# Will Smith on The No Agenda Show Will Smith comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Chris Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [Alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md), [Oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [Academy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), [Amber Heard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amber-heard.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Barbra Streisand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbra-streisand.md), [Bruno Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [Extra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extra.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Historical Oscar Blunders and the Will Smith Slap - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 1:21:38–1:24:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/historical-oscar-blunders-and-the-will-smith-slap.md The history of Academy Award mishaps is revisited, including the 2017 "La La Land" and "Moonlight" best picture mix-up. Other notable moments mentioned include the 1969 tie between Barbra Streisand and Katharine Hepburn, and Angelina Jolie's controversial 2000 appearance. The segment culminates with a replay of the 2022 incident where Will Smith struck Chris Rock on stage during the live broadcast. Keywords: [academy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), la la land, moonlight, [barbra streisand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbra-streisand.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md) ### 2025 Grammy Awards Review, Pharmaceutical Advertising, Trevor Noah - **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-06 - **Time:** 1:58:38–2:04:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/2025-grammy-awards-review-pharmaceutical-advertising-trevor-noah.md The 2025 Grammy Awards saw a 10% decline in ratings and featured Trevor Noah as host, whose performance was described as "cringy." The broadcast was notable for a high volume of pharmaceutical advertisements for drugs with complex names and severe side effects, including death. Will Smith made a comeback appearance, and the show was noted for having more religious references than in previous years. Keywords: [grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md), [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md) ### Will Smith Oscars Slap and Toxic Masculinity Debate - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 1:34:38–1:39:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/will-smith-oscars-slap-and-toxic-masculinity-debate.md The 94th Academy Awards are overshadowed by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. Media commentators describe the event as a display of "toxic masculinity" and "narcissism," while some in Hollywood express being "sickened" by the subsequent standing ovation for Smith. The segment includes a musical parody about the incident and the "cuckold" dynamics of the Smith marriage. Keywords: [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md) ### Media Distractions and the Will Smith Slap - **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-02 - **Time:** 1:16:13–1:18:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/media-distractions-and-the-will-smith-slap.md The cake attack on the Mona Lisa is characterized as a media distraction designed to fill the void left by the conclusion of the Depp-Heard trial. Such events are compared to the Will Smith Oscars slap, serving to entertain the public while more significant geopolitical issues go under-reported. The segment argues that the "machine" requires constant sensationalist stories to maintain public engagement. Keywords: [media distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-distraction.md), [mona lisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mona-lisa.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [johnny depp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-depp.md), [amber heard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amber-heard.md) ### Outro and End of Show Mix - **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-10 - **Time:** 3:51:26–3:59:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/outro-and-end-of-show-mix.md The show concludes with an end-of-show mix featuring commentary on the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars incident, Barack Obama's return to the White House, and Sean Penn's statements on Ukraine. The hosts sign off, announcing their return for the next episode on Thursday. The mix incorporates various "don't say gay" media clips and political satire. Keywords: [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [sean penn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-penn.md) ### Will Smith, Chris Rock, Oscar Slap Controversy - **Episode:** [1438: Trips of Clump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-31 - **Time:** 9:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump/chapter/will-smith-chris-rock-oscar-slap-controversy.md Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards after a joke regarding Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. The event is analyzed as a potential "news cycle reset" to distract from the war in Ukraine and inflation. A 1991 clip from the Arsenio Hall Show is referenced to show Will Smith previously mocking a bald bass player, contrasting with his reaction to the Oscar joke. Keywords: [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [jada pinkett smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jada-pinkett-smith.md), [alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md), arsenio hall, tico torres ### YouTubers Union, FairTube and IG Metall - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 2:36:33–2:41:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/youtubers-union-fairtube-and-ig-metall.md The YouTubers Union has partnered with the German metalworkers union IG Metall to form "FairTube." The group demands better job security and transparency from YouTube, though critics argue the platform will always prioritize advertisers' preference for celebrities like Will Smith over independent creators. Keywords: fairtube, ig metall, [union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) ### Netflix Content Critique and Will Smith Bright Review - **Episode:** [995: Missile by Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-02 - **Time:** 2:29:31–2:31:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/netflix-content-critique-and-will-smith-bright-review.md The Netflix original film *Bright*, starring Will Smith, is criticized for its derivative plot that blends police procedurals with *Lord of the Rings* fantasy elements. The hosts contrast this "algorithmic" content with higher-quality series like *Mindhunter* and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*. Keywords: [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), bright, [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), mindhunter, lord of the rings ### Film Reviews, Frost/Nixon, The Reader, Seven Pounds - **Episode:** [96: Water Weed And Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/96-water-weed-and-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-10 - **Time:** 33:15–36:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/96-water-weed-and-weasels/chapter/film-reviews-frost-nixon-the-reader-seven-pounds.md The hosts review several recent films, highly praising Frost/Nixon for its portrayal of David Frost's financial risks and the historical interview with Richard Nixon. Other discussed titles include The Reader, which is described as emotionally moving, and Will Smith's performance in Seven Pounds. Conversely, the James Bond film Quantum of Solace is criticized for its lack of story and excessive Jackie Chan-style action sequences. Keywords: frost/nixon, the reader, seven pounds, [james bond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-bond.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md) ### Michelle Obama Media Appearances and White House Pets - **Episode:** [75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-26 - **Time:** 47:01–48:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy/chapter/michelle-obama-media-appearances-and-white-house-pets.md Michelle Obama's interview on the entertainment show "Extra" is discussed, where she expressed being starstruck by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. The family's selection of a Portuguese Water Dog is mentioned as a distraction for the public. Keywords: [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [extra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extra.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), portuguese water dog, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday, US Terrorist List Removal - **Episode:** [37: Where's The Beef?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-28 - **Time:** 6:27–10:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef/chapter/nelson-mandela-90th-birthday-us-terrorist-list-removal.md Nelson Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday with a massive concert in Hyde Park, London, featuring performers like Will Smith, Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Coinciding with the celebration, the United States approved a bill to officially remove Mandela and the African National Congress from the federal terrorist and no-fly lists. The event caused significant traffic disruptions in London while drawing global media attention. Keywords: [nelson mandela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nelson-mandela.md), [hyde park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyde-park.md), [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), terrorist list, [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)