# Tiny Houses on The No Agenda Show

Tiny Houses comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2012 to February 2020.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** April 2012 – February 2020
- **Related topics:** [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [Hgtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hgtv.md), [Real Estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [Affordable Housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [Airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), [Albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), [Armageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armageddon.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [Carbon Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fiber.md), [Carbon Footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Sir Powerboy Knighting, Tiny House Communities

- **Episode:** [1219: Peak Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-27
- **Time:** 1:14:54–1:17:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts/chapter/sir-powerboy-knighting-tiny-house-communities.md

The hosts knight "Sir Powerboy" and discuss a donation from Joe in Austin, who mentions a collaboration with Michael of Mutual Wind. The project aims to build a network of tiny house communities to provide affordable living for veterans and travelers.

Keywords: sir powerboy, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [tiny houses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-houses.md), michael of mutual wind, [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md)

### Tiny Homes and New York Real Estate Prices

- **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-04
- **Time:** 1:38:10–1:40:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/tiny-homes-and-new-york-real-estate-prices.md

The hosts discuss potential solutions to the housing crisis, including the construction of smaller cottages and "dorms for adults" in Austin. They contrast these efforts with the extreme real estate market in New York City, where a 750-square-foot studio apartment can command a price of $1.8 million.

Keywords: [tiny homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-homes.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md), dorms, [affordable housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md)

### Assemblyman Todd Gloria, Housing Density Legislation, Tiny Houses

- **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-19
- **Time:** 5:42–7:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/assemblyman-todd-gloria-housing-density-legislation-tiny-houses.md

California Assemblyman Todd Gloria of San Diego has introduced legislation aimed at solving the state's affordable housing crisis by rewarding developers for building smaller, high-density units. The bill proposes a rewards program based on usable floor space for projects located near public transit hubs. The initiative seeks to maximize urban density, drawing comparisons to high-density living arrangements in China.

Keywords: todd gloria, [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), housing density, [tiny houses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-houses.md), [public transit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-transit.md)

### Whoopi Goldberg Clips, Tiny House Containers

- **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-08
- **Time:** 2:26:14–2:28:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/whoopi-goldberg-clips-tiny-house-containers.md

The hosts play a series of clips featuring Whoopi Goldberg and a promo for a "tiny house" show where a couple plans to live in a shipping container. They discuss these as signs of "Armageddon" and cultural decline.

Keywords: [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), tiny house, [shipping containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping-containers.md), [armageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armageddon.md), [media clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-clips.md)

### Tiny House Movement and Millennial Housing Trends

- **Episode:** [939: Bigdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/939-bigdala.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-18
- **Time:** 22:54–25:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/939-bigdala/chapter/tiny-house-movement-and-millennial-housing-trends.md

Millennials are increasingly turning to tiny house villages as an affordable alternative to traditional homeownership, often featured on networks like HGTV. While marketed as mobile, these structures are frequently not designed for frequent travel and can suffer structural damage if moved without professional equipment. The trend is characterized as a response to a difficult economy and a desire for community-based living.

Keywords: [tiny houses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-houses.md), [hgtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hgtv.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), mobile homes

### Poverty Appropriation, Social Justice Advocates

- **Episode:** [929: Sologamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/929-sologamy.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-14
- **Time:** 2:31:06–2:32:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/929-sologamy/chapter/poverty-appropriation-social-justice-advocates.md

The "tiny house movement" is being reframed by some activists as "poverty appropriation." Simultaneously, the University of Arizona has reportedly established a program for "social justice advocates" to report fellow students for bias incidents, a move critics liken to a "snitch" culture on campus.

Keywords: [tiny house movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-house-movement.md), poverty appropriation, university of arizona, bias reporting

### Tiny Houses, McDonald Observatory Visit

- **Episode:** [771: Hunger Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-05
- **Time:** 32:44–36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter/chapter/tiny-houses-mcdonald-observatory-visit.md

The hosts discuss the "tiny house" movement, linking it to Agenda 21 and digital asset trends among younger generations. Plans are announced for a trip to Marfa, Texas, to visit the McDonald Observatory for a private telescope viewing. The segment concludes with a humorous anecdote about riding a hoverboard while intoxicated.

Keywords: [tiny houses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-houses.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [mcdonald observatory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-observatory.md), marfa texas, [hoverboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoverboard.md)

### RV Industry Trends, FEMA Trailers, Carbon Fiber Concepts

- **Episode:** [761: Deconflicting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-01
- **Time:** 7:22–13:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting/chapter/rv-industry-trends-fema-trailers-carbon-fiber-concepts.md

A discussion of the recreational vehicle industry highlights the aggressive naming conventions of modern trailers like the Raptor, Prowler, and Cyclone. Criticism is leveled at the build quality of modern Airstreams, specifically regarding laminate issues and cheap plastic components. A proposal is made for a high-end carbon fiber travel trailer that would be lightweight and durable, potentially funded via Kickstarter.

Keywords: [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), raptor, fema trailers, [carbon fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fiber.md), rv industry, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [tiny house movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-house-movement.md)

### Quonset Huts, Little House Movement, Compound Living

- **Episode:** [761: Deconflicting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-01
- **Time:** 13:07–19:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting/chapter/quonset-huts-little-house-movement-compound-living.md

John C. Dvorak suggests investing in Quonset huts as durable, storm-resistant structures for a "house-within-a-house" living concept. The conversation connects the "Little House" movement seen on HGTV to Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 sustainability goals. An anecdote is shared regarding a mistake made at an Albuquerque KOA involving a sewage hose and a well.

Keywords: quonset huts, [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [hgtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hgtv.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [tiny houses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-houses.md), compound, [albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md)

### French Prostitution Law, Food Truck Culture, Economic Depression

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 2:37:50–2:41:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/french-prostitution-law-food-truck-culture-economic-depression.md

French lawmakers are considering a bill to fine customers of prostitutes 1,500 euros while decriminalizing the sex workers themselves. The hosts link this and the rise of "boutique" food trucks and the tiny house movement to a broader economic depression being rebranded as a "cool" lifestyle choice.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [prostitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prostitution.md), [human trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trafficking.md), [food trucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-trucks.md), [tiny house movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-house-movement.md)

### Tiny House Movement and Sustainable Living

- **Episode:** [399: Hip-Check China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-12
- **Time:** 15:28–20:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china/chapter/tiny-house-movement-and-sustainable-living.md

The "Tiny House Movement" is highlighted through the story of Dee Williams, who lives in an 84-square-foot home in Olympia. The lifestyle features compost toilets and sustainable materials to reduce carbon footprints. The hosts mock the movement as a form of economic conditioning for a declining standard of living.

Keywords: [tiny house movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-house-movement.md), dee williams, compost toilet, sustainable materials, [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md)

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