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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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Nearly half of homicide cases go unsolved in the US, and in today's episode, the boys try and get to the bottom of why that is. Joining NO SUCH THING this week are criminologist Dr. Brian Forst and homicide detective Chris McDonough. After learning a... more

By popular demand, we answered all of your laundry questions: Do you really need to separate lights from darks? How much detergent should you use? Are front-loading machines better than top-loading? What do dry cleaners actually do? And much, much mo... more

For this week’s episode, we collaborated with Ryan Broderick and Grant Irving from Panic World to go deep on three middle school rumors. We’ll investigate the false rumor that Ciara announced she was intersex, the “jenkem” panic of the 90s, and the r... more

For this episode, we make our way back into the bathroom as we go deep on showering. How often should you actually shower? What’s the proper way to do it? Do you actually need to wash your legs every time? How long should your shower last? Should you... more

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Recent Guests

Patric Richardson
Known as The Laundry Guy
Author of 'Laundry Love'
Episode: Are you doing your laundry wrong?
Ryan Broderick
Podcaster and collaborator from Panic World
Panic World
Episode: How did celebrity rumors spread before social media? (w/ Panic World)
Dr. Lisa Akintilo
Board certified dermatologist and cosmetic dermatologist surgeon at NYU
NYU
Episode: How often do you actually need to shower?
Katherine Ashenberg
Author of The Dirty on Clean, An Unsanitized History
Episode: How often do you actually need to shower?
Catherine Fenollosa
Journalist who interviews Randall Bell about the impact of crime on real estate
Episode: What happens to a property after a murder?
Dr. Randall Bell
Socioeconomist specializing in real estate damage economics
Episode: What happens to a property after a murder?
Chris Dalla Riva
Expert in music data analytics and author of 'Uncharted Territory'
Audio Mac
Episode: Is Taylor Swift bigger than Michael Jackson?
John Belardo
Sculptor and instructor at Lehman College
Lehman College
Episode: Why are modern statues so bad?
Lilly Kaplan
Therapist and author of the Reality Test newsletter on Substack
Not specified
Episode: Do you need therapy?

Hosts

Manny Fidel
Co-host and one of the primary hosts, Manny engages in witty banter while guiding discussions on various societal topics.
Noah Friedman
Co-host who adds a thoughtful perspective to discussions, often incorporating humor and research into the narrative.
Devan Joseph
Co-host who brings an engaging narrative style to the episodes, often encouraging critical thinking through humor and questions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • One of my must listens

    I subscribe to one million podcasts that I almost never listen to, but whenever this one drops, it’s always “play next” in my queue. If I miss some, I don’t hate having a run of several episodes to listen to at a time!

    I’ve held on to the city vs. suburban dog episode forever because I was sure they’d tell me my city dog was miserable, and I couldn’t handle that emotionally! But I finally listened and, of course, they hit it with that journalistic integrity and nuance that made me sad I’d wait... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsDiagnosed
    United States2 months ago
  • i have a crush on all 3 of you

    send tweet

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arf444
    United States2 months ago
  • New Fav!

    This is my new favorite daily listen pod. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarahsinea
    United States2 months ago
  • Nepobabies?

    These folks are like the nepo baby version of the c*m town guys. Also 10 minutes of ads on a 45 minute podcast is insane

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wdreww
    United States2 months ago
  • What a shame

    Such a great podcast

    Why talk over the top of each other!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Gav Lions
    Australia2 months ago

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There are comments highlighting the intelligent yet relaxed nature of the content, suggesting it feels like listening to friends chatting about relevant issues.

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#41
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#224
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#129
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#136
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#226
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Is Taylor Swift bigger than Michael Jackson?
Q: How does Taylor Swift's popularity compare to Michael Jackson during peak Beatlemania?
Comparisons are complex but Michael Jackson's global reach and cultural impact appear far greater, encompassing all age demographics and races around the world.
Is Taylor Swift bigger than Michael Jackson?
Q: How popular is Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift is currently the second bestselling artist of all time, witnessing immense sales driven by her loyal fanbase and contemporary music consumption methods.
Origin Stories: Yousef Srouji on Three Promises
Q: Did your family ever say, maybe not, maybe wait?
Yousef's mom initially had reservations but ultimately supported the release of the film, trusting in the importance of the story being shared.
Origin Stories: Yousef Srouji on Three Promises
Q: Did you have to take time when you were watching the footage? I mean, I'm assuming this is a pretty heavy emotional thing to watch, even though you do remember it?
Yousef initially found it emotionally heavy, requiring breaks while watching, but he eventually found beauty in the moments despite the trauma.
Origin Stories: Yousef Srouji on Three Promises
Q: So, what was it that drove your mother to make these recordings?
Yousef's mother felt that she could share their story with the world, particularly since media coverage was lacking during the Second Intifada.

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