

No Dumb Questions
Destin Sandlin and Matt Whitman
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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Nov 15, 2023 • 53min
169 - Did This Deli Lose Its Soul?
The podcast discusses the lost soul of a deli, market pressures and maintaining authenticity, the cost of online success, reaching milestones and chasing growth, and the consequences of compromising integrity for cheap growth tactics.

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Oct 31, 2023 • 59min
168 - What Happens When the Robots Do the Editing?
The podcast explores the integration of AI editing methods and the potential impact on writing. They discuss the use of AI in podcast and video editing, highlighting its limitations. They also delve into the transformation of a church's art due to cultural shifts. The chapter emphasizes the challenges and frustrations of editing content with AI, and the spread of misleading AI-generated content.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 58min
167 - How to Lose
The hosts reflect on their experience at a church in Alabama and the importance of building a strong community. They explore the emotions triggered by losing and the temptation to make excuses. They discuss wireless earbuds and share a story of losing and fixing one. They delve into the concept of losing and the importance of being gracious in defeat.

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Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 17min
166 - Real Friends Force Each Other to Listen to Their Instrumental Music Playlists
The podcast discusses the power of instrumental music and its ability to evoke emotions, using examples from movies and TV shows. They analyze the Game of Thrones theme music and the emotions it conveys. The hosts also share their favorite instrumental music playlists and discuss the joy and emotional power of music in various contexts.

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Sep 15, 2023 • 50min
165 - Let's Play Catch
They discuss playing catch, messing with people in church softball, different baseball pitches, the significance of play in building relationships, their experiences with Raycon earbuds, the joy of simple things and tangible experiences, and a discussion on video game cartridges and playing catch.

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Aug 30, 2023 • 52min
164 - What is Casting Lots?
Exploring the historical significance of Alexander the Great's coin and the concept of fate through flipping a coin. Discussing the practice of casting lots mentioned in the Bible and comparing it to modern decision-making techniques. Delving into the ancient practice of casting lots and the forbidden act of divination. Exploring the mechanics of physically casting lots and various techniques used throughout history. Sharing personal experiences on how fate and randomness can lead to unexpected outcomes. Sharing humorous anecdotes about negotiating for signs before discussing fate.

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Aug 12, 2023 • 1h 17min
163 - How Did He Die?
SPONSORED BY: RAYCON Right now, NDQ listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at https://buyraycon.com/ndq. STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Festal Garment The Princess Bride - Poison Scene The Hurt Locker KC-135 Vomit Comet Averted Vision Apophatic Theology Limnic Eruption McMaster Carr 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 1, 2023 • 1h 9min
162 - Why Do Christians Go on Mission Trips?
SPONSORED BY: The Patrons who support the program at patreon.com/nodumbquestions STUFF IN THIS EPISODE Africa Renewal Ministries When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Teddy Roosevelt - Man in the Arena Speech CONNECT WITH NO DUMB QUESTIONS: 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 Destin's YouTube Channel (Smarter Every Day) YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY MATT’S DAILY PODCAST: The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast

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Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 20min
161 - How to Make Two Bullets Collide in Midair
SPONSORED BY: RAYCON Go to https://buyraycon.com/ndq to get 15% off SITEWIDE with code NDQ. STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Smarter Every Day - Bullets HITTING Bullets Two Bullets That Met in Mid Air Magnus Effect Kalman Filter Sear Mechanism Radiometer Harold Edgerton 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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Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 6min