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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧
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Serial podcaster | Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm | Scotsman transplanted to Canada | Husband | Dad | Nerd | Views my own | Check out my podcasts: dannypod.com | Patreon: patreon.com/5rq | Newsletter: beabetterpodcaster.com
Did you know there's a companion newsletter to 5 Random Questions? And it goes a little bit beyond what you hear each episode, culminating with a question for you?

I'd love to see you there, and hear your replies to each week's question. 🥰

5randomquestions.substack.com
The 5RQ Companion | Substack
The 5RQ Companion is the weekly newsletter that lives alongside the 5 Random Questions podcast - if you love the podcast’s mix of surprise, honesty, and “I was not expecting that,” you’ll feel right a...
5randomquestions.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Slightly diminish a game.

Cozy Taxi.
January 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Tonight's soundtrack. ❤️
January 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Ready to launch your podcast journey? Learn from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee davejackson.bsky.social's 18+ years of experience. Get expert tips to avoid common mistakes, grow, and monetize your show with confidence.
January 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In this week's episode, guest Rob Lynch discusses the virtues of choosing a melon or a grapefruit as a head, and why proportions are important.... 😂

Listen to the full episode here 👉 apple.co/4ss0zEl
January 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
What's that - a new episode of 5 Random Questions? And one where the guest wants to be a poor but good-looking melon head? Sounds about right! Hear what Rob Lynch is on about and more, available now on Apple Podcasts or your preferred app. 🥳 🎧

Listen: apple.co/4ss0zEl
January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
"You can't have both an easy life and great character" - Jimmy Carr nails it. I hope this mum's son is doing well - responding to bullying is never easy.

www.youtube.com/shorts/2JNxI...
Concerned parent asks for advice about their bullied son. #jimmycarr #hecklers #standup #crowdwork
YouTube video by Jimmy Carr
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January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Jonathan Goldstein loves sitting in the book stacks at Concordia, thinks Paul Giamatti would play him in the movie of his life and wants you to listen to his podcast “Heavyweight”.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts right now or
"My feeling is that this business of offering a glimpse behind the curtain can be used to create a more personal and intimate radio."
We talk about vulnerability, creative doubt, and why sharing honest stories still matter today. Plus, we'll sneak in a Rockin' 8 with favorite albums to mullets and Casablanca. Let's take a Beyond…
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January 3, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Well this is quite the way to finish 2025 - 5 Random Questions is being featured by Apple Podcasts in their New Seasons section! #podcasting #ApplePodcasts

podcasts.apple.com/us/room/1646...
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Being a podcaster from #Canada, I want to support other Canadian creators. So any time I see the Maple Leaf, that's pretty much a guaranteed invite for me to check out your podcast. 🇨🇦
December 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I'm 100% with Keisha (TK) Dutes on this one! Curious what question she's answering, and the rest of her answers? Check out the latest episode of 5 Random Questions right here: apple.co/4jf8W1B
December 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It's the last episode of the year, and in this week's 5 Random Questions I chat with independent audio producer and educator Keisha (TK) Dutes. We dive into killer kimonos, advice given with good intentions that can still sting, dream homes, and more.

Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳

apple.co/4jf8W1B
Killer Kimonos & When Advice with Love Hurts
Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/26/2025 · 53m
apple.co
December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Here's to good food, merriment, and good times with friends, family, and loved ones. 🎄🎁❤️
December 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Premium subscribers on Apple Podcasts - the latest episode of 5 Random Questions is out now for you in all its ad free, early access glory. :)

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S5 E42: Early Access Ad Free for Subscription Members
Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/21/2025 · Subscribers Only · 53m
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December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If you enjoy 5 Random Questions, you really need to subscribe to the 5RQ newsletter. Because sometimes the audio version doesn't have everything. :)

5randomquestions.substack.com
The 5RQ Companion | Substack
The 5RQ Companion is the weekly newsletter that lives alongside the 5 Random Questions podcast - if you love the podcast’s mix of surprise, honesty, and “I was not expecting that,” you’ll feel right a...
5randomquestions.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The award-winning 5 Random Questions returns for Season 5, with more great guests sitting in the random question hot seat, sharing unfiltered answers to unexpected questions.

Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇

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December 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Back with a bang, 5 Random Questions season 5 drops today, with a story you couldn’t script if you tried - guest Deb Brown, a 3.00am rave in Chicago, tequila, and a very unexpected introduction to Oliver Stone.

This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧

pod.link/1751804398/e...
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
@johnspurlock.com Hi mate, any plans to offer csv downloads alongside tsv?
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Shout out to RSS for podcasts still being — despite no shortage of efforts by media companies — largely available on whatever podcast app you like
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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bsky users: "we need to REGULATE tech companies more"

bluesky: *complies with government mandated tech regulation in order to avoid being shut down*

bsky users: "they're enshittifying the app!!!"
December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It's been a while (there was a little longer season break than normal, due to illness - sorry!), but 5 Random Questions returns tomorrow with Season 5, with more amazing guests, unexpected questions, and unfiltered answers!

Here's a little snippet. :)

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Season 5 drops tomorrow | 5 Random Questions
Get more from 5 Random Questions on Patreon
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December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
To the person that invented snow blowers - thank you. 👏
December 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Why Aren't Indie Podcasters Major Players In Awards And Festivals? I'm sick of these festivals and awards ignoring the core of podcasting -- the independent podcasters. In the United Kingdom, there is a thriving Independent Podcast Award process. Why not in the U.S.?

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Why Aren’t Indie Podcasters Major Players In Awards And Festivals
Adolescence is a painful time for any of us. If you were the football QB or beauty queen, more power to you, as long as you didn’t abuse…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
If you want something useful, make your own Podcast Wrapped – one that pulls from all your analytics, across all platforms. #podcasting #PodcastData #analytics

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How to Make Your Own End of Year Podcast Wrapped (And Why You Should)
If you want something actually useful, it’s time to make your own Podcast Wrapped - one that pulls from all your analytics, across all platforms.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM