No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Episodes 323
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (3,506)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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100%
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feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?

Jun 07, 2026 38m

Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?

May 31, 2026 37m

Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?

May 24, 2026 38m

Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? This episode originally aired on December 5th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…

75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?

May 17, 2026 38m

Also: how much does confidence really matter? This episode originally aired on November 21st, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…

74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work?

May 10, 2026 37m

Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…

73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”?

May 03, 2026 32m

Also: why is it so great to be part of a team, even when you lose? This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…

72. If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them?

Apr 26, 2026 37m

Also: why do so many people feel lost in their 20s?  This episode originally aired on October 31st, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink?

Apr 19, 2026 28m

Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? This episode originally aired on October 24th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…

70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter?

Apr 12, 2026 35m

Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? This episode originally aired on October 10th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…

69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong?

Apr 05, 2026 37m

Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? This episode originally aired on October 3, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…

68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?

Mar 29, 2026 35m

Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…

67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking?

Mar 22, 2026 38m

Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?

Mar 15, 2026 39m

Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? This episode originally aired on August 29th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men?

Mar 08, 2026 37m

Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)

Mar 01, 2026 36m

Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? This episode originally aired on August 8th, 2021. Hosted by…

62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle?

Feb 22, 2026 39m

Also: how do awards affect motivation? This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?

Feb 15, 2026 33m

Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

60. Why Do We Complain?

Feb 08, 2026 31m

Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…

59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?

Feb 01, 2026 38m

Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?

Jan 25, 2026 37m

Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

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No Stupid Questions has published 323 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Society & Culture.

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