Topic: Solstice

5 chapters across the catalog

Second Half of Show
Episode 1844 12:45 - 16:32

1844: Second Half of Show

Peter Gersten, 2012 Doomsday Leap, Sedona Portal

Criminal lawyer Peter Gersten claimed that human existence is a computer program scheduled to shut down during the 2012 winter solstice. Gersten planned a "leap of faith" off Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona, believing he could save the world by jumping through a sky portal at exactly 11:11 a.m. The segment notes the financial motivations often tied to doomsday prophecies.

No Agenda Christmas 2025
Episode 1828 1:17:31 - 1:20:19

1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025

Kwanzaa Origins, Maulana Karenga and 1966 Watts Riots

The hosts explore the history of Kwanzaa, noting it was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga following the Watts riots as an alternative to Christmas for Black Americans. They discuss the holiday's timing around the winter solstice and its focus on African heritage. The conversation questions the widespread adoption of the holiday given that many Black Americans are practicing Christians.

Quantum Supremacy
Episode 1357 3:12:27 - 3:19:41

1357: Quantum Supremacy

Global Meetup Calendar, Summer Solstice Events

A comprehensive list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, spanning from Minneapolis to Dubrovnik, Croatia. A major weekend event is planned in the Netherlands for early July, promising a "no lockdown" environment. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local gatherings to connect with other "producers."

Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents
Episode 680 2:47:30 - 2:50:32

680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents

Christmas Special Preview, Show Sign-off

The hosts conclude the episode with holiday wishes for Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, and Festivus. They announce a special "deconstruction" episode to be released on Christmas Day, with regular programming resuming the following Sunday. The show signs off with its signature montage of character voices and the "best podcast in the universe" tagline.