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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan — three best friends and journalists — as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.

Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don’t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.

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Today we’re diving into the world of personality tests, more specifically the Enneagram. We’ll take it ourselves, and find out just how accurate these tests are and what our obsession with them says about us.

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We’re sharing an episode of W. Kamau Bell’s new show, Who’s With Me?. Kamau—a stand-up comedian, activist, and author—sits down with someone he admires deeply to give them their flowers, ask his most burning questions, and invite his guest to give hi... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Owens
Author of Gouged, The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet; President and CEO of Groundwork Collaborative
Groundwork Collaborative
Episode: Is new tech making you pay more than everyone else?
Daveed Diggs
Rapper, actor, Hamilton original star, Oscar nominee
Clipping, Hamilton, The Boys
Episode: Presenting Who’s With Me? W. Kamau Bell interviews Daveed Diggs
Rachel Hein
Upper extremity surgeon, Hand Fellowship chair
Oklahoma City medical/academic institutions
Episode: Should white people use skin tone emojis? & more (NST Mailbag)
Thomas Spiegel
Professor of philosophy
Miyazaki International University, Tokyo, Japan
Episode: Should ugly people be a protected class?
Stephanie Fairrington
Author
Author of Ugly, A Letter to My Daughter
Episode: Should ugly people be a protected class?
Charlie Harding
Co-host of the Switched on Pop podcast
Vox
Episode: Can AI music be good? (Part 1)
Drew Harwell
Reporter at The Washington Post covering technology
The Washington Post
Episode: Are cops stalking you with a nationwide camera network? (Inside Flock)
Dr. Justin Garcia
Executive director of the Kinsey Institute; author of The Intimate Animal
Kinsey Institute
Episode: Presenting Smart Girl Dumb Questions: What Does Love Hurt? with Dr. Justin Garcia
Taylor Loosley
Pilot at Manhattan Flight Club, facilitator of the flight simulator session
Manhattan Flight Club
Episode: Could you land a plane in an emergency? (Remastered)

Hosts

Devan Joseph
Host with deep involvement in No Such Thing-related projects; long-running collaborator with the other hosts.
Noah Friedman
Co-hosts across multiple series; central to the show's investigative and conversational style.
Manny Fidel
Co-host on multiple No Such Thing projects; central to the show's dynamic and guest integration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Funny and insightful

    One of my favourite podcasts. Funny and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Legzy7
    Australia2 months ago
  • Take a load off

    Take a break from the chaos, crack a cold one of choice, and just listen. Funny, accessible, and relaxing. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Preston, of CO
    United States2 months ago
  • Quality & easy listening

    A show that’s light and casual, but also includes some interesting research and interviews. The hosts seem like solid dudes. It’s been my go-to podcast lately.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt & Co.
    Sweden4 months ago
  • Five stars

    A reliably good listen. Manny, Devan, and Noah are smart without being pretentious, funny without trying too hard, and their subjects are always interesting. Love their dynamic and the good vibes their show brings to my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SummerOfLuv
    United States4 months ago
  • Really one of the best!

    I hope they get more attention! Because they deserve it! This is honestly my favorite podcast I just with there was more! Gotta keep sharing and getting them good reviews! I want this show to have all the success. Seem like genuinely good dudes and an incredibly well produced show as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willywildbilly
    United States4 months ago

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Is new tech making you pay more than everyone else?
Q: What is a fair price in the modern economy?
A fair price is seen as transparent, predictable, and competitive, with price differences justified by costs rather than individualized willingness to pay, and consumers expect to pay similar prices for the same item.
Should ugly people be a protected class?
Q: Can you just define what lookism is exactly?
Lookism is discrimination based on appearance, including both advantages for those who look good and penalties for those who look not so good, with subcategories like heightism and fatphobia.
Can AI music be good? (Part 1)
Q: Just how much AI is being used in music today, do you think?
There is widespread use in certain parts of the workflow (like mixing, mastering, and demos), but fully AI-generated songs are not yet the norm on radio; most usage is in assistive, experimental, or demo contexts with ongoing debate about where the line should be drawn.
A musician defends using AI in his music (Part 2)
Q: What appeal to you about the thought of using AI?
The guest initially found humor in AI and saw it as a way to experiment with ideas, while later recognizing AI's potential to unlock creative directions that might be hard to achieve with traditional methods.
What is "Colored People Time?"
Q: When did the time-centric concept start to come together across essays?
The idea originated early and recurs as the organizing principle of each chapter, with Manny citing time-loop motifs and famous time-based stories as influences that shape the book's structure.

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A witty explainer show where three journalist hosts settle disagreements by researching with experts, field reporting, and experiments. Episodes span pop culture, internet phenomena, and everyday tech or social quirks, often pairing humorous banter with data-driven takes from guests across academia, media, and industry. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent trio dynamic, hands-on demonstrations (e.g., field trips, live tests), and a knack for turning wide-ranging debates into accessible, cited conclusions. This mix of curiosity, rigorous guest perspectives, and entertainment makes it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful, well-researched breakdowns of modern culture and technology without heavy-handed seriousness.

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