Topic: Modesto

5 chapters across the catalog

Clown World
Episode 1391 9:11 - 11:38

1391: Clown World

Universal Life Church, Religious Exemptions, Kirby Hensley

The history of the Universal Life Church and its founder, Kirby Hensley, is recounted following a meeting with a fellow minister at the Bastrop event. The conversation shifts to the increasing number of requests for religious exemptions from vaccine mandates being processed through the church's ministers.

Competitive Victimhood
Episode 997 27:10 - 28:57

997: Competitive Victimhood

FBI Entrapment Allegations in Pier 39 Terror Plot

Everett Aaron Jameson, a tow truck driver from Modesto, was arrested for an alleged Christmas Day terror plot at San Francisco's Pier 39. Court documents suggest Jameson attempted to back out of the plan, but was goaded by undercover FBI agents to proceed. The hosts argue this represents a pattern of government entrapment rather than a legitimate security threat.

Dead Angry Birds
Episode 266 56:46 - 1:00:58

266: Dead Angry Birds

Universal Life Church, Kirby Hensley, Knighthoods

John C. Dvorak recounts meeting Kirby Hensley, the illiterate founder of the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California. Hensley viewed organized religion as a tax scam and sought to democratize the ministry by selling ordainment certificates to anyone. This philosophy serves as the inspiration for the No Agenda show's own system of granting knighthoods and titles to donors.

Eating the Evidence
Episode 232 49:10 - 55:04

232: Eating the Evidence

Jack's Snack Packs for Troops and PR Video Packages

A human interest story about a seven-year-old boy named Jack organizing "snack packs" for troops in Afghanistan is identified as a likely pre-packaged PR campaign. The report, aired by Alan Sanchez on Good Day Sacramento, features the child in military-style clothing. The hosts suggest the story is a "feel-good" setup designed to promote specific brands like Slim Jim and Gatorade.

Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!
Episode 144 8:49 - 10:11

144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!

Executive Producer Philip Evans and Swine Flu Information Request

Philip Evans, originally from Modesto and currently residing in Las Vegas, is recognized as the executive producer for this episode following a $150 donation. Evans requested the creation of a consolidated webpage for swine flu information to help educate skeptics. The hosts invite listeners to assist in building this resource to promote public awareness.