No Stupid Questions 43. What Do We Really Learn From Failure?
Mar 14, 2021
Explore the value in failure and the tough choice of when to let projects go. Discover the art of balancing live podcasting with quality recordings. Teasing takes center stage as it reveals its dual role in relationships, all dependent on context. Learn how teasing dynamics shift across social hierarchies and the impact of status. Finally, dive into the relationship between comedy and politics, highlighting memorable moments that merge satire with serious discourse.
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Tell Me Something I Don't Know
- Steve and Barry asked about the podcast "Tell Me Something I Don't Know".
- Stephen Dubner explains why the show ended and what he learned.
Fish Sauce Origin Story
- Stephen Dubner recalls Angela Duckworth bringing smelly Vietnamese leftovers backstage.
- This frugality endeared her to him and influenced the creation of "No Stupid Questions."
Two States At Once
- Balancing live show engagement with edited podcast quality proved difficult for Dubner.
- This challenge was similar to trying to be in two different physical states at once.