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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 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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96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?

2026/10/11

How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her craving for a chicken sandwich? This episode originally aired on April 24th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

95. What’s So Bad About Denial?

2026/10/04

Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angie cover her eyes when she watches the Rocky movies? This episode originally aired on April 17th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe?

2026/09/27

What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain perspective when the worst-case scenario is all you can visualize? This episode originally aired on April 10th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?

2026/09/20

How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 billion? And what should you do if your chronotype doesn’t fit the way society is structured? This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?

2026/09/13

Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person

2026/09/09

In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play basketball, which is a big part of how Gary stays well. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

91. Do You Savor or Gobble?

2026/09/06

What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam really eat an apple? This episode originally aired on March 20th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine?

2026/08/30

Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the country is going? Why don’t other countries experience the same gap? And what do horror movies have in common with Coca-Cola enemas? This episode originally aired on March 13th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm?

2026/08/23

What’s the difference between willpower and eagerness? Is there a lifehack that can make you zestier? And could it help Stephen improve his golf game? This episode originally aired on March 6th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?

2026/08/16

Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any good for the world? And which podcast episode does Stephen cling to as proof that he’s doing something valuable? This episode originally aired on February 27th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

87. What’s So Great About Retirement?

2026/08/09

How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And will Stephen and Angela ever really hang up their hats? This episode originally aired on February 20nd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?

2026/08/02

What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking a long shot, even if it turns out to be an air ball? And how is Angela like an N.F.L. quarterback? This episode originally aired on February 13th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

85. Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important?

2026/07/26

Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with people? And how did Angie do on an online emotional intelligence test? This episode originally aired on February 6th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences?

2026/07/19

Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode originally aired on January 30th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?

2026/07/12

What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor of ice cream? This episode originally aired on January 23rd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ew ur gay 🏳️‍🌈✨IM GAY✨🏳️‍🌈 2026/03/19

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 ✨...

★☆☆☆☆

CarpeDiemCras 2026/02/21

Are they making new episodes?

Please explain why I’m paying to be a subscriber when every episode is a re-air of a 4-5 year old episode?

★★★★★

MacX.Dmg 2025/11/16

Episode 48

Failed to fact check the question on largest impact choice in our lives. Shameful. Clearly both Angela & Steven got it slightly wrong when happiness w...

★☆☆☆☆

bothered 2020 2025/10/13

Enjoy Angela but…

I’ve listened to this pod for maybe a year and as much as I want to enjoy it….Steven is a hater. He consistently hates on Angela in passive aggressive...

★★★★☆

BoldTurtleEsq 2025/09/29

Apparent review title.

Generally quality content. Annoying theme song. Additionally, based on Episode 27, I am disgusted by how Angela appears not to believe that apolog...

★☆☆☆☆

Februaryfrenzy 2025/08/31

Stop advertising old episodes as “new”

Stop advertising new episodes because they’re re-runs. You seem very money hungry. Can’t make new episodes? End the podcast! Every single episode is a...

★☆☆☆☆

August Consumer 2025/07/29

Unbearable banter

Unbearable, cute banter between two intellectuals

★★★★★

Judeeen 2025/06/23

I appreciate the “reruns!”

Although Angela & Mike have moved on and are no longer producing new episodes of NSQ, there is great value to their conversations! Please keep them c...

★★★★☆

Suzluv 2025/05/07

He’s no Stephen Dubner ….bring Stephen back!

There’s no chemistry like the AD / SD chemistry. Mike Maughan pales in comparison and while I’m sure he’s a nice guy he just doesn’t bring the same s...

★★★☆☆

Robot14545454 2025/05/07

Mid…home of the humble and not-so-humble brag…

The content is usually pretty good, but the delivery needs some work. There’s a hint of arrogance in many things that they say. Some episodes just fe...

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