Is your phone listening to you… and should you care?
Most people have experienced the creepy feeling of getting ads that feel a little bit too targeted, for products they haven’t ever searched for but have maybe talked about IRL. With Amazon announcing ...
29 Apr 202535min
Is RFK Jr. right about anything?
Today’s episode is about RFK Jr., a man who has a completely baffling political trajectory. How does a guy go from “champion of the environment” to joining the most anti-environment administration eve...
22 Apr 202530min
Why are TSA rules so confusing?
We just got back from a little weekend trip, which got us thinking once again about how confusing and terrible it is to deal with the TSA. Despite all their yelling—the TSA does not make it clear abou...
13 Apr 202540min
NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)
This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.s...
25 Mars 202534min
Why does Dasani water taste like that?
This week, we investigate a shocking conspiracy theory that might explain why Dasani stands out among the titans of bottled water, with the help of water sommelier Martin Riese and Tap Score CEO Johnn...
18 Mars 202539min
Why don't men ask follow up questions?
It’s been known for years now that men aren’t the best at asking follow-up questions on dates with women. But a more specific version of this phenomenon has emerged: men aren’t even asking other men f...
11 Mars 202538min
Why are headlights so bright?
This week, we look into why car headlights seem like they've gotten so much brighter in recent years than they used to be. And, is there any hope for a shift back to a more reasonable brightness level...
4 Mars 202545min
Should schools ban phones?
This week, we take a look into a rather divisive issue: school cell phone bans. With more and more states introducing legislature to ban mobile devices in schools, we take a look at the cases for and ...
25 Feb 202544min
