On this week's Five Random Questions is Tim Truax, a pop culture podcaster, nerd, and founder of the Canadian podcasting event, PodSummit. Tim's topics include a visceral reaction to a movie scene, why he doesn't like Houston, Texas, how the pandemic ruined his Star Wars moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Tim Truax In 2015, Tim began his podcast journey as he turned his passion for Pop Culture (Star Wars and Marvel) into his first Podcast, called The Nerd Room. A...
Feb 20, 2025•48 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Five Random Questions is Al Grego, an award-winning podcaster, creator, and producer. Al's topics include wanting to be in a Canadian sitcom, why jump thrills are not for him, his Ted Lasso moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Allan Grego Producer and host of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast and 'Just Good Business' Podcast. In my "spare" time I also produce The Produce Stand Podcast. I have achieved the dream of turning one of my hobbies...
Jan 23, 2025•45 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ca...
Jan 02, 2025•42 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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 hi...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Five Random Questions, Elsie Escobar, podcaster, community builder, advocate, and mentor, talks about missing the mom factor, the origins of excitement, a caffeinated ritual, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Elsie Escobar Elsie Escobar is a transformative force in podcasting, with over 18 years of experience blending innovation, advocacy, and community building. As the first Latina inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, she amplifies diver...
Dec 12, 2024•51 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mo...
Nov 28, 2024•39 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Five Random Question, Arielle Nissenblatt, a podcast enthusiast and founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, joins Danny for an engaging chat that includes being tattoo curious, who in history would receive a wedgie, a penile dare, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Arielle Nissenblatt Arielle Nissenblatt is the podcast enthusiast's podcast enthusiast. She's the founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective, host of three shows about the podcast industry, and is on ...
Nov 21, 2024•33 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast This week's Five Random Questions is a blend of light-hearted banter and profound life lessons as Dave Campbell opens up about his journey as a podcaster and musician. Dave reflects on the significance of community and connection, both in his personal life and through his various podcasts. He also touches upon the impact of social media on relationships and the importance of engaging in open, respectful conversations that bridge divides, encouraging listeners to embrace diverse perspectives and ...
Nov 14, 2024•46 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Dawn Brodey. Answers include having gratitude for gurgling, the joys of being a potato, and martial arts madness. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Dawn Brodey Dawn is a stand-up comedian and historian who appears regularly on The History Channel. She is also the host of the top-rated history podcast: HILF where history is a party and everybody's coming. Dawn's Website Dawn's Facebook page @dawn_brodey on Ins...
Nov 07, 2024•53 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Jason Whissell. Answers include acquiring riches through psychic ability, when not to be a handyman, and music as a global connector. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Jason Whissell Host of It's Not That Bad and There Can Only Be One. Jason's Website @notthatbadcast on Instagram @notthatbadcast on X Further reading for this episode Ever the Bridesmaid Candlebox - Disappearing in Airports - YouTube Penn & Tel...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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: 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 Ar...
Sep 19, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Gareth Davies. Answers include jettisoning a certain junk food, being famous from the shadows, and a bulk sleeping challenge. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Gareth Davies Gareth has written soundtracks for commissioned animated series for TV, and music for use in ads and programming around the world. Through his company The Sound Boutique, he has also helped a wide variety of clients with their problem aud...
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Frank Racioppi. Answers include a naked neighbour, a special use for lotion, and a life in one word. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Frank Racioppi After 38 years as a speechwriter and editor for a Fortune 50 company, I retired and indulged my love of podcasting, starting and managing a successful podcast review online publication -- Ear Worthy. I started it in 2017 and have enjoyed connecting with indie po...
Aug 29, 2024•56 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Dave Jackson. Answers include weirdness in a bathtub, a bromance for the ages, and the age old question of food acceptance. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Dave Jackson Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcasting.com). His School of Podcasting show has over 3 million downloads. He has helped hundreds of people plan, launch, and grow their podcasts. He is t...
Aug 24, 2024•35 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Em. Answers include how the most horrible situation turned into a positive, why you need to ensure her cat is fed in an apocalypse, and deciding whether the afterlife is just a sliding doors moment. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Em . Em has been a podcaster for over five years; creating, producing and hosting the film history podcast Verbal Diorama. She's here to celebrate moving making in all its forms, ...
Aug 15, 2024•51 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Kattie Laur. Answers include her adventures in too much red wine as a teen, looking at our online need for validation, and how a coffee barista completely blindsided her. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Kattie Laur Kattie Laur is an award-winning freelance podcast producer and writer based in Brantford, Ontario, who has a life-long love of public radio and has been clinging to the podcasting space since 201...
Aug 08, 2024•41 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Neal Veglio. Answers include why Modern Family is more fact than fiction, why a great British tradition needs to continue, and why sliced bread isn't the best thing. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Neal Veglio Owner of podcast agency Podknows Podcasting, helping deliver real world results to serious podcasters and organizations. He's also the founder of Podmastery, a service and podcast that helps you incre...
Aug 01, 2024•41 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Freddy Cruz. Answers include the right approach to procrastination, a toy store's part in a Christmas belief, and two dogs getting the best from AI. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Freddy Cruz The Greater Houston area has heard Freddy’s voice for more than seventeen thousand hours across three decades. When he's not in the lab writing or creating auditory satisfaction, you can find him nose deep in a book, ...
Jul 25, 2024•38 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 an...
Jul 18, 2024•45 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 11, 2024•38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Joe Casabona. These include why he doesn't mind wet dog smells, why he wishes he could take back one thing he did in his younger years, and why his side of the fridge is the bad side. Let's jump in! Joe Casabona Joe is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs take back their time. Some even say he perfectly blends content creation and technology like it’s the best cup of coffee you’ve ever had (he says that). His ...
Jul 04, 2024•37 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Fuzz Martin. These include soundtracks to fight to, the person most likely to die by Fuzz's hand, and do rules equal the path to dictatorship. Let's jump in! This week's guest: Fuzz Martin Partner/Chief Strategy Officer at EPIC Creative. Host of Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz and Co-Host of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast. Fuzz's Website @fuzzmartin on X @fuzzmartin on Instagram Further reading for this episode Tech Tools for...
Jun 27, 2024•36 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Reena Friedman Watts. These include a poop-dropping neighbour from hell, why sharpshooting would be a valuable asset in an apocalypse, and if Jesus had modern-day lineage. Let's jump in! This week's guest: Reena Friedman Watts Reena is a television producer, podcast host and mompreneur, whose worked on reality TV shows such as The Jerry Springer Show and Court TV, and with guests such as Howard Schultz, Barbara Corcoran, and...
Jun 27, 2024•34 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Exp...
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