# Venmo on The No Agenda Show Venmo comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2014 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** June 2014 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [Zelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelle.md), [Credit Unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [Plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [Visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Apple Pay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-pay.md), [Banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Business Insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### ISO of the Day and Dana Brunetti's Tips - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 3:48:14–3:53:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/iso-of-the-day-and-dana-brunetti-s-tips.md Dana Brunetti presents the "ISO of the Day" and a series of "Tips of the Day." His advice includes waiting to install software updates, using Venmo to split restaurant bills, and weighing packages at home to avoid post office rounding fees. Adam Curry and Brunetti exchange final pleasantries as the episode nears its conclusion. Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [tip of the day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tip-of-the-day.md), [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [software updates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-updates.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md) ### Anthony Fauci Podcast Parody: Tony's Tips and Science Stuff - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 19:27–22:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/anthony-fauci-podcast-parody-tony-s-tips-and-science-stuff.md A satirical segment features a parody of Anthony Fauci launching a new podcast titled "Tony's Tips and Science Stuff" at ttass.com. The parody Fauci discusses his government pension, his "moxie," and his interest in numerology, specifically focusing on the number five in reference to the Fifth Amendment. The character solicits tips via Zelle and Venmo to pay for legal fees. 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The discussion argued that Silicon Valley firms want to become consumer banks, while the CFPB is actually aimed at protecting customers from financial abuse and investigating discriminatory treatment. Politically exposed persons, crypto funds, FTX, and Elizabeth Warren's role in the CFPB were all part of the debate. Keywords: [mark andreessen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-andreessen.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [cfpb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cfpb.md), rohit chopra, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Discretionary Recession, Payment App Warnings, FedNow - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 2:58:08–3:01:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/discretionary-recession-payment-app-warnings-fednow.md Federal regulators warned consumers against storing large balances on payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, citing a lack of automatic insurance. This warning is interpreted as a marketing setup for the July launch of "FedNow," a Federal Reserve-backed payment system that may compete with private digital wallets. Keywords: [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [fednow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fednow.md), [central bank digital currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank-digital-currency.md), [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md) ### IRS Reporting Delay, Central Bank Digital Currency - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 1:02:04–1:03:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/irs-reporting-delay-central-bank-digital-currency.md The IRS announces a delay in implementing the $600 reporting threshold for third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, citing taxpayer confusion. The hosts discuss the logistical burden on banks and payment processors, suggesting that such tracking will eventually be automated through Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), 1099-k, [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md) ### Venmo Reparations, Gimlet Media, White Guilt - **Episode:** [1253: Trained Marxist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-25 - **Time:** 53:04–58:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist/chapter/venmo-reparations-gimlet-media-white-guilt.md A new social media trend involves white individuals sending unsolicited small payments via Venmo to black acquaintances as a form of "reparations." A podcast from Gimlet Media investigated the phenomenon, finding that many recipients find the gesture insulting or confusing. The payments are often small amounts, such as five dollars, intended to alleviate white guilt. Keywords: [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [white guilt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-guilt.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Plaid Networks, Class Action Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1240: Meat Must Flow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-10 - **Time:** 2:18:27–2:20:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow/chapter/plaid-networks-class-action-lawsuit.md A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Plaid, a financial technology company recently acquired by Visa, for allegedly selling users' private banking data to third parties without consent. Plaid acts as an intermediary for apps like Venmo and Cash App, requiring users to provide their bank login credentials. The hosts warn against giving bank passwords to third-party software, noting that many users are unaware of the privacy risks involved. Keywords: [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [class action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md), bank privacy ### Plaid Financial Middleware, Visa Acquisition and Data Scraping - **Episode:** [1208: Weeping Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-19 - **Time:** 1:57:20–2:16:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels/chapter/plaid-financial-middleware-visa-acquisition-and-data-scraping.md Visa recently acquired Plaid, a financial middleware company, for $5 billion. Plaid acts as a bridge between banks and apps like Venmo, Robinhood, and Coinbase by using "screen scraping" technology, which requires users to provide their bank login credentials. This allows Plaid to emulate a user and access full transaction histories. The hosts warned that this creates a massive security vulnerability and a "murky" legal environment regarding data ownership and liability. Keywords: [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), screen scraping, financial data ### Millennial Subtitles, Venmo Outages - **Episode:** [1205: Death Bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-09 - **Time:** 1:22:14–1:26:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus/chapter/millennial-subtitles-venmo-outages.md A discussion on millennial habits covers the widespread use of Venmo for bill payments and the reliance on subtitles when watching television. The hosts attribute the subtitle trend to poor 5.1 audio mixing on soundbars and a potential "cognition issue" where younger viewers struggle to parse spoken language without text. Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [subtitles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subtitles.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), sound mixing, cognition ### Banking Competition, Venmo vs. Zelle and Dame Anonymous - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 1:17:02–1:20:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/banking-competition-venmo-vs-zelle-and-dame-anonymous.md The hosts discuss the ongoing competition between third-party payment apps like Venmo and bank-led services like Zelle. Banks are reportedly creating technical hurdles for Venmo to encourage users to stay within the traditional banking ecosystem. An anonymous donor from Virginia contributes $420 to become a Dame of the No Agenda Round Table. Keywords: [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [zelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelle.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), anonymous dame ### PopMoney, Credit Unions, and Digital Payment Apps - **Episode:** [980: King Tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-09 - **Time:** 2:18:06–2:21:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide/chapter/popmoney-credit-unions-and-digital-payment-apps.md The hosts discuss the technical difficulties of using PopMoney for donations, recommending that users only use it if their credit union or bank supports it natively. They explore the rise of payment apps like Venmo and Zelle, expressing concern that younger generations are being "ripped off" by digital gambling and investment apps. Adam Curry admits to once owning a coin changer on his belt. Keywords: [popmoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popmoney.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [zelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelle.md), [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [fintech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fintech.md) ### Donor Thank-Yous and "Magical" Mushroom Gift - **Episode:** [896: Wall of Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-19 - **Time:** 2:32:38–2:41:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat/chapter/donor-thank-yous-and-magical-mushroom-gift.md The hosts read a long list of donations and thank-yous, discussing the transition from Venmo to "Pop Money" for transfers. Adam Curry reveals he received a box from a producer containing "magical" mushrooms and flight calculators. They emphasize the "value for value" model and encourage listeners to continue submitting artwork and clips. Keywords: [pop money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pop-money.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), shrooms, flight calculators, [south dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-dakota.md) ### Alternative Payment Systems and Apple Pay - **Episode:** [796: Bomb Denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/796-bomb-denmark.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-05 - **Time:** 2:07:24–2:12:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/796-bomb-denmark/chapter/alternative-payment-systems-and-apple-pay.md The hosts urge listeners to stop using "sketchy" alternative payment apps like Venmo or Popmoney, citing accounting difficulties and potential IRS issues. They express a preference for PayPal or traditional checks. Adam Curry mentions that Apple executives suggested using Apple Pay, but he remains skeptical of its utility for the show's donation model. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [apple pay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-pay.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), third-party checks ### Native Advertising, Venmo and the War on Physical Cash - **Episode:** [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-15 - **Time:** 2:22:31–2:25:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution/chapter/native-advertising-venmo-and-the-war-on-physical-cash.md A Business Insider article by Joe Wiesenthal is criticized as a "disgusting" example of native advertising for the payment app Venmo. The article characterizes physical cash as a "barbarous relic" similar to gold, promoting a cashless society. 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