# Zephyr on The No Agenda Show Zephyr comes up in 70 chapters across 65 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2015 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 70 - **Episodes:** 65 - **Discussed:** November 2015 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), [Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [Economic Indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 70 ### Sir Can Kicker and the Zephyr Train Foamer Clips - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 2:10:45–2:12:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-can-kicker-and-the-zephyr-train-foamer-clips.md Alex Broadfoot, dubbed Sir Can Kicker, Baron of the White Mountains, requests "foamer" clips in honor of John C. Dvorak's love for the Zephyr train. He admits to procrastinating his knighthood request since 2020. The hosts play multiple audio clips of train horns and passing rail cars to satisfy the request. Keywords: alex broadfoot, sir can kicker, white mountains, [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), train foamer, hooy-hooy ### Sir Patrick Coble, Custom Shadow Box Tribute - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 13:10–15:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/sir-patrick-coble-custom-shadow-box-tribute.md Sir Patrick Coble, a former Marine and long-time producer, created two custom shadow boxes to honor the show's history. The boxes contained various artifacts including an HO scale model of the Zephyr, an MTV patch, and a first-generation iPod. These items represented the professional journey and personal interests of the podcast hosts. Keywords: [patrick coble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-coble.md), shadow box, ho scale, [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) ### Nigel and Karen Ewan and the Sacramento Train Meetup - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 7:00:04–7:01:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/nigel-and-karen-ewan-and-the-sacramento-train-meetup.md Nigel and Karen Ewan, along with Oscar Z, recall a legendary meetup at the Sacramento Train Museum and riding the California Zephyr observation car with John C. Dvorak. They share memories of Dvorak telling stories about refineries and other topics during the trip. The Ewans mention their "No Agenda baby" and the habit of crying when rinsing grease down the drain. Keywords: [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [columbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbus.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [train museum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train-museum.md) ### Sir Adam of the Coke Empire, Mud Flats and Zephyr - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:08:11–3:10:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-adam-of-the-coke-empire-mud-flats-and-zephyr.md Sir Adam of the Coke Empire donated $188.88, referencing the "mud flats" outside John C. Dvorak's window and the "zephyr" waiting to take him on his last ride. He expressed hope for a future biopic about Dvorak produced by Dana Brunetti. The donor noted that Dvorak's dry, honest opinions had spanned his entire adult life. Keywords: [sir adam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-adam.md), coke empire, [mud flats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mud-flats.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md) ### Sir Patrick Duke of the South, Sacramento Train Museum - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:10:51–3:17:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-patrick-duke-of-the-south-sacramento-train-museum.md Sir Patrick Coble, the Duke of the South, provided a heartfelt audio note detailing his experiences traveling to meetups worldwide. He shared a "core memory" of taking John C. Dvorak and his family to the Sacramento Train Museum to ride the Zephyr. Coble credited Dvorak and Curry with building a "force of nature" community that has resulted in weddings, friendships, and children globally. Keywords: [patrick coble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-coble.md), duke of the south, [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), [train museum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train-museum.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### Tributes to the Greatest of All Trolls - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:22:44–5:25:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/tributes-to-the-greatest-of-all-trolls.md Donors honor John C. Dvorak's legacy as the "Greatest of All Trolls" and a staple of their adult lives. The notes include memories of Dvorak's humorous outbursts regarding "Grand Duke" titles and his consistent "Zephyr reports." Supporters from Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Netherlands offer condolences to the Dvorak and Nowitzki families while pledging to continue supporting the show. Keywords: [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [buzzkill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), zephyr reports, [christopher gray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-gray.md) ### Clendy Villar, Caroline Hafner, and the Zephyr Reports - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:24:20–5:26:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/clendy-villar-caroline-hafner-and-the-zephyr-reports.md Clendy Villar and Caroline Hafner describe Dvorak as a grandfather figure. Sir Spooky expresses how much he will miss the "Zephyr reports." Dwayne Spellman thanks the hosts for being a "light in the darkness" during the 2020-2021 lockdowns. Keywords: clendy villar, caroline hafner, zephyr reports, grandfather figure, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md) ### The Zephyr Train, Local Infrastructure Changes - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 55:39–57:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/the-zephyr-train-local-infrastructure-changes.md The hosts react to the sound of the Zephyr train passing by the studio, noting its unusual Sunday schedule. They lament the construction of a new apartment building near the tracks that blocks the view of the train, despite muffling the noise for other residents. The segment highlights a personal interest in local rail activity and the changing landscape of the Texas Hill Country. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [train](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train.md), [gillespie county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillespie-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [urban development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-development.md), [noise pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-pollution.md), [foamer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foamer.md) ### No Agenda Zephyr Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:55:29–1:56:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/no-agenda-zephyr-economic-indicator.md The hosts consider creating a "No Agenda Zephyr" economic indicator for the TradingView charting platform. They suggest charging a $20 monthly subscription fee for the technical analysis tool. Keywords: tradingview, [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md), [technical analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-analysis.md), horvitz, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### TurboScribe AI, Transgender Activist Marriage - **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-07 - **Time:** 2:25:52–2:28:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/turboscribe-ai-transgender-activist-marriage.md The hosts praise a new AI transcription service, TurboScribe, for its speed and speaker recognition capabilities. In a separate news item, they report on the engagement of Montana Representative Zoe Zephyr and activist Erin Reed. The segment concludes with a final thank you to the show's associate executive producers. Keywords: turboscribe, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), zoe zephyr, erin reed, [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md) ### Dame Zephyr and the History of the Term Podcast - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 1:55:40–1:59:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/dame-zephyr-and-the-history-of-the-term-podcast.md Travis Molnar donated $1,600 to honor his wife, Dame Zephyr, on their 16th wedding anniversary. The donation note leads to a discussion about the origin of the term "podcasting." Adam Curry recalls the early resistance to the name due to its association with Apple's iPod and the failed attempt by some to use the term "netcast" instead. Keywords: dame zephyr, [wedding anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding-anniversary.md), [ipod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod.md), netcast, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md) ### Father's Day Zephyr Report and Turkey Call Gifts - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 2:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/father-s-day-zephyr-report-and-turkey-call-gifts.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Father's Day special with a report on a ten-car Zephyr train sighting in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange Father's Day greetings and discuss gifts, including a manual turkey call device. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), vista dome, turkey call, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Zoe Zephyr Censure, Montana House Decorum - **Episode:** [1551: Big Mike & The Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-30 - **Time:** 2:15:25–2:19:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock/chapter/zoe-zephyr-censure-montana-house-decorum.md Transgender lawmaker Zoe Zephyr was censured by the Montana House of Representatives after telling colleagues they would have "blood on their hands" for supporting a ban on gender-affirming care. The censure prevents Zephyr from participating in floor debates but allows for continued voting. Critics of the lawmaker argue the statement violated legislative decorum, while supporters view it as a necessary defense of the LGBTQ community. Keywords: zoe zephyr, [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), [censure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censure.md), [decorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decorum.md), transgender lawmaker ### Zephyr Report and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [1442: Slime Mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-14 - **Time:** 3:53–5:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold/chapter/zephyr-report-and-economic-indicators.md John C. Dvorak provides a "Zephyr Report" regarding a train sighting involving four engines, two of which featured celebratory blue paint. The hosts jokingly interpret this as a positive economic sign despite 8.5% inflation and Bitcoin's price volatility. Dvorak notes he has prepared an unusually high number of clips for the episode. Keywords: [zephyr report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr-report.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [squawk box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squawk-box.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), train engines ### California Zephyr Observations and Florida Real Estate Trends - **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-17 - **Time:** 2:04:04–2:07:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/california-zephyr-observations-and-florida-real-estate-trends.md Observations of the California Zephyr train included a rare private rental car, sparking speculation about "elites" traveling across the country. Meanwhile, listeners reported relocating from high-tax states like New Jersey to Florida, citing skyrocketing housing prices in areas like Ponte Vedra. The discussion touched on the difficulty of remaining objective in the face of intense "fear porn" and propaganda surrounding the Ukraine conflict. Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), ponte vedra, [relocation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relocation.md) ### California Zephyr Commemorative Engines and Orient Express - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 1:23:03–1:26:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/california-zephyr-commemorative-engines-and-orient-express.md A report on the California Zephyr train noted the use of four engines, including two commemorative units, on a recent trip to Sacramento. The discussion shifted to luxury rail travel, including the revamped Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway route from Vladivostok to Moscow. Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), orient express, trans-siberian railway, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Ten Car Zephyr, CNBC Squawk Box Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-07 - **Time:** 10:17–10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/ten-car-zephyr-cnbc-squawk-box-economic-indicator.md A sighting of a ten-car Zephyr train is reported as a potential signal for economic shifts. The train featured two additional "workhorse" cars resembling prison transport, contrasting with traditional luxury cars from the 1920s. This observation is linked to market movements, specifically Bitcoin trading at $61,464. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [squawk box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squawk-box.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md) ### Fibonacci Retracements, Zephyr Economic Report - **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-07 - **Time:** 1:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/fibonacci-retracements-zephyr-economic-report.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1388 of No Agenda from Texas and Silicon Valley. Dvorak provides a "Zephyr Economic Report" based on train movements in Northern California, noting a reverse Fibonacci retracement as Bitcoin reaches $50,829. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), fibonacci retracement, [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md) ### US-China Trade Deficit, Slow-Moving Freight Trains - **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-17 - **Time:** 1:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/us-china-trade-deficit-slow-moving-freight-trains.md The United States imported approximately $600 billion worth of goods from China in the first quarter of 2021, contributing to a trade deficit exceeding $250 billion. Observations of slow-moving freight trains and massive container shipments in Northern Silicon Valley serve as indicators of current economic pacing. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-deficit.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), us economy ### Bitcoin 2021 Miami Conference, Road Report - **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-06 - **Time:** 1:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/bitcoin-2021-miami-conference-road-report.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1353 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. Curry provides a road report regarding his recent trip to the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida. 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