NO SUCH THING
Episodes
Does micromanaging actually work?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s topic came from a listener who asked if micromanaging is a more productive work-style than a more “free range” approach....
Is recycling a complete scam? (PART 2)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, we were told to always recycle plastic to save the planet. But does recycling actually do anything? In this special two-part investigation...
Is recycling a complete scam? (PART 1)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, we were told to always recycle plastic to save the planet. But does recycling actually do anything? In this special two-part investigation...
Kids can’t read anymore. Does it matter? (with author Jason Reynolds)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are we in the midst of a reading crisis? News outlets are constantly reporting on the death of reading. School test scores by measures like the &ldquo...
Eggs in the fridge, expired meds, loud sneezes, and more (Mailbag)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of NO SUCH THING, Manny, Noah, and Devan, jump into the mailbag. Should you keep your eggs in the fridge? Why do some people sneeze...
TINY CAMERAS!?! We found out what those customer satisfaction buttons actually do
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re answering a question from a listener named Emma: What do those smiley-face customer-satisfaction buttons you see in airport bath...
Should athletes be allowed to bet on themselves?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manny wrote a book and you can check it out here! It's called Colored People Time: A Case for (Casual) Rebellion, and it's a collection of essays abou...
Was Benjamin Franklin a fraud?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We know Benjamin Franklin as a founding father, crucial in the establishment of the United States, discoverer of electricity, kooky writer of almanacs...
Are dentists scamming us? We investigate
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we tackle a question we’ve all wondered: Are dentists scamming us? We dive into the dark history of dentistry, find ou...
Why are there so many twin films?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the boys chat with Chris and Lizzie, the hosts of the What Went Wrong podcast about why Hollywood produces so many "twin films...
Why do internet companies suck so much?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it such a hassle to deal with internet service providers? Spotty service, hidden price increases, and only one company servicing my neighborhoo...
Will AI take our jobs?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI actually coming for your job? This week, we take a peek under the hood of autonomous AI tools. What they do well, where they still fall short, a...
Why do divorced guys act like that?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to our brains and bodies after a breakup? Semafor media reporter and Mixed Signals co-host Max Tani joins the pod to unpack “Divorc...
Are outdoor cats happier than indoor cats?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kate Lindsay—ICYMI host, Embedded author, and proud cat lover—sits in for Manny, and we go deep on everything you’ve ever...
Can humans be cloned?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there so many celebrity clone conspiracy theories? Is there really a Melania Trump body double? Have scientists actually tried to clone humans...
Presenting Mind Games | The Guru’s Guru
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll be back next week. In the meantime, check out the first episode of a show we’re super excited about. Listen to Mind Games Check...
Should politicians be funny? (with Mike Birbiglia)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Manny, Noah, and Devan, chat about the use of humor in politics. Using Gavin Newsom's recent mocking of Donald Trump as a jumping ...
NST Picks: The best of 2025 (and our best arguments)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for our second annual end-of-year wrap-up. Here are our favorite music, movies, TV shows, and N...
Do horses actually hate running? (Remastered)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're throwing a NST classic back in your feed. This time remastered. What if this ONE thing we’ve always been told about horses isn&rsqu...
Does religion make you happier?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys grapple with the big questions: Is there a God? What happens after you die? Does bowling make you happier than Catholic Mass? We s...
NST Hotline: B-list wedding invites, hallway storage, and more
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of NO SUCH THING, it's the NST Hotline. Listeners have called in to the show asking for advice, and the boys hand out some sage wis...
Why do Tesla door handles suck? (Devan Design Week)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Devan Design Week, a one-episode celebration of the stuff Devan cannot stand the design of. From Tesla’s confusing door handles, to m...
Why can’t men find anything?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do men have so much trouble finding everyday items in their own homes? It’s a common sitcom trope, but is there actually something to it. Th...
Could you get away with murder?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of homicide cases go unsolved in the US, and in today's episode, the boys try and get to the bottom of why that is. Joining NO SUCH THING ...
Are you doing your laundry wrong?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, we answered all of your laundry questions: Do you really need to separate lights from darks? How much detergent should you use? Are...
How did celebrity rumors spread before social media? (w/ Panic World)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s episode, we collaborated with Ryan Broderick and Grant Irving from Panic World to go deep on three middle school rumors. We&rsqu...
How often do you actually need to shower?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we make our way back into the bathroom as we go deep on showering. How often should you actually shower? What’s the proper way...
What happens to a property after a murder?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're putting on our true crime hats to get to the bottom of what happens to properties after high-profile murders occur inside of...
Is Taylor Swift bigger than Michael Jackson?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So everyone knows Taylor Swift is one of the most popular musicians of all time, but how does she stack up to giants of the past like Michael Jackson ...
Origin Stories: Yousef Srouji on Three Promises
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, folks. This week, NO SUCH THING is hosting Origin Stories, a new podcast from Campside Media. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks t...
What happened to Kanye West?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re asking: what do you do when your favorite artist becomes a self-proclaimed N*zi? And we dive into the new documentary In Whose ...
Why are modern statues so bad?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it seem so common that modern sculptures of iconic figures look so bad? Soccer star Ronaldo, NBA legend Dwyane Wade, and even the great Rever...
Do you need therapy?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is therapy exactly, and what is it supposed to do? How do you know if you need therapy? If you’re in therapy, how do you know if it’s...
Was that actually food poisoning?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people seem to suffer the ills of foodborne illness at an alarming frequency, while others cruise through rare steaks unimpeded? In this e...
Are the weather apps getting worse?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re turning our attention to our weather apps. Are they getting worse? Are Trump’s DOGE cuts to blame? Why don’t we use...
NST Mailbag: The RIGHT way to load a dishwasher (& more)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we settle your dumb arguments. Yup, it’s mailbag time. We’ll argue about the RIGHT way to load a dishwasher, revisit a right-win...
Is dating an AI chatbot cheating?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Manny, Noah, and Devan revive a debate from almost a decade ago, albeit with modern framing: if you're in a relationship, and you're ...
Inside the violent world of online pedophile hunters
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might remember To Catch a Predator with Chris Hansen, but now streamers are making their own version, and they’re a lot more violent. New Yo...
Why can’t adults order from the kids menu?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a deep dive into the frustrating conundrum of the kids menu. Why would a restaurant show me they’re capable of making a delic...
Why we're sick of franchise movies
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the fatigue people have been feeling around franchise movies, particularly the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But where did fr...
Are siblings more influential than parents?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode was inspired by Susan Dominus’ new book “The Family Dynamic.” The book profiles six families with multiple suc...
7-footers & the case for universal healthcare
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a wild stat that’s floated around basketball circles for a long time: A 7-foot (or taller) American man has a 17% likelihood of be...
Ask NST: Coupon etiquette, plus ones, and bad dogs
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you called our hotline and sent emails seeking our advice, and we are here to help. From party invitation etiquette, to a coupon fiasco straig...
Why did people used to look older?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just nostalgia or low-res photos—there may actually be biological and cultural reasons why people in the past looked so old. To g...
Can you change the mind of a conspiracy theorist?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some conspiracy theories are fun, but many end up being dark and concerning. When someone is in too deep, what would it take to pull them out of the r...
Is the pullout method fine actually?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our whole lives, we’ve been told the pullout or withdrawal method is not a legitimate form of birth control and a fast-track way to becoming a p...
Is your phone listening to you… and should you care?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have experienced the creepy feeling of getting ads that feel a little bit too targeted, for products they haven’t ever searched for ...
Is RFK Jr. right about anything?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about RFK Jr., a man who has a completely baffling political trajectory. How does a guy go from “champion of the enviro...
Why are TSA rules so confusing?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from a little weekend trip, which got us thinking once again about how confusing and terrible it is to deal with the TSA. Despite all...
NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners. For m...
Why does Dasani water taste like that?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we investigate a shocking conspiracy theory that might explain why Dasani stands out among the titans of bottled water, with the help of wa...
Why don't men ask follow up questions?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been known for years now that men aren’t the best at asking follow-up questions on dates with women. But a more specific version of t...
Why are headlights so bright?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look into why car headlights seem like they've gotten so much brighter in recent years than they used to be. And, is there any hope for ...
Should schools ban phones?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look into a rather divisive issue: school cell phone bans. With more and more states introducing legislature to ban mobile device...
Can you cure picky eating? (w/ Search Engine)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In collaboration with our friends at Search Engine, we seek to find a cure for Manny's deep aversion to seafood, for the sake of our friendship. For m...
Should men sit when they pee?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we bravely interrogate the male practice of standing while peeing. Why do we do it? And why stand when you can sit? We speak with urologist...
Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we tackle a question Devan has been grappling with while living with a dog in the city: Are suburban dogs happier than ci...
Is Letterboxd ruining movies?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Letterboxd is a great tool for keeping track of movies and seeing what your friends and others are watching. But does constant logging, rating, and re...
Is it OK to wear outside clothes on your bed?
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we tackle our first listener-submitted question: is it OK to wear outside clothes on your bed? Everyone has strong opini...
NST Chat: 2024 Year in Review
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a break from our regular format to discuss some of our favorite things from the past year. This is the first of a new format we're ...
Why are assassinations on the rise?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The past decade has seen a resurgence of political violence: January 6, multiple attempts on Trump’s life, and of course the killing of United H...
Do horses hate running?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if this ONE thing we’ve always been told about horses isn’t true at all? What if it’s a lie we’ve told ourselves so that ...
Why are slurs making a comeback?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Certain taboo words have recently crept back into common use across private conversation, on social media, and in mainstream entertainment, seemingly ...
Could you land a plane in an emergency?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you’d be able to successfully land a plane, with no prior pilot experience and relying only on air traffic control assistance? A Yo...
Do audiobooks count as reading?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What began as an innocent debate soon devolved into accusations of deception and trickery. Is it misleading to say you read a book if, in actuality, y...
Introducing NO SUCH THING
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the trailer for NO SUCH THING, a new podcast by Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph. Our two-episode premiere drops on Tuesday, Novem...