No Agenda Show Episode 1852 — “Jell-No!”

Date: March 19, 2026
Hosts: Adam Curry & Mimi Smith Dvorak (filling in for John C. Dvorak)
Special Appearance: John C. Dvorak (from the hospital)

Overview

Episode 1852 of the No Agenda Show, titled “Jell-No!”, was a quintessential three-hour ride through current global affairs, U.S. politics, media deconstruction, war analysis, culture, and colorful personal anecdotes—all with the signature No Agenda irreverence. Adam Curry helms the discussion with temporary co-host Mimi Smith Dvorak, providing updates on John C. Dvorak’s recovery, dissecting the Iran conflict, exposing California fraud, speculating on geopolitical history, and examining the American right's internal rifts. The episode is punctuated with humor, gratitude from listeners, stories from Mimi’s life, a visit from John straight from his hospital bed, and an eclectic assortment of media critiques.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. JCD’s Absence, Return, and Hospital Hi-jinx

• John C. Dvorak Update: John (JCD) updates listeners on his heart surgery and recovery. Humorous recounting of his attempts to rejoin the show from the hospital and technical snafus.
• Notable Quote:

  “So not once, but twice this week did JCD call me. …He keeps apologizing. Stop apologizing. But I’m really sorry you have to do one more show with Mimi.”
  — Adam Curry [01:50]

• Hospital Antics:
  • Playful banter and AI-generated voice clips of John, including complaints about hospital food:

    “I can’t stand one more fucking jello cup.”
    — John C. Dvorak (hospital segments) [03:59]

  • JCD’s playful complaint:

    “It is almost impossible to sleep. Because I like to sleep. I’m a side sleeper, just like Tucker. I’m looking for somebody to claw me and it hasn’t happened.”
    — John C. Dvorak (hospital) [93:50]

2. Introducing/Exploring Mimi Smith Dvorak

• The Name Game: Discussion reveals Mimi's real name is “Merrily Diane” and how "Mimi" became her adopted name.

  “My parents saddled me with. The first name is Merily Diane.”
  — Mimi [04:42]

• Backstory & Political Satire:
  • Mimi reflects on running for office and using “Merrily” to differentiate herself amidst other female councilmembers with similar names (“it sounded like a bunch of strippers”).
• Mimi’s Reception: Adam reports 98% of No Agenda Nation warms to Mimi, with her own remark:

  “Those are the ones I like the best.”
  — Mimi [06:27]

3. U.S. Foreign Policy — Iran, NATO, Middle East Realignment

[07:55–22:03, 27:40–33:36, 38:29–48:50, 65:50–73:33]

• Trump’s Iran War Strategy:
  • Detailed analysis of Trump’s rationale for surprise attacks on Iran, minimal NATO consultation, and why the UK, France, and other European countries are reticent to participate.
  • Discussion of oil as the core strategic driver, citing Churchill's switch from coal to oil and historical meddling (e.g., the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, 1953 coup).

  “The whole point is the oil. The oil has been the point. …Since 1906, I think, whenever Churchill changed the British Navy from coal to oil...”
  — Adam [19:39]

• NATO Exasperation & U.S. Alliances:

  “I think NATO’s making a very foolish mistake ... I wonder whether or not NATO would ever be there for us.”
  — John C. Dvorak (channeling Trump) [10:39]

• American exceptionalism and oil:

  “Get rid of your iPhone. The US Navy protects that.”
  — Adam [13:12]

• Middle East Support: Notes that U.S. has strong backing from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel, but little from NATO.
• Abraham Accords & Israel: Dismissal of the “Israel’s puppet” narrative (“No, you’re stupid." [22:03])—it’s about oil access and strategic positioning, not biblical destiny.

4. Who’s Pushing U.S. Policy? Dissent, Media, and Tucker Carlson

• Tucker Carlson’s “Agent” Allegations:
  • Parallels drawn between government scrutiny of antiwar figures like Tucker and ex-NCTC director Joe Kent, and broader censorship concerns.
• “British Imperial” Conspiracies:
  • Extended riff on theories about the City of London, the Royal Family, Standard Oil, and banks controlling world affairs.

    “These people own so much actual land, it’s not funny.”
    — Adam [52:02]

• Dispensationalism and Religious Rifts:
  • Explores how pro-Israel evangelicals and replacement theology split the American right.

  “The dividing line seems to be Israel and the Jews. Either you believe God’s word … or you believe the Tucker Carlsons and the Candace Owens.”
  — Pastor Demancy, via Mimi [27:40]

• Notable Spiritual Moment:

  “[I was] physically mauled in a spiritual attack by a demon. … I had four claw marks on either side ... they were bleeding.”
  — Tucker Carlson [35:04]

5. California & National Fraud Exposé

[121:16–131:34]

• Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Hospice Fraud:
  • Adam and Mimi highlight Nick Shirley’s and others’ reporting on rampant Medicare scams—billing for hospice care, buying patient numbers, Armenian mob involvement, hollow oversight.

    “Anybody can get a hospice license… They bill, they take the Medicare numbers, they bill Medicare, the Medicare sends them a check right away. It’s an easy process.”
    — Healthcare professional [126:48]

  • Adam suspects Shirley’s YouTube exposé is getting fed by Trump-friendly insiders:

    “I’m telling you, this Nick Shirley pop has Trump written all over it.”
    — Adam [131:16]

• Petition Fraud: California initiative scams described—citizens paid $5 per signature, coached on fake identities.
• Billionaires’ Tax Backlash:
  • Newsom and tech leaders push back; Mimi notes the state needs the tax because of massive fraud.
  • 2025 federal health spending exceeds $2 trillion; rampant fraud distorts budgets.

6. Cancel Culture, Revisionist History & the “Erasure” of Cesar Chavez

[109:50–121:16]

• Allegations of sexual assault against Chavez prompt statues, schools, and city events to remove his name, which Mimi frames as “tearing down history.”
• Old speeches reveal Chavez as strongly anti-illegal-immigration, explaining why modern progressives would want him erased.

7. Personal Anecdotes & Lighter Segments

• Celebrity Encounters:
  • Mimi tells of meeting Jim Morrison in Hawaii as a child:

    “It was Jim Morrison.”
    — Mimi [90:32]

  • Discussion of fame—Adam’s MTV days, Dutch celebrity culture; Mimi’s grandmother’s vaudeville stories (W.C. Fields, etc.)
• Oscars Observations:
  • Low ratings, sound quality complaints; Mimi’s local grocery store encounters with celebrities (Barbara Streisand, Josh Brolin).
• Pet Care “Tip of the Day”:
  • Mimi recommends “My Pet Peed” hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner for animal messes, with darkly comic cautions about its power:

    “Can you also use it if you kill someone? …Oh yeah, absolutely. It would do a good job.”
    — Adam & Mimi [158:34]

8. No Agenda Community

• Listener Support: Outpouring of love in donation messages, gratitude for the No Agenda impact over 18 years.
• Show Credits & Value-for-Value Model: Reminders that executive producer credits are real; cheerful encouragement to donate at any level.
• Meetups: Growing global community, with meetups from Idaho and Charlotte to Okinawa, Japan.

9. Show Closer: Reflections & Farewell

• John C. Dvorak’s Return:
  • Adam and Mimi reflect on the show’s irreplaceable dynamic:

    “I have definitely concluded that without either one of us, No Agenda is not a show. I miss you.”
    — Adam [92:18] “Well, and also, by the way, I miss you, Adam.”
    — John [94:45]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “Everybody poops.”
  — Adam Curry [00:00] / Mimi Smith Dvorak [55:54] — Running joke on the show, literal and metaphorical.

• On AI-generated JCD in the hospital:

  “I can’t stand one more fucking jello cup.”
  — John C. Dvorak (hospital segment) [03:59]; repeated [109:35]

• On Iran Conflict:

  “If we left right now, it would take 10 years for them to rebuild. But we’re not ready to leave yet.”
  — John C. Dvorak (Trump voice) [16:18]

• On Canceling Cesar Chavez:

  “Well, I mean, it’s a little late to speak up. So they’re tearing down history. This is absolutely tearing down history.”
  — Mimi [112:10]

• On California Fraud:

  “California may have the largest amount of fraud in the country… It is estimated that the fraud in California could be in the hundreds of billions of dollars.”
  — Nick Shirley clip [124:00]

• On Fame & Anecdotes:

  “I had a great childhood. … My favorite thing to do would be to go sit next to the pool in the Royal Hawaiian right before dawn. … [Then] comes up and sits down next to me… It was Jim Morrison.”
  — Mimi [89:12–90:32]

• Dog pee cleaning tip:

  “Someday I’m gonna fall, I’m gonna die because I’m gonna fall on pet pee…”
  — Mimi [157:28]

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Opening Banter — Humidity, WA vs TX, “Why live here?” [00:23–01:50]
• JCD’s Hospital Calls & AI JCD Segments [01:50–04:05]
• Mimi’s Name and Political Anecdotes [04:22–05:15]
• Listener Feedback & Social Media “A-holes” [06:07]
• Deconstruction of U.S. Foreign Policy on Iran, NATO, Oil [07:34–23:08, 65:50–73:33]
• NATO “Stand Up or Not?” and Trump’s Foreign Policy [09:21–13:12]
• Media Criticism, “Hollywood Bigwig” and Mimi as a ‘spook’ [06:34–07:34]
• Tucker Carlson’s Spiritual Attack Story [34:21–36:42]
• British Imperial/City of London Conspiracies [49:35–52:17]
• Listener Donations and Messages [97:26–107:02]
• Cesar Chavez Cancellation and History Rewriting [110:01–121:16]
• California Fraud/Medicare Fraud Exposé [124:00–131:34]
• Meetup Announcements [149:32–152:32]
• ISO Selection (Show End Sound Bites) [152:32–155:21]
• Mimi’s Pet Tip of the Day (“My Pet Peed”) [155:28–158:58]
• Closing Reflections (“It’s been lovely, but it’s way too much work…”) [159:20–160:07]

Tone & Style

• Signature NA irreverence: Jokes, profanity, rapid-fire asides, and asides upon asides.
• Meta-commentary: Self-aware references to their own legacy, show format, and the “value for value” philosophy.
• Listener Connection: Sincere gratitude for longtime fans; community is the “first responder.”
• High irony: On media, government, and even their own role.

For First-Time Listeners:

This episode is a comprehensive showcase of No Agenda’s “media assassination” style—unfiltered, contrarian, wide-ranging, full of inside jokes, and community focus. If you want deep-dive context, follow the timestamps to segments of interest, or just let the banter and clips wash over you. Mimi’s stories and the return of JCD mark this as a transitional show—chock full of major deconstruction, but also laughter, skepticism, and the sense that (like the best talk radio or podcasting), the journey is the point.

End of Show Reminder

“Gotta get going. I miss you already. Stop.”
— [Outro ISO, 154:29]

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