# Theater on The No Agenda Show

Theater comes up in 149 chapters across 135 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 149
- **Episodes:** 135
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [Body Scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 149

### Tim Curry Obituary, Rocky Horror Legacy

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 1:49:35–1:52:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/tim-curry-obituary-rocky-horror-legacy.md

Actor Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80. The segment reviews his diverse career, from his iconic role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to his performances as Pennywise the Clown, the concierge in Home Alone 2, and his extensive work in theater.

Keywords: tim curry, rocky horror picture show, pennywise, home alone 2, [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md)

### Club 33 and No Agenda Theater of the Mind

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 38:05–40:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/club-33-and-no-agenda-theater-of-the-mind.md

Adam Curry explains why the show never transitioned to video, citing Dvorak's belief in the "theater of the mind." This philosophy is illustrated by a classic clip of Dvorak performing a "Club 33" routine, where he improvised a strip club announcer persona. The segment highlights Dvorak's ability to create vivid, often absurd, characters and scenarios using only his voice and off-the-cuff imagination.

Keywords: [club 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-33.md), [disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disneyland.md), [sound effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-effects.md), [theater of the mind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater-of-the-mind.md), amber

### AI Supercomputers, Home Theaters, and Silicon Valley Logic

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 1:20:02–1:24:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/ai-supercomputers-home-theaters-and-silicon-valley-logic.md

The hosts critique Jensen Huang’s vision of every home having an AI supercomputer, comparing it to his flawed assumption that most people have dedicated "home theaters." They argue that Silicon Valley executives have a skewed view of reality based on their own wealth. The discussion touches on the long-promised "smart fridge" that orders milk, a concept that has failed to materialize for decades.

Keywords: [jensen huang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-huang.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [home theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-theater.md), ai supercomputer, smart fridge, [george lucas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lucas.md)

### AI Personhood, Darren O'Neill's 700th Show

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 58:23–1:01:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/ai-personhood-darren-o-neill-s-700th-show.md

A discussion on whether corporations like OpenAI should be held criminally liable as "people" transitions into a segment about podcaster Darren O'Neill. O'Neill recently celebrated his 700th episode of "The Rock'n Roll Pre-Show" using AI-generated promotional videos. The hosts describe O'Neill as a "quintessential rock DJ" and joke about his "Fabio-like" appearance in the theater of the mind.

Keywords: ai personhood, [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), rock'n roll pre-show, fabio, [theater of the mind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater-of-the-mind.md)

### TSA Funding Crisis, Security Theater and Airport Efficiency

- **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Time:** 1:57:00–2:03:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/tsa-funding-crisis-security-theater-and-airport-efficiency.md

A Department of Homeland Security shutdown has led to massive TSA call-outs and 40-minute lines at major airports like Austin and Houston. Critics argue that the TSA is a form of "security theater" and suggest returning airport security responsibilities to individual airlines, as was the practice before 2001. The current impasse is viewed as a political tool used by congressional leaders to pressure the administration on immigration policy.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), aviation transportation security act

### DHS Funding Crisis, TSA Security Theater

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 2:27:13–2:29:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/dhs-funding-crisis-tsa-security-theater.md

The Department of Homeland Security faces a funding quagmire, leading to potential pay delays for TSA agents. The hosts criticize the agency as a "money sink" and dismiss many of its protocols as "security theater" designed to address threats that never materialized.

Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md)

### Mimi Smith-Dvorak Background, Modeling and Media Experience

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 4:48–11:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/mimi-smith-dvorak-background-modeling-and-media-experience.md

Mimi Smith-Dvorak discusses her background in theater, improv, and modeling during the 1970s. She reveals her technical proficiency with audio software like Audacity and her experience transcribing old cassette tapes. Despite having a podcast studio in Port Angeles, she admits to still learning the complexities of modern hardware like the Rodecaster.

Keywords: [mimi smith-dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-smith-dvorak.md), [modeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modeling.md), [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md), [audacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audacity.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md)

### No Agenda The Musical, Las Vegas Sphere

- **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-16
- **Time:** 2:44:03–2:46:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/no-agenda-the-musical-las-vegas-sphere.md

A listener proposed "No Agenda: The Musical" as a potential "exit strategy" and a way to fund a massive meetup at the Las Vegas Sphere. The concept involves musical numbers based on media deconstruction, featuring a cast of recurring characters from the show's lore. While the production costs for the Sphere are estimated at $3 million, the idea of a "Book of Mormon" style hit is presented as a humorous possibility.

Keywords: las vegas sphere, [musical theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical-theater.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md), merch, [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md)

### Ross Perot's Charts and Marjorie Taylor Greene's Israel Criticism

- **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-29
- **Time:** 29:23–34:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/ross-perot-s-charts-and-marjorie-taylor-greene-s-israel-criticism.md

The hosts reminisce about Ross Perot's use of charts and airtime to explain the national budget directly to citizens. This is contrasted with modern political theater, specifically Marjorie Taylor Greene's appearance on Tucker Carlson's program. Greene criticizes the House of Representatives for voting on 22 resolutions supporting Israel while allegedly neglecting domestic issues like immigration and inflation.

Keywords: [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), house resolutions, [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md)

### Iran Nuclear Breakout, Middle East Theater Theory

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 2:09:12–2:12:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/iran-nuclear-breakout-middle-east-theater-theory.md

The hosts discuss the recurring media narrative that Iran is "one week away" from a nuclear bomb, a claim they say has been made for years. They reiterate their theory that the missile exchanges in the Middle East are highly choreographed "theater" designed for public consumption rather than total war.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear weapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapon.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md)

### TSA Security Theater and Exploding Devices

- **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-22
- **Time:** 1:32:26–1:34:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/tsa-security-theater-and-exploding-devices.md

The continued requirement to remove shoes and laptops at TSA checkpoints is being questioned in light of recent events involving exploding communication devices in Lebanon. Critics argue that current security measures are "theater" and would be ineffective against sophisticated booby-trapped electronics. The discussion suggests that if PETN can be hidden in small devices, traditional airport screening may be obsolete.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [petn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petn.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), [electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md)

### TSA Security Theater, Airport "Opt-Out" Procedures

- **Episode:** [1686: Publical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-15
- **Time:** 2:27:59–2:30:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical/chapter/tsa-security-theater-airport-opt-out-procedures.md

TSA agents provided "boots on the ground" reports regarding airport security procedures, noting that opting out of facial recognition does not result in being "flagged." The agents characterized much of their daily routine as "security theater" and a government jobs program. They advised travelers to use TSA Pre-Check to avoid common issues with body scanners, which are particularly sensitive to baggy clothing.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md)

### Speculation on Biden Body Double and Political Scandal

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 16:44–20:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/speculation-on-biden-body-double-and-political-scandal.md

The theory of a "Daddy Longlegs" body double for Joe Biden continues, with claims that the current figure has a significantly longer inseam and a different gait than the President. Comparisons are made to previous claims of a Hillary Clinton body double during the 2016 campaign. The discussion suggests this obvious substitution might be a deliberate "reveal" or a double-cross by the Obama faction to eventually sabotage Kamala Harris.

Keywords: [body double](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-double.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), daddy longlegs, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md)

### Vincent the Chin Gigante, Political Performance Theory

- **Episode:** [1673: Mummy and the Dummy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-30
- **Time:** 1:08:20–1:10:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy/chapter/vincent-the-chin-gigante-political-performance-theory.md

A theory was presented comparing Joe Biden's public behavior to mob boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, who famously feigned mental illness to avoid prosecution. The discussion posited that the "cheap fakes" narrative and the debate performance might be part of a larger "game" to manage public expectations. The segment predicted a chaotic Democratic Convention in Chicago followed by a Trump victory focused on military expansion.

Keywords: [vincent gigante](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vincent-gigante.md), [cheap fakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheap-fakes.md), [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md), chicago convention

### Biden Haifa Gaffe, Iran-Israel Theater Theories

- **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-18
- **Time:** 1:06:16–1:10:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/biden-haifa-gaffe-iran-israel-theater-theories.md

President Joe Biden made a verbal gaffe telling Israel "don't move on Haifa," likely intending to refer to Iran or another regional actor. Some analysts suggest the recent exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel was largely "theater" designed for domestic consumption rather than a full-scale escalation. The discussion posits that the Biden administration and Tehran may have back-channel communications to manage the optics of the conflict.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [haifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haifa.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), military theater, [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md)

### John Fetterman Support for Israel, Theater of War

- **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-14
- **Time:** 44:34–46:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/john-fetterman-support-for-israel-theater-of-war.md

Senator John Fetterman expresses firm support for Israel on CNN, dismissing calls for conditions on military aid. He characterizes the Iranian attack as "fireworks" and "theater" following the death of an Iranian general. The segment notes Fetterman's emergence as a vocal pro-Israel voice within the Democratic party.

Keywords: [john fetterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fetterman.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [military aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-aid.md), [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

### Hollywood Streaming Shift, Wonder Woman 1984 Performance

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 2:52:35–2:56:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/hollywood-streaming-shift-wonder-woman-1984-performance.md

The film industry is undergoing a massive shift as major studios like Warner Bros. move their entire 2021 slate to streaming platforms like HBO Max. "Wonder Woman 1984" earned significantly less in its opening weekend compared to traditional blockbusters, signaling the potential death of the theatrical experience. The hosts argue that movies designed for THX and giant screens lose their impact when watched on home soundbars or mobile phones.

Keywords: [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [hbo max](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo-max.md), wonder woman 1984, [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), theaters, thx

### Senate Impeachment Trial, Political Posturing, Election Year Strategy

- **Episode:** [1631: Pulling a Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1631-pulling-a-johnson.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-04
- **Time:** 41:42–46:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1631-pulling-a-johnson/chapter/senate-impeachment-trial-political-posturing-election-year-strategy.md

The likelihood of a Mayorkas conviction in the Senate is discussed as being nearly zero due to the Democratic majority. The hosts analyze the impeachment as a slow-walked political maneuver designed to force vulnerable Democrats to vote on the record regarding border policies before the 2024 election. This strategy mirrors the anticipated impeachment proceedings against President Biden.

Keywords: [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md), [election 2024](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-2024.md), [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md)

### Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Summer Movie Box Office Trends

- **Episode:** [1575: Numbers Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-23
- **Time:** 48:51–51:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station/chapter/barbenheimer-phenomenon-summer-movie-box-office-trends.md

The simultaneous release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" creates a cultural event dubbed "Barbenheimer," driving significant ticket sales despite the industry's post-pandemic struggles. While the films provide a temporary boost to theaters, the industry faces long-term threats from the writers' and actors' strikes. Critics describe "Barbie" as a feature-length advertisement for Mattel.

Keywords: [barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [oppenheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oppenheimer.md), [mattel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattel.md), [box office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/box-office.md), theater owners

### Sound of Freedom Movie Review and Marketing

- **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-16
- **Time:** 23:41–26:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/sound-of-freedom-movie-review-and-marketing.md

The film Sound of Freedom is reviewed as a successful example of a crowdfunded project that bypassed traditional Hollywood gatekeepers. The marketing strategy, which suggests "elites" do not want the public to see the film, is compared to the guerrilla marketing of The Blair Witch Project. The host notes that while the film is well-acted and based on the true story of Tim Ballard, it does not contain the QAnon-adjacent theories often attributed to it by critics.

Keywords: [sound of freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-of-freedom.md), tim ballard, [angel studios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angel-studios.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [amc theaters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amc-theaters.md)

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