# Violet on The No Agenda Show Violet comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Antibodies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibodies.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [Cultural Appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), [Dana Brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [Dave Winer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-winer.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Ev Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ev-williams.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### YouTube Creators and the Future of Independent Filmmaking - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 1:28:33–1:33:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/youtube-creators-and-the-future-of-independent-filmmaking.md Independent films like "Dreams of Violets" and "Backrooms" are making the leap from YouTube to major film festivals and theaters. This trend is seen as a potential threat to the traditional Hollywood studio model, which relies heavily on sequels and existing intellectual property. Producer Dana Brunetti is mentioned as a figure who should be capitalizing on this digital-native talent. Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [tribeca film festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tribeca-film-festival.md), backrooms, dreams of violets, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) ### Oakland Meetup, Pizzeria Violetta, Sucker Baby Violet - **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-14 - **Time:** 2:29:14–2:34:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/oakland-meetup-pizzeria-violetta-sucker-baby-violet.md A recent meetup at Pizzeria Violetta in Oakland featured a six-year-old fan named Violet who was "irked" at being missed in a previous birthday shout-out. The event included donations from "Fast Eddie of Alameda" and "Sir Lawrence of Dystopia." Listener questions touched on the meaning of the song "Der Kommissar" by Falco and the identity of "Lola" in the Kinks' classic track. Keywords: [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [pizzeria violetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pizzeria-violetta.md), [violet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violet.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), falco ### Donor Thank You, 1800th Episode Preview, Birthday Shout-outs - **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-14 - **Time:** 3:04:52–3:08:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/donor-thank-you-1800th-episode-preview-birthday-shout-outs.md The hosts thank the "Value for Value" donors for supporting the 1799th episode and look forward to the milestone 1800th show. Birthday wishes are sent to Violet and a boss named Kevin. Listeners are encouraged to set up recurring donations at noagendadonations.com to keep the program independent and ad-free. Keywords: 1800th episode, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [violet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violet.md), kevin, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) ### Sucker Baby Violet, De-Douching and Family Meetups - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 1:55:02–1:58:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/sucker-baby-violet-de-douching-and-family-meetups.md Baroness Sarah Rupert and her husband Jonathan attended a recent meetup with their daughter Violet, who was famously the show's first "Sucker Baby." Jonathan, a former legacy NPR donor, underwent an official "de-douching" ceremony after switching his support to the podcast. The family expressed gratitude for the shift toward family-friendly meetup locations that allow children to attend. Keywords: [violet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violet.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), family friendly ### Violet Affleck, Long COVID Advocacy and Mask Mandates - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 2:32:12–2:35:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/violet-affleck-long-covid-advocacy-and-mask-mandates.md Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, spoke at a Los Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting to demand mask mandates and air filtration in government facilities to combat "Long COVID." The segment characterizes her advocacy as a result of "child abuse" and notes the persistence of mask culture in Hollywood families. Keywords: violet affleck, [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Executive Producer Donations and the "Mom" Donation - **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-17 - **Time:** 1:33:33–1:43:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-the-mom-donation.md A segment dedicated to the "Value for Value" model features significant donations from listeners like Christopher Berry and Jeff Anderson. The hosts discuss the "de-douching" ritual and the "303" donation amount, which spells "MOM" when turned on its side. A donor's negative antibody test result sparks a discussion on the potential $65 billion serology testing industry. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), douching, [antibodies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibodies.md), [violet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violet.md), 303 ### Cultural Anthropology and Appropriation, Violet Blue Interview - **Episode:** [868: Shambollocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/868-shambollocks.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-13 - **Time:** 1:59:14–2:02:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/868-shambollocks/chapter/cultural-anthropology-and-appropriation-violet-blue-interview.md An interview with podcaster Violet Blue on a PBS show is used to illustrate the extreme reach of "cultural appropriation" ideology. Blue, identifying as an anthropologist, suggests that studying other cultures for academic or financial benefit is a "sin." The hosts argue that this logic would destroy the entire field of cultural anthropology and the practical study of international business customs. Keywords: violet blue, cultural anthropology, [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md), [cultural appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) ### Violet Blue, Twitter Functionality, Dave Winer - **Episode:** [13: Turned on by Esther Dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/13-turned-on-by-esther-dyson.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-19 - **Time:** 33:55–37:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/13-turned-on-by-esther-dyson/chapter/violet-blue-twitter-functionality-dave-winer.md A story involving sex columnist Violet Blue and public recordings is briefly dismissed as "stupid." The discussion returns to Twitter, highlighting its technical infrastructure which allows access via SMS and IM. 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