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.
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90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine?
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 w
Aug 30 30 min
89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm?
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 origin
Aug 23 28 min
88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?
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
Aug 16 34 min
87. What’s So Great About Retirement?
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 orig
Aug 9 30 min
86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?
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
Aug 2 31 min
85. Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important?
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?
Jul 26 31 min
84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences?
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 e
Jul 19 28 min
83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?
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
Jul 12 32 min
82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment?
How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’
Jul 5 27 min
81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage d
Jun 28 28 min
80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real?
Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? T
Jun 21 29 min
79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?
Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. This episode originally aired on December 26th, 2021.
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Jun 14 35 min
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.
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Jun 7 38 min
77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?
Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021.
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May 31 37 min
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.
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May 24 38 min
75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?
Also: how much does confidence really matter? This episode originally aired on November 21st, 2021.
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May 17 38 min
74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work?
Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2021.
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May 10 37 min
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.
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May 3 32 min
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.
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Apr 26 37 min
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.
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Apr 19 28 min
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I love this show since the first day I found it. Really enjoy the conversation Angela has with Stephen and the later Mike. The show’s kept me company for the hardest time I had after moving to a new country. Sad to see it comes to an end but I’m so thankful for the wisdom and fun it brought me.
HuskiRyan · Dec 2024
Drop anchor and give an ear to this podcast—it’s nothing short of a 100-stars out of 5-star voyage! Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughn are masterful navigators of thought-provoking questions, steering their discussions through uncharted intellectual waters. They don’t merely chart a straight course to answering the question; instead, they tack and gybe through fascinating insights, intelligent banter, and compelling tangents, all while keeping the listener’s attention firmly on the horizon.
They crafted a podcast that is as enriching as it is entertaining—a steady companion on any journey. To Angela and Mike, I wish you fair winds and following seas in your next endeavors. Bravo Zulu on a job exceptionally done!
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JME_BOODROW · Dec 2024
Modifying my review as I just heard the last episode. Have been listening to Angela since Freakonomics interview. Have loved listening to these conversations every Sunday and want to thank the entire cast and production for producing such a high quality podcast with resources. Just amazing. I will miss this show.
GzusHD · Dec 2024
Easily in my top 5 for something to listen to that’s interesting, researched, practical and funny.
mp678904 · Dec 2024
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