# Willie Nelson on The No Agenda Show

Willie Nelson comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** October 2010 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Berlin Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin-wall.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Bruce Springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [Elizabeth Warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [Georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Steve Stevens Signature Guitars, Godin Instruments

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 37:46–39:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/steve-stevens-signature-guitars-godin-instruments.md

The hosts discuss Steve Stevens' signature guitar line with the Canadian company Godin. They remark on the unique designs, including open headstocks and nylon string configurations. The conversation touches on the decline of live instrumentation in favor of synthesized electronic music.

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### Willie Nelson Anecdotes, Westbury Music Fair

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 39:18–42:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/willie-nelson-anecdotes-westbury-music-fair.md

Larry tells a story about meeting Willie Nelson behind a tour bus while fronting a country band called the Cadillac Cowboys. He describes a later performance where an elderly Nelson played a rapid-fire set without breaks. The hosts marvel at the enduring power of musical stardom and the fan reactions Nelson still receives in his 90s.

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### Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nelson, Campaign Musical Performances

- **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-27
- **Time:** 11:24–13:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/bruce-springsteen-and-willie-nelson-campaign-musical-performances.md

Musical legends Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nelson performed at recent Democratic campaign events. Springsteen's acoustic performance in Georgia was criticized for poor audio quality, while 91-year-old Willie Nelson performed in Houston as the primary musical act following Beyonce's non-performing appearance.

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### Outro, "Vaxillate" Flub and Omicron Parody Song

- **Episode:** [1405: No Shields, No Deals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-06
- **Time:** 3:01:33–3:08:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals/chapter/outro-vaxillate-flub-and-omicron-parody-song.md

The show concludes with a "flub" from President Biden, who appeared to say "vaxillate" instead of "vaccinate." A sideline reporter's grammatical error is also highlighted. The episode ends with a parody of Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again," titled "Omicron Again," which mocks the cycle of variants and boosters.

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### Beto O'Rourke, Willie Nelson, Austin Rally

- **Episode:** [1073: Boof a Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-01
- **Time:** 1:27:03–1:31:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon/chapter/beto-o-rourke-willie-nelson-austin-rally.md

Thousands of people gathered at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas, for a political rally featuring U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke and musician Willie Nelson. The event is described as "igniting the base" in the liberal Austin bubble, while incumbent Ted Cruz focused on the Kavanaugh hearings in Washington. O'Rourke is referred to by his birth name, Robert Francis, and his "feminine character" is noted as a contrast to traditional Texas politicians.

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### Social Media Campaign, Willie Nelson Hoax, and Elizabeth Warren

- **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-12
- **Time:** 1:20:12–1:22:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/social-media-campaign-willie-nelson-hoax-and-elizabeth-warren.md

Hillary Clinton is expected to announce her presidential candidacy via a produced social media video rather than a traditional press conference. Meanwhile, the hosts debunk a recurring death hoax involving Willie Nelson. They also speculate that Elizabeth Warren may be seeking a leadership role within the Democratic National Committee (DNC) rather than running for president.

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### Veterans Day, World Freedom Day Celebrations

- **Episode:** [668: Exploding Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-09
- **Time:** 16:59–19:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator/chapter/veterans-day-world-freedom-day-celebrations.md

President Barack Obama hosted a Veterans Day concert featuring Willie Nelson, though the performance was described as awkward. The holiday coincided with World Freedom Day, marking the anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall. While a wax figure of David Hasselhoff was displayed in Berlin, the hosts noted the irony of the U.S. government's treatment of veterans despite public celebrations.

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### Nordic Outbreak, Global Cooling, and Willie Nelson Bus Accident

- **Episode:** [568: Heteroflexible Previvor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-24
- **Time:** 0:02–3:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor/chapter/nordic-outbreak-global-cooling-and-willie-nelson-bus-accident.md

The hosts discuss the "Nordic outbreak" of cold weather in Texas and California, framing it as evidence of global cooling. They report on Willie Nelson's tour bus crashing on slick roads, resulting in injuries to three band members. The conversation transitions into the dangers of bus and boating accidents.

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### Proposition 19, Willie Nelson Marijuana PSA

- **Episode:** [246: Code for Biodiversity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity.md)
- **Published:** 2010-10-24
- **Time:** 2:00:49–2:03:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity/chapter/proposition-19-willie-nelson-marijuana-psa.md

As California prepares to vote on Proposition 19 to legalize marijuana, Willie Nelson released a PSA for NORML. Nelson argues that marijuana is safer than alcohol, a message the hosts find interesting given the rise of "neo-prohibitionist" movements against alcohol. They discuss the cultural shift in how both substances are being marketed and regulated.

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