The Real Question
by Not Sorry
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Estimated from 7 chart positions in 7 markets.
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- 🇬🇧GB · Relationships#1425K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Relationships#6610K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Relationships#9210K to 30K
- 🇮🇹IT · Relationships#9610K to 30K
- 🇸🇪SE · Relationships#1461K to 10K
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19K to 68K🎙 ~2x weekly·212 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
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37K to 136K🇬🇧22%🇰🇷22%🇧🇷22%+4 more - Active Followers
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11K to 41K
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How do I keep my kids safe within my religious tradition?
Aug 17, 2026
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A Prompt from Mauricio - August
Aug 10, 2026
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Revisiting: Should I Have a Life Partner?
Aug 3, 2026
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Revisiting: Should I Quit My Comfortable Relationship?
Jul 28, 2026
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What do I owe my family?
Jul 20, 2026
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| 8/17/26 | How do I keep my kids safe within my religious tradition? | As an adult, Eva has formed a spiritual community and developed a practice that are very important to her. Her spiritual elder is someone she respects a lot, but has historically had a complicated relationship with. She worries about having her children around this person - how can she ensure they have the full religious experience while also ensuring their emotional safety?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore imposter syndrome, mentorship, and collective joy.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | A Prompt from Mauricio - August | Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about grief and what we owe eachother.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | Revisiting: Should I Have a Life Partner? | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio.In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio talks to Anna. Anna knows she wants to be a parent and she doesn't want to do it alone, but she's never particularly wanted a life partner. Should she reconsider that position for the sake of raising a child?On tthis episode, Anna and Mauricio explore Anna's relationship to partnership and uncover some of the deeper anxieties at play for her.Stick around until the end of the episode for some new thoughts from Mauricio! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Revisiting: Should I Quit My Comfortable Relationship? | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio.In this episode from Season 3, Miranda brings a question about her long term relationship. Over the last year, she's taken some steps back from the relationship. They used to live together and now they live separately. She used to imagine marrying him, now it doesn’t seem in the cards. Is it time to just give up this man entirely? Or can she be happy with the comfort and pleasure of what she has in front of her? In this episode of Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa explore how to know when unhappiness in a relationship is normal and when it means you need to break up. Stick around until the end of the episode for Mauricio's thoughts! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | What do I owe my family? | Em was very close to their grandparents growing up. But as an adult and a queer person, it has become clear that their views are not validating and supportive of who Em is. Em hasn't formally come out to them, but has received mixed feedback from other family members and has been dreading spending time with the family overall. What do they owe these people, who were once a very big and important part of their life?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore family patterns, obligation, and closure.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | Revisiting: Trusting Your Gut | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio.In this episode from Season 2, Vanessa brings a question about instincts and intuition. She's always felt that she has good instincts about people, but recently she's started to wonder: where does that gut instinct come from inside of her? And how can she make sure her 'gut' is reflecting her wisdom, instead of her prejudices?With help from Into the Woods and Gilmore Girls, Vanessa and Casper explore how to give people the benefit of the doubt while still being able to trust your instincts.Stick around until the end of the episode for Mauricio's thoughts! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/9/26 | A Prompt from Mauricio - July | Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about religion and ritual in secular life.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/6/26 | Revisiting: Should I Quit My Church? | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio.In this episode from Season 3, Vanessa talks to Cari, who has been dreading going to church. In theory, she likes so much about the community. But lately, she’s been resenting her obligations there. Is this just a rut? Or is it time to move on?Stick around until the end of the episode for Mauricio's thoughts! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/29/26 | Revisiting: Should I Have A Child? | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio.In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio speaks to a guest who has always wanted to have a kid. He’s also aware that having a kid will totally transform his life! Is he willing to give up parts of his life to make room for a baby?Stick around until the end of the episode for Mauricio's thoughts! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Revisiting: In-Laws | In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 2, Casper and Vanessa talk to Lily. Lily has a boyfriend who she loves. But you know who she doesn’t love? Her boyfriend’s brother. He makes Lily feel small and hurt and honestly angry every time they see each other. But Lily wants to have a good relationship with her boyfriend’s family. So how does she deal with him? With help from Sara Bareilles and a scene from Fleabag, Lily, Vanessa, and Casper explore our relationships with in-laws and how to best deal with a bully. Stick around until the end of the episode for Mauricio's thoughts! We hope you enjoy revisiting these episodes with us.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 6/15/26 | Special Edition: Storytelling with Micaela Blei! | This week we're joined by the lovely and very talented Micaela Blei for a special conversation all about storytelling! Micaela and Mauricio talk about the different ways storytelling helps us think about and shape our own identities, and how it's been a helpful tool on this season of The Real Question.To learn more about What Matters with Micaela, Mauricio and carvel wallace go to our website here. You can also find Micaela's audible original here and her Tik Tok stories here.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | How do I stay informed while managing chronic pain? | Kate has always been pretty well informed on current events. They work with kids who care deeply about what's happening in the world, and they believe in the power of collective attention. Unfortunately, over the last several years they've been dealing with back pain which often requires their full attention. Is there a way for them to ease back into paying attention to the news, while also managing their pain?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore personal responsibility, interconnectedness, and chronic pain.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Do I have to keep living in a place I hate? | Over the years, Katie's whole family slowly moved to the same midwestern city. Katie was raised with extended family close by and really values this for her future children. Two years ago, she and her husband has made the move as well, but so far they've hated their experience in this city. Does she need to move somewhere new, or is this the best option for her future children?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore real and chosen family, and how to know if your environment is the issue.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | A Prompt from Mauricio - April | Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about community ahead of his brother's wedding.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Is the way I'm spending my time aligned with my values? | Emily is a new mother finally finding the balance between time for her daughter and time just for herself. She's a reliable and consistent friend, a supportive figure within her family, and involved with her community yoga studio. But as she watches the news and the way other people are responding on her social media feeds she wonders, is she doing enough to meet the current moment?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore shame, calling, and how to know if our values are matching our actions.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | A Prompt from Mauricio - March | Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about navigating the return of his cluster headaches.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Will I feel guilty if I choose not to freeze my eggs? | Through Bunny's husband's job, she has access to one free round of IVF. They've recently started talking to fertility clinics, but she's not quite ready to be a mom yet - and isn't sure if she ever will be. After a bad experience with one of the clinics, she's wondering if she should abandon the process entirely - will she feel guilty and regret it if she does?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore guilt, prophecy, and how to know when to take the next step.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | A Prompt from Mauricio - February | Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about power in the wake of elections in Costa Rica.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | How do I trust myself? | Lucy has lived in many different cities, but grew up in New York and has recently moved back. She's starting to feel at home, and would love to stay rooted in a local community. Her partner isn't loving New York - she yearns for the beach, and wishes they could live abroad. How can they find a version of home that works for both of them?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore how to trust yourself and your preferences after a lifetime of people pleasing.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Looking Forward, Looking Back: A 2025 Reflection (with Mauricio and Vanessa) | Mauricio Bruce has been the host of The Real Question for a full year! This week he's joined by Vanessa Zoltan to talk about hosting the show and what's coming next. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!Want to join us on the show in 2026? We'd love to receive your questions through our submission form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/20/25 | Did They: Re-Apply to Medical School? | As we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation?For our last conversation in the main feed, we're reaching back out to two guests! This year both Clinton and Sarah brought us the question 'Should I Re-Apply to Medical School?' We check back in with both to see what they decided. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Did They: Quit Keeping Kosher? | As we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation?Today we're checking back in with Gillian, who asked the question 'Should I: Quit Keeping Kosher?'--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Did They: Invite Their Dad to Their Wedding? | As we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation?Today we're checking back in with Natalie, who asked the question 'Should I: Invite My Dad to My Wedding?'--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Did They: Change the Way They Talk About Their Health? | As we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation?Today we're checking back in with Sarah, who asked the question 'Should I: Change the Way I Talk About My Health?' after a bad encounter with a supervisor. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Did They: Decide to Have a Child? | As we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation? We're starting our week with an anonymous guest who asked the question 'Should I: Have a Child?' back in April. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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Chart history for The Real Question
Peaked at #66 in South Korea, currently #66 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Brazil | — | #92 | #92 | — |
| Italy | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| TW | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| Sweden | — | #146 | #146 | — |
| IL | — | #147 | #147 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.