# Writers on The No Agenda Show

Writers comes up in 27 chapters across 27 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 27
- **Episodes:** 27
- **Discussed:** October 2007 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Daily Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Iptv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iptv.md), [Residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), [Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [Wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), [Wga Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 27

### Media Industry Trends, Crooked Media Union Contract

- **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-18
- **Time:** 1:30:46–1:36:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/media-industry-trends-crooked-media-union-contract.md

Paramount Television Studios is shutting down, and Tubi is reportedly facing a 50% drop in ad revenue, signaling a recession in the media sector. Meanwhile, Crooked Media (Pod Save America) signed a generous contract with the Writers Guild of America East, featuring $80,000 starting salaries and 49 days of paid time off. The sustainability of such high overhead in the podcasting industry is questioned.

Keywords: [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md), tubi, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pod save america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md)

### Late-Night Talk Show Strike, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel

- **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-17
- **Time:** 19:13–20:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/late-night-talk-show-strike-jimmy-fallon-and-jimmy-kimmel.md

The ongoing writers' strike has kept late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel off the air, with reports suggesting a lack of audience concern over their absence. Allegations regarding Jimmy Fallon's workplace behavior and Jimmy Kimmel's past political segments are noted during the hiatus.

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### Nick Pizzolatto, WGA Strike Force Majeure

- **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-04
- **Time:** 22:50–27:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/nick-pizzolatto-wga-strike-force-majeure.md

True Detective creator Nick Pizzolatto and his wife, Suzanne Santo, provided insights into the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The discussion highlights a "force majeure" clause in contracts that may allow streamers to exit expensive deals if the strike continues into July, potentially disadvantaging the writers.

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### Mother's Day History, Anna Jarvis, Hollywood Writer Strike

- **Episode:** [1555: AMAD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-14
- **Time:** 9:08–11:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad/chapter/mother-s-day-history-anna-jarvis-hollywood-writer-strike.md

A segment on HLN regarding the history of Mother's Day is reviewed, detailing how Anna Jarvis founded the holiday to honor her mother's post-Civil War "Mothers Friendship Day." The narrative highlights Jarvis's later crusade against the commercialization of the holiday by candy and card companies, whom she labeled "profiteers" and "termites." The hosts also note the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, observing a general lack of public concern over the absence of late-night talk shows and scripted series.

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### Hollywood Writers Guild Strike and Streaming Economics

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 7:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/hollywood-writers-guild-strike-and-streaming-economics.md

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) initiated a strike against major Hollywood studios, marking the first such action in 15 years. Writers are demanding better pay, mandatory staffing levels, and residuals for content sold to streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. Industry analysts suggest studios may have enough completed content to withstand a year-long work stoppage, while streaming services continue to struggle with profitability following the post-lockdown market shift.

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### Scripting by Committee, Subversive Environmental Messaging

- **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-14
- **Time:** 1:25:31–1:28:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/scripting-by-committee-subversive-environmental-messaging.md

The hosts discuss the "collateral effect" of embedding social and environmental messages within fictional television scripts. They note how scenes involving recycling or climate anxiety are often inserted into procedurals like FBI to influence viewer behavior and cultural narratives.

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### Writer.com AI, Toxic Social Media Account Rankings

- **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-21
- **Time:** 48:45–51:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/writer-com-ai-toxic-social-media-account-rankings.md

A press release from Writer.com details an AI-driven analysis of social media toxicity. According to the report, Barack Obama was identified as the most toxic account on the left, followed by Hillary Clinton and Stephen Colbert. On the right, Donald Trump Jr. and Sean Hannity topped the list. The hosts discuss the irony of Joe Biden's "unity" message appearing on a list of toxic accounts.

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### Gimlet Media Unionization, Podcast Industry Economics

- **Episode:** [1121: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-18
- **Time:** 2:12:31–2:20:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism/chapter/gimlet-media-unionization-podcast-industry-economics.md

Following Spotify's $230 million acquisition of Gimlet Media, the staff has decided to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East. The hosts argue that unionizing a podcast network is a "beginning of the end" move that will destroy profitability due to rigid job descriptions and high overhead. They contrast this corporate model with the "Value for Value" model, which they claim is more sustainable for the medium.

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### Writers Guild Strike, May Day Protests, Working Families Flexibility Act

- **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-30
- **Time:** 2:28:19–2:34:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/writers-guild-strike-may-day-protests-working-families-flexibility-act.md

The Writers Guild of America faces a strike deadline over pay disputes in Hollywood. Meanwhile, May Day protests are planned against the "Working Families Flexibility Act," which would allow employers to offer comp time instead of overtime pay. The hosts argue the protests are primarily "anti-Trump" rallies rather than substantive debates on labor law.

Keywords: [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [may day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/may-day.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [overtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/overtime.md), [labor laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md)

### Writers Guild Strike, Hollywood Labor Dispute

- **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-27
- **Time:** 2:49:51–2:53:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/writers-guild-strike-hollywood-labor-dispute.md

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is voting on a strike authorization that could shut down television and film production. Writers are seeking better pay and health benefits as the industry shifts toward shorter seasons on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. The hosts discuss the history of previous strikes and the economic impact on Los Angeles.

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### Confucius Say Opening, Irish Writer Anecdote

- **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-23
- **Time:** 1:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/confucius-say-opening-irish-writer-anecdote.md

The program opens with a "Confucius say" joke regarding jackhammers making noise. An anecdote is shared about an Irish writer who provides these jokes and a listener's email criticizing the host's delivery style.

Keywords: confucius say, [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), irish writer, [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), opening segment

### Trump Power Moves, Sense of Humor

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 19:54–21:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/trump-power-moves-sense-of-humor.md

Donald Trump utilized a "power move" by placing a hand on Hillary Clinton's back during their initial greeting. However, observers noted that Trump lacked a sense of humor during the high-pressure moments of the debate, suggesting he needed a professional joke writer to counter Clinton's jabs.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), power move, [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), joke writer

### Marco Rubio Comedic Shift and Makeup Allegations

- **Episode:** [803: Joe Hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/803-joe-hitler.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-28
- **Time:** 1:02:00–1:08:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/803-joe-hitler/chapter/marco-rubio-comedic-shift-and-makeup-allegations.md

Marco Rubio's aggressive and humorous shift in debate tactics is analyzed, with suggestions that he hired professional comedy writers. Donald Trump's retaliatory claims that Rubio applied makeup with a "trowel" backstage to hide sweat are reviewed. The media's reaction to this "new" Rubio is highlighted through ABC News coverage.

Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), comedy writers, [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

### The Mentalist, A Dude Named Ben Reference

- **Episode:** [689: Code 44](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-22
- **Time:** 1:04:31–1:06:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44/chapter/the-mentalist-a-dude-named-ben-reference.md

The hosts discuss a potential "shout-out" in the television show *The Mentalist*, where a character mentions "a dude named Ben." They speculate that a listener in the Writers Guild may have inserted the phrase as a nod to the podcast's recurring memes.

Keywords: [the mentalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-mentalist.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pop culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pop-culture.md), [easter egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter-egg.md), [dude named ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dude-named-ben.md)

### Sherlock Holmes Pronunciation Gaffe and Zoology

- **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-07
- **Time:** 41:11–42:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/sherlock-holmes-pronunciation-gaffe-and-zoology.md

A critique of a Sherlock Holmes television series focuses on the protagonist's incorrect pronunciation of the word "zoology." The host expresses annoyance that writers and network staff allowed the character to say "zoo-ology" instead of the correct "zo-ology."

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### Jon Stewart Anti-Union Accusations and Writer Salaries

- **Episode:** [576: Mysterious Erratic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-22
- **Time:** 2:30:46–2:36:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic/chapter/jon-stewart-anti-union-accusations-and-writer-salaries.md

Comedian David Feldman has accused Jon Stewart of being "anti-union," claiming Stewart punished writers who joined the Writers Guild by refusing to use their material. The discussion explores the high salaries of comedy writers on major network shows, which can reach $40,000 per week, and contrasts Stewart's public persona with these private labor disputes.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), david feldman, [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md)

### Writer Self-Censorship, Podcasting Freedom

- **Episode:** [575: BIOS Brick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/575-bios-brick.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-19
- **Time:** 1:30:26–1:34:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/575-bios-brick/chapter/writer-self-censorship-podcasting-freedom.md

A report from PEN America indicates that hundreds of writers are self-censoring due to government surveillance. The hosts argue that podcasting and tools like BitTorrent Sync offer a more secure avenue for expression because audio content is harder for automated surveillance systems to parse than text.

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### Beer Special Interest Publication, No Agenda Brewer Squad

- **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-27
- **Time:** 24:50–27:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/beer-special-interest-publication-no-agenda-brewer-squad.md

A publishing industry contact proposes the launch of a Beer Special Interest Publication (SIP) with national distribution through retailers like Walmart. The proposal seeks to recruit "No Agenda Brewer Squad" members as freelance writers to provide content for the magazine.

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### Dexter Writers, No Agenda Fans, Swag Requests

- **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-19
- **Time:** 2:13:29–2:15:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/dexter-writers-no-agenda-fans-swag-requests.md

The hosts claim that the writers of the TV show *Dexter* are listeners of No Agenda, citing the use of the phrase "hookers and blow" in a recent episode. They jokingly request "Dexter" baseball caps and other swag from the production team in exchange for the shout-out.

Keywords: [dexter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dexter.md), [showtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/showtime.md), [writers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers.md), swag, baseball caps, [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md)

### Movie Recommendation: The Ghost Writer

- **Episode:** [326: Carbon Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-31
- **Time:** 58:22–1:00:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops/chapter/movie-recommendation-the-ghost-writer.md

A movie recommendation is given for "The Ghost Writer," a Roman Polanski film starring Pierce Brosnan. The plot involves a ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, a character modeled after Tony Blair. The film is praised for its sinister pacing and suspenseful storytelling.

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