# The Social Network on The No Agenda Show The Social Network comes up in 6 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Golden Globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), [The King's Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-king-s-speech.md), [Aaron Sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-sorkin.md), [Academy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [Elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Harvey Weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), [Mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Production of The Social Network and Drunken Studio Pitches - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 11:31–16:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/production-of-the-social-network-and-drunken-studio-pitches.md Dana Brunetti explains the role of a film producer as a project manager and salesperson. He recounts the origin of The Social Network, which began after the success of the movie 21. Brunetti describes a pivotal Sunday night phone call where he and author Ben Mezrich pitched the Facebook story to Sony executives while Brunetti was intoxicated, leading to a successful deal. Keywords: [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), ben mezrich, [sony pictures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony-pictures.md), robert luketic ### Professional Interactions with Harvey Weinstein - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 30:45–33:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/professional-interactions-with-harvey-weinstein.md Dana Brunetti describes his professional friction with Harvey Weinstein, particularly regarding the film Fanboys. He reflects on the 2011 Oscar race where Weinstein's The King's Speech defeated The Social Network for Best Picture. Brunetti claims that despite many interactions, he was unaware of Weinstein's predatory behavior at the time. Keywords: [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md), [the king's speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-king-s-speech.md), [academy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), fanboys ### No Agenda Stream, Social Media Alternatives - **Episode:** [1296: Kraken Keeper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-20 - **Time:** 1:40:00–1:41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper/chapter/no-agenda-stream-social-media-alternatives.md The No Agenda Stream provides 24/7 content, including live shows like the "Nick the Rat Show" and "Rock & Roll Pre-Show." Listeners are encouraged to join the federated social network, No Agenda Social, which operates without algorithms to provide a chronological feed of user content. Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), federated social network, [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md) ### Golden Globes Bribery Scandals and The Social Network - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 7:09–10:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/golden-globes-bribery-scandals-and-the-social-network.md The 2011 Golden Globes are characterized as a scam following a lawsuit between a PR firm and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association alleging bribery for nominations. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 Pia Zadora scandal, are cited alongside claims that voters were treated to luxury junkets in Las Vegas before voting for films like Burlesque. Keywords: [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), hollywood foreign press association, [ricky gervais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-gervais.md), pia zadora, [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md) ### Aaron Sorkin Golden Globes Speech and Elitism - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 1:34:28–1:38:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/aaron-sorkin-golden-globes-speech-and-elitism.md Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globes acceptance speech is criticized for its defense of the word "elite." The hosts argue that Sorkin's "aspirational" view of elitism is a mask for the military-industrial-media complex and the financial interests surrounding the Facebook IPO. Keywords: [aaron sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-sorkin.md), [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md), david fincher, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md) ### The King's Speech, Award Season Movie Reviews - **Episode:** [270: Call of Doody](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-16 - **Time:** 55:47–56:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody/chapter/the-king-s-speech-award-season-movie-reviews.md The hosts briefly discuss current films in the awards circuit. While "The Social Network" is expected to win many awards, they highly recommend "The King's Speech" as the superior film from the previous year. Keywords: [the king's speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-king-s-speech.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md), [sag awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-awards.md), [movies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movies.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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