No Dumb Questions

Destin Sandlin and Matt Whitman
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Dec 17, 2019 • 1h 44min

073 - Bad News For Good News?

Exploring frustrations with biased news reporting and the evolution of journalism ethics. The podcast discusses the Cobra Kai Dojo softball team's unique approach and strategic thinking in sports and media. It also delves into journalism funding models, the decline of local newspaper newsrooms, and the importance of supporting quality journalism.
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Nov 30, 2019 • 1h 6min

072 - How Did Humans Find Hawaii?

SPONSORED BY: AWAY TRAVEL For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/ndq19 and use promo code ndq19 during checkout! STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Wayfinding Polynesian Voyage Society Thor Heyerdahl David Livingstone Kon-Tiki Expedition Marshall Islands Stick Chart Marshall Islands Stick Chart on YouTube Nainoa Thompson Mau Piailug Ben Finney Tupaia     CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subreddit Our podcast YouTube channel Our website is nodumbquestions.fm No Dumb Questions Twitter Matt's Twitter Destin's Twitter SUBSCRIBE LINKS: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE ALSO FUN: Matt's YouTube Channel (The Ten Minute Bible Hour) Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day)
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Nov 17, 2019 • 1h 24min

071 - What Is It Like to be an Immigrant?

SPONSORED BY: HELLOFRESH For 9 free meals with HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/ndq9 and use promo code ndq9 during checkout! STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Pushbullet Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 TDRS Satellite Don Pettit ISS Expedition 6 Barn Door Tracker Zero G Cup TEDx Naperville 2019 Pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus Atmosphere (unit of measurement) Pressure Geo Metro Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood Techtronic - Pump Up the Jam Didgeridoo Oriental Brothers True Grit by Charles Portis Clinton Portis The Count of Monte Cristo with Jim Caviezel Click here to listen to the Jordan Harbinger episode about sand. CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subreddit Our podcast YouTube channel Our website is nodumbquestions.fm No Dumb Questions Twitter Matt's Twitter Destin's Twitter SUBSCRIBE LINKS: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE ALSO FUN: Matt's YouTube Channel (The Ten Minute Bible Hour) Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day)
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Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 19min

070 - Who Was the Marquis de Lafayette?

Laura Auricchio, the Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, shares her insights on the Marquis de Lafayette, a key figure in the American and French Revolutions. They discuss Lafayette's journey from France, his evolving relationship with George Washington, and his legacy as a champion of liberty. Auricchio highlights the complexities of his reputation in both nations and the importance of historical accuracy. Additionally, she reflects on her role in academia and the art of storytelling in making history engaging.
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Oct 14, 2019 • 1h 9min

069 - How to Give and Receive Good Advice

Exploring the power of giving and receiving profound advice, touching on vulnerability and impactful guidance. Delving into the nuances of advice-giving and sharing personal anecdotes. Reflecting on the value of wisdom, practical choices, and the joy of cooking. Navigating challenges with strategic advice and seeking diverse perspectives. A lighthearted chapter on a thoughtful gift box exchange.
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Oct 1, 2019 • 1h 29min

068 - How Phones Have Changed (and How They've Changed Us)

SPONSORED BY: YOUR RATINGS AND REVIEWS! Thanks so much for reviewing No Dumb Questions on all your podcast apps! Discuss this episode by clicking here STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Phone calling features and star codes What is a pager? Why Do Doctors Still Use Pagers? Pushbullet What is RCS? Rodecaster Pro Kid Needs Beer Money Radiolab - Right to Be Forgotten CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subreddit Our podcast YouTube channel Our website is nodumbquestions.fm No Dumb Questions Twitter Matt's Twitter Destin's Twitter SUBSCRIBE LINKS: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE ALSO FUN: Matt's YouTube Channel (The Ten Minute Bible Hour) Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day)
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Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 32min

067 - The Lost City of Nineveh

Exploring the lost city of Nineveh within the Assyrian Empire like Atlantis, delving into ancient manuscripts, Layard's expeditions, and Nineveh's biblical connections. Understanding the Assyrian Empire's history, cultural layers, and excavation challenges. Unveiling the mysteries of Nineveh's significance through religious beliefs and archaeological wonders. Discussing practical uses of snatch blocks, pulley systems, and moving monumental statues. Crafting strip-built kayaks, historical preservation efforts, and ISIS's destructive impact on cultural treasures.
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Aug 31, 2019 • 1h 12min

066 - Welcome to The Twisted Knuckle

SPONSORED BY: The Patrons who heard our plea from the bleak future and sent forward in time the help we needed via patreon.com/nodumbquestions STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Difference between gland and organ Stoichiometry Plants v. Zombies game Liberty overalls Definition of Fiddle Marcus Licinius Crassus Faustian Bargain Sichuan (Szechuan) Hong Kong Under British Rule Tiananmen Square Democratic Socialists of America Convention in Atlanta Libertarian Strips at Convention Golden Nintendo 64 Tweet Living With a Hernia by Weird Al Yankovic   CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subreddit Our podcast YouTube channel Our website is nodumbquestions.fm No Dumb Questions Twitter Matt's Twitter Destin's Twitter SUBSCRIBE LINKS: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE ALSO FUN: Matt's YouTube Channel (The Ten Minute Bible Hour) Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day)  
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Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 26min

065 - Wrongfully Sentenced to Die (The Sun Does Shine)

Explore the emotional impact of 'The Sun Does Shine', injustice in legal proceedings, resilience amidst injustice, dangers of talking to the police, moral implications of killing, using platforms for social justice advocacy, seeking justice and accountability.
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Aug 15, 2019 • 2h 19min

064 - Who Was the Red Baron?

SPONSORED BY: AWAY TRAVEL For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/ndq19 and use promo code ndq19 during checkout! STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE The Red Baron Snoopy and The Red Baron Red Baron Pizza Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill Alemanni Charlemagne (Charles the Great) The Crusades The Salem Witch TrialsMovie - Kingdom of Heaven Knights Templar Knights Hospitallers Teutonic Knights Prussia King George III - House of Hanover Map - Kingdom of Prussia within German Empire between 1871 and 1918 Map - German Colonies and Protectorates in 1914 Otto von Bismarck The German Empire Tom Cochrane & The Red Riders The Office: The Basketball Match Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Black Hand Kitty Hawk Flight History of the Smart Phone Fokker Scourge Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade - Tail Gunner Scene Flying Ace Couldn’t find info on Charles de Gasse Achilles Hector Oswald Boelcke Bundeswehr Dicta Boelcke Star Fox Sopwith Camel Sopwith Pup Bristol Fighter Willie Sandlin Definition of Hero Erwin Rommel David and Goliath C.S. Lewis & World War I 1 Samuel 17:51 Sabaton - The Red Baron     CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here NDQ Subreddit Our podcast YouTube channel Our website is nodumbquestions.fm No Dumb Questions Twitter Matt's Twitter Destin's Twitter SUBSCRIBE LINKS: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS ARE ALSO FUN: Matt's YouTube Channel (The Ten Minute Bible Hour) Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day)

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