8 chapters across the catalog
Clubhouse for Corporate Conference Calls
The hosts argue that the audio-only app Clubhouse is "stupid" as a consumer product but would be a revolutionary tool for corporate conference calls. They suggest licensing the Chinese backend technology (Agora) to sell a moderated version to businesses.
Podnews released an April Fools' joke regarding Apple Podcasts changing its "subscribe" button to "follow" in iOS 14.6. The prank further claimed that Apple would begin monitoring telephone conversations and Facebook accounts. Additionally, the joke referenced Mark Cuban fighting for branding rights over his new Clubhouse-style application.
Knighting Ceremony, Meetup Schedule, and Show Outro
The episode wraps up with a formal knighting ceremony for Susan Stevens and Brian Mosier, followed by a reading of the global meetup schedule. The hosts briefly discuss the "Nevada takeover" by Democratic Socialists and Mike Lindell's plans to launch a social media site called "Pillow Talk." The show ends with the traditional sign-off and a musical mix.
Bret Weinstein Clubhouse Incident, Intellectual Dark Web
Biologist Bret Weinstein was involved in a contentious "coup" on the Clubhouse app, where he was interrogated by moderators regarding his views on race and white supremacy. Weinstein, known for his departure from Evergreen State College, was criticized for his defensive response. The incident highlighted tensions between the app's original Black creator community and the influx of "Intellectual Dark Web" figures.
Clubhouse Class Struggle, Digital Space Hijacking
The conflict on Clubhouse is analyzed as a class struggle rather than a purely racial one. Observers note that the app was initially built by Black creators and entrepreneurs before being "hijacked" by high-profile white investors and celebrities like Elon Musk. The resulting friction stems from the original community feeling their digital space was co-opted by a different social class.
Clubhouse, an audio-only social media app, has gained significant traction among tech elites and celebrities. During a session with Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon, the CEO of Clubhouse, Paul Davison, struggled to answer how the platform would handle potential "misinformation" from figures like Donald Trump.
The audio-based social platform Clubhouse is revealed to use technology provided by Agora, a Chinese company. Concerns are raised regarding the app's requirement for users to upload their entire address books and the potential for the CCP to monitor private conversations hosted on the platform. The hosts also contrast American and Chinese coding ethics regarding algorithmic content promotion.
Jessica Wyatt from San Antonio, Texas, contributes toward her husband's knighthood and promotes her Kickstarter campaign for "Sane Nerd," a planned nerd clubhouse. The hosts discuss the potential for the venue to host future No Agenda meetups in Texas. The segment includes a brief look at the project's website and its mission to create a community space for enthusiasts.
