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There's No Such Thing As A Dumb Question

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings

" - every question is a cry to understand the world. There is no such thing as a dumb question.” - Carl Sagan

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Episodes

0015 – 99 Animal Group Names

June 19, 2017 02:42 - 21.6 MB

What do you call a group of Giraffes, Squid, or Toads? Join Shane as he answers those questions as well as 96 other animal group names. Also find out why the team has been on a short hiatus.

0014 – Don’t Feed the Trolls

May 09, 2017 04:09 - 67.9 MB

Everyone has come across an internet troll. They come out of their caves to pervert even the most wholesome content. Have you ever wondered who they are and why they do it? Shane, Dannie and Corderro explore the dark side of the internet to find out.

0013 – Border Land

May 02, 2017 04:10 - 72.4 MB

Lines were meant to be crossed. We create boundaries to separate us from each other, but what do they meant and why do they matter so much. Join Shane, Dannie and Corderro as they discuss the who, what, where, when, why and how of Borders.

0012 – How Many Fourth Graders Can You Take At Once?

April 25, 2017 04:19 - 55.6 MB

Shane, Dannie and Corderro answer a question from an unlikely source. How many 4th graders can you fight at once? Join them as they look at the science behind the bizarre question, which came from none other than Peter Griffin. They’ll show their love for Family Guy while putting the podcast’s name to the test.

0011 – The New Sheriff In Town

April 18, 2017 01:45 - 70.6 MB

In response to a recent rise in heroin use, a Sheriff releases a video to let drug dealers know that there’s no room for them in his county. The video has since gone viral due to it’s similarities to ISIS propaganda. Instead of leaving drug dealers shaking in fear, the video showed a scary side of a friendly neighborhood Sheriff in a relatively safe and quiet county. Shane, Dannie and Corderro discuss how the history of drugs in America led to this video and answer the question: Why did they ...

0010 – The Boy Who Cried David Wolfe

April 11, 2017 03:47 - 58.8 MB

Magical mushrooms? Chem-trails? Levitating water? These are all things Facebook superstar and nutritionist David Avocado Wolfe believes which leads Dannie, Corderro, and Shane to ask Who is David Wolfe?

0009 – Batteries Included

April 04, 2017 02:49 - 71.1 MB

As humans evolve so does our technology. We've already started dipping our toes in the water when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, some see it as needed while some view it as our inevitable doom. Join Dannie, Corderro, and Shane as they tackle the past, present, and future of A.I.

0008 – The Comeback Kid

March 28, 2017 03:44 - 32.2 MB

Everyone loves a comeback, but why? Last week, the live show had several setbacks. This week Shane, Dannie and Corderro discuss many of the comebacks in the past year as they make a comeback of their own with the latest episode.

0007 – The Organ Donor’s Dilemma

March 21, 2017 02:02 - 36.1 MB

It can be a difficult decision but millions of Americans each year decide to be an organ donor. How has the human species capability to empathize with each other driven so many people to be willing to donate their organs and how is that emotion connected to Irish immigration?

0006 – A Flat Out Lie

March 13, 2017 04:15 - 21.8 MB

In 350 BC Greek philosopher Aristotle theorized the earth was round. Since then scientist have provided the world with a mountain of evidence; including videos, photographs and first hand experiences. But people like musician B.o.B and nutritionist David Wolfe aren't buying it. Join Dannie, Corderro, and Shane as that tackle the question “Is the earth flat?”

0005 – The Walking Dead Files

March 06, 2017 04:17 - 19.7 MB

Show Notes No this episode isn’t about The Walking Dead itself, but more about how deleted files can come back … More

0004 – Do You Believe In Magic?

February 26, 2017 23:32 - 23.2 MB

In 1991 he announced he was HIV positive, it’s been 26 years, how is Magic Johnson still alive? Join Corderro as he jumps into this tackles this question as well as some of the conspiracies that have arose because of it.

0003 – Mighty Anthropomorphic Power Rangers

February 17, 2017 13:07 - 16.8 MB

MP3 Show Notes Dannie explores the question “Why Is It When Watching Cartoons With Talking Animals, We discuss The Crazy … More

0002 – Frustrated Howbow Dah

February 15, 2017 16:30 - 10.2 MB

Show Notes Some frustrating news leads Shane to explore the question “Why do we get frustrated?” Transcript Available Here Subscribe … More

0001 – Dope Song

February 15, 2017 16:30 - 9.95 MB

Show Notes Join Shane as he explores the question “Why does hearing your favorite song at random feel so much … More