
It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. On Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs to big thinkers (like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Diplo, or two 11 year olds), trying to make sense of life. Send us your dumb Qs: nayeema.raza101@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

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You’re obviously a very smart person but what language are you speaking? Even at .8X speed you are difficult to understand. Are you late for an appointment?
If I could negatively rate one episode it would be the one from Jul21 2026. I know you try and be apolitical but the mindset they have about rage baiting is what makes any political discourse regardless of affiliation frustrating. I hate their approach to conversation.
I cannot really recommend the pod. The questions were rather dull. I kind of missed the organic development of conversations, felt too static…
Thought-provoking topics and great interviews with guests. Nyeema gets into the nitty gritty of topics and will ask hard questions. I’ve enjoyed it.
Host is cringe af
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A curiosity-forward show that brings big ideas to life through approachable conversations with scientists, policymakers, artists, and tech leaders. Across episodes, listeners encounter money and relationships, space and aliens, diplomacy, AI ethics, and creative entrepreneurship, all filtered through a playful, interview-driven format. The host combines humor with sharp questions to translate complex topics for a broad audience, often featuring guests who are renowned in their fields but presented in a personal, relatable way. The format leans into real-world takeaways, actionable frameworks, and a sense of cultural commentary, making it easy for potential sponsors and guests to gauge fit based on topics, tone, and audience enthusiasm.
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2. Justin Garcia
3. Ariel Ekblaw
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7. James Sexton
8. Neil deGrasse Tyson
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