No Stupid Questions
by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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.
Episodes
78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?
Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.
77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?
Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021.
76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?
Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? This episode originally aired on December 5th, 2021.
75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?
Also: how much does confidence really matter? This episode originally aired on November 21st, 2021.
74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work?
Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2021.
73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”?
Also: why is it so great to be part of a team, even when you lose? This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2021.
72. If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them?
Also: why do so many people feel lost in their 20s? This episode originally aired on October 31st, 2021.
71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink?
Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? This episode originally aired on October 24th, 2021.
70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter?
Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? This episode originally aired on October 10th, 2021.
69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong?
Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? This episode originally aired on October 3, 2021.
68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?
Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021.
67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking?
Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021.
65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? This episode originally aired on August 29th, 2021.
64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men?
Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021.
63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)
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.
62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle?
Also: how do awards affect motivation? This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2021.
61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?
Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021.
60. Why Do We Complain?
Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021.
59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?
Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021.
58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?
Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021.