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Revisiting: Should I Give Theater a Second Chance?
Oct 12, 2026
40m 47s
Revisiting: Should I Quit My Dream of Being a Rockstar?
Oct 5, 2026
26m 34s
How much should I tell people about my religious past?
Sep 21, 2026
27m 40s
Revisiting: Diagnosis
Sep 14, 2026
40m 50s
A Prompt from Mauricio - September
Sep 4, 2026
1m 11s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/12/26 | Revisiting: Should I Give Theater a Second Chance? | 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 Katy. When Katy was a kid, she dreamt of being a stage actress. After some early rejections, she pivoted to stand-up and improv and built a career for herself in that field. Now she's working for a college theater department and she finds herself feeling jealous of the kids in her program. She's having trouble making sense of this jealousy. Does it mean she should try to do stage acting again?This week on the show Mauricio and Katy explore how we carry our past rejections with us.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. | 40m 47s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Revisiting: Should I Quit My Dream of Being a Rockstar? | 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 Penni Jo. Five years ago, Penni Jo made a late-in-life decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. Now, with a few years of rejection under her belt, she’s wondering if it’s time to give up on that dream. Should she just get a ‘real job’ with better benefits?If you want to check out Penni Jo's music, you can find her on Spotify and Apple Music.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. | 26m 34s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | How much should I tell people about my religious past? | Once upon a time, Amber was a seminary student, and then - a pastor! It's an important part of her story, but not at all where she ended up. Now that her workplace has moved into a bigger building, and her office has space to put up diplomas, should she display that part of her past openly to her coworkers?This week on the show, Mauricio and our guest explore storytelling, assumptions, and guilt.--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. | 27m 40s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Revisiting: Diagnosis | 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 and Casper talk to Maya. Maya has been in pain for years. She’s been going to doctors, trying to figure out what's going on with her body, but nobody seems to think anything is wrong with her. And lately she’s started to feel like the whole process of trying to get good healthcare is more painful emotionally and psychologically than the physical pain she’s in. Should she stop trying and protect her mental health? Or is that giving up?With help from Mythbusters and the Liverpool Football Club, Maya, Vanessa and Casper discuss everything that's at stake in trying to get a diagnosis.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. | 40m 50s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | rejectionlistener submissions+2 | — | Acast | — | rejectionprompt+3 | — | 1m 11s | ||
| 8/17/26 | spiritual communityemotional safety+4 | Eva | Not Sorry | — | children safetyreligious tradition+4 | — | 34m 13s | ||
| 8/10/26 | grieflistener submissions+2 | — | Acast | — | grieflistener prompt+3 | — | 2m 39s | ||
| 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. | 36m 41s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | relationshipsunhappiness+3 | MirandaVanessa | Not Sorry | — | relationship advicebreakup+3 | — | 26m 55s | ||
| 7/20/26 | family dynamicsqueer identity+3 | Em | Not Sorry | — | familyqueer+4 | — | 42m 18s | ||
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| 7/13/26 | instinctsintuition+3 | Vanessa | Into the WoodsGilmore Girls | — | gut instinctintuition+3 | — | 47m 18s | ||
| 7/9/26 | religionritual+3 | — | Acast | — | religionritual+3 | — | 1m 47s | ||
| 7/6/26 | churchcommunity+3 | Cari | Not Sorry | — | churchcommunity+5 | — | 26m 30s | ||
| 6/29/26 | parentinglife transformation+3 | unknown | Not Sorry | — | childparenting+5 | — | 35m 55s | ||
| 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. | 55m 59s | ||||||
| 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. | 41m 05s | ||||||
| 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. | 34m 04s | ||||||
| 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. | 41m 47s | ||||||
| 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. | 1m 39s | ||||||
| 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. | 40m 11s | ||||||
| 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. | 2m 20s | ||||||
| 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. | 32m 15s | ||||||
| 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. | 1m 48s | ||||||
| 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. | 36m 00s | ||||||
| 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. | 23m 05s | ||||||
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Peaked at #125 in Norway, currently #125 in Norway.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Norway | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| South Africa | — | #138 | #138 | — |
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