# William Shatner on The No Agenda Show William Shatner comes up in 10 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Blue Origin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-origin.md), [Star Trek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-trek.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [Arnold Toynbee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnold-toynbee.md), [Brian Stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [Camilla Parker Bowles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camilla-parker-bowles.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Celebrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity.md), [Celebrity Interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-interviews.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Lauren Sanchez, Space Flight, Overview Effect - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 24:39–28:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/lauren-sanchez-space-flight-overview-effect.md Lauren Sanchez describes her experience with the "overview effect" after returning from her Blue Origin flight. She characterizes the darkness of space as "death" and emphasizes the need to protect Earth as the only viable planet. The hosts critique her comments as a poor sales pitch for the burgeoning space tourism industry. Keywords: lauren sanchez, [blue origin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-origin.md), overview effect, [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [space tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-tourism.md) ### No Agenda Art, William Shatner Plexiglass Selfie - **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-07 - **Time:** 1:56:59–2:03:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/no-agenda-art-william-shatner-plexiglass-selfie.md The winning artwork for the episode, titled "Old Trout," is discussed, with the hosts initially suspecting it was AI-generated before being corrected by the artist. They also share an anecdote about a listener's disappointing experience at a Star Trek convention, where a $120 "selfie" with William Shatner involved a clear plexiglass divider between the actor and the fan. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [comic strip blogger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comic-strip-blogger.md), [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [star trek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-trek.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [camilla parker bowles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camilla-parker-bowles.md), fan conventions ### William Shatner and J.J. Walker Medicare Ads - **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-02 - **Time:** 2:54:20–2:57:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/william-shatner-and-j-j-walker-medicare-ads.md The prevalence of Medicare Part C "zip code" advertisements featuring celebrities like William Shatner and J.J. "Dyn-O-Mite" Walker is discussed. These ads, often seen on "boomer" television networks like Court TV, are criticized for their repetitive and aggressive nature. The hosts reflect on the career trajectories of former stars who now front insurance and reverse mortgage campaigns. Keywords: [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), j.j. walker, [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [court tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/court-tv.md) ### Glenn DeVries, Blue Origin Passenger Death - **Episode:** [1399: Noodle Mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-14 - **Time:** 2:34:20–2:37:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch/chapter/glenn-devries-blue-origin-passenger-death.md Glenn DeVries, who recently flew to space on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket alongside William Shatner, was killed in a small plane crash in New Jersey. The hosts note the lack of detailed information from the NTSB or pilot forums regarding the cause of the crash, leading to lighthearted speculation about what DeVries might have "seen" in space. Keywords: glenn devries, [blue origin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-origin.md), [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [plane crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plane-crash.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md) ### William Shatner Space Flight and 90th Birthday Celebration - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 1:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/william-shatner-space-flight-and-90th-birthday-celebration.md William Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90 via a Blue Origin flight. The hosts remark on Shatner's remarkably well-preserved appearance and lack of wrinkles despite his age. The event is framed as a significant cultural milestone for the Silicon Valley and Texas Hill Country regions. Keywords: [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [blue origin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-origin.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), space flight, 90th birthday ### CBS News, Jay-Z Police Reform Initiative, and William Shatner - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 6:50–10:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/cbs-news-jay-z-police-reform-initiative-and-william-shatner.md CBS News reported on Jay-Z and his organization, Team Rock, filing lawsuits and FOIA requests against police departments for misconduct. The segment drew comparisons to the work of Judicial Watch. Additionally, Gayle King interviewed William Shatner following his return from space, where he discussed the fragility of the Earth's atmosphere and global warming. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), team rock, [judicial watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-watch.md), [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md) ### William Shatner Pre-Flight Comments and Podcast Hostility - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 10:57–13:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/william-shatner-pre-flight-comments-and-podcast-hostility.md A comparison is made between William Shatner's profound post-flight reflections and his more eccentric pre-flight persona. Despite his recent media blitz, Shatner's management reportedly maintains a strict policy against appearing on podcasts. The hosts discuss the difficulty of booking high-profile guests who transition into "legacy" media circles. Keywords: [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [celebrity interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-interviews.md) ### Jill Abramson, William Shatner, and the Art of Booking - **Episode:** [1118: Birth Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-08 - **Time:** 2:12:40–2:17:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike/chapter/jill-abramson-william-shatner-and-the-art-of-booking.md A discussion on the difficulty of booking high-profile guests like Jill Abramson or William Shatner highlights the role of "gatekeeper" publicists. Abramson is criticized for her "vocal fry," while Shatner is identified as a dream interview who remains elusive despite his active social media presence. The hosts note that successful interview shows rely on professional bookers with extensive industry connections. Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), booking, [vocal fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), publicists ### William Shatner Encounter and Celebrity Aging - **Episode:** [567: Marketecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-21 - **Time:** 1:12:04–1:15:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/william-shatner-encounter-and-celebrity-aging.md A host recounts meeting William Shatner at a photo shoot and obtaining an autograph. The experience is compared to a past meeting with historian Arnold Toynbee, noting how elderly public figures often "turn on" a different persona when the camera light appears. The host describes Shatner as amenable but strictly managed by protective handlers. 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