Topic: Disco

8 chapters across the catalog

Scruples
Episode 1715 3:10:46 - 3:13:10

1715: Scruples

Knighting Ceremony, Signet Rings and Umami Magic

A formal knighting ceremony is held for several high-value donors, including Sir Dusan, Sir Bumpsy, Sir Disco Head, and Sir Martel. They are granted access to the "Round Table" and instructed to visit the No Agenda Rings website for their official Signet rings. The hosts also joke about launching a "Umami Magic" fish sauce brand.

New Collar Worker
Episode 1450 2:24:08 - 2:28:42

1450: New Collar Worker

"Bong Bong" Marcos Wins Philippine Election, 70s Nostalgia

Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jr., the son of the former Philippine dictator, has won the presidential election in a landslide. The return of the Marcos family to power coincides with a broader cultural trend of 1970s nostalgia, including the opening of a "Disc Oasis" roller disco in New York's Central Park. The segment notes the historical parallels between the 1970s economic conditions and the present day.

Slackified
Episode 1199 1:25:52 - 1:30:00

1199: Slackified

Disco for Slack, Kindergarten Rewards for Adults

A new Slack plugin called "Disco" is critiqued for bringing a "kindergarten" reward system into the professional workplace. The tool allows employees to give each other stars and emojis for completing tasks. The hosts argue this infantilizes the workforce and replaces meaningful one-on-one communication with superficial digital feedback.

Slackified
Episode 1199 1:49:06 - 1:54:04

1199: Slackified

Steve Denton, Disco Duck and Radio Industry History

Steve Denton, a 49-year radio industry veteran from Kennesaw, Georgia, donates $205. He shares his history in the industry, including his role in the success of the platinum record "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees. Denton praises the show's ability to reveal the hidden agendas of media talking heads through subtle phrasing analysis.

Rise of the Betas
Episode 1014 1:51:14 - 1:52:50

1014: Rise of the Betas

Gavin Newsom for Governor, Political Image

Gavin Newsom is campaigning for Governor of California, described by the hosts as a "slick operator" with a 1970s-style fashion sense. The discussion touched on his past marriage to Kimberly Guilfoyle and his current political standing. Predictions suggest that the high-speed rail scandal could negatively impact the futures of many California politicians, including Newsom.

Stay Safe!
Episode 959 1:16:35 - 1:19:01

959: Stay Safe!

No Banks Credit Building Platform and Disco Grunts

Joseph Jones introduced a new platform designed to help individuals build credit without traditional bank loans by keeping money within the community through savings circles. He pledged to donate $5 to the No Agenda show for every new user who joins. Additionally, he requested the return of "disco grunts" during the show's intro segments, a feature from earlier episodes of the podcast.

Terrorist Narrative
Episode 670 2:04:04 - 2:07:31

670: Terrorist Narrative

Glenn Beck, Neuro-Linguistic Programming

The hosts analyze a clip of Glenn Beck, suggesting he uses neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and "crying on demand" to manipulate his audience. They specifically point out a strange "disco ball" reference in a pitch for a privacy product as a potential psychological trigger.

Episode 410 56:53 - 1:05:07

410: The Cheeseburger Code

MSNBC Toure Comments on Donna Summer and Disco Homophobia

MSNBC contributor Touré is criticized for politicizing the death of disco queen Donna Summer by claiming the "Death to Disco" movement was rooted in homophobia and racism. The hosts argue that disco's decline was actually due to musical stagnation and the rise of punk rock rather than a "white male power" conspiracy.