Introducing: No Such Thing

About this episode

This episode introduces a new podcast called No Such Thing, where hosts investigate and settle arguments through research.

We’re excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you’d enjoy: 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. Find No Such Thing on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. New episodes out Wednesdays Listen here: No Such Thing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, Devan Joseph

Topics covered

• podcast preview
• friendship
• journalism
• research
• arguments

Keywords

• No Such Thing
• podcast
• arguments
• research
• journalists

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