# Vibe Coding on The No Agenda Show

Vibe Coding comes up in 12 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2025 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** April 2025 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Ai Agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [Grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [Software Development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-development.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [Android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Google Play and the Rise of Vibe-Coded Personal Apps

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 1:45:27–1:53:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/google-play-and-the-rise-of-vibe-coded-personal-apps.md

Google announced that Android users will soon be able to "vibe-code" their own personal apps and share them with trusted networks. Adam Curry demonstrates this by using a single prompt to build a custom Podcasting 2.0 app that works with Android Auto. This shift toward AI-assisted development allows users to create bespoke software solutions without traditional coding knowledge, potentially disrupting the standard app store model.

Keywords: [google play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [software development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-development.md)

### Rob Dew's Tip of the Day and Departure

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 2:09:25–2:14:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/rob-dew-s-tip-of-the-day-and-departure.md

Rob Dew provides a "tip of the day" warning consumers that digital checkout machines often miscalculate tip percentages to overcharge customers. He advises manually entering tip amounts rather than relying on the pre-selected 20% or 25% buttons, which may actually represent a 32% charge. Dew then signs off to head to a recording studio, concluding his guest co-host appearance.

Keywords: [rob dew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-dew.md), [tipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tipping.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), checkout machines, [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

### Curry Caster Software and Vibe Coding Adobe Alternatives

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 5:00–9:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/curry-caster-software-and-vibe-coding-adobe-alternatives.md

The emergence of "vibe coding" allows non-programmers to create complex software applications, such as a derivative of Adobe tools, using AI agents. One host discusses the development of Curry Caster, a specialized broadcasting tool, while noting that such niche software may soon be easily replicated by individuals using AI. This shift suggests a future where small, personalized applications replace large corporate software suites for specific user needs.

Keywords: curry caster, [adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [software development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-development.md), [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md)

### Starlink on Commercial Flights and AI Vibe Coding

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 1:39:38–1:45:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/starlink-on-commercial-flights-and-ai-vibe-coding.md

Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss the "game-changing" experience of using Starlink on commercial flights, allowing for seamless work in the air. Curry shares how he "vibe coded" his own playout system and a bot to manage spam on X (formerly Twitter) using AI tools. They encourage parents to introduce their children to AI coding tools like Claude to increase productivity and technical literacy.

Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), x, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Recursive Self-Improvement and Corporate AI Frustrations

- **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-13
- **Time:** 1:24:05–1:28:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/recursive-self-improvement-and-corporate-ai-frustrations.md

The hosts analyze the concept of "recursive self-improvement" in AI, expressing skepticism that it will lead to superintelligence due to digital entropy. They discuss "vibe coding" and the frustrations of corporate IT departments dealing with buggy, AI-generated code. A story is shared about an interior designer threatening to fire clients who use ChatGPT for project ideas.

Keywords: recursive ai, [entropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entropy.md), corporate it, [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), alignment

### Adam Curry's AI Agent Mishap and "Vibe Coding"

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 1:43:08–1:47:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/adam-curry-s-ai-agent-mishap-and-vibe-coding.md

Adam Curry shares an anecdote about his own AI agents "talking" to each other and accidentally sending an unauthorized email to his business partner. Curry uses the story to illustrate that while AI can perform weird tasks when given permissions, the ultimate "kill switch" is simply "Control C." He describes his process as "vibe coding" for his streaming music project, Godcaster.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [godcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/godcaster.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), fastmail, control c

### AI Technical Limitations and Vibe Coding

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 57:35–1:01:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/ai-technical-limitations-and-vibe-coding.md

The hosts discuss the practical failings of current AI models, such as Grok and Claude, noting they rely on pattern matching rather than actual thought. Examples include AI-generated images where characters reach through glass doors or fail to understand simple objects like an engineer's cap. They compare the current AI hype to the 1950s science fiction film Forbidden Planet.

Keywords: [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), pattern matching, forbidden planet, [image generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-generation.md)

### Personal Experiments with Vibe Coding and Game Design

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 1:16:46–1:20:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/personal-experiments-with-vibe-coding-and-game-design.md

A host describes using "vibe coding" to create a browser-based version of the classic arcade game Asteroids. The experiment revealed that while AI can generate functional code, it struggles with creative textures and specific historical details without precise prompting. The discussion emphasizes that AI is a "collector" of data rather than a creative thinker.

Keywords: [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [asteroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asteroids.md), tempest, [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), game development

### Vibe Coding and Decentralized GPU Rental via RunPod and Vast

- **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Time:** 40:57–43:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/vibe-coding-and-decentralized-gpu-rental-via-runpod-and-vast.md

Developers are increasingly turning to "vibe coding" and decentralized GPU rental platforms like RunPod and Vast to avoid the rising costs and usage limits of frontier models like Anthropic's Claude. These platforms allow users to rent high-end NVIDIA 5090 cards for approximately 30 cents an hour, often sourced from individual gaming computers in locations like Estonia. This peer-to-peer model provides an alternative to centralized data centers and the pricing "timeout windows" imposed by major AI companies.

Keywords: [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), nvidia 5090, runpod, vast

### AI Skepticism, Vibe Coding and Listener Feedback

- **Episode:** [1791: Bolt Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-17
- **Time:** 1:29:15–1:32:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher/chapter/ai-skepticism-vibe-coding-and-listener-feedback.md

The hosts addressed listener criticism regarding their "smug" attitude toward artificial intelligence. One host clarified that while they use AI for "vibe coding," they remain skeptical of its impact on art and human relationships. Concerns were raised about the proliferation of chatbots being used for companionship, marriage, and psychiatric advice, which the hosts view as a dangerous "parlor trick."

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md), psychiatric advice, [listener mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-mail.md)

### AI Vibe Coding, Darren O'Neill Art, Pro-Mortalist

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 2:06:14–2:09:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/ai-vibe-coding-darren-o-neill-art-pro-mortalist.md

A host describes spending 250 hours "vibe coding" an AI project, concluding that AI requires "almighty intelligence" to produce quality results. The discussion transitions to the show's album art, featuring a piece by Digital2112man titled "Pro-Mortalist" which depicts the hosts at a "Climate Desk." The hosts joke about their desire to see artists other than the frequent winner Darren O'Neill featured on the leaderboard.

Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [digital2112man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital2112man.md), climate desk, [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md)

### Vibe Coding, AI Programming, Gell-Mann Amnesia

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 2:03:48–2:07:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/vibe-coding-ai-programming-gell-mann-amnesia.md

The hosts discuss "vibe coding," a new term for programming using AI without deep technical knowledge. They describe the experience as working with a "genius kindergartner with ADHD," noting that AI often makes repetitive mistakes. This leads to a discussion of the Gell-Mann Amnesia effect, where experts realize media coverage of their own field is wrong but assume coverage of other topics is accurate.

Keywords: [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), gell-mann amnesia, [programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/programming.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

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