NO SUCH THING

MannyNoahDevan
NO SUCH THING

No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research. Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph, start each episode with an argument using just their gut feelings. Then they go out into the world, investigate, talk to experts, and conduct some experiments. Finally, the guys bring their findings back to the group to see if they can change minds, enlighten each other, and move past their emotional truths. New episodes come out on Tuesdays. For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show. And if you have any questions you’d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Why did people used to look older?

    MAY 20

    Why did people used to look older?

    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 get to the bottom of it, I spoke with Dr. Caroline Hudson, a facial plastic surgeon based in Chicago and co-author of Analysis and Assessment of Facial Aging.  To see the images we reference, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show. Want advice from Manny, Noah, and Devan? Leave a message at (860) 325-0286‬ or email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Like this episode? Check out Why does Dasani water taste like that? Follow Dr. Caroline Hudson on Instagram. Original music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  2. Can you change the mind of a conspiracy theorist?

    MAY 13

    Can you change the mind of a conspiracy theorist?

    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 rabbit hole? Journalist Zach Mack ventured to find out in his show, Alternate Realities over at NPR, and on today's episode, he debriefs us. Listen to Zach's show Alternate Realities on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And for more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show. If you have a question you want us to answer, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  3. Is the pullout method fine actually?

    MAY 6

    Is the pullout method fine actually?

    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 parent. Some have even referred to it as the pull-and-pray method. But reproductive health researcher Andréa Becker makes the argument that the pullout method “is not the enemy of public health it’s been made out to be” if done correctly.  Pre-order Andréa’s book Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Like this episode? Check out Episode 3: Why are slurs making a comeback? Original music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. Is your phone listening to you… and should you care?

    APR 29

    Is your phone listening to you… and should you care?

    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 but have maybe talked about IRL. With Amazon announcing a rollback on privacy protections, and the Trump administration ramping up mass surveillance as a scare tactic, it might be time to take stock of what privacy even means anymore. With some help from Andrew Couts, senior editor of security and investigations at WIRED, we get a clear-eyed view of how voice-assisted tech actually works, and why you should care.  For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  5. Is RFK Jr. right about anything?

    APR 22

    Is RFK Jr. right about anything?

    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 environment” to joining the most anti-environment administration ever? Thanks to our guest, Derek Beres, that pipeline becomes much clearer, as RFK Jr’s worldview has a lot of overlap with science that is at best, shoddy, and at worst, straight up disinformation. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Original music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. Why are TSA rules so confusing?

    APR 13

    Why are TSA rules so confusing?

    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 their yelling—the TSA does not make it clear about what you can or cannot bring on a plane, or what items you actually have to take out of your bag. So I spoke with Darryl Campbell, an aviation safety writer for The Verge and author of Fatal Abstraction, who did a deep dive on The Humiliating History of the TSA. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Original music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)

    MAR 25

    NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)

    This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners. 00:30 Taking photos in movie theaters 10:03 What is black coffee? 17:25 How often should you wash your jeans? 23:27 Some clarity on microwaving sponges 27:07 The Trebuchet Theory 29:12 Why do we pod?  For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. We’ll be off next week, so take advantage of the free time by leaving us a five-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts and sharing the show with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. Why does Dasani water taste like that?

    MAR 18

    Why does Dasani water taste like that?

    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 water sommelier Martin Riese and Tap Score CEO Johnny Pujol.  For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research. Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph, start each episode with an argument using just their gut feelings. Then they go out into the world, investigate, talk to experts, and conduct some experiments. Finally, the guys bring their findings back to the group to see if they can change minds, enlighten each other, and move past their emotional truths. New episodes come out on Tuesdays. For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show. And if you have any questions you’d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    MannyNoahDevan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © MannyNoahDevan
  • Show Website
    NO SUCH THING

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