Topic: Technical Difficulties

25 chapters across the catalog

Trollery
Episode 1869 1:23:34 - 1:25:22

1869: Trollery

Technical Difficulties, AVG Antivirus Pop-ups

A brief discussion regarding technical issues during the broadcast reveals that software pop-ups from AVG Antivirus caused an accidental muting of the audio. The host explains that modern ad-blockers often fail to prevent these intrusive system notifications, which can overlay active controls on a computer screen.

Nekkidly
Episode 1863 1:40 - 3:18

1863: Nekkidly

Aisha Hasni, CNN False Flag Coverage

Fox News reporter Aisha Hasni experienced a sudden phone disconnection while describing a serious warning she received from the husband of press secretary Caroline Leavitt. CNN quickly published an article addressing the surge of "false flag" claims following the incident. The disruption occurred during the transition from the national anthem to the dinner program.

Jell-No!
Episode 1852 2:15 - 4:35

1852: Jell-No!

John C. Dvorak Hospital Update, AI Voice Clone Prank

Adam Curry recounts phone calls from John C. Dvorak during his recovery from heart surgery. Dvorak attempted to test his remote recording setup, the "nook," leading to typical technical difficulties involving webcams and speakers. Adam plays an AI-generated voice clone of Dvorak complaining about hospital food and sponge baths to demonstrate the realism of modern voice synthesis.

Injectables
Episode 1481

1481: Injectables

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Technical Difficulties

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1481 of No Agenda from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes technical issues following a trip to Dallas, including lost equipment and a missing USB dock for his wireless peripherals. Dvorak notes a slight change in Curry's audio quality during the remote broadcast.

Peak Whiteness
Episode 1248 1:59:22 - 2:02:33

1248: Peak Whiteness

Windows Updates and China is Asshole

The show experiences minor technical interruptions from a persistent Windows update notification. A series of jingles are played for donor Travis Mercer, including "China is Asshole" and "We're all going to die." The hosts continue to process the large volume of donations and jingle requests from the executive producer tier.

Obamable
Episode 1243 1:36:00 - 1:41:27

1243: Obamable

Joe Biden Basement Broadcasts, Technical Glitches

Joe Biden's virtual campaign events from his basement are criticized for their poor production quality and frequent technical glitches. The hosts mock the "skeleton-like" video artifacts and the fawning coverage from MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough. Biden's insistence on "following the rules" of experts like Dr. Fauci is framed as a political strategy to contrast with President Trump.

Toilet Preppers
Episode 1225 1:09:44 - 1:14:43

1225: Toilet Preppers

Joe Biden Virtual Town Hall Technical Failures

Joe Biden's attempt to host a "presidential" virtual town hall on the coronavirus was marred by significant technical glitches using the Zoom platform. The broadcast suffered from overmodulated audio, unmuted participants including a crying baby, and Biden eventually having to speak into an iPhone. Despite the amateurish production, Hollywood figures like Alyssa Milano and Rob Reiner continued to praise Biden's leadership on social media.

Tacorista
Episode 1166 2:35:43 - 2:42:19

1166: Tacorista

Windows 10 Update Issues, Global Meetup Schedule

During the recording, one host experienced technical interference from a forced Windows 10 update, leading to a critique of Microsoft's operating system. The segment also included a comprehensive list of upcoming "No Agenda" meetups in locations ranging from Charleston and Toronto to Busan, South Korea and Luxembourg. The hosts emphasized the importance of community gatherings for "like-minded people."

Fruit Machine
Episode 986

986: Fruit Machine

Skype Interface Changes and Technical Difficulties

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing technical hurdles encountered after a brief vacation. They criticize the new Skype interface and describe the hour-long process required to reconfigure microphones and audio settings. The hosts note that software updates often disrupt established broadcasting workflows.

Off Script
Episode 930 1:31:24 - 1:33:49

930: Off Script

Technical Issues, Host Conflict and Social Media

The hosts address recent technical glitches during their pre-stream and the resulting friction between them. A listener's demand for an apology regarding one host's "mean" behavior is rejected, leading to the listener being blocked on social media. The hosts emphasize that their ten-year working relationship naturally involves moments of being "fed up" and "unhinged."

Busted Router
Episode 738

738: Busted Router

Technical Difficulties, Chat Room Snark in Rotterdam

Adam Curry broadcasts from Rotterdam, Netherlands, while John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley for episode 738. The hosts address live stream issues and criticize the "snarky" behavior of users in the noagenestream.com chat room. Dvorak notes a decline in the quality of online forum comments.

NEETS
Episode 573

573: NEETS

Technical Difficulties, Laptop Fallback and Boot Sector Errors

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the episode from FEMA Region 6 and FEMA Region 9 respectively. Dvorak reports a major hardware failure on his primary computer, forcing him to broadcast from a laptop. The error message "Reboot and select proper boot device" suggests a failed hard disk or corrupted boot sector.

Middle Class Infanteers
Episode 476

476: Middle Class Infanteers

Skype Technical Issues, Amsterdam Exile, Comcast Business Upgrades

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 476 from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley. Technical difficulties with Skype lead to a discussion about internet reliability and the potential need for a Comcast Business upgrade. The hosts reference the history of phone companies interfering with early internet service providers in the 1990s.

Episode 416 1:50:48 - 1:54:38

416: Datapalooza

Coffee Spill Incident, No Agenda Feed Issues

A live coffee spill occurs during the recording, leading to a brief interruption as the host's wife assists with the cleanup. The segment also addresses listener complaints regarding the podcast's RSS feed and website accessibility. The hosts clarify that noagendashow.com is the official source for show notes and downloads, dismissing issues with third-party redirect sites.

Tag and Track
Episode 370

370: Tag and Track

Skype Crash and Microsoft Software Issues

The program opens with technical difficulties as Skype repeatedly crashes during the initial connection. The failure is attributed to Microsoft's ownership of the product, with comparisons made to the "abort, retry, fail" errors of older operating systems. A full reinstallation of the software was required to stabilize the connection for the New Year's Day broadcast.

Time Warner Sucks
Episode 269 0:01 - 8:37

269: Time Warner Sucks

Time Warner Cable Connectivity Issues and Technical Failures

Technical failures plague the start of the broadcast as Time Warner Cable connectivity issues force a reliance on an AT&T iPhone tethering setup. The connection in the Hollywood Hills remains unstable despite troubleshooting efforts, leading to a reduced stream bitrate of 24 kilobits. Frustration is expressed regarding the lack of infrastructure improvements by telecommunications companies despite receiving billions in tax dollars.