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  • Rye Voss: One House, Two Words = Meltdown

    Rye Voss: One House, Two Words = Meltdown
    Mar 12 2026
    This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and amateur beekeeper Rye Voss talks about letting kids just be children while they can, did the CIA plant media operatives, how two simple words can break a household, why he wants to revisit his 22 year old self, and more.Answering the questions this week: Rye Voss Rye the Codega is the host of Codega’s Codex of Curiosities, a podcast exploring high strangeness, ancient civilizations, hidden histories, and the spiritual forces that shape human experience. A researcher and storyteller by nature, Rye approaches fringe and controversial topics with curiosity, discernment, and a commitment to thoughtful conversation. He is a husband, father, and beekeeper who has returned to walking the path with Christ, grounding his work in faith while encouraging listeners to question narratives, think critically, and seek understanding for themselves.Rye 's WebsiteRye on YouTubeRye 's Facebook group@codex.of.curiosities on InstagramFurther reading for this episodeArab Spring | History, Revolution, Causes, Effects, & Facts | BritannicaUser Clip: CIA Operation Mockingbird | Video | C-SPAN.orgO-R (IV-FF), Project MOCKINGBIRD - Telephone Tap of Newspaper ColumnistsAntarctica = Atlantis? : r/GrahamHancockHitler's Secret Expedition to Antarctica | HISTORYDid Hitler have a base in the Antarctic? : Nature NewsProducts I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    51 min
  • Austin Grey: Would Zombie Richard Pryor Save the World?

    Austin Grey: Would Zombie Richard Pryor Save the World?
    Mar 5 2026
    This week on 5 Random Questions, comedian and podcaster Austin Grey talks about bringing back Richard Pryor from the dead to save the world, a burning pretzel for a birthday cake, why irony maybe bypasses Americans, and more.Answering the questions this week: Austin GreyAn Austin based comedian and writer who can’t help but laugh at the little things. Loves to write self indicting essays that use comedy as a shield, and also a spotlight. Austin's Website@Ramblerlive on InstagramFurther reading for this episodeBalderdash by MattelRicky Gervais Most SAVAGE Golden Globes Moments - YouTubeOfficial George Carlin - YouTubeProducts I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    40 min
  • 5 Random Questions Live - Shape the Events!

    5 Random Questions Live - Shape the Events!
    Feb 26 2026

    I'm looking to run some live recordings of 5 Random Questions starting late spring / early summer, and I'd love for you to help shape where, and what they'd look like. Click the poll link below to share your preferences!

    5RQ Live poll

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    5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

    If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.

    Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

    Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

    5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.

    All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    2 min
  • Introducing the 5RQ Companion, and Live Recording News

    Introducing the 5RQ Companion, and Live Recording News
    Feb 12 2026

    In this bonus episode of 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown shares details about the 5RQ Companion newsletter, as well as some potential live recording to come for the show.

    Further reading for this episode

    • The Sixth Question - The 5RQ Companion
    • The 5RQ Companion

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    5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

    If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.

    Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

    Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

    5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.

    All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    2 min
  • Ewan Spence: Do Zombies Still Go to Work in an Apocalypse?

    Ewan Spence: Do Zombies Still Go to Work in an Apocalypse?
    Feb 5 2026
    This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and BAFTA nominee Ewan Spence ponders on what zombies actually do in a zombie apocalypse, lessons from Billy Connolly, why kids should be left alone to read, and more.Answering the questions this week: Ewan SpenceEwan is a freelance broadcaster and journalist, and has been the UK radio commentator for Junior Eurovision since 2013, and the US radio commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2018. As Scotland’s first podcaster, he was nominated for a BAFTA (Best New Creative Media) in 2005. Ewan co-founded Eurovision Insight in 2010 and under his editorship it has grown to become an influential force in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. He hosts its weekly Insight News podcast, the annual Juke Box Jury review show, and the daily coverage from backstage at the Song Contest every May.Ewan's WebsiteEwan on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeBaseball Scotland - YouTubeStream Keep Watching Podcast | Listen to podcast episodes online for free on SoundCloudESC Insight | Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest PodcastThe Edinburgh Fringe Show – The Podcast CornerClassic Baseball RadioAdam Savage’s Tested - YouTube30,000 Scots singing "Flower of Scotland" National Anthem | EURO 2024 | Stuttgart - YouTubeScottish National Anthem(Flower of Scotland) Euro 2020-Scotland vs Czech Republic Scotland’s 1990 grand slam remembered: ‘Nobody was going to beat us that day’ | Six Nations 2020 | The GuardianGriefcast — Cariad LloydBBC Radio 4 - The Archers - Available nowTaskmaster - YouTubeScreenwipe (TV Series 2006–2020) - IMDbThe ZX SpectrumInput MagazineTHE MAGIC HANDBOOK (The Kingfisher Pocket Book of Magic) by Eldin, Peter; (Vanessa Clarke, Editor): COLLECTIBLE - NEAR FINE Soft cover (1985) 1st American Edition, 8th Printing | 100POCKETSEXPLAINED: Understanding one of the most chaotic, controversial title showdowns in F1 history | Formula 1®David Tennant Does a Podcast With…Billy Connolly - official siteBBC Radio 2 - Weekend Wogan - Sir Terry WoganEurovision Song ContestProducts I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    1 h et 6 min
  • How to Waste $10 Million, Live Streaming Metallica at the North Pole, and More with Matt Cundill

    How to Waste $10 Million, Live Streaming Metallica at the North Pole, and More with Matt Cundill
    Jan 29 2026
    This week on 5 Random Questions, Matt Cundill shares why he'd be terrible to give $10 million to, live streaming Metallica from the North Pole, how AM shaped his youth, and more.Answering the questions this week: Matt CundillMatt Cundill is a recovering broadcaster turned podcast producer and host. He is the founder of The Sound Off Media Company, where he develops and produces a diverse portfolio of original and branded shows spanning industry commentary, culture, tourism, lifestyle, and music storytelling. His flagship program, The Sound Off Podcast, is now in its 10th year, approaching 500 episodes, and remains a leading voice in North American podcast and broadcast industry conversations. He also publishes the Sounding Off newsletter, widely followed by media professionals across Canada and the United States. Through strategic storytelling, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of audio audiences, Matt continues to shape modern podcasting by connecting brands, creators, and listeners through compelling, high-quality content.Matt's Website@mattcundill on XMatt's Facebook page@mattcundill on InstagramMatt on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeMatt Cundill Voiceover Artist | Podcast & Radio PersonalityThe Podcast About Broadcast | Sound Off PodcastThe Podcast Super Friends | The Podcast Super FriendsSock Knitting Beans, Pineapple on Pizza (?!?) and More with Susan Barry - 5 Random Questionsanthonybourdain • Instagram photos and videosAdam Curry - WikipediaMetallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica (December 8, 2013) (Full Concert) - YouTube‎Watch The Studio - Apple TV⁠Canadian True Crime podcastMontreal radio sports talk fixture Ted Tevan dies at 78 | Globalnews.ca'Embarrassing': Sports world irate after Belichick Hall of Fame snub - Sportsnet.caProducts I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    47 min
  • Susan Barry: Doesn't Everyone Have Sock Knitting Beans?

    Susan Barry: Doesn't Everyone Have Sock Knitting Beans?
    Jan 22 2026
    In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Susan Barry, host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast and fonder of Hive Marketing. They discuss everything from why pineapple belongs on pizza, beans that can knit socks, the perfect day, and more.Answering the questions this week: Susan BarrySusan Barry is known for connecting ideas across hotel investment, operations, and marketing. As host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast, named a Top 10 Hospitality Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute in 2025, Susan sparks curiosity and conversation by interviewing leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Her career spans B2B marketing, hotel ownership and management, and start-ups ranging from aviation data to spa products, giving her a unique vantage point on the business of hospitality. Susan founded Hive Marketing, a firm specializing in B2B demand generation for the hospitality industry. In addition to her advisory and thought leadership work, she serves on the steering committee of Female Founders in Hospitality and is a partner at Cayuga Hospitality Consultants. Susan is known for her sharp insights, humor, and ability to push conversations beyond the expected. She lives in Atlanta with her artist husband, Sean.Susan's Website@topfloorpod on InstagramFurther reading for this episodeSusan Barry | LinkedInTaking White Advice as a Black Person, Killer Kimonos, and More with Keisha "TK" Dutes - 5 Random QuestionsWe Are the Creators of Hate - Is It Too Late to Undo Who We Have Become? | Danny BrownPizza restaurant | Grant Central Pizza | AtlantaVirgin Movie Experiences, Tech Trip Ups, and More with Colin Gray - 5 Random QuestionsThe Light Phone Focus Friend Productivity App by Hank GreenDon Shindle has been appointed General Manager at The Westin Verasa in NapaTripman | Your Favourite Driver (@thetripman_)Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    41 min
  • Emily Williams: Would You be a Good or Bad Superhero?

    Emily Williams: Would You be a Good or Bad Superhero?
    Jan 15 2026
    In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Emily Williams, a Webby, Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast host, and former Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. They discuss everything from a life-changing loss, cats owning dogs, superhero shenanigans, and more.Answering the questions this week: Emily WilliamsEmily Williams (she/her) is a Webby, Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast host, and former Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. A gender studies scholar and global advocate for social justice, Emily has worked with communities in more than 20 countries and co-founded the Social Justice Initiative at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work includes contributing to a global treaty adopted by the United Nations and decades of leadership in advancing equity, gender justice, and human rights in the US and beyond.Emily's Website@heyemilyraquel on InstagramEmily's Facebook pageFurther reading for this episodeBeyond Voting PodcastEmily R. Williams | LinkedInBecome a Patron!Thanks to the wonderful Question Starter members on Patreon for supporting the show! As a member, you receive producer credits for the show, bonus content, early ad-free access, and more - join today!Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, get the full experience with The 5RQ Companion, where I talk about the question that stayed with me, the one thing you didn't hear, and a question for you, the listener.Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
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    52 min