Topic: Jeff Smith

A discussion on the theory that COVID-19 can be carried on dog fur leads to a joke about "COVID dog shampoo." The hosts also mention licensing a "Build Back Better" song by Jeff Smith to globalist organizations for lucrative "sync rights."

The hosts deconstruct an NPR segment featuring Jeff Sharlet and Brook Gladstone, who analyze Donald Trump’s "vermin" speech as a sign of a "slow civil war." NPR contributors claim Trump’s rhetoric about "money changers" and "globalists" is coded anti-Semitism, even suggesting that criticizing Special Counsel Jack Smith is a form of racial or religious signaling.

The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. They announce the upcoming "Grumpy Old Bens" reunion tour on the No Agenda stream. The episode concludes with an "End of Show Mix" by Jeff Smith, featuring various show themes and listener-contributed audio.

The hosts credit Jeff Smith for his long-term contribution to the show's imaging and jingles. They contrast Smith's professional "Build Back Better" jingle package with the "jingle douchery" produced by the government. They suggest that the government's messaging would be more effective if it utilized the creative talents of the No Agenda producer community.

The show concludes with a series of "In Search Of" (ISO) sound clips and a final news item about an NBC podcast targeting a North Texas school district. The hosts sign off from Episode 1400, looking forward to Episode 1401. A classic end-of-show mix by Sir Jeff Smith plays the program out.

Amanda Hedrick and Sir Pete requested "Jobs Karma" for those seeking employment, leading to a montage of the show's signature jingles. The segment featured a full song by Jeff Smith, which includes a prominent train horn and themes of media deconstruction. These community-driven segments reinforce the "value for value" interaction between the hosts and the "producers" (listeners).

The show concludes with a custom musical mix by Jesse Coynell and Jeff Smith featuring the "Build Back Better" theme. Final clips of Kamala Harris and media commentary on the Capitol riot are played. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, promising to return for the next episode on Thursday.

A new series of satirical jingles produced by Jeff Smith parodies the Joe Biden "Build Back Better" campaign slogan. The hosts review several versions of the tracks, which feature lyrics about "life beyond your freedom" and "bending the knee." The segments are presented as a potential national campaign for the incoming administration.

The show concludes with an anecdote about a "Neiman Marxist" and plans for a large family Zoom call on Thanksgiving. The final segment features the full-length version of Jeff Smith’s "Build Back Better" song. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios mofos" and a final reminder to "think about that."

The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly shortening its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to the acronym "CSA." The hosts revisit their own custom jingle for the campaign, created by Sir Jeff Smith, and offer it to the government for a fee. They criticize the new branding as confusing and less effective than the original slogan.

The hosts reviewed potential new jingles for a "Joe Biden Gaff of the Week" segment. A submission from Sir Jeff Smith, who is currently touring with Bob Dylan's son's band, was praised for its professional quality. The segment highlights the ongoing contribution of professional musicians to the show's audio production.

The show concludes with a final sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley. A host shares a bizarre closing anecdote about an "ant invasion" and the "peppery" taste of accidentally eating an ant. The episode ends with a music mix featuring contributions from Bill Walsh and Sir Jeff Smith.

The adoption of the "In the Morning" catchphrase and the use of jingles originated as a mockery of the "Morning Zoo" radio format, triggered by a Family Guy episode featuring "Weenie and the Butt." While the show initially avoided imaging, these elements were eventually integrated to improve pacing and provide "rim shots" for humor. Sir Jeff Smith is credited with providing many of the early iconic jingles.

A retrospective of the 100th episode from May 2009 covers the "lost" Episode 22 and the host's time living in Amsterdam. The segment features a classic donation jingle by Jeff Smith, who has since moved on to humanitarian missions in Africa. The hosts reflect on the dark personal periods and technical hurdles they overcame during the first hundred episodes.

Podcaster Jen Briney of "Congressional Dish" reportedly removed her show's theme music and jingles due to licensing restrictions on the iHeartRadio platform. The hosts criticize the move as a compromise of the podcast's identity for the sake of broader distribution. They emphasize the importance of the "Value for Value" model over corporate platform requirements.

The show's format evolved from a casual conversation to a structured mockery of mainstream media, aided by jingles produced by Jeff Smith. The hosts argue that their show provides a service for busy professionals, such as those at Goldman Sachs, who do not have the time to dig through news stories to find hidden connections or media deceptions. They emphasize that they are entertaining themselves while providing valuable analysis.

The hosts credit the volunteers who maintain the show's infrastructure, including Void Zero in the Netherlands and Paul Couture for the art generator. They discuss the creative necessity of "getting ideas out of the system" to avoid mental constipation. Sir Jeff Smith and John Fletcher are praised for their prolific production of show jingles and "shouts," including the Putin/Hogan's Heroes parodies.

Donors from "Gitmo Nation," including Jael Ossowski in Vienna and Jeff Smith in Sarasota, are recognized. The hosts discuss the challenges of managing a two-man production team and the importance of listener contributions in maintaining the show's independence.

The hosts credit several high-value donors, including John Dietrich and Paul Simon, who both contributed $299.99. Dietrich shares a story about visiting Nash’s Organic Produce in Port Angeles based on a show tip. The segment includes a musical tribute from Sir Jeff Smith and a birthday shout-out for Matt Dietrich.

A discussion on the power of musical jingles in advertising highlights how effective they are at staying in a consumer's memory. Reference is made to the inventor of the modern jingle and the lament that the industry has moved away from simple, effective songs. The psychological impact of "earworms" is noted as a highly successful, if annoying, marketing tactic.