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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. NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can't agree on. If you've ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
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- Yesterday45 min
Are bad texters just bad friends?
On today’s episode, we’re diving into texting etiquette. How long should someone take before they text back? Is it ever OK to ghost someone? Are bad texters actually just bad friends? Our guest this week is Julie Beck from The Atlantic. Check out her article: Forgive the Bad Texters We want to hear from YOU for a couple upcoming episodes! First, ASK NO SUCH THING ANYTHING: We're doing an AMA to break down some behind-the-scenes on how we make the show. What questions do you want to know about MND? And second: we're taking on GENTLE PARENTING: What does it mean to you? Do you think it works? Let us know what you think. Leave us a voicemail at (860) 325-0286 or send us an email at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com And lastly: Subscribe to our newsletter for an exclusive announcement of a new era of the podcast: NST GOLD, coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago1h 0m
Am I bad at conflict? (from Corner Piece)
Conflict is inevitable, so why are we so bad at it? In this special featured episode from Corner Piece, host Taha investigates the nature of conflict to help his co-hosts, Melissa and Sabrina (and all of us), find healthier ways to handle conflict. He interviews Harville Hendrix, a couples therapist with over 50 years of experience, and Eli J. Finkel, a professor and author of "The All-or-Nothing Marriage". They explain what happens when conflict gets in the way of connection and how to turn it into an opportunity for growth. Corner Piece is a new podcast made by TED and the creators of YouTube channel, Answer in Progress. In each episode, hosts Taha, Melissa and Sabrina follow their curiosities down rabbit holes with help from expert guests to help you, and themselves, understand the world around us a little bit better. Listen to more episodes of Corner Piece here: https://link.mgln.ai/Za4saJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
How marathons changed the cities we live in
This weekend, nearly 60,000 runners and millions of spectators will hit the five boroughs for the New York City Marathon. But when, and how, did we all become so obsessed with running? Folks, this episode has it all: the financial and political moves behind the rise of the marathon (and the yuppie), the worldwide impacts of climate change on running races, and what drives a marathon devotee to take on 26.2-mile gauntlets all over the world. Our guests this week are: Historian Dylan Gottlieb Check out his book Yuppies: The Bankers, Lawyers, Joggers, and Gourmands Who Conquered New York Journalist and New Mom Run Club founder Nadia Neophytou Marathon Runners Are Training for a Hotter World Marathoner Amy Leavitt Knepper Check out Team Andi We want to hear from YOU for a couple upcoming episodes! First, TEXTING ETIQUETTE: Do you have a bad texter in your life? What's your philosophy? Send us your texting thoughts and horror stories. And second: we're taking on GENTLE PARENTING: What does it mean to you? Do you think it works? Let us know what you think. Leave us a voicemail at (860) 325-0286 or send us an email at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com And lastly: Subscribe to our newsletter for an exclusive announcement of a new era of the podcast: NST GOLD, coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Why did the rom-com genre fall off?
On today's episode, Manny, Noah, and Devan are joined by esteemed journalist Emmanuel Dzotsi, host of the Big Lives podcast and producer on This American Life, to break down what happened to the rom-com genre of film. They also hear from repeat-guest Walt Hickey, author of You Are What You Watch, who explains the financial incentive (and lack thereof) of filmmaking.If you like this episode, check out: Why we're sick of franchise movies.Check out our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Why do billboards brag that a show is sold out?
Today’s episode is actually a two-parter. In part one, Devan tries to get to the bottom of why he keeps seeing billboards advertising that concerts are "sold out." In part two, we tackle a listener’s question about a scheme to sell your identity so you can commit crimes scot-free. Our guests this week are: Bruce Houghton, founder and president of Skyline and senior advisor at Bandsintown Ethan Beck, culture reporter at The Washington Post Sarah Carver & Jennifer Griffith, Social Security whistleblowers Check out our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 weeks ago31 min
Why are we addicted to personality tests? (And are they even accurate?)
Today we’re diving into the world of personality tests, more specifically the Enneagram. We’ll take it ourselves, and find out just how accurate these tests are and what our obsession with them says about us. Our guests this week are: Joshua Hook, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas Sam Corbin, columnist at The New York Times Take the Enneagram yourself and tag us (@nosuchthing.show) in your results on your IG stories. For links to Joshua and Sam’s work, check out our newsletter. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 30, 202639 min
Are you being charged different prices than the person next to you?
In 1999, Coca-Cola’s CEO floated raising prices on hotter days using new technology in their vending machines. This caused an avalanche of bad press and the company backed off their plan. Today, that sort of variable pricing is commonplace, with companies hiding behind algorithms and economic shocks to shield themselves from malicious price-gouging tactics. This week, we find out how we lost control of the concept of a “fair price.” Our guest this week is Lindsay Owens, President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative and author of the new book Gouged: The End of a Fair Price — and What That Means for Your Wallet. For links to research and more, check out our newsletter. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 28, 20261h 19m
Presenting Who’s With Me? W. Kamau Bell interviews Daveed Diggs
We’re sharing an episode of W. Kamau Bell’s new show, Who’s With Me?. Kamau—a stand-upcomedian, activist, and author—sits down with someone he admires deeply to give them theirflowers, ask his most burning questions, and invite his guest to give him homework on how wecan all make the world a better place. Daveed Diggs joins Kamau to talk about his hip-hopcareer, the anxiety of parenthood, starring in Hamilton, and pursuing creative projects withfriends. Find more episodes of Who’s With Me? on Youtube or wherever you get podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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. NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can't agree on. If you've ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
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