# Technical Support on The No Agenda Show Technical Support comes up in 38 chapters across 36 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 38 - **Episodes:** 36 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Internet Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-speed.md), [Networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md), [No Agenda Social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [Paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [Connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connectivity.md), [Disk Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disk-space.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 38 ### Technical Difficulties and Archival Microphone Swaps - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:53:11–3:56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/technical-difficulties-and-archival-microphone-swaps.md The hosts engage in a live troubleshooting session to fix audio levels and background noise. One host complains about low gain and an indirect sound, leading to a discussion about swapping out current equipment for a microphone from the archives. The segment emphasizes the commitment to providing a high-quality audio experience for the listeners. Keywords: [audio levels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-levels.md), gain, [microphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone.md), [archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archives.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Instagram Lockout, No Agenda Social Media - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 2:16:06–2:20:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/instagram-lockout-no-agenda-social-media.md Adam Curry describes being locked out of his personal Instagram account due to a "device recognition" loop, preventing him from promoting the new official No Agenda podcast Instagram page. The hosts lament the "Silicon Valley model" of automated support that leaves users stranded, comparing it to similar issues with Google and Twitter. Keywords: [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), account lockout, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Technical Difficulties - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 2:18:55–2:29:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/executive-producer-credits-technical-difficulties.md The show acknowledged a significant number of producers and donors, despite a computer crash that affected the PayPal spreadsheet. Key contributors like Bill Malloy and Ken Kaspar were recognized for their substantial support, with Kaspar requesting a knighthood and specific jingles. The hosts apologized for any missed names and encouraged donors to send make-good notes to ensure proper credit in future episodes. Keywords: [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### IPv6 Configuration Issues and Podcast Stream Fixes - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 28:56–32:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/ipv6-configuration-issues-and-podcast-stream-fixes.md Technical difficulties affecting the podcast's live stream were traced to a misconfiguration of IPv6 and SSL certificates. Listeners on AT&T iPhones were particularly affected by the connectivity issues. The problem was identified with the help of a producer and technical lead, leading to a resolution that improved stream stability for mobile users. 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The hosts emphasize that listeners are considered "active producers" of the show. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md) ### No Agenda Stream, Troll Room, and Technical Issues - **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-06 - **Time:** 2:21:27–2:26:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/no-agenda-stream-troll-room-and-technical-issues.md The hosts acknowledge the "trolls" in the live studio audience and discuss technical aspects of the show's production, including the use of Clean Feed and the No Agenda Art Generator. They mention hardware issues currently affecting the art generator site managed by Sir Paul Couture. 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They share a story about the impossibility of resetting passwords on old accounts if the original email domain no longer exists, illustrating the frustrations of modern digital bureaucracy. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), legacy account, donation page, [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [passwords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passwords.md) ### SSD Crash and Q2 Technical Updates - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 1:38:38–1:41:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/ssd-crash-and-q2-technical-updates.md A technical update reveals that a major SSD crash has delayed planned updates to the show's donation infrastructure and website. The hosts promise that Bitcoin donation links and other site improvements will be rolled out in the second quarter of the year, while continuing to process "de-ducing" requests from anonymous donors. Keywords: ssd crash, [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), q2 ### Excel Spreadsheet Technical Difficulties, Note Formatting Debate - **Episode:** [1476: Woke Waiver](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-12 - **Time:** 1:50:03–1:54:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver/chapter/excel-spreadsheet-technical-difficulties-note-formatting-debate.md The hosts experience a technical disagreement regarding how to view long donation notes in an Excel spreadsheet. One host attempts to provide live technical support on how to "wrap text" and format cells in Microsoft Office 365. The segment highlights the behind-the-scenes struggles of managing large volumes of listener data during a live broadcast. Keywords: [excel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excel.md), microsoft office, [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md), [formatting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formatting.md) ### Comcast Xfinity, Customer Service Robots, Technical Outages - **Episode:** [1455: Systemic Rivals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-29 - **Time:** 1:27–4:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals/chapter/comcast-xfinity-customer-service-robots-technical-outages.md A frustrating experience with Comcast Xfinity customer service involved an automated robot system that insisted on resetting a modem despite a physical line issue. The interaction highlighted the difficulty of reaching human agents and the potential for AI systems to detect and react to customer anger during support calls. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [xfinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xfinity.md), [customer service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customer-service.md), ai robots, [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [internet speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-speed.md) ### Internet Speed Perception, Squirrel Damage, 5G Hotspots - **Episode:** [1455: Systemic Rivals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-29 - **Time:** 15:10–20:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals/chapter/internet-speed-perception-squirrel-damage-5g-hotspots.md A technical investigation into a slow internet connection revealed that while 2 Mbps is sufficient for basic web surfing, it is inadequate for professional podcasting. Past connectivity issues were attributed to physical damage caused by squirrels, leading to a recommendation to use 5G hotspots as a reliable backup for home internet. Keywords: [internet speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-speed.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrel.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md) ### Defective Chinese Connectors, Fiber Optic Issues - **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-01 - **Time:** 2:14:26–2:16:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/defective-chinese-connectors-fiber-optic-issues.md Adam Curry recounts a visit from a Sonic technician who discovered that his intermittent internet dropouts were caused by a defective, Chinese-made plastic connector. The technician noted that the hardware would expand in the Texas heat, causing the signal to fail. Keywords: [fiber optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optics.md), [sonic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonic.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hardware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Show Outro, Technical Issues on No Agenda Social - **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-14 - **Time:** 3:15:54–3:19:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/show-outro-technical-issues-on-no-agenda-social.md The hosts prepare to end the show, addressing a listener's note from Elizabeth Vernick and acknowledging technical issues with image uploads on No Agenda Social. They explain that the server's disk space is being managed and that the "image engine" will be fixed shortly. Keywords: elizabeth vernick, [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), image upload, [disk space](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disk-space.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Comcast Connection Issues and Squirrel Damage - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 1:18:18–1:21:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/comcast-connection-issues-and-squirrel-damage.md A long-standing internet connectivity issue was finally resolved when a technician discovered that squirrels had chewed the insulation off the outdoor coax cable. The technician also found that the house was wired with the wrong grade of cable (RG59 instead of RG6) and that the signal voltage was "too hot," requiring an attenuator. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), coax cable, rg6, [squirrels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrels.md), signal attenuation, [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Linux User Frustrations and the Linux of Podcasting - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 1:26:36–1:29:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/linux-user-frustrations-and-the-linux-of-podcasting.md A producer's complaint about Linux updates leads to a discussion about the technical hurdles of open-source operating systems. The hosts compare the No Agenda show to Linux, noting that both require a learning curve but attract a dedicated, technically-minded audience. Keywords: [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), mint, [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ### Skype Technical Failures, Windows vs Amsterdam Rig - **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-25 - **Time:** 1:20:50–1:24:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/skype-technical-failures-windows-vs-amsterdam-rig.md Adam Curry describes a two-hour technical struggle to get Skype functioning on his main Windows desktop in Austin. After multiple crashes and failed driver updates, he prepared to switch to his "Amsterdam rig" (a smaller laptop setup). Miraculously, the main machine began working as soon as the backup was powered on, leading to a discussion on the "sensitivity" of modern computers. 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After escalating the issue via Twitter to CEO John Legere, the user is asked to install a social media help app with invasive permissions, highlighting the inefficiency of standard troubleshooting scripts. 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Adam Curry expresses frustration with bouncing icons and pop-up text on his Mac, leading to an on-air troubleshooting session to disable the automated transcription services. 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