Topic: Zombies

John C. Dvorak describes a high-end virtual reality experience at a Zero Latency franchise located in a Quonset hut in South Rotterdam. Participating in a zombie apocalypse simulation with his daughter and her fiance, he notes the physical intensity and photorealistic quality of the first-person shooter environment. He concludes that while immersive for gaming, the technology is a "dead end" for broader applications like the metaverse.

The hosts deconstruct the phrase "pandemic of the unvaccinated," attributed to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and President Joe Biden. They compare the rhetoric to zombie apocalypse tropes and critique the linguistic construction of the narrative. A brief observation is made regarding a massive freight train, signaling ongoing supply chain issues and Chinese imports.

The hosts review the artwork for the previous episode, "Zombie Town," created by Dame Kenny Benn. The piece featured a bowl of eyeballs, referencing a news story about a Harvard morgue manager selling body parts. Other submissions involving AI Bibles and ESG themes are also discussed.

The show concludes with a series of "In Search Of" (ISO) sound clips and a final news item about an NBC podcast targeting a North Texas school district. The hosts sign off from Episode 1400, looking forward to Episode 1401. A classic end-of-show mix by Sir Jeff Smith plays the program out.

Dame Damie provides a report on the Walnut Creek meetup, which included a "zombie raffle" and custom No Agenda popsicle sticks. The segment highlights the community of winemakers in Sonoma and Napa who follow the show. The block concludes with the playing of the "YMO Nation National Anthem," a song traditionally played once a year during donation segments.

A 1995 lecture by philosopher Pierre Gilbert is resurfacing, in which he predicted mandatory vaccinations would be used to control human thought via liquid crystals and low-frequency waves. This is linked to the CDC's "Zombie Preparedness" campaign, which provides lesson plans for educators. While the CDC claims the zombie theme is a tongue-in-cheek way to encourage general emergency readiness, skeptics view it as a more sinister psychological operation.

The discussion shifts to the potential social divide between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, with some jokingly referring to the vaccinated as "infected zombies." There is a growing sentiment among skeptics to avoid close contact with those who have received the shot due to fears of protein shedding. The segment concludes with a mix of dark humor regarding the future of social interactions and the potential for "vaccine passports" to be used by skeptics to identify and avoid the vaccinated.

The city of Manchester has reportedly introduced designated "slow lanes" for pedestrians who are distracted by their smartphones. This initiative aims to prevent collisions between "phone zombies" and other commuters. The hosts discuss the broader societal impact of smartphone addiction and propose a game to track the number of people oblivious to their surroundings while using mobile devices.

An audio clip from a 1940s Bob Hope movie features a joke comparing zombies—people with no will of their own following orders—to Democrats. The hosts use the clip to illustrate that political bashing and satire have remained consistent in American culture for decades.

Sir Zombie Slave and Sir Stefan of Swabia are officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable following their $1,000 donations. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of humorous pairings and instructions for receiving their signet rings and certificates. The hosts welcome the new knights to the show's highest tier of production.

Observing people at The Domain reveals a "health crisis" of smartphone addiction, with users—predominantly women—clutching their phones at all times. This "zombie" behavior is contrasted with the "healthy" feeling of being disconnected. There is a prediction that "companion phones" like the new Nokia 3310 or the Light Phone will become popular for people looking to regain focus.

The hosts discuss the spike in homicides in London, which recently surpassed Detroit's murder rate. They focus on the UK's ban on "zombie knives," with Curry describing a specific "Z Hunter" machete he purchased as a collectible.

A host observes that the majority of the population has become "smartphone zombies," constantly immersed in their devices. The theory is posited that Silicon Valley is not trying to build a machine brain, but rather to integrate technology to control human behavior. In this view, humans are becoming the "low-IQ AI" that tech companies use to perform tasks like driving and logistics.

The creators of the "Zombie Go Boom" YouTube channel discuss how the platform's policy changes caused their monthly revenue to drop from $15,000 to less than a part-time McDonald's wage. Chuck Muret filed a lawsuit against Google for fraudulent business practices, though the suit was dismissed. The segment explores the widespread anger among creators who feel the platform's new payment structures are ruining livelihoods.

A surreal segment blends Miss USA pageant reports with mentions of Bernie Sanders and David Icke. The audio describes a "floating war machine" being pursued by zombies and includes nonsensical phrases about brooms and "Miss Sanders USA."

Portland, Oregon is facing a crisis with "zombie trailers"—abandoned RVs that are being used as makeshift housing and dumping sites. The city's tow yards are full, and the cost of breaking down the vehicles prevents their removal, leading to crowded public rights-of-way.

The debate over inauguration attendance is framed as a form of psychological warfare similar to the "blue dress/gold dress" viral phenomenon. The hosts suggest that the media and political establishment may be testing their ability to manipulate public perception by forcing people to choose between two conflicting realities. They argue that comparing Trump's inauguration to the historic 2008 election of the first black president is an inherently flawed metric.

Luke Nichols of Epic Brewing in New Zealand has seen significant success with the "No Agenda ITM Brown IPA," requiring a second production run. The beer is now being exported to Australia. The host describes the brewing process and compares the quality to other high-end craft beers like Pliny the Elder.

A 15% increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009 is attributed to "phone zombies" distracted by mobile devices. The term "nomophobia" (no-mobile-phone phobia) is discussed as a potential new psychiatric disorder, illustrated by a macabre story of a man killed by a rollercoaster while trying to retrieve his phone.

A letter from a firefighter/EMS producer describes a violent encounter with a drug-addicted patient who threatened to murder him while being rescued from a car wreck. The producer details the use of "spit hoods" and the increasing difficulty of treating patients on undetectable synthetic street drugs. The account portrays a "zombie-like" state among drug users that poses a constant threat to first responders.