5 Random Questions

Danny Brown

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What do you get when you ask smart, curious people five completely random questions? You get real stories, weird tangents, and conversations they’ve never had before. On 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown invites creators, entrepreneurs, and fascinating humans to skip the pitches and ditch the talking points - and just show up as themselves. There’s no script. Just five surprising prompts dropped throughout a relaxed, unpredictable conversation. Think laughter, awkward hypotheticals, personal confessions, and the kind of answers that can only come from being caught completely off-guard. Every guest also flips the mic and asks Danny a random question of their own - because fair’s fair. If Hot Ones and WTF with Marc Maron had a podcast baby, this would be it - minus the hot sauce, but with all the spice. New episodes weekly. Always real. Sometimes ridiculous. Never boring. - Recognized as one of the Five Best Independent Podcasts of 2024 by Ear Worthy Media - Part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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What is 5 Random Questions about?

Welcome to 5 Random Questions with your host, Danny Brown! Each week, Danny sits down with his special guest and uses a random question generator to come up with five unpredictable, thought-provoking, and sometimes downright hilarious questions. No topic is off-limits as Danny and his guests dive into their answers, sparking lively discussions filled with laughter, surprises, and occasional deep insights. As a special twist, every guest gets to turn the tables and ask Danny any random question they like, putting him on the spot and keeping things fresh and fun. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, some unexpected wisdom, or just an entertaining chat, 5 Random Questions is the podcast for you. Tune in for a mix of humour and heart, and discover something new with every episode!

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Dogs Versus Cats, Green Teeth, and More with Izolda Trakhtenberg

5 Random Questions

07/18/24 • 45 min

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Izolda Trakhtenberg. Answers include aquatic cat adventures, the hypnotic effect of eyes, and a battle for dog supremacy. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Izolda Trakhtenberg

As a former Master Trainer for NASA, Izolda Trakhtenberg believes innovation isn’t just about the latest fad, it’s about creativity and collaboration. This refreshing approach has made her a sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator and coach for creatives and companies that want to be on the innovative cutting edge. Izolda has released five books on communication, collaboration, and self-improvement. She has also written three fiction novels including the first book in the Cassie Belmont Tarot Reader Mystery series. Additionally, she has recently completed “Listen,” her first play and she’s writing two musicals. Nowadays you’ll find her speaking at conferences, looking for the next great ocean beach, or performing as a soloist or in musical theatre — all while interviewing peak performers on creativity and innovation on her hit show, The Creative Solutions Podcast.

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Absentee Afterlife, A Fine Bromance, and More with Toronto Mike

5 Random Questions

12/19/24 • 37 min

On this week's Five Random Questions is Mike Boon, better known as Toronto Mike, the hugely popular podcaster from Canada's biggest city. Mike's topics include the afterlife, why his kids don't get his gum, his favourite bromance, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Toronto Mike

Mike Boon, or Toronto Mike as he's better known, is the owner of TMDS, a digital marketing, content, and web design agency. He's also the host of Toronto Mike'd, with almost 1600 episodes under his belt.

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Tech Disasters, Singalong Movies, and More with Tony Doe

5 Random Questions

07/11/24 • 37 min

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Tony Doe. These include a tech horror story, why he'd love to be splashing around with an umbrella, and the dangers of runaway media platforms. Let's jump in!

Answering this week's questions

Tony Doe
Tony Onwuchekwa aka Tony Doe is an Audio Content Strategist, with years of experience On-Air, in Production And Management For Multi-Format Radio Stations, most recently at Wazobia 93.7 FM, Onitsha, where he led a team of on-air talents as Programmes’ Manager to top 3 status in the region, growing the audience share by 75% in 3 months. He currently curates, produces and hosts the informative hybrid newsletter-podcast, ‘Into The Podverse’, which explores challenges and opportunities for podcasters from an African perspective. It also features exclusive interviews with masters of the podverse, all aimed at helping to elevate the voices and experiences of the podcasting community. Tony also has other shows as ‘The Tony Doe Podcast’, with radio broadcasters as guests and ‘Up Gunners!’ A weekly review and tribute to his favourite football team, Arsenal FC.
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Tony (Tony Doe) Onwuchekwa | LinkedIn
Into The Podverse | Tony Doe

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5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
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Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.
All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.
Recognized as one of the Five best Independent Podcasts of 2024 by Ear Worthy Media
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This Isn’t Just Another Interview Show

5 Random Questions

06/10/24 • 1 min

Hey there, I'm Danny Brown, and welcome to 5 Random Questions! If you love spontaneous conversations, unexpected laughs, and a bit of heartfelt wisdom, then this is the show for you.

Each week I sit down with my special guest and ask them five completely random questions generated on the spot by my random question generator. The guest has no idea what the questions will be, and neither do I. No topic is off-limits, and you never know where the conversation will take us!

Expect a mix of humour, unexpected wisdom, and a whole lot of fun as we dive into answers that can range from the utterly hilarious to the surprisingly profound. But that’s not all! At the end of each episode, my guests get to turn the tables and ask me any random question they like to give me a taste of my own medicine.

So, if you're looking for a good laugh, some unexpected wisdom, or just an entertaining chat, join me every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review – I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I'm looking forward to welcoming you to 5 Random Questions, where every question is an adventure. See you there!

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Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.
My equipment:
Shure SM7B dynamic mic
TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:
Captivate.fm
Substack
Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!
Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.
All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.
Recognized as one of the Five best Independent Podcasts of 2024 by Ear Worthy Media

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Enchanting Elephants, Hometown Heroes, and More with Sean Dillon

5 Random Questions

01/02/25 • 41 min

On this week's Five Random Questions is Sean Dillon, host of the Beyond the Mic podcast. Sean's topics include entertaining elephants, the meaning of hometown, why movies don't really get to him, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Sean Dillon

More than 600 episodes of Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon and he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up. The last time Danny invited me on a podcast of his, it was the podcast's last episode, so his confidence in calling on me again is admirable.

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Products I Use for 5 Random Questions
Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.
My equipment:
RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:
Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
Kit email marketing
Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
Fourthwall merch stores for creators

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!
Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.
All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.
Recognized as one of the Five best Independent Podcasts of 2024 by Ear Worthy Media
Mentioned in this episode:
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Alone in the Dark, Biting Teens, and More with Mandy Kaplan

5 Random Questions

06/12/25 • 38 min

On this week's 5 Random Questions, Mandy Kaplan talks about her need for frequent showers, why she's not afraid to be alone in the house, how she ended up biting a teenager, and much more.

Answering the questions this week: Mandy Kaplan

Mandy Kaplan is an actress, vo artist, singer, writer, podcast host and stinky cheese addict living in LA. Her voice can be heard in hundreds of commercials/video games/website videos and more. Onscreen, she can be seen starring in the feature film 30 Nights of Sex to Save Your Marriage available on Tubi (and other streamers). She also co-wrote and produced the movie and blames it for the total loss of respect her family now has for her! Her hilarious cabaret Miscast: Right Singer, Wrong Song has been running in LA for 14 years raising money for Project Angel Food. Her podcast Make Me a Nerd chronicles her exploration of nerd culture that she has been afraid of her whole life. She is also in development on several projects as a tv/screenwriter. Crap, she forgot to mention her husband and amazing son who--

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That's a Wrap on Season 1, and When to Expect Season 2

5 Random Questions

08/25/24 • 2 min

That's a wrap on Season 1 of 5 Random Questions, so here's a short, bonus episode to say thank you for becoming a valued listener, and when to expect Season 2.

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Dumb Accomplishments, Scowling Birthdays, and More with Manisha Solomon

5 Random Questions

05/15/25 • 39 min

On this week's 5 Random Questions is Manisha Solomon, host & producer of the Archery Parent Podcast.

Manisha's topics include what makes her mad at birthdays, why you should celebrate dumb accomplishments, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Manisha Solomon

Manisha is an Archery Mom, cyclist (gravel, particularly), and the host & producer of the Archery Parent Podcast. She has one dog named Milo, a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix who is the least herding herding dog you will ever meet.

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@ArcheryParentPodcast on Instagram

Manisha on YouTube

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Whiffy Washrooms, Global Gestures, and More with Matt Gilhooly

5 Random Questions

11/28/24 • 39 min

On this week's Five Random Questions, Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift podcast as well as author and artist, joins Danny and talks about 30 seconds to change the world, why public bathrooms have to go, why there's no such thing as the perfect fit for people, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Matt Gilhooly

Matt Gilhooly is the host/creator/producer of The Life Shift Podcast and a marketing communications writer and in-house podcast producer at an industry-leading mortgage technology company.

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Loveless Laundry, Cannon Calamities, and More with Gini Dietrich

5 Random Questions

09/05/24 • 33 min

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Gini Dietrich. Answers include a reason to love rats, choosing cannons over lions, and dancing queen moves. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich is the founder, CEO, and author of Spin Sucks, host of the Spin Sucks podcast, and author of Spin Sucks (the book). She is the creator of the PESO Model© and has crafted a certification for it in partnership with Syracuse University. She has run and grown an agency for the past 15 years. She is co-author of Marketing in the Round, co-host of Inside PR, and co-host of The Agency Leadership podcast.

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@dietrichgini on Instagram

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Further reading for this episode

Ed Sheeran - Nancy Mulligan

Products I Use for 5 Random Questions
Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.
My equipment:
RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:
Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
Kit email marketing
Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
Fourthwall merch stores for creators

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!
Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.
All questions provided by ConversationStarters.
5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.
Recognized as one of the Five best Independent Podcasts of 2024 by Ear Worthy Media

Mentioned in this episode:
If you enjoy 5 Random Questions, here's how to support the show!
If you enjoy 5 Random Questions and get value from the show and want to support it, you can do that with a donation of your choosing over at FiveRandomQuestions.com/support. Thank you!
Support 5 Random Questions
Check out The Sound Session
From music and podcasting to storytelling, technology, and culture, The Sound Session delves into the creative and critical role sound plays...

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FAQ

How many episodes does 5 Random Questions have?

5 Random Questions currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does 5 Random Questions cover?

The podcast is about News, Leisure, Hobbies, Entertainment News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on 5 Random Questions?

The episode title 'Alone in the Dark, Biting Teens, and More with Mandy Kaplan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 5 Random Questions?

The average episode length on 5 Random Questions is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of 5 Random Questions released?

Episodes of 5 Random Questions are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of 5 Random Questions?

The first episode of 5 Random Questions was released on Jun 10, 2024.

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Arielle Nissenblatt
@ariellen

May 16

What a fun concept for a show!!

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Tony Doe
@tonydoemedia

May 16

There’s something disarming about the way Danny Brown asks questions, not just random for random’s sake, but layered in a way that draws out stories you didn’t even know you had in you. Being a guest on the show was a reminder of how meaningful lighthearted conversations can be when handled with care and curiosity. The format is deceptively simple, but what you get is a beautifully unpredictable ride that’s fun, reflective, and surprisingly grounding. Give it a listen!

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Reena Watts
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Jun 18

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