# X Com on The No Agenda Show

X Com comes up in 393 chapters across 317 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 393
- **Episodes:** 317
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Noagendameetups.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendameetups-com.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Domain Names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Noagendastream.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendastream-com.md), [Podcastapps.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcastapps-com.md), [Mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 393

### Grokbot and AI Workflow for Podcast Clipping

- **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-13
- **Time:** 1:28:52–1:31:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/grokbot-and-ai-workflow-for-podcast-clipping.md

Dana Brunetti explains how he used Grokbot to automate the process of clipping and transcribing audio for the show. He describes a workflow where he sends video links to a custom bot that returns transcripts and normalized audio. Adam Curry notes that this technology makes the role of a co-host significantly more efficient.

Keywords: [grokbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grokbot.md), [x.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-com.md), [transcription](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcription.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Gopher Protocol, MTV.com Domain Registration

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 1:39:24–1:42:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/gopher-protocol-mtv-com-domain-registration.md

Adam Curry explains how he registered the MTV.com domain and initially ran a Gopher server on it. This led to a legal dispute with the University of Minnesota over the commercial use of the Gopher protocol, which Curry eventually settled by agreeing to wear a university T-shirt on air.

Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), [gopher protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopher-protocol.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md)

### No Agenda Community, Sir Brian and DewTheDew.com

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 3:10–6:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/no-agenda-community-sir-brian-and-dewthedew-com.md

A community member named Sir Brian registered the domain DewTheDew.com as a tribute to co-host Rob Dew, modeled after the Mountain Dew marketing slogan. The hosts discuss the high volume of audio clips being produced for the show and the synergy within the listener base. References are made to the "crackpot and buzzkill" dynamic emerging between the presenters.

Keywords: no agenda community, brian with an eye, dewthedew.com, [clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clips.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Registered Capital Bonds for Data Centers, Infrastructure Legacy

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 1:11:20–1:14:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/registered-capital-bonds-for-data-centers-infrastructure-legacy.md

A proposed solution for communities hosting data centers involves requiring "registered capital bonds" to guarantee funding for local jobs and blight repair if the companies collapse. This approach ensures that the municipality retains value even if the speculative bubble bursts. The current data center boom is compared to the 19th-century railroad expansion and the dot-com fiber optic build-out, which left behind useful infrastructure despite corporate failures.

Keywords: capital bonds, [city council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-council.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [railroads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railroads.md), [dot-com bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dot-com-bubble.md), [fiber optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optics.md)

### Beef Education, Direct-to-Consumer Meat Sales

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:49:12–1:54:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/beef-education-direct-to-consumer-meat-sales.md

Adam Curry promotes "beefmaps.com" as a tool for consumers to find local ranchers. He details his own "carnivore-adjacent" diet and the cost-effectiveness of buying large roasts from Costco or whole animals from local producers like Steiner Ranch. Curry emphasizes that ground beef remains one of the most nutritious and affordable options for families if they are educated on how to prepare it.

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### Upcoming Meetups Calendar, Global Event Schedule

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 3:13:43–3:18:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/upcoming-meetups-calendar-global-event-schedule.md

The hosts read an extensive list of upcoming meetups scheduled through November 2026. Locations include Zurich, Switzerland; Tbilisi, Georgia; and numerous cities across the United States. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find local gatherings and connect with other producers.

Keywords: [noagendameetups.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendameetups-com.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

### Sir Thomas of the Apocalypse, TechTV and Domain History

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 2:02:32–2:04:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-thomas-of-the-apocalypse-techtv-and-domain-history.md

Sir Thomas of the Apocalypse reflects on his long history following John C. Dvorak, starting with TechTV in the late 1990s and the Cranky Geeks program. He recalls rediscovering the podcast after accidentally typing a political commentator's URL that the show had famously redirected for years. His donation serves as a tribute to Dvorak's insightful and contrarian personality.

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### Global Meetup Schedule and First Responder Connection

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 5:57:06–6:00:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/global-meetup-schedule-and-first-responder-connection.md

Sir Ducifer promotes a major memorial meetup at Crousey Springs in Spicewood, Texas, to celebrate the life of John C. Dvorak. The hosts read an extensive list of upcoming meetups scheduled through November in locations ranging from Bangkok to Amsterdam. The segment emphasizes that meetup attendees serve as "first responders" for one another in times of emergency.

Keywords: crousey springs, spicewood texas, [noagendameetups.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendameetups-com.md), [first responders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-responders.md), global meetups

### Tom Cruise and Zuckerberg AI Clones, Kimi.com

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 2:48:16–2:50:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/tom-cruise-and-zuckerberg-ai-clones-kimi-com.md

The hosts play AI-generated voice clones of Tom Cruise and Mark Zuckerberg discussing the No Agenda podcast. While the Cruise clone is deemed unrealistic, the Zuckerberg clone is noted for its accuracy. This leads into "John's Tip of the Day," which recommends using Kimi.com as a neutral, non-political alternative to ChatGPT or Perplexity.

Keywords: [tom cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), ai clones, kimi.com, [perplexity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity.md)

### Domain Name History, MTV and Elvis.com

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:28:08–1:31:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/domain-name-history-mtv-and-elvis-com.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak share historical anecdotes about the early days of the internet and domain name acquisitions. Curry discusses his legal settlement over MTV.com and his decision to give Elvis.com to Priscilla Presley. Dvorak mentions John Markoff's acquisition of NYT.com and the story of how Anheuser-Busch traded a six-pack of beer for Bud.com.

Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), elvis.com, priscilla presley, bud.com, [john markoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-markoff.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md)

### Bud.com Acquisition, Long-Neck Beer Trade

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:31:25–1:34:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/bud-com-acquisition-long-neck-beer-trade.md

A detailed anecdote describes how Anheuser-Busch acquired the Bud.com domain from a fan in rural Texas. Rather than a multi-million dollar settlement, the owner requested a six-pack of long-neck Budweiser delivered by August Busch. The story serves as a contrast to modern high-stakes domain name disputes.

Keywords: bud.com, [anheuser-busch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anheuser-busch.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md)

### Value for Value System, Modern Podcast Apps, and Criticisms

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 2:09:32–2:12:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/value-for-value-system-modern-podcast-apps-and-criticisms.md

The No Agenda show continues to operate on the "value for value" model, eschewing corporate advertising for listener donations. Listeners are encouraged to use modern podcast apps from podcastapps.com for live notifications and better features. The hosts address listener feedback regarding their perceived shift in political tone and the influence of other media figures like Candace Owens and Tim Dillon.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcastapps.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcastapps-com.md), [candace owens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candace-owens.md), [tim dillon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-dillon.md), [nlp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nlp.md)

### Value for Value, Modern Podcast Apps

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 2:01:05–2:04:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/value-for-value-modern-podcast-apps.md

The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model, where listeners contribute time, talent, or treasure in exchange for the show's content. they promote the use of modern podcast apps via PodcastApps.com, which support features like "podping" for instant live notifications and faster episode updates compared to legacy platforms.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [podcastapps.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcastapps-com.md), [live streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-streaming.md), [podping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podping.md)

### Order of the Heart Red Knight Pins and Modern Podcast Apps

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 2:13:20–2:16:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/order-of-the-heart-red-knight-pins-and-modern-podcast-apps.md

The hosts showcase the new "Order of the Heart" Red Knight pins, featuring high-quality packaging and sealing wax certificates. They transition to a technical reminder for listeners to use modern podcast apps from podcastapps.com. These apps utilize Podping technology to provide near-instant updates and live-stream notifications, bypassing the delays of legacy platforms like Spotify and Apple.

Keywords: [red knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-knight.md), [order of the heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/order-of-the-heart.md), [podcastapps.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcastapps-com.md), [podping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podping.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md)

### Diaries.com Domain, LiveJournal, Exit Strategies

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 1:36:14–1:38:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/diaries-com-domain-livejournal-exit-strategies.md

The ownership of the domain Diaries.com is discussed as a potential high-value asset. The conversation briefly touches on the history of early social blogging platforms like LiveJournal and Tumblr, and the hosts joke about selling the domain for Bitcoin as an "exit strategy."

Keywords: [diaries.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diaries-com.md), [livejournal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livejournal.md), [tumblr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tumblr.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md)

### Personal Anecdotes on Smoking, Podcast Networks, and Mark Cuban

- **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-23
- **Time:** 1:59:00–2:03:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/personal-anecdotes-on-smoking-podcast-networks-and-mark-cuban.md

A personal digression covers past habits involving rolling tobacco and cannabis, including the "wake and bake" lifestyle. The conversation shifts to the history of podcast networks and the financial success of Mark Cuban, who sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for billions. The hosts reflect on being "too early" to various tech trends and the challenges of monetizing digital content compared to early internet pioneers.

Keywords: [smoking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [broadcast.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-com.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md)

### Birthday Announcements, Meetup Reports and Chicago Gathering

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 3:02:07–3:08:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/birthday-announcements-meetup-reports-and-chicago-gathering.md

The hosts announce several birthdays and share audio reports from a large meetup in Tinley Park, Illinois, organized by Eli the Coffee Guy and Darren O'Neill. They emphasize the importance of "connection brings protection" and encourage listeners to attend upcoming meetups in Idaho, Texas, and North Carolina. A potential return date for John C. Dvorak is teased for the Albany, California meetup in April.

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### Friend AI Wearable, Loneliness Trends

- **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-05
- **Time:** 2:01:48–2:05:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/friend-ai-wearable-loneliness-trends.md

Avi Shiffman has launched "Friend," a $99 AI wearable pendant designed to provide non-judgmental companionship. The product targets the growing "friendship deficit" among younger generations, specifically Zoomers, who reportedly have fewer close friends than previous age groups.

Keywords: friend.com, avi shiffman, ai wearable, [loneliness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loneliness.md), [zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoomers.md)

### Restaurant Investment Failures, 9/11 Economic Impact

- **Episode:** [1841: Scott Adams Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-08
- **Time:** 53:45–55:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux/chapter/restaurant-investment-failures-9-11-economic-impact.md

Scott Adams discusses the financial failure of his restaurant ventures, citing unscrupulous legal challenges and poor timing. He notes that he signed a major lease on September 11, 2001, just as the economy collapsed following the terrorist attacks and the dot-com crash.

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### John Dvorak's Tip of the Day, OnlineNewspapers.com and End-of-Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-04
- **Time:** 2:54:37–3:04:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/john-dvorak-s-tip-of-the-day-onlinenewspapers-com-and-end-of-show-mixes.md

John Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending OnlineNewspapers.com as a comprehensive resource for global research. The hosts preview upcoming segments with the creators of Podverse and play a series of AI-generated "slop" music mixes. The episode ends with a satirical song about Nicolás Maduro's "holiday" in the United States.

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