Topic: Tom Cruise

The hosts play AI-generated voice clones of Tom Cruise and Mark Zuckerberg discussing the No Agenda podcast. While the Cruise clone is deemed unrealistic, the Zuckerberg clone is noted for its accuracy. This leads into "John's Tip of the Day," which recommends using Kimi.com as a neutral, non-political alternative to ChatGPT or Perplexity.

The "Tip of the Day" focuses on elontalks.com, a website that provides free AI-generated voice impressions of celebrities like Donald Trump, Tom Cruise, and Mark Zuckerberg. The hosts demonstrate how these tools can be used to create promotional clips for the show. While the site currently offers unlimited free clips, the hosts remain wary of potential future monetization or scams.

The hosts compete to select the "ISO" (In Search Of) audio clip to close the show, rejecting a Joe Biden clip for its perceived lack of energy. A Tom Cruise clip and various other "real people" snippets are considered. The process highlights the show's focus on high-energy, impactful audio as a signature element of its production style.

A viral deepfake video featuring a reunion of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise has sparked outrage among Hollywood unions. The video was created using ByteDance's new AI generator, C-Dance 2.0. Industry experts, including Deadpool writer Rhett Reese, suggest the technology represents a "doomsday scenario" for the film industry. The hosts argue that the technology cannot be "uninvented" and will lead to massive litigation over likeness rights.

A Microsoft report claims Russian influence actors are targeting the upcoming Paris Olympics with disinformation, including a fake documentary featuring a deepfake Tom Cruise. The report warns of potential disruptive cyber attacks and phishing scams. The hosts express skepticism, noting that Russia's conflict with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) predates the current war in Ukraine.

The upcoming coronation concert at Windsor Castle is discussed, featuring performers like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. The hosts recount an old tabloid story involving Lionel Richie's personal life before moving on to the guest list, which includes Tom Cruise and Nicole Scherzinger. Speculation arises regarding King Charles's longevity on the throne, with the suggestion that this event serves as a rehearsal for the eventual reign of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Russia beats Tom Cruise in the race to film the first movie in space as an actress and director arrive at the ISS. The episode concludes with a "Bad Week for Facebook" musical mix by Neil Jones and a track by Gus Augustine.

Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globe awards in protest of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's lack of diversity. The hosts view this as an act of virtue signaling, noting that the awards show was already facing a cancellation due to plummeting ratings and a lack of relevance.

Leaked audio from the set of the new Mission Impossible movie features Tom Cruise shouting at crew members for violating COVID-19 safety protocols. The hosts analyze the recording as a potential PR stunt intended to show Hollywood's commitment to safety and production continuity.

Speculation regarding Michael Bloomberg's height has intensified following claims he wears four-to-five inch lift shoes to appear taller during debates. Comparisons were made to Robert De Niro's footwear in the film The Irishman and Tom Cruise's use of lifts in Hollywood. Donald Trump has frequently used Bloomberg's height as a point of personal ridicule during the campaign.

The upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick reportedly features a plot involving a conflict with Iran and the theft of an Iranian F-14. This cinematic theme mirrors current real-world tensions between the United States and Iran. The discussion references Ricky Gervais's recent criticisms of repetitive Hollywood sequels and unoriginal movie plots.

Sir Michael Mugler donated $635 and requested a title change to "Sir Anthrax, failed vaccine tester" following a 100% disability rating from the VA. He predicts that the upcoming Top Gun 2 movie is a global marketing vehicle for the F-35 fighter jet, with Tom Cruise serving as the primary salesman for international military sales.

The term "binge" is criticized as an unhealthy and ugly addition to the popular lexicon, specifically regarding television consumption. A review of the film Mission Impossible in IMAX follows, noting the franchise's predictability and illogical action sequences, such as surviving helicopter crashes.

A discussion explores the theory that major celebrity deaths are sometimes used to distract the public from failed foreign policy maneuvers, citing Michael Jackson's death during the 2009 Iranian Green Revolution. The hosts jokingly speculate on which high-profile pilots, such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta, might be "next" if current Iranian regime change efforts fail.

Senator Al Franken is criticized for his aggressive questioning of Jeff Sessions. An anecdote from a former banker mentions a pro-marijuana Democrat challenging "Tom Cruise" (likely meaning Ted Cruz) in Texas. The hosts discuss the potential for national marijuana legalization once Sessions, a vocal opponent, is removed from office.

The upcoming Tom Cruise film "American Made" revisits the CIA-backed drug running operations in Mena, Arkansas, during Bill Clinton's governorship. The hosts discuss whether the film's release is prompting a media effort to defuse long-standing "conspiracy theories" regarding the Clintons' involvement.

A listener note suggests that the Tom Cruise movie *Jack Reacher* contains themes and memes highly relevant to current discussions on mass shootings. The film, shot in Pittsburgh, had several scenes removed or delayed following real-world gun violence events.

The hosts list various entertainment events cancelled or postponed following the Sandy Hook shooting, including the premiere of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" and Tom Cruise's "Jack Reacher." They also note that Kesha's song "Die Young" was pulled from radio stations.

John C. Dvorak plays a recorded segment from the entertainment news show Extra to catch Adam Curry up on celebrity news missed during his wedding trip. The summary includes Halle Berry's head injury, the death of Howard Stern's dog, Tom Cruise's divorce from Katie Holmes, and Sofia Vergara's status as a high-paid actress.

The hosts address a flood of listener emails regarding the number 33 in relation to the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce. While some suggest the number is a Scientology code or a reference to Anonymous documents, the discussion dismisses the specific numerological significance in this case while acknowledging 33 as a recurring code in military-industrial circles.