Topic: Steven

Hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Blytner open the program discussing a recent Billy Idol concert. They remark on the 70-year-old singer's high energy and physical fitness during the performance. Adam Curry joins the conversation to share an anecdote about Billy Idol dating Downtown Julie Brown during his time at MTV.

Adam Curry recalls interviewing guitarist Steve Stevens in the late 1980s and receiving a signed Hammer guitar. The discussion shifts to Joe Satriani's instructional style, focusing on the importance of facial expressions during performance. An anecdote about Ted Nugent playing Eddie Van Halen's guitar illustrates that "tone is in the hands."

The hosts discuss Steve Stevens' signature guitar line with the Canadian company Godin. They remark on the unique designs, including open headstocks and nylon string configurations. The conversation touches on the decline of live instrumentation in favor of synthesized electronic music.

The hosts discuss the failure of AIPAC-backed candidates despite heavy spending, using Haley Stevens as an example. Adam Curry encourages listeners to stop complaining on social media and instead run for local positions like school boards or zoning boards. He shares an anecdote about how his church in Fredericksburg, Texas, successfully motivated voters to elect a preferred mayoral candidate.

Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" receives negative reviews for being incoherent and "washed out." In response to perceived Hollywood stagnation, Elon Musk is reportedly sponsoring a new film studio with Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, potentially reviving the MGM brand. The move is framed as an alternative to the current social media and cable news landscape.

A "boots on the ground" report from Minneapolis pans Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" as an "unmitigated disappointment." The reviewer describes the plot as scattered and campy, failing to capitalize on the suspense created by the Trump administration's recent release of UAP footage. The film is criticized for its out-of-place philosophical monologues and weak writing.

Dr. Steven Greer of The Disclosure Project claims the U.S. military has downed over a thousand extraterrestrial spacecraft using electromagnetic pulse weapons. He further alleges the existence of gruesome programs that combine human and alien DNA to create creatures used in staged abductions, framing the secrecy as the biggest scandal in U.S. history.

Director Steven Spielberg is reportedly working on a new film titled "Disclosure," following a year of increased public interest in UFOs and "Age of Disclosure" documentaries. The project has revived interest in classic paranormal phenomena like crop circles. A trailer for the film has sparked online discussion, including bizarre theories about the physical appearance of actors in the footage.

Former Hollywood showrunner Peter Duke claimed on the Ripple Effect podcast that Steven Spielberg has long worked in coordination with the Pentagon. Duke, who worked at the Shoah Foundation, noted Spielberg's specific rules regarding titles, such as forbidding the term "Creative Director" because he believes creativity is a gift from God. Duke suggests Spielberg's film projects are often "dictated" as part of broader social engineering efforts.

Retired Air Force General Steven Kwast delivered a speech emphasizing the strategic importance of space for energy and transportation. Kwast claims that existing technology could deliver humans anywhere on Earth in under an hour and provide wireless energy from space, potentially replacing the current expensive and wasteful energy paradigm with a system inspired by Nikola Tesla.

Glenn Beck has begun visiting college campuses with his signature chalkboard to fill a void left by other conservative commentators like Charlie Kirk and Steven Crowder. Reports indicate Beck struggled to handle questioning from younger audiences during these appearances. The shift in campus dynamics suggests a more confrontational environment for traditional conservative media figures.

Steven Crowder explains his decision to pull back from campus events, citing increased violence and threats, including "concrete milkshakes" and attempts to firebomb his car. The hosts criticize Crowder's framing of the situation, using the Dutch term "lijkepikker" (corpse picker).

Linda McMahon, discussed in the context of education, repeatedly referred to Artificial Intelligence as "A1" during a report on school technology. The hosts compare this gaffe to Senator Ted Stevens' famous "series of tubes" description of the internet, officially renaming AI to "A1" for the show.

The hosts discuss potential economic advisors for a second Trump term, mentioning Larry Kudlow and Steven Mnuchin while dismissing Anthony Scaramucci. The segment concludes with the final reading of associate executive producer donations and a series of birthday wishes for listeners and family members.

The donation segment recognizes Scott from Newcastle as the Executive Producer for the episode. Numerous other donors are thanked for their "treasure" contributions, including Sir Pursuit of Peace and Tranquility and Sir by His Grace. The hosts perform "Jobs Karma" rituals for listeners seeking employment and announce several birthday wishes and title changes within the No Agenda community.

Fox News host Jesse Watters highlighted that numerous former Confederate officials, including Vice President Alexander Stevens, served in Congress after the Civil War despite the 14th Amendment. President Ulysses S. Grant prioritized national reconciliation over the strict enforcement of insurrectionist bans.

The list of signatories for the Westminster Declaration is analyzed, noting a lack of traditional right-wing figures. The group includes a mix of liberals, Marxists, and "Intellectual Dark Web" figures like Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger.

Tucker Carlson interviewed former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who claims the January 6th event was a "setup." Sund alleges that the Pentagon, under Chris Miller, issued a memo restricting the National Guard from carrying weapons or equipment despite warnings of violence. Sund also notes that Nancy Pelosi's office delayed the deployment of the National Guard for 71 minutes while his officers were being overwhelmed.

Conservative commentator Steven Crowder sparked a public feud with "Big Con" after revealing a redacted contract that docked pay for social media de-platforming. Crowder argued the terms incentivized self-censorship and alignment with Big Tech policies. The hosts discuss how this situation highlights the benefits of the "Value for Value" model, which avoids advertiser and platform-driven restrictions on speech.

Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boring responded to Steven Crowder's "Big Con" video by revealing the details of their $50 million, four-year opening offer. Boring explained that the pay-docking clauses were standard business protections against the loss of advertising revenue from platforms like YouTube. The hosts find the $50 million figure staggering and contrast it with their own independent production model.