# Vjs on The No Agenda Show Vjs comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Atherton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atherton.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Cardiologist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiologist.md), [Carolyn Heldman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carolyn-heldman.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [French Language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-language.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Personal Voting History, MTV VJ White House Invitation - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 57:16–1:00:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/personal-voting-history-mtv-vj-white-house-invitation.md A host recounts his time as an MTV VJ, admitting he didn't start voting until his mid-20s while living in New York. He shares an anecdote about receiving an invitation from Hillary Clinton to visit the White House, which he missed because he was on assignment covering a pro-mogul skiing tour in British Columbia. Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md), [vjs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vjs.md), skiing, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### PC Magazine Education and MTV VJ History - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:04:46–5:08:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/pc-magazine-education-and-mtv-vj-history.md Sir Dr. Jeff of Atherton, California, reflects on his education in the 1980s through Dvorak's writing in PC Magazine. He recalls his surprise at finding his teenage MTV VJ, Adam Curry, co-hosting with Dvorak. Jeff also mentions noticing Dvorak sounding congested in a recent episode and wishing he could have advised him to see a cardiologist. Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [vj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vj.md), [nilay patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nilay-patel.md), [cardiologist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiologist.md), [atherton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atherton.md) ### The Masked Singer and Jenny McCarthy Career Critique - **Episode:** [1618: Fat Leonard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-21 - **Time:** 0:00–1:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard/chapter/the-masked-singer-and-jenny-mccarthy-career-critique.md A critique of the television show The Masked Singer labels it as one of the worst programs in history. The discussion focuses on judge Jenny McCarthy and the career trajectory of former VJs who transition into reality television judging roles after the age of 45. Keywords: [the masked singer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-masked-singer.md), [jenny mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jenny-mccarthy.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [vj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vj.md), career longevity ### Madonna Interview, MTV Press Training - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 1:22:45–1:24:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/madonna-interview-mtv-press-training.md A new MTV VJ faced professional repercussions after giving an honest answer during a press interview about Madonna. When asked for his opinion, he stated that the singer was "not that nice," which horrified the network's PR department. The incident highlighted the industry expectation for VJs to remain positive and avoid critical personal opinions about major stars. Keywords: [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [vj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vj.md), music journalism, [honesty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honesty.md) ### MTV VJ History, Carolyn Heldman, Hairy Legs Controversy - **Episode:** [1290: Hairy Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-31 - **Time:** 1:08:41–1:12:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs/chapter/mtv-vj-history-carolyn-heldman-hairy-legs-controversy.md A story from the early days of MTV involves VJ Carolyn Heldman, who was marketed as a "girl next door" type. The hosts recount an incident where Heldman appeared on camera with unshaven legs, causing a stir among network executives. She was eventually fired after refusing to shave or cover her legs, an event described as an early "Me Too" moment or a clash over personal grooming standards in media. Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [vjs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vjs.md), [carolyn heldman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carolyn-heldman.md), [hairy legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hairy-legs.md), 1980s media ### Donor Thank You, VJ Days, Douchebag Confessions - **Episode:** [1128: Tactile Nukes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-14 - **Time:** 2:00:47–2:05:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/donor-thank-you-vj-days-douchebag-confessions.md The hosts read a list of donors contributing $50 or more, including several from the Netherlands and Germany. One donor recalled Adam Curry's days as an MTV VJ, while another confessed to feeling like a "douchebag" after a difficult divorce and finding solace in the show. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [vj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vj.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) ### American Housewife, MTV VJ, Wendy Malick - **Episode:** [1083: The Zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-05 - **Time:** 1:33:16–1:35:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers/chapter/american-housewife-mtv-vj-wendy-malick.md A clip from the ABC show "American Housewife" featuring Wendy Malick is played, where a character jokes about wanting to be an MTV VJ. The hosts discuss the difficulty of producing comedies without laugh tracks, citing Tina Fey's work as a successful example. They use the clip as a potential "end of show" ISO due to its reference to Adam Curry's former career. Keywords: american housewife, wendy malick, mtv vj, [tina fey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-fey.md), laugh tracks ### Madonna Interview Anecdote, MTV Press Management - **Episode:** [992: Robo-Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-21 - **Time:** 1:36:40–1:41:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump/chapter/madonna-interview-anecdote-mtv-press-management.md An anecdote from a former MTV VJ describes a 1980s interview with TV Guide where he honestly stated that Madonna was "not that nice." The comment caused a panic within the MTV press department, as the network relied on maintaining good relationships with major stars for events like the Video Music Awards. The incident resulted in the VJ being restricted from future press opportunities. Keywords: [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [vj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vj.md), honesty in media, press relations ### Jesse Camp, MTV VJ Contest Winner and French Language Charade - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 7:52–10:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/jesse-camp-mtv-vj-contest-winner-and-french-language-charade.md Adam Curry shares a story about Jesse Camp, the eccentric winner of an MTV VJ contest who received a million-dollar record advance. While staying at Jack Ponti's house and maintaining a public persona of a "nut job" who ate sprinkles for breakfast, he was overheard speaking fluent French to his mother. Camp eventually admitted to being a highly educated trust fund recipient who had manufactured his public character as a long-term performance. Keywords: jesse camp, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), vj contest, [trust fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trust-fund.md), [french language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-language.md), jack ponti ### Jarl Mohn Named New CEO of NPR - **Episode:** [616: Jihadi Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-11 - **Time:** 22:21–29:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland/chapter/jarl-mohn-named-new-ceo-of-npr.md NPR appointed Jarl Mohn, formerly known in the 1980s as Los Angeles DJ Lee Masters, as its new President and CEO. Mohn's background includes executive roles at MTV and VH1, as well as founding E! Entertainment Television. The transition is expected to bring a more commercial sensibility to the public radio network, given Mohn's history as a "media innovator" and former top 40 disc jockey. 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