No Stupid Questions, produced by the Freakonomics Radio Network, features psychologist Angela Duckworth and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan trading questions on behavior, decisions and everyday life. The show has 341 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
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- 341 episodes with a weekly cadence since 2020 show sustained, long-running presence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,511 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5.
- Episodes run about 31 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, question and answer
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM Podcasts+
- Categories promoted
- subscription audio service
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes a SiriusXM Podcasts+ free trial with ads removed, which is a network cross-promotion rather than a paid sponsor mention in the episode feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover psychology, habits and money with no explicit flag and no sensitive subjects visible in the last 20 titles.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | freakonomics.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1510056899 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/dfh_verV |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal? | 2026-10-11 | 28 min |
| 95. What’s So Bad About Denial? | 2026-10-04 | 32 min |
| 94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe? | 2026-09-27 | 32 min |
| 93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl | 2026-09-20 | 30 min |
| 92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem? | 2026-09-13 | 32 min |
| How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person | 2026-09-09 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every…
About No Stupid Questions
No Stupid Questions is a weekly interview and conversation podcast from the Freakonomics Radio Network. Hosts Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist and author of Grit, and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan, ask each other questions about behavior, decisions and everyday life. The feed lists 341 episodes, with a median length of about 31 minutes, and the show's website is freakonomics.com.
The show has a 4.6 average rating from 3,511 Apple Podcasts ratings, and its listed updates are weekly. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume, catalog size and network production. The audience is likely heavily American and split across age groups.
No sponsor is named in the episode feed; the description only promotes the SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription. Sponsorship is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, which suits education, productivity and financial brands that want a thoughtful audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. No Stupid Questions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about No Stupid Questions
How much does No Stupid Questions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the network's terms.
What is No Stupid Questions about?
It is a weekly conversation show hosted by psychologist Angela Duckworth and executive Mike Maughan, who ask each other questions about behavior, decisions and everyday life.
How do I contact No Stupid Questions about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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