
No Dumb Questions
A science guy from the deep south (Destin) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity.
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Feb 28, 2018 • 1h 4min
027 - Destin Gets Crushed By His Hero
SPONSORED BY: KIWICO (Go to kiwico.com/ndq for your free trial to inspire kids to be scientists, creators, and innovators! Everything needed to create, explore, and learn—delivered.) STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE - Let's be honest if you're here it's for Squeal Cat Squeal Cat 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)

Feb 21, 2018 • 1h 40min
026 - Crush Your Enemies and Hear the Lamentations of Their Women
SPONSORED BY: HELLOFRESH (Visit hellofresh.com/ndq and enter "ndq" for $30 off your first order) STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE FlightAware Jordan Peterson/Cathy Newman Debate Chegg Hoplite Phalanx Conan the Barbarian “Best In Life” Smarter Every Day’s “What Is This LIne? (on my Super Blue Blood Moon photo)” Ancient Theories of Light Sound Effects National Atomic Testing Museum Hoover Dam Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 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)

Jan 30, 2018 • 1h 16min
025 - Makey Makerton and the Makerholes (ft. Laser-Guided Bob Clagett)
Bob Clagett, creator of I Like To Make Stuff YouTube channel, and the hosts discuss woodworking shows, digital fabrication tools in libraries, childhood collections like baseball cards and toys, supporting creators on Patreon, underground shelters, and various online topics.

Jan 21, 2018 • 46min
024 - Leaving Our Jobs...PhD/Sabbatical
SPONSORED BY: Click here if you want to send help to Matt and Destin in the Future https://www.patreon.com/nodumbquestions/ SABBATICAL SUGGESTION EMAIL nodumbqs+Sabbatical@gmail.com STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Discuss this episode on the subreddit Give Matt Ideas for his sabbatical on the NDQ subreddit here. Have a specific offer for him? IE a barn he can stay in for 2 days etc: Email those opportunities/ideas here: NoDumbQs+Sabbatical@gmail.com Destin's PhD Advisor Definition of Mercurial Mercury, the planet Nick Saban’s Coca-Cola Bottle Alabama Crimson Tide 2018 College Football Championship Nick Saban’s Coaching Record Gov. Scott’s University of Central Florida Proclamation Fly Fishing in New Zealand Coober Pedy, Australia Ripple Tron Bitcoin Z-Cash Monero Ranger’s Apprentice 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)

Jan 10, 2018 • 1h 13min
023 - Tackling Tragedy (And NetNeutrality)
SPONSORED BY: HELLO FRESH (hellofresh.com/ndq promo code "ndq" for $30 off your first order) STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE: Onion News Network - Apple’s Computer with no Keyboard (Mild Offensiveness Warning) Google Search of The “Slow iPhone Phenomenon” What is Net Neutrality? Vote No on 2B - Fort Collins, CO “I Milk The Monster” Clip from the NDQ 022 - Star Wars Episode 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)

Dec 19, 2017 • 1h 26min
022 - Jedi Are Morons (The Last Jedi Review - No Dumb Questions)
SPONSORED BY: AUDIBLE Visit http://audible.com/ndq or text ndq to 500-500 to get a free 30 day trial with Audible to get any book you want. Matt's Dagobah Aquarium CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: Support No Dumb Questions on Patreon if that sounds good to you Discuss this episode here 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)

Dec 16, 2017 • 1h 3min
021 - The Antikythera Mechanism and Shipwreck
SPONSORED BY: HELLO FRESH (hellofresh.com promo code "ndq30" for $30 off your first order) THIS EPISODE ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY: You! Huge thanks to all of our supporters on Patreon! Discuss This Episode! STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE: Matt’s Offensive Bible Video Where is Antikythera? About the island of Antikythera Antikythera Shipwreck Antikythera Mechanism Hellenic v. Hellenistic Age Roman Age Philip II of Macedon Peloponnesian War Alexander the Great Xenophon Moussas of The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project Lecture on The Antikythera Mechanism by Xenophon Moussas Atlantis Santorini/Thera Minoan Civilization Krakatoa Hero of Alexandria Archytas Billy Bob - Showbiz Pizza Clash of the Titans Antikythera Philosopher Big Corn Island, Nicaragua Stuff they found on the Antikythera Shipwreck Kos and Rhodes Cornelius Sulla Jaques Cousteau Odyssey “Diving for Roman Plunder” Dr. Brendan Foley and the Antikythera Shipwreck Amphora Antikythera Youth What is a Gorgon? The repair of the Antikythera Youth Michelangelo’s David 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)

Nov 30, 2017 • 1h 8min
020 - Sax, Drugs, and Rock n' Roll (With Leanor Ortega Till)
Sponsored by a message from Future Matt and Destin https://www.patreon.com/nodumbquestions Leanor plays saxophone in the band Five Iron Frenzy Here's other things Leanor does: Leanor’s work with Urban Skye Scum of the Earth The Fast Feeling (The new band she sings with) THIS EPISODE ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Patrons who support on Patreon.com/NoDumbQuestions OTHER STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE: Forever Your Girl Weird Al – Off the Deep End Datsun 210 Hatchback All of the transitions in this episode are Five Iron Frenzy Songs. Here’s their YouTube Channel, and following are the titles of the songs you heard here. One Girl Army Dandelions Second Season Handbook For the Sellout Into Your Veins Superpowers I Feel Lucky Get Your Riot Gear Every New Day 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)

Nov 17, 2017 • 54min
019 - Urinal Confessions and Soft War
SPONSORED BY: HELLO FRESH (hellofresh.com/ndq promo code "ndq" for $30 off your first order) THIS EPISODE ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Fifty-Fifty! (horrifying details below) STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE: Moon dancing with buckets on their heads NASCAR Apple Samsung Note THE FIFTY-FIFTY DETAILS: The Fifty-Fifty is literally the ninth worst thing you can do on the Internet. It's a terrible game that we regret inventing, and would encourage you to avoid. The Fifty-Fifty is nothing more than a deplorable, ill-conceived, manipulative gimmick designed to channel unwitting participants toward financially supporting this program. Great! Here's how to play! Simply go to the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com, and click on one of the two boxes. If you choose the correct box, you'll get to watch a spectacular, uplifting video from the world wide web. If you choose the incorrect box, you'll have to watch a troubling video that's likely to have a negative impact on your view of yourself and others. Regrettably, at the end of either video, you'll be directed to the No Dumb Questions Patreon page where you'll be morally obligated to support the program. AGAIN, WE CANNOT STRESS STRONGLY ENOUGH HOW MUCH THE REWARD OF PLAYING THIS GAME IS GROSSLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE RISK! We both look forward to the day when everyone forgets that the Fifty-Fifty (available at the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com) ever existed, and it passes into the abyss of the forgotten realm where it can never harm anyone again. But until that day please be advised of the following conditions. 1. The Fifty-Fifty is binding in every way. If you choose to play you have entered into a dark pact; that is to say a blood-oath covenant forged in an irrevocable partnership with the very notions of truth and integrity to support this podcast on Patreon (accessible at patreon.com/nodumbquestions). Once you've chosen, of your own free will, under no coercion, and with metaphorical eyes wide open, to go down this path there is no return. We hate that about this game and apologize. Whether you enjoy the winner's video or dab the blood from your eye balls while you suffer through the loser's video, the obligation you've saddled yourself with remains the same. If you play and violate this most sacred of vows, we will know. 2. The fifty-fifty cannot be manipulated. There's literally no way to cheat at this game. And if you try we will know. 3. All participants are required to watch whatever video they end up with IN ITS ENTIRETY with COMPLETE AND UNCOMPROMISED mental focus. If you try to allow your mind to wander so as to reduce scarring on your soul we will know. There's literally no advantage to anyone to play the Fifty-Fifty, and that's why we so highly discourage it. For those of you who were hoping for a good game we recommend Four Square. Unlike the Fifty-Fifty it's a game of cunning and athleticism with clear rules and objectives. We recommend playing with a regulation 8.5 inch ball outdoors on a windless day in accordance with the official rules available at squarefour.org. Thank you. 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)

Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 48min
018 - Sportsball with Brady Haran
SPONSORED BY: Away - Get $20 off a suitcase by going to awaytravel.com/ndq and entering the promo code ndq (or you can just click here) BRADY HARAN'S INTERNETTING The Unmade Podcast THIS EPISODE ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Fifty-Fifty! (horrifying details below) STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE Brady Haran from Hello Internet What is the difference between baseball and softball? What is cricket? Troy Tulowitzki’s Unassisted Triple Play See the final score for the New York Yankees game Brady was referring to New York Yankees New England Patriots Super Bowl LI Denver Broncos Clemson v. Alabama 2017 National Championship How do teams make it to the College Football Playoffs Auburn’s 1957 National Championship 1957 Auburn University Tigers Football Guard Tim Baker Press Photo The Ashes of English Cricket Earliest published picture of The Ashes Urn Pickles the Dog Griffith Observatory Player that had son baptized in Stanley Cup Field of Dreams, the movie Field of Dreams, the site Super Bowl Trophy Major League Baseball Trophy Stanley Cup Wimbledon Trophy French Open Trophy Australian Open Trophy Indianapolis 500 Trophy 1985 World Series Kalman Filter THE FIFTY-FIFTY DETAILS The Fifty-Fifty is literally the ninth worst thing you can do on the Internet. It's a terrible game that we regret inventing, and would encourage you to avoid. The Fifty-Fifty is nothing more than a deplorable, ill-conceived, manipulative gimmick designed to channel unwitting participants toward financially supporting this program. Great! Here's how to play! Simply go to the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com, and click on one of the two boxes. If you choose the correct box, you'll get to watch a spectacular, uplifting video from the world wide web. If you choose the incorrect box, you'll have to watch a troubling video that's likely to have a negative impact on your view of yourself and others. Regrettably, at the end of either video, you'll be directed to the No Dumb Questions Patreon page where you'll be morally obligated to support the program. AGAIN, WE CANNOT STRESS STRONGLY ENOUGH HOW MUCH THE REWARD OF PLAYING THIS GAME IS GROSSLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE RISK! We both look forward to the day when everyone forgets that the Fifty-Fifty (available at the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com) ever existed, and it passes into the abyss of the forgotten realm where it can never harm anyone again. But until that day please be advised of the following conditions. 1. The Fifty-Fifty is binding in every way. If you choose to play you have entered into a dark pact; that is to say a blood-oath covenant forged in an irrevocable partnership with the very notions of truth and integrity to support this podcast on Patreon (accessible at patreon.com/nodumbquestions). Once you've chosen, of your own free will, under no coercion, and with metaphorical eyes wide open, to go down this path there is no return. We hate that about this game and apologize. Whether you enjoy the winner's video or dab the blood from your eye balls while you suffer through the loser's video, the obligation you've saddled yourself with remains the same. If you play and violate this most sacred of vows, we will know. 2. The fifty-fifty cannot be manipulated. There's literally no way to cheat at this game. And if you try we will know. 3. All participants are required to watch whatever video they end up with IN ITS ENTIRETY with COMPLETE AND UNCOMPROMISED mental focus. If you try to allow your mind to wander so as to reduce scarring on your soul we will know. There's literally no advantage to anyone to play the Fifty-Fifty, and that's why we so highly discourage it. For those of you who were hoping for a good game we recommend Four Square. Unlike the Fifty-Fifty it's a game of cunning and athleticism with clear rules and objectives. We recommend playing with a regulation 8.5 inch ball outdoors on a windless day in accordance with the official rules available at squarefour.org. Thank you. 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)