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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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71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink?

2026/04/19

Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? This episode originally aired on October 24th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter?

2026/04/12

Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? This episode originally aired on October 10th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong?

2026/04/05

Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? This episode originally aired on October 3, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?

2026/03/29

Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking?

2026/03/22

Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?

2026/03/15

Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? This episode originally aired on August 29th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men?

2026/03/08

Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)

2026/03/01

Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? This episode originally aired on August 8th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle?

2026/02/22

Also: how do awards affect motivation? This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?

2026/02/15

Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

60. Why Do We Complain?

2026/02/08

Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?

2026/02/01

Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?

2026/01/25

Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?

2026/01/18

Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?

2026/01/11

Also: what does your perfect day look like? This episode originally aired on June 13th, 2021. 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 ✨...

★★★★★

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...

★☆☆☆☆

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?

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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...

★☆☆☆☆

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

★★★★☆

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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