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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 sh... more

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Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your mental health? This episode original... more

Are there downsides to “personality plagiarism”? Why did no one buy the Crayola Crayon Carver? And should Stephen feel bad for copying Angela’s email signature? This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2022.

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From group chats to video calls, technology should make social connection easier than ever. So, why is everyone so lonely? In this episode, Sabrina sets out to investigate the "loneliness epidemic" that is sweeping the globe and impacting her friends... more

Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from parenting? And how does birth order affect a child’s future? This episode originally aired on May 8th, 2022.

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Recent Guests

Fay Bound-Alberti
Historian of medicine, emotion and the body, and author of A Biography of Loneliness
Episode: All the Lonely People | Corner Piece
Gary Gulman
Comedian known for The Great Depression HBO special and Misfit memoir
Comedian / Writer
Episode: How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person
Louise Bowditch
aspiring astronaut
astronomy / space research
Episode: 86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?
Anandia Kundu
sociologist
academic researcher
Episode: 86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?
Rory McIlroy
Professional golfer featured in a Ryder Cup interview
Ryder Cup coverage
Episode: 73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”?
Eric Schmidt
Former CEO of Google
Episode: 21. How Can You Identify Hidden Talent? With Eric Schmidt.
Gabrielle Hamilton
Acclaimed chef and writer, owner of Prune Restaurant in New York City
Prune Restaurant, New York Times columnist
Episode: 16. What’s the Downside to Being Goal-Oriented?
Eugene Mirman
Comedian and voice actor best known as the voice of Gene in Bob's Burgers
Episode: 8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?
Luis von Ahn
CEO of Duolingo and creator of CAPTCHA
Duolingo
Episode: 5. What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

Hosts

Angela Duckworth
Research psychologist and author of Grit
Stephen Dubner
Journalist and author

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.7k ratings
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    luki99293
    Poland2 months ago
  • My number 1 podcast……even with 0 new episodes!

    I listen to about a dozen podcasts per week. Occasionally I swap out a podcast and add a new one. This podcast is one that I am happy to relisten to even though they have no new episodes. The chemistry and banta between Stephen and Angela works really well and I don’t think any other podcast has done more to highlight the psychology behind every day behaviour. I would to see the podcast return but in the mean time I am happy to relisten to the back catalogue

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    Coach Phill
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Nostalgic

    Right now I am around 10-16 years old. I grew with the show and learned so much!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Potterlover289
    Canada8 months ago
  • Read the PS with an open mind pls

    So I sleep to nsq but I wake up feeling so good after.We can tell that Steven needed to go BUT the reruns are life saving still love the A.S and A.M

    ✨magic✨

    🏳️‍🌈✨IM GAY✨🏳️‍🌈

    PS stop hating on the show just because steven left and mike filled in for him and if you paid for a subscription get an app to delete it 😒😒😒duh

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    Ew ur gay 🏳️‍🌈✨IM GAY✨🏳️‍🌈
    United States8 months ago
  • Sleep to this and wake up happy 😆

    So I sleep to nsq but I wake up feeling so good after.We can tell that Steven needed to go BUT the reruns are life saving still love the ad and dd ✨magic✨

    🏳️‍🌈✨IM GAY✨🏳️‍🌈

    PS stop hating on the show just because steven left and mike filled in for him and if you paid for a subscription get an app to delete it 😒😒😒duh

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ew ur gay 🏳️‍🌈✨IM GAY✨🏳️‍🌈
    United States8 months ago

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Many value the accessible, research-informed discussions of psychology and everyday behavior.
A few listeners criticize the theme music and question the accuracy or conclusions of particular discussions.
Listeners often praise the hosts' chemistry, humor, and engaging banter.
Some listeners find the banter distracting or the hosts' delivery self-important.
Several reviews object to reruns being presented as new episodes and express frustration about the lack of new installments.

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#90
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100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?
Q: What does research say about parasocial relationships, including whether they can influence people's attitudes toward groups unlike their own?
People may feel reciprocal familiarity after learning about media figures, and research on television characters found that emotional bonds with out-group characters can influence attitudes and behavior similarly to direct intergroup contact.
100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?
Q: How useful are parasocial relationships in maintaining mental health, and can they interfere with forming ordinary relationships?
They can provide companionship, relief, and opportunities to practice social thinking, but may be harmful when they replace real relationships and direct experiences.
All the Lonely People | Corner Piece
Q: When does loneliness go from this emotion to what is now deemed an epidemic?
Bound-Alberti says social reorganization can leave people feeling disconnected. She distinguishes enforced, structural loneliness from episodes tied to life changes or choices, and says online communities may have less mutual obligation and give-and-take than physical communities.
All the Lonely People | Corner Piece
Q: I'd love to get your help in trying to understand loneliness.
Fay Bound-Alberti defines loneliness as a sense of lack between the social relationships a person wants and those they have. Occasional loneliness can be a normal signal during life changes and periods of reassessment.
98. Is Having Children Worth It?
Q: Does it necessarily result in a sense of entitlement or spoiledness? Does that child miss out on things from not having siblings?
Duckworth says stereotypes about only children are not supported by strong evidence, and research generally finds few dramatic personality differences associated with birth order.

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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth and journalist Stephen Dubner use an open-ended question as a starting point for conversations about psychology, behavior, and everyday choices. Their discussions bring research and data together with personal stories, listener voice messages, expert perspectives, and a recurring fact-check segment. Topics range from motivation, sleep, and mental health to parenting, food, work, and social connection, with practical questions grounded in familiar situations rather than treated as abstract theory.

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