures like Alyssa Milano and Rob Reiner continued to praise Biden's leadership on social media.

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### Windows 10 Update Issues, Global Meetup Schedule

- **Episode:** [1166: Tacorista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-25
- **Time:** 2:35:43–2:42:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista/chapter/windows-10-update-issues-global-meetup-schedule.md

During the recording, one host experienced technical interference from a forced Windows 10 update, leading to a critique of Microsoft's operating system. The segment also included a comprehensive list of upcoming "No Agenda" meetups in locations ranging from Charleston and Toronto to Busan, South Korea and Luxembourg. The hosts emphasized the importance of community gatherings for "like-minded people."

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### Skype Interface Changes and Technical Difficulties

- **Episode:** [986: Fruit Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-15
- **Time:** 1:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine/chapter/skype-interface-changes-and-technical-difficulties.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing technical hurdles encountered after a brief vacation. They criticize the new Skype interface and describe the hour-long process required to reconfigure microphones and audio settings. The hosts note that software updates often disrupt established broadcasting workflows.

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### Technical Difficulties and Windows Experience

- **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-07
- **Time:** 1:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/technical-difficulties-and-windows-experience.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 997 of No Agenda from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss technical issues with the live stream and Curry's recent experience with Windows. Dvorak notes his audio setup is different from the previous broadcast.

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### Technical Issues, Host Conflict and Social Media

- **Episode:** [930: Off Script](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-18
- **Time:** 1:31:24–1:33:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script/chapter/technical-issues-host-conflict-and-social-media.md

The hosts address recent technical glitches during their pre-stream and the resulting friction between them. A listener's demand for an apology regarding one host's "mean" behavior is rejected, leading to the listener being blocked on social media. The hosts emphasize that their ten-year working relationship naturally involves moments of being "fed up" and "unhinged."

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### Technical Difficulties, Chat Room Snark in Rotterdam

- **Episode:** [738: Busted Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-12
- **Time:** 2:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router/chapter/technical-difficulties-chat-room-snark-in-rotterdam.md

Adam Curry broadcasts from Rotterdam, Netherlands, while John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley for episode 738. The hosts address live stream issues and criticize the "snarky" behavior of users in the noagenestream.com chat room. Dvorak notes a decline in the quality of online forum comments.

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### Technical Difficulties, Keyboard Battery Failure

- **Episode:** [696: The Key Key Thing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-15
- **Time:** 56:51–59:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing/chapter/technical-difficulties-keyboard-battery-failure.md

The show experiences a brief interruption due to a keyboard battery failure. The hosts pause the recording to replace the batteries and discuss the lack of warning from the computer system.

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### Manhattan Connectivity Issues, Podcast Technical Difficulties

- **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-19
- **Time:** 2:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/manhattan-connectivity-issues-podcast-technical-difficulties.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by addressing technical failures that forced a restart of the broadcast. They discuss the poor residential internet connectivity in Manhattan and the use of mobile hotspots and routers to maintain a stable connection.

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### Technical Difficulties, Laptop Fallback and Boot Sector Errors

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 1:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/technical-difficulties-laptop-fallback-and-boot-sector-errors.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the episode from FEMA Region 6 and FEMA Region 9 respectively. Dvorak reports a major hardware failure on his primary computer, forcing him to broadcast from a laptop. The error message "Reboot and select proper boot device" suggests a failed hard disk or corrupted boot sector.

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### Skype Technical Issues, Amsterdam Exile, Comcast Business Upgrades

- **Episode:** [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-06
- **Time:** 3:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/skype-technical-issues-amsterdam-exile-comcast-business-upgrades.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 476 from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley. Technical difficulties with Skype lead to a discussion about internet reliability and the potential need for a Comcast Business upgrade. The hosts reference the history of phone companies interfering with early internet service providers in the 1990s.

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### Headphone Testing and Mumble Audio Troubleshooting

- **Episode:** [448: Lucy the Luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-30
- **Time:** 56:27–1:03:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/headphone-testing-and-mumble-audio-troubleshooting.md

The hosts engage in a lengthy technical debate regarding audio feedback loops in the Mumble software. Adam Curry argues that John Dvorak's refusal to wear headphones is causing echo cancellation software to trigger, while Dvorak blames the software drivers and hardware configuration.

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### Coffee Spill Incident, No Agenda Feed Issues

- **Episode:** [416: Datapalooza](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-10
- **Time:** 1:50:48–1:54:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza/chapter/coffee-spill-incident-no-agenda-feed-issues.md

A live coffee spill occurs during the recording, leading to a brief interruption as the host's wife assists with the cleanup. The segment also addresses listener complaints regarding the podcast's RSS feed and website accessibility. The hosts clarify that noagendashow.com is the official source for show notes and downloads, dismissing issues with third-party redirect sites.

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### Skype Crash and Microsoft Software Issues

- **Episode:** [370: Tag and Track](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track.md)
- **Published:** 2012-01-01
- **Time:** 2:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track/chapter/skype-crash-and-microsoft-software-issues.md

The program opens with technical difficulties as Skype repeatedly crashes during the initial connection. The failure is attributed to Microsoft's ownership of the product, with comparisons made to the "abort, retry, fail" errors of older operating systems. A full reinstallation of the software was required to stabilize the connection for the New Year's Day broadcast.

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