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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 29/05/2026

All my podcasts use transcripts, and @pocketcasts.com does a great job of keeping my provided transcripts as is. They're added at episode level on Captivate, using the Podcasting 2.0 tag.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 07/12/2025

Yes, it can be a pain to clear, but it can also be a calming scene, too. 🥰❄️⛄️

View from my front door of a snowy scene, with snow covered trees and roads.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 04/12/2025

Yeah, I'm not going anywhere tonight except to the chair in front of the fire. 🥶🔥

A screen shot of the current temperature, 21°C

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 26/11/2025

I'm not saying that's a ghost on our drive. But I'm not saying it's not, either... 👻👀

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 21/10/2025

Available now for all Patreon supporters, the season 4 finale of 5 Random Questions with Ana Xavier, and it's a doozy of an episode to close this season out with. 🥳 www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

An image with details of the latest episode of 5 Random Questions.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 20/10/2025

The Season 4 finale of 5 Random Questions drops later this week (earlier for Patreon supporters!). www.patreon.com/posts/season...

A screen shot from the video teaser of this week's episode of 5 Random Questions

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 17/10/2025

"Why should I listen to your podcast?" is something podcasters hear a lot. And sometimes it can be hard to say exactly why. So instead of me pitching you on why you might enjoy 5 Random Questions, I'll let listeners like you share why they do. 🥰 Listen/follow here: fiverandomquestions.com/listen

A review for 5 Random Questions, that reads "Danny is such a good host, and the idea behind this show means it’s always interesting. Congrats on a great podcast!"

A review for 5 Random Questions, that reads "A great concept for a show that gives you something different every time.

The random aspect means that you might get fun answers sometimes, and some thought provoking reactions at other times.

A great show to hear real conversation, presented by a warm host in Danny, who is always joined by guests with fascinating stories."

A review for 5 Random Questions, that reads “Five Random" is one of my favorite listens! Danny is great with his guests and the questions (and answers) are unexpected. Give it a listen - you’ll enjoy it, too!"

A review for 5 Random Questions, that reads "What a fun idea! Danny is a great host and you will not believe the fascinating places these questions will take you!"

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 14/10/2025

One of the main advantages of low profile mic stands is the benefit of them just folding away when not in use. Such a space saver. 🤗

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 12/10/2025

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to my Canadian guests on 5 Random Questions - I hope you're surrounded by love, laughter, and good food. 🥳 🇨🇦 @podcasterdave.bsky.social, Martin Gage, @allangrego.com, @podthenorth.bsky.social, Bob LeDrew, @torontomike.com, @archeryparentpod.bsky.social, Tim Truax.

A collage image of Canadian guests on the 5 Random Questions podcast.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 27/09/2025

My wife loves to craft. This is her latest creation for Fall season.

A pumpkin carving made of wood, with the words Pumpkin Season painted on. The wood is stained, and there are paintings of smaller pumpkins on it. Trees with fall coloured leaves are in the background.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 22/09/2025

What's that? @captivate.fm is the top hosting platform when it comes to serving/supporting indie podcasters? We'll take that, thanks! 😎 🥰 - source: Podcast Industry Report from PodMatch. podmatch.com/report

Screen shot of the top 10 podcast hosting platforms when it comes to serving/supporting indie podcasters. Captivate is number one.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 22/09/2025

Trailer/promo swaps work. I've sent 643 new listeners to the 7 podcasts I've run promos for, and all it takes is a simple mid-roll insertion. Look for podcasters in your niche and reach out to them and ask if they'd be interested in running a promo swap with your show. 😎

A screen shot of the dynamic mid roll on my 5 Random Questions podcast, using Captivate's AMIE platform to insert three pieces of content into every episode.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 11/09/2025

Often, we can be quick to blame technology for increasing screen time and reducing human connection. But as @colingray.bsky.social shares in an upcoming episode of 5 Random Questions, that doesn't need to be the case. Follow below to get new episodes when they drop. fiverandomquestions.com/listen

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 10/09/2025

The latest episode of 5 Random Questions is available now with early access for patrons! Not a patron yet? Sign up today and choose from early ad-free access, bonus content, producer credit in the show notes, and a sticker - because everyone loves stickers. 😎 🎧 ⬇️ www.patreon.com/posts/hamste...

An image of the latest episode of 5 Random Questions, and a link to the episode on Patreon.

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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 05/09/2025

The campaign to get @vancityreynolds.bsky.social on the 5 Random Questions podcast starts here - Jenn Trepeck approves this message. 😎

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