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5 Random Questions

5 Random Questions

By: Danny Brown
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 What do you get when you ask smart, curious people five completely random questions? You get real stories, weird tangents, and conversations they’ve never had before. On the award-winning 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown invites creators, entrepreneurs, and fascinating humans to skip the pitches and ditch the talking points - and just show up as themselves. There’s no script. Just five surprising prompts dropped throughout a relaxed, unpredictable conversation. Think laughter, awkward hypotheticals, personal confessions, and the kind of answers that can only come from being caught completely off-guard. Every guest also flips the mic and asks Danny a random question of their own - because fair’s fair. If Hot Ones and WTF with Marc Maron had a podcast baby, this would be it - minus the hot sauce, but with all the spice. New episodes weekly. Always real. Sometimes ridiculous. Never boring. > Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards > Recognized as one of the Five Best Independent Podcasts of 2024 > Part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyCopyright 2024-present, Danny Brown Social Sciences
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  • When the World Feels Heavy, You're Not Alone

    When the World Feels Heavy, You're Not Alone
    Oct 8 2025
    This bonus episode is a little different - no guests or random questions, just me sharing a quick reminder that you’re not alone.If life feels heavy right now, or things have been difficult lately, please know that help and support are always available. You matter, and there are people who care - myself included.Below are some free, confidential resources you can reach out to anytime:Canada: Mental health support, or call/text 988United States: Help for mental wellness, or call/text 988UK & Ireland: Samaritans, or call 116 123International: Find a Helpline, which lists hotlines and text services in over 150 countriesAnd as always, you can email me or reach out on Bluesky or LinkedIn, I’m always happy to talk.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 productionFourthwall merch stores for creators 5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as...
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    2 mins
  • Imagination Rejuvenation, Failure Folly, and More with Ned Donovan

    Imagination Rejuvenation, Failure Folly, and More with Ned Donovan
    Oct 2 2025

    On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Ned Donovan - actor, singer, writer, producer, and a bunch of different hyphens around the entertainment industry. Answers include what he really misses about childhood, why failure is success, his favourite day of the year, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Ned Donovan

    I'm an actor, singer, writer, producer, bunch of different hyphens around the entertainment industry. I am a series regular on (and co-creator/executive producer on) the Dungeons & Dragons tv show Encounter Party. I am the host of Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You, a tip-of-the-day podcast in 2 minutes or less Monday-Friday. And I'm the director of Audio Fiction for the New Jersey Web Festival, the first "film" festival experience for fiction podcasts and actual play media. Now in its 5th year, I've worked with festivals all over the world to launch the Audio Fiction World Cup, the first international collective of festival experiences with jury-adjudicated competitions in audio fiction. I live in the Bronx, NY and generally my personality is Gotham FC, my dog Buggsy Mogues, tabletop roleplaying games, and generally trying to be artistic and creative whenever possible.

    Ned's Website

    Ned's Facebook page

    @neddonovan on Instagram

    @neddonovan on X

    Ned on YouTube

    Further reading for this episode

    • Kissin' Cousins (1964) - IMDb
    • The Boy and the Airplane | Book by Mark Pett
    • Schooner Fare
    • Weekend in New England - song and lyrics by Barry Manilow | Spotify
    • Gerry & The Pacemakers | Spotify
    • Gotham FC
    • Edward Peck Curtis - Wikipedia
    • Jay Larson's Wrong Number Prank | CONAN on TBS - YouTube
    • Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) • Instagram photos and videos
    • Teacher to Taster, Inside Out Intestines, and More with Jenn Trepeck - 5 Random Questions
    • Muggsy Bogues - Wikipedia
    • Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You
    • Encounter Party

    Products I Use for 5 Random Questions

    Note: 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 mic
    • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
    • Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
    • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

    Recommended resources:
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • My Favourite Podcasts for International Podcast Day 2025

    My Favourite Podcasts for International Podcast Day 2025
    Sep 30 2025
    Happy International Podcast Day, everyone! Today, I'm celebrating by flipping the spotlight and sharing some of my favourite podcasts that I think you’ll love too. Think of this as a little podcast tasting menu, where you can sample short trailers from various shows to discover something new to add to your listening queue. Further reading for this episodeInternational Podcast DayProducts 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 productionFourthwall merch stores for creators 5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, 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.Mentioned in this episode:If You Like 5 Random Questions, You Might Also Enjoy...Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked
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    7 mins
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