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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 23/04/2026

After a short break between seasons, 5 Random Questions returns today for S6. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or your own app of choice. 🎧 ⬇️ 😎 🍏 apple.co/4to2ObL 🎤 fiverandomquestions.com/hem

Promo art for the new episode of 5 Random Questions, with guest Hem Brewster.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 04/04/2026

It's 20 years this year since we lost Steve Irwin. Such a pure soul. ❤️

A photo of Australian conservationist Steve Irwin, holding a baby tiger.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 04/04/2026

Many podcast episode titles don’t really give people a reason to click. They kind of describe what the episode is about… but not why you should listen. And that’s the bit that matters. So let's make sure your episode titles are encouraging clicks and listens. easypodcasttips.com/episode/are-...

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Are Your Episode Titles Encouraging Listeners? - One Minute Podcast Tips

Most podcast episode titles don’t really give people a reason to click. So let's make episode titles that encourage listeners to actually listen.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 01/04/2026

The annual Podnews report card is out. This has helped shape the industry, including Apple Podcasts introducing automated submissions, and comment moderation on Spotify. Head on over to share your feedback about the podcasting space: podnews.net/report-card

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Podnews report card

Help us compile a report card for the industry

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 19/03/2026

It's the Season 5 finale of 5 Random Questions, where podcaster and movie buff Derick McDuff talks about the time life almost imitated The Shining, emotional support cats, why he's a fan of Kobayashi Maru, and more. 🎧 ⬇️ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/41ctvDJ Other apps: fiverandomquestions.com/derick

Apple Podcasts episode art for the latest 5 Random Questions episode.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 08/03/2026

I have watched this over and over again, and still have absolutely no idea how they did what they did. This is crazy good! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUMl...

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Alesha Dixon fights Simon Cowell for this GOLDEN BUZZER act! | Auditions | BGT 2026

YouTube video by Britain's Got Talent

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 05/03/2026

On this week's episode of 5 Random Questions, comedian Austin Grey shares some great answers (including zombie Richard Pryor!). Here, he talks about a golden rule for comedians that can also be for everyone. On all good podcast apps (& dodgy ones) tomorrow. 🎧 😎 ⬇️ fiverandomquestions.com/listen

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 26/02/2026

What's that - 5 Random Questions will have some live shows this year? Well, that's the plan - and here's how you can shape what that looks like, and be a part of it. 🎧😎👇 open.spotify.com/episode/523x...

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5 Random Questions Live - Shape the Events!

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 20/02/2026

What indeed... 😂 If you love podcasts where every question is unexpected and the guests can't rely on a perfectly scripted PR talk sheet, then 5 Random Questions is for you. On all good podcast apps, and the dodgy ones too. 🎧 fiverandomquestions.com/listen

A cartoon image of Danny asking a guest on a 5 Random Questions recording, "What would your pillow say to you if it could talk?"

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 05/02/2026

Dropping tomorrow - the latest episode of the podcast Colbert and O'Brien WISH they could guest on! @ewanspence.co.uk shares what zombies would really be doing in an apocalypse, and more, including a warning about the state of things today from a comic book published 40 years ago. #podcasting

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 30/01/2026

Thank you to the good people of Ireland, the UK, Brazil, and the US, for making 5 Random Questions such a key part of your listening routine - I ❤️ you. If you're curious why it's making waves, no worries - you can sort that right here. fiverandomquestions.com/listen

A screen shot of Apple Podcast charts, showing 5 Random Questions heading up the Irish, UK, Brazil, and US podcast charts.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 29/01/2026

This week on 5 Random Questions, Matt Cundill shares why he'd be terrible to give $10 million to, the time he live streamed Metallica at the North Pole, how AM shaped his youth, and more. 🍏 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ka322z 🎧 Your preferred app: fiverandomquestions.com/matt-cundill

A screen shot of the new episode of 5 Random Questions on Apple Podcasts

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 26/01/2026

Quick tip - spend $500 on treating your recording space before dropping $500 on your first mic.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 22/01/2026

It's Thursday, which means a new episode of 5 Random Questions - huzzah! :) This week, Susan Barry gets into the "pizza on pineapple" battle, wine-enabled karaoke in a car, and a bean that knits socks! Listen now: 🍏 apple.co/49ySDtp 🎧 fiverandomquestions.com/susan

New episode of 5 Random Questions with Susan Barry, available on Apple Podcasts now.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 21/01/2026

Lots of outages on Apple currently, including Podcasts Connect (in case you've been trying to access it). developer.apple.com/system-status/

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System Status - Apple Developer

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 20/01/2026

100% on Canadian brands working with Canadian podcasters - there's a huge opportunity here (especially given the current political climate and changing Canadian purchasing decisions) and the ones that step up early will be the ones that benefit the most. 🇨🇦 podthenorth.substack.com/p/advertise-...

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Why Canadian brands need to be advertising on Canadian podcasts in 2026

Vol. 85 - Notable takeaways from The Canadian Podcast Listener Report, Van Goths powerhouse win, and Pod the North's first virtual media club hang.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 20/01/2026

One of my goals this year is to make 5 Random Questions a natural recommendation when someone asks what podcast to listen to next. 🎧 fiverandomquestions.com/listen

A screen shot of a review from Apple Podcasts for 5 Random Questions.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 17/01/2026

One of the questions for this week’s guest, Emily Williams, asked what her saddest moment was, and she shared the trauma of losing her best friend to an act of crime based on hate. Here’s a snippet - listen to the full episode here: apple.co/49Ftc8q #podcasting

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 12/01/2026

Did you know there's a companion newsletter to 5 Random Questions? And it goes a little bit beyond what you hear each episode, culminating with a question for you? I'd love to see you there, and hear your replies to each week's question. 🥰 5randomquestions.substack.com

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The 5RQ Companion | Substack

The 5RQ Companion is the weekly newsletter that lives alongside the 5 Random Questions podcast - if you love the podcast’s mix of surprise, honesty, and “I was not expecting that,” you’ll feel right a...

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Podcast Delivery @podcastdelivery.com · 10/01/2026

Ready to launch your podcast journey? Learn from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee davejackson.bsky.social's 18+ years of experience. Get expert tips to avoid common mistakes, grow, and monetize your show with confidence.

School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 10/01/2026

In this week's episode, guest Rob Lynch discusses the virtues of choosing a melon or a grapefruit as a head, and why proportions are important.... 😂 Listen to the full episode here 👉 apple.co/4ss0zEl

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 08/01/2026

What's that - a new episode of 5 Random Questions? And one where the guest wants to be a poor but good-looking melon head? Sounds about right! Hear what Rob Lynch is on about and more, available now on Apple Podcasts or your preferred app. 🥳 🎧 Listen: apple.co/4ss0zEl

An image for the new episode of 5 Random Questions

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 07/01/2026

"You can't have both an easy life and great character" - Jimmy Carr nails it. I hope this mum's son is doing well - responding to bullying is never easy. www.youtube.com/shorts/2JNxI...

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Concerned parent asks for advice about their bullied son. #jimmycarr #hecklers #standup #crowdwork

YouTube video by Jimmy Carr

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Sean Dillon @seanadillon.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Jonathan Goldstein loves sitting in the book stacks at Concordia, thinks Paul Giamatti would play him in the movie of his life and wants you to listen to his podcast “Heavyweight”. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts right now or

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"My feeling is that this business of offering a glimpse behind the curtain can be used to create a more personal and intimate radio."

We talk about vulnerability, creative doubt, and why sharing honest stories still matter today. Plus, we'll sneak in a Rockin' 8 with favorite albums to mullets and Casablanca. Let's take a Beyond…

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 30/12/2025

Well this is quite the way to finish 2025 - 5 Random Questions is being featured by Apple Podcasts in their New Seasons section! #podcasting #ApplePodcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/room/1646...

A screen shot of the New Seasons section on Apple Podcasts, featuring 5 Random Questions

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 30/12/2025

Being a podcaster from #Canada, I want to support other Canadian creators. So any time I see the Maple Leaf, that's pretty much a guaranteed invite for me to check out your podcast. 🇨🇦

A screen shot of a variety of podcasts on Apple Podcasts, with two highlighted from Canadian podcasters.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 28/12/2025

I'm 100% with Keisha (TK) Dutes on this one! Curious what question she's answering, and the rest of her answers? Check out the latest episode of 5 Random Questions right here: apple.co/4jf8W1B

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 26/12/2025

It's the last episode of the year, and in this week's 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. Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳 apple.co/4jf8W1B

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Killer Kimonos & When Advice with Love Hurts

Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/26/2025 · 53m

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Here's to good food, merriment, and good times with friends, family, and loved ones. 🎄🎁❤️

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 23/12/2025

Premium subscribers on Apple Podcasts - the latest episode of 5 Random Questions is out now for you in all its ad free, early access glory. :) apple.co/48QPSTY

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S5 E42: Early Access Ad Free for Subscription Members

Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/21/2025 · Subscribers Only · 53m

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 19/12/2025

The award-winning 5 Random Questions returns for Season 5, with more great guests sitting in the random question hot seat, sharing unfiltered answers to unexpected questions. Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇 apple.co/47p41Fv

An image of 5 Random Questions artwork, and listen on Apple Podcasts description.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 18/12/2025

Back with a bang, 5 Random Questions season 5 drops today, with a story you couldn’t script if you tried - guest Deb Brown, a 3.00am rave in Chicago, tequila, and a very unexpected introduction to Oliver Stone. This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧 pod.link/1751804398/e...

An image of the 5 Random Questions artwork, with guest Deb Brown

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