Topic: Hobby

A viral TikTok video features a woman playing a ukulele and singing a song criticizing consumerism and "Target runs" as hobbies. The lyrics encourage viewers to find real dreams and "touch grass" instead of buying plastic goods and NFTs. The hosts debate whether the performance was genuine or generated by AI.

A proposal for a "Holobook"—a hollowed-out book designed to store a smartphone and reduce addiction—is discussed. A listener suggested using $7 hollow books from Hobby Lobby as a base for the product. While one host is enthusiastic about the potential for a 1,000-unit limited run as a "No Agenda" gift, the other remains skeptical about the product's viability in a society deeply dependent on mobile technology.

A satirical public service announcement urged people stuck at home during the pandemic not to start their own podcasts. The message poked fun at the influx of true crime and pop culture shows produced by amateurs with USB microphones. The segment concluded that the greatest gift one could give humanity during a lockdown is to "shut up" and make pasta from scratch instead.

A viral social media post discussed on the Gutfeld show ranks the least attractive male hobbies according to women, with video gaming, collecting figurines, and building model trains topping the list. The hosts discuss a famous Dutch DJ who is so obsessed with trains that he now works as a tram conductor in his retirement.

Linda Weigert sent a vintage Valentine from Hobby Lobby along with a check, noting the show's positive impact on her mental health. Birthday wishes are extended to Trenton Winter and Diane of Northumberland, who requested a "biscuit" for her 44th birthday.

Hobby Lobby and Lipscomb University face backlash for using raw cotton stalks as decorations, which critics link to the history of slavery. Lipscomb's president apologized for a dinner menu featuring collard greens and cornbread served to African-American students. The hosts discuss the "ridiculous" nature of these controversies and share a recipe for preparing mustard greens.

The hosts analyze a heated discussion from The View regarding birth control and religious freedom. They clarify that the Hobby Lobby case was specifically about abortifacients like Plan B and IUDs, not all forms of contraception. The segment highlights the panelists' confusion over constitutional law and the right to privacy.

A detailed history of slot car racing tracks in the Bay Area and New York explores why the business model failed due to the "hobby expert phenomenon," where elite racers discouraged casual participants. The hosts compare this to the rise and fall of trampoline parks, which disappeared quickly due to high liability costs and injury risks.

Adam Curry describes the "hovercraft" mechanism used to rotate the massive 10-meter telescope at the McDonald Observatory. The discussion then shifts back to the Democratic primary debate on CBS, which suffered from low ratings due to its Saturday night time slot. The hosts suggest the timing was a deliberate attempt to minimize viewership for the "three duds" on stage.

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding Hobby Lobby's objection to providing four specific types of emergency contraception (Plan B and Ella) under the Affordable Care Act. The private, family-owned corporation argues that these methods violate their biblical beliefs regarding the beginning of life. The hosts clarify that the company still provides 16 other forms of birth control.

John C. Dvorak explores the No Agenda archives, specifically episode 133 from 2009, to find the origin of the "33 meme." He notes that in early episodes, the number 33 was mentioned in passing (such as the 33rd floor of a hotel) without the current significance. The segment also includes a correction regarding Harry Reid's comments on the "five white men" of the Supreme Court in the Hobby Lobby case, noting Clarence Thomas's presence.

The discussion focuses on Democratic reactions to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, specifically criticizing comments by Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. The hosts argue that the rhetoric regarding "five white guys" on the court is racist and sexist. They specifically mock Pelosi's verbal slips and her misunderstanding of the specific contraceptives involved in the legal case.

The traditions of amateur radio are explored, specifically the exchange of QSL cards to confirm radio contacts (QSOs). The hosts discuss the aesthetics of classic cards and announce plans to create limited-edition No Agenda QSL cards for listeners who interact with them on the D-Star reflector.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid criticizes the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, specifically targeting the "five white men" on the bench. The segment frames this as political pandering to the Democratic base regarding women's healthcare and corporate religious exemptions.

Following the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, a coordinated media push from outlets like Vox and The Washington Post is advocating for birth control to be made available over-the-counter. This shift would remove insurance companies from the financial loop and eliminate the need for doctor visits for prescriptions. The sudden alignment of Democratic and Republican interests on this solution suggests a high-level PR strategy to resolve the religious mandate conflict.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that closely held for-profit corporations can opt out of the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate based on religious objections. Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion relied on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Dictionary Act, which defines corporations as "persons." The ruling specifically addressed four types of contraceptives that the owners believed were abortifacients.

The hosts discuss the Hobby Lobby legal challenge against the contraceptive mandate. They argue that the company is not preventing women from choosing contraception but is refusing to pay for "Plan B" insurance coverage based on religious beliefs. They criticize the media for "programming" the public to believe the case is about hating women.

The hosts reminisce about building plastic model airplane kits during childhood, specifically recalling the distinct aroma of Testers Dope paint and alcohol-based engine fuel. They contrast the physical tethered-string flying models of the past with modern remote-controlled versions that require less mechanical maintenance. The discussion touches on the health effects of inhaling aromatics like toluene found in model glue.

A 15-year-old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip is cited as a perfect prediction of the modern bailout culture, featuring Calvin demanding subsidies for his failed lemonade stand. The hosts also briefly discuss technical issues with WordPress 2.7, which has reportedly caused their blog to crash repeatedly since the upgrade.