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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and geeky dad Jon Powell tells us about riding his elephant to the taco drive-thru, what devious prank he'd play on his daughter, how to spend a million dollars, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Jonathan Powell

    Jonathan is the co-host of the Time Pals podcast, where four geeky dads squander their mid life crises by diving headfirst into the best, worst, and weirdest corners of geek culture.He spent 10 years working as a Silicon Valley corporate drone, before he left to work for a local school district so he could impact his community as opposed to a CEO's wallet.He loves video games and pop culture in most forms, and his happy place is sitting by the fire pit with a book and cooking something on the smoker or grill.

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and improv comedian Kevin Ryan expands on why Santa needs to be kidnapped, why his fiancee would go to war with Australia, his beef with elephants, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Kevin Ryan

    Kevin Ryan is the host of the Tyrant In Training podcast which is an improv comedy podcast where creative guests live out their power fantasies. Every week, Kevin is joined by a new guest to find out exactly what kind of absolute ruler they’d be if they were given total control of their very own country.Kevin is also a regular on the actual play Alien RPG podcast Facehuggers and Friends as the chain smoking, dedicated employee of Weyland-Yutani Tamura Lucky Saburo. Finally, Kevin is the spirit human to most animals

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster, producer, and games master Hem Brewster talks about the enshitification of existence, how good-hearted humans can still cause damage to nature, the universal language of swearing, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Hem Brewster

    is a full time podcaster, and the producer and games master of two actual play podcasts, and the talk show Four Top Threes. Hem has also created their own role playing game and written standalone stories for other people to play. As a voice actress, Hem has appeared in The White Vault, and Dark Dice, plus many others, and has worked with beluga whales.

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    YUNGBLUDGander: The Social Media You Want, Built in CanadaThe Justin Timberlake Sci-Fi Movie With One Of The Best Time Premises Ever | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOTWuhu Xinhualian Beluga Ocean Park | Captive Cetaceans Wiki | FandomFour Top Threes Podcast

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  • Season 5 has officially wrapped, and before I take a short break, I just wanted to jump on the mic and say… thank you.

    Season 6 will be dropping mid-April, and I can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming next, with more fantastic guests, more unexpected conversations, and plenty more moments where you might laugh, think, or just go, “Wait… what?”

    So make sure you’re following the show wherever you get your podcasts, and keep an eye out for Season 6 when it lands.

    Thanks again for being part of the 5 Random Questions community. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.

    Until next time… stay curious, stay kind, and keep asking those questions.

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and movie buff Derick McDuff talks about the time life almost imitated The Shining, finding an emotional support cat during COVID, why he's a fan of Kobayashi Maru, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Derick McDuff

    Derick McDuff is the host, editor, and producer of the Underrated Movie Podcast discussing underrated, under-appreciated and under the radar films. He also writes about film and pop culture for sites like WatchMojo and Film Threat.

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    Underrated | PatreonParks and Recreation (TV Series 2009–2015) - IMDbRussel Crowe on working with Ridley Scott! #shorts - YouTubeAdventures in the Screen Trade: William Goldman

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and amateur beekeeper Rye Voss talks about letting kids just be children while they can, did the CIA plant media operatives, how two simple words can break a household, why he wants to revisit his 22 year old self, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Rye Voss

    Rye the Codega is the host of Codega’s Codex of Curiosities, a podcastexploring high strangeness, ancient civilizations, hidden histories, and thespiritual forces that shape human experience. A researcher and storyteller bynature, Rye approaches fringe and controversial topics with curiosity,discernment, and a commitment to thoughtful conversation. He is a husband, father, and beekeeper who has returned to walking the path withChrist, grounding his work in faith while encouraging listeners to questionnarratives, think critically, and seek understanding for themselves.

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    Arab Spring | History, Revolution, Causes, Effects, & Facts | BritannicaUser Clip: CIA Operation Mockingbird | Video | C-SPAN.orgO-R (IV-FF), Project MOCKINGBIRD - Telephone Tap of Newspaper ColumnistsAntarctica = Atlantis? : r/GrahamHancockHitler's Secret Expedition to Antarctica | HISTORYDid Hitler have a base in the Antarctic? : Nature News

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, comedian and podcaster Austin Grey talks about bringing back Richard Pryor from the dead to save the world, a burning pretzel for a birthday cake, why irony maybe bypasses Americans, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Austin Grey

    An Austin based comedian and writer who can’t help but laugh at the little things. Loves to write self indicting essays that use comedy as a shield, and also a spotlight.

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    Balderdash by MattelRicky Gervais Most SAVAGE Golden Globes Moments - YouTubeOfficial George Carlin - YouTube

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  • I'm looking to run some live recordings of 5 Random Questions starting late spring / early summer, and I'd love for you to help shape where, and what they'd look like. Click the poll link below to share your preferences!

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  • In this bonus episode of 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown shares details about the 5RQ Companion newsletter, as well as some potential live recording to come for the show.

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    The Sixth Question - The 5RQ CompanionThe 5RQ Companion

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and BAFTA nominee Ewan Spence ponders on what zombies actually do in a zombie apocalypse, lessons from Billy Connolly, why kids should be left alone to read, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Ewan Spence

    Ewan is a freelance broadcaster and journalist, and has been the UK radio commentator for Junior Eurovision since 2013, and the US radio commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2018. As Scotland’s first podcaster, he was nominated for a BAFTA (Best New Creative Media) in 2005.Ewan co-founded Eurovision Insight in 2010 and under his editorship it has grown to become an influential force in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. He hosts its weekly Insight News podcast, the annual Juke Box Jury review show, and the daily coverage from backstage at the Song Contest every May.

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    Further reading for this episode

    Baseball Scotland - YouTubeStream Keep Watching Podcast | Listen to podcast episodes online for free on SoundCloudESC Insight | Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest PodcastThe Edinburgh Fringe Show – The Podcast CornerClassic Baseball RadioAdam Savage’s Tested - YouTube30,000 Scots singing "Flower of Scotland" National Anthem | EURO 2024 | Stuttgart - YouTubeScottish National Anthem(Flower of Scotland) Euro 2020-Scotland vs Czech Republic Scotland’s 1990 grand slam remembered: ‘Nobody was going to beat us that day’ | Six Nations 2020 | The GuardianGriefcast — Cariad LloydBBC Radio 4 - The Archers - Available nowTaskmaster - YouTubeScreenwipe (TV Series 2006–2020) - IMDbThe ZX SpectrumInput MagazineTHE MAGIC HANDBOOK (The Kingfisher Pocket Book of Magic) by Eldin, Peter; (Vanessa Clarke, Editor): COLLECTIBLE - NEAR FINE Soft cover (1985) 1st American Edition, 8th Printing | 100POCKETSEXPLAINED: Understanding one of the most chaotic, controversial title showdowns in F1 history | Formula 1®David Tennant Does a Podcast With…Billy Connolly - official siteBBC Radio 2 - Weekend Wogan - Sir Terry WoganEurovision Song Contest

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  • This week on 5 Random Questions, Matt Cundill shares why he'd be terrible to give $10 million to, live streaming Metallica from the North Pole, how AM shaped his youth, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Matt Cundill

    Matt Cundill is a recovering broadcaster turned podcast producer and host. He is the founder of The Sound Off Media Company, where he develops and produces a diverse portfolio of original and branded shows spanning industry commentary, culture, tourism, lifestyle, and music storytelling.His flagship program, The Sound Off Podcast, is now in its 10th year, approaching 500 episodes, and remains a leading voice in North American podcast and broadcast industry conversations. He also publishes the Sounding Off newsletter, widely followed by media professionals across Canada and the United States.Through strategic storytelling, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of audio audiences, Matt continues to shape modern podcasting by connecting brands, creators, and listeners through compelling, high-quality content.

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    Matt Cundill Voiceover Artist | Podcast & Radio PersonalityThe Podcast About Broadcast | Sound Off PodcastThe Podcast Super Friends | The Podcast Super FriendsSock Knitting Beans, Pineapple on Pizza (?!?) and More with Susan Barry - 5 Random Questionsanthonybourdain • Instagram photos and videosAdam Curry - WikipediaMetallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica (December 8, 2013) (Full Concert) - YouTube‎Watch The Studio - Apple TV⁠Canadian True Crime podcastMontreal radio sports talk fixture Ted Tevan dies at 78 | Globalnews.ca'Embarrassing': Sports world irate after Belichick Hall of Fame snub - Sportsnet.ca

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  • In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Susan Barry, host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast and fonder of Hive Marketing. They discuss everything from why pineapple belongs on pizza, beans that can knit socks, the perfect day, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Susan Barry

    Susan Barry is known for connecting ideas across hotel investment, operations, and marketing. As host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast, named a Top 10 Hospitality Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute in 2025, Susan sparks curiosity and conversation by interviewing leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Her career spans B2B marketing, hotel ownership and management, and start-ups ranging from aviation data to spa products, giving her a unique vantage point on the business of hospitality.Susan founded Hive Marketing, a firm specializing in B2B demand generation for the hospitality industry. In addition to her advisory and thought leadership work, she serves on the steering committee of Female Founders in Hospitality and is a partner at Cayuga Hospitality Consultants.Susan is known for her sharp insights, humor, and ability to push conversations beyond the expected. She lives in Atlanta with her artist husband, Sean.

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    Susan Barry | LinkedInTaking White Advice as a Black Person, Killer Kimonos, and More with Keisha "TK" Dutes - 5 Random QuestionsWe Are the Creators of Hate - Is It Too Late to Undo Who We Have Become? | Danny BrownPizza restaurant | Grant Central Pizza | AtlantaVirgin Movie Experiences, Tech Trip Ups, and More with Colin Gray - 5 Random QuestionsThe Light Phone Focus Friend Productivity App by Hank GreenDon Shindle has been appointed General Manager at The Westin Verasa in NapaTripman | Your Favourite Driver (@thetripman_)

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  • In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Emily Williams, a Webby, Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast host, and former Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. They discuss everything from a life-changing loss, cats owning dogs, superhero shenanigans, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Emily Williams

    Emily Williams (she/her) is a Webby, Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast host, and former Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. A gender studies scholar and global advocate for social justice, Emily has worked with communities in more than 20 countries and co-founded the Social Justice Initiative at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work includes contributing to a global treaty adopted by the United Nations and decades of leadership in advancing equity, gender justice, and human rights in the US and beyond.

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    Beyond Voting PodcastEmily R. Williams | LinkedIn

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  • In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Rob Lynch, author of "Voudon Caliber". They discuss everything from wealth creating toxic people, creativity, why he'd want a melon for a head, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Rob Lynch

    I've always been a jack of all trades, but with the common thread of the written word connecting everything together. I've written music reviews, screenplays, short stories, movie reviews, sporting articles and just released my first full length novel Voudon Caliber available on Amazon. With the deaths of many important family members in the last few years, and the complicated presence of addiction in my family, my whole way of thinking and negotiating life has been turned on its head, and I work to understand life a little more day to day. Life is about gratitude and service, and finding out what that looks like to you.

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    Voudon Caliber, by Rob LynchLittle Face | Dick Tracy Wiki | FandomSo I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) - IMDbBeetlejuice Waiting Room SceneDNA Genetic Testing For Health, Ancestry And More - 23andMe

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  • 2025 was a banner year for 5 Random Questions, and so I wanted to pause and say thank you.

    In 2025, the show won Best Interview Podcast at the Ear Worthy Podcast Awards, was signed to the Mercury Podcast Network, featured by Apple Podcasts, made the Top 20 Podcasts on Apple, and was even written about in the local press. Every one of those moments felt a little surreal - and all of them happened because people like you kept showing up and sharing the show.

    One number that was lovely to see: in 2025, 5 Random Questions welcomed over 5,000 new listeners. Not downloads - actual people who discovered the show, stuck around, and made it part of their routine.

    So thank you to you, the listeners, who make the show part of your week, and thank you to the guests who said yes, trusted the format, and leaned into the unexpected. You’re the reason this show works.

    Looking ahead to 2026, I’m excited about what’s next, including the very real possibility of live shows and more interactive ways to bring 5 Random Questions even closer to the audience.

    Grateful for the year behind - energized for what’s ahead.

    Here’s to an amazing 2026.

    Further reading for this episode

    Announcing The 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast AwardsMercury Podcast Network

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  • Creative conversations rarely go in a straight line.

    This week on 5 Random Questions, I chat with independent audio producer and educator Keisha “TK” Dutes. We dive into killer kimonos, advice given with good intentions that can still sting, dream homes, and more.

    Funny, strange, and real - just how the best conversations happen. Five unexpected questions, unfiltered answers, no scripts.

    If this is your first time here, welcome - this is exactly what the show sounds like.

    Answering the questions this week: Keisha "TK" Dutes

    About TK DutesKeisha "TK" Dutes (she/her) is an independent audio producer, educator, host, and reporter with nearly two decades in radio and podcasting. Her production credits include Buzzfeed’s Thirst Aid Kit, Function with Anil Dash, Good Words with Kirk Franklin, and Open World. She has taught at Spotify, PRX Podcast Garage, and BRIC Arts Media, and currently serves on the board of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). Through her company Philo’s Future Media, TK helps producers bring their ideas to life. Learn more at tastykeish.com.

    Keisha "TK" 's Website

    @tastykeish on Instagram

    @tastykeish on X

    Further reading for this episode

    Talking With My Husband About His Recent Diagnosis - Mental Health and UsCity of Chicago :: Millennium ParkThe Secret Life of TK Dutes - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Real Live Show | Wonderwheel RecordingsVisual Art — Keisha TK DutesAIR is a Global Community of Independent Audio ProducersBRIC Arts MediaPRX Podcast GarageGood Words with Kirk Franklin | Podcast on SpotifyFunction with Anil Dash | Podcast on SpotifyThirst Aid Kit - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

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  • On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Deb Brown, author of "From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories". Answers include how she ended up drinking tequila next to Oliver Stone at 3.00am, the secret (and proper) way to drink tequila, small town mindsets, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Deb Brown

    Deb Brown is a dynamic small-town advocate and community development expert with extensive experience empowering rural communities. Deb is the author of "From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories," a comprehensive workbook filled with practical strategies and real-world examples for small-town revitalization

    Deb's Website

    Deb's Facebook page

    @Debworks on X

    Further reading for this episode

    Building Possibility | Deb Brown - Small Towns & Rural Challenges ExpertSaveYour.Town – Practical steps to shape a better future for your community, small town, rural or local neighborhoodDrive by kindness 💗✨(Tiktok Compilation) PART-2 - YouTubeRussell Westbrook's Wholesome Moment With Reporter - YouTubeRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey | Get ready to have the most amazing time at The Greatest Show On Earth®!

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    Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

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  • This season of 5 Random Questions has been a rollercoaster of creativity and fun, and I can't thank you all enough for being part of it.

    The show took home the prestigious Best Interview Podcast award at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards, and that recognition is all thanks to you, the amazing listeners.

    With 700 new curious minds joining our community this season, it feels like the chaos just keeps expanding, and I'm so excited for what’s to come.

    The launch of the 5 Random Questions Patreon has been a game-changer, offering fans exclusive content, a chance to influence future episodes in a big way, and much much more.

    I'm truly grateful to each guest who brought their unique stories and humour to the mic, making this season unforgettable.

    Season 5 is just around the corner, packed with exciting guests, themes, and maybe even video episodes that you won't want to miss.

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  • On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Ana Xavier, founder of The Podcast Space. Answers include stereotypes and why they need busting, candy from the past and present, making people smile by just being there, and more.

    Answering the questions this week: Ana Xavier

    Ana Xavier empowers podcasters to discover their full potential with strategic content that drives business growth, builds trust with ideal audiences online, and creates endless opportunities.As the founder of The Podcast Space, she has coached impact-driven women, minorities, and multilingual businesses to 2x listener engagement, secure sponsorships, and position themselves as industry leaders. Her practical approach and deep expertise, honed over 10+ years in podcasting, radio, and digital marketing across Portugal, London, and the U.S., make her a sought-after coach and consultant.In 2023, Ana’s commitment to advancing diverse voices earned her the American Marketing Association Maverick Award (DFW Chapter). A frequent speaker and collaborator with global organizations, Ana delivers actionable insights to help podcasters turn their shows into powerful tools for influence and success.

    Ana's Website

    @thepodcastspace on Instagram

    Ana on YouTube

    Further reading for this episode

    The Podcast Space PodcastLanguage Alchemy PodcastBlackpool Rock – The Candy BarOur Online range of Lion Chocolates | Nestlé Family MEUnleashing Joy: The Iconic Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich! - YouTubeMathematics Standards | Common Core State Standards InitiativeVirgin Movie Experiences, Tech Trip Ups, and More with Colin Gray - 5 Random QuestionsGlobal Day of UnpluggingLONDON FIELDS (2025) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w/ Reviews)

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  • This bonus episode is a little different - no guests or random questions, just me sharing a quick reminder that you’re not alone.

    If life feels heavy right now, or things have been difficult lately, please know that help and support are always available. You matter, and there are people who care - myself included.

    Below are some free, confidential resources you can reach out to anytime:

    Canada: Mental health support, or call/text 988United States: Help for mental wellness, or call/text 988UK & Ireland: Samaritans, or call 116 123International: Find a Helpline, which lists hotlines and text services in over 150 countries

    And as always, you can email me or reach out on Bluesky or LinkedIn, I’m always happy to talk.

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