Really No Really Podcast

Can You Survive the Mental Toll of Space? Astronaut Reveals All | Really? no Really?

1.5K views · 3d ago · 57:46

What’s it like to risk your life in a spacesuit—and then come home to drink tomorrow’s coffee? Astronaut Garrett Reisman joins Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden for a funny, fascinating conversation about the strange realities of life in space.

Topics: Garrett Reisman Returns · How Much Space Junk Is Up There? · SpaceX, Boeing, and the New Space Race · Who Supports Astronauts When They’re Stranded? · The Astronaut Who Tried to Open the Hatch · Space Debris Has Already Damaged Spacecraft

Can Kindness Bring People Together? Daniel Lubetzky Has a Plan | Really? no Really?

1.5K views · 1w ago · 46:12

Guest: Daniel Lubetzky

What does it take to build a billion-dollar snack brand and still believe kindness can change the world? On Really? No, Really?, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with Daniel Lubetzky, the KIND Snacks founder and Shark Tank investor, for a conversation that jumps from business blunders to big ideas—and a few beard-related distractions.

A Nuclear Renaissance or Another Three Mile Island? | Really? no Really?

3.5K views · 2w ago · 43:10

Nuclear power is back in the headlines, fueled by climate goals and the growing demand for electricity. But are we ready for a nuclear renaissance—or still carrying the fears of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima?

What It Takes to Get Your Dog to Westminster | Really? no Really?

2.4K views · 3w ago · 51:33

Guest: Kimberly Calvacca

What does it take to get a dog to Westminster—and what happens when the judge starts checking under the hood? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden welcome Kimberly Calvacca, a third-generation dog show competitor, handler, and breeder, for a funny, behind-the-scenes look at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Why Social Media Is Making You More Divided Than Ever | Really? no Really?

1.6K views · 1mo ago · 50:00

Just because something is going viral doesn't mean it's important but it can be divisive because not everyone is sharing and receiving the same information. But this is how social media platforms can cause us to get in our own bubbles causing serious dangerous divisiveness. Luckily, our guest on this episode of the Really? no Really?

Jeff Foxworthy: Six Minutes With Johnny Carson Changed My Life

195K views · 1mo ago · 6:37

Guest: Jeff Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy tells Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden how one six-minute set on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson changed his life. After years of having his audition tapes returned unopened, Foxworthy finally got his shot—and had to rewrite his routine onstage when unexpected applause destroyed his carefully planned timing. The conversation reveals what happens when you finally achieve the dream and discover you’re still the same person.

The Unique Psychology of Auctioneering | Really? no Really? Podcast

3.5K views · 1mo ago · 46:05

Auctions are unique psychologically because instead of me putting your product up at a price that you determine, it's determined by the public as a way for the seller to get richer. Whether it's art, livestock or collectible toys, you'll notice that the auctioneer has a certain fast talking rhythm to the job and it's still a trade you can go to college for. Cole Morrison of the Western College of Auctioneering joins Jason and Peter on this episode of Really? no Really?

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy Opens Up on His Career and Life | Really? no Really?

25K views · 1mo ago · 51:12

Comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy joins Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden on Really? No, Really? for an unexpectedly thoughtful—and very funny—conversation about ambition, aging, and knowing when success is no longer the point.

William Shatner Replay In Honor of Star Trek Turning 60 Years Old | Really? no Really? Podcast

9.7K views · 1mo ago · 57:22

Guest: Captain Kirk

New episode next week! In the meantime, in honor of Star Trek: The Original Series turning 60 this year, we’re revisiting Jason and Peter’s 2023 conversation with Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner. If you’re new to the Really? No, Really? podcast—or simply want to hear it again—this is the perfect time to catch up.

Topics: A Story About That · Unexpected Broadway Challenges · The Inquisitive Force of Nature · The Aroma Cafe Birthday Surprise · The Hollywood Charity Horse Show · The Science of Breeding Characteristics

America (And the World) Is Facing A Severe Sexual Recession | Really? no Really? Podcast

3.7K views · 1mo ago · 32:22

If you had told us to worry about the decline of people having sex fifteen years ago, we would've thought you were crazy. But the latest sociology reports have confirmed these dramatic declines in sexual activity. Sociology Professor, Brad Wilcox, joins Jason and Peter to break down the data and explain how we found ourselves in a sex recession on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast.

Topics: The Dramatic Decline in Modern Intimacy · Sociology of the Bedroom · The Rise of Digital Substitutes · Distractions, Medications, and Modern Life · The Challenge of Meeting in the Digital Era · The Fear Factor in Modern Dating

A Pop Culture Expert Breaks Down the Obsession Over Love Island | Really? no Really? Podcast

1.9K views · 2mo ago · 32:54

Last year, Love Island USA got 2.3 billion hours of watch time, creating these huge communities of viewers who watch it together in bars and movie theaters. Especially amongst Gen Z viewers. So how did this show originate from Britain and went to have 8 insanely successful seasons in the United States?

Topics: The Phenomenon of Love Island USA · Breaking Down the Rules of the Game · The Strategy Behind the Popularity Contest · From Reality TV to Influencer Stardom · Professional Wrestling and Reality TV Parallels · Real or Fake: The Reality Show Trivia Game

Hany Farid on the Dangerous & Deceptive State of Deepfakes | Really? no Really? Podcast

1.6K views · 2mo ago · 40:59

Since Jason keeps getting George Costanza deepfake memes, we invited back technologist Hany Farid on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast. Hany explains that while the deepfake memes are AI generated, social media platforms play a major role in how these deepfakes spread creating the perfect storm for spreading misinformation. Plus, the tchnology has advanced so much that's it's getting harder to determine what's real and what's fake.

Topics: The Illusion of Reality in the Age of AI · The Viral Spread of Deepfake Memes · The Expert Who Can No Longer Trust His Eyes · The Perfect Storm of Content Distribution · Asymmetric Warfare in the AI Era · The Economic Impact of Deepfake Fraud

Exposing The "Pink It & Shrink It" Strategy In The Fashion Industry | Really? no Really? Podcast

1.5K views · 2mo ago · 52:34

It's not just the sneakers industry that's being impacted by the pink tax and the lack of gender diversity when it comes to design. Women firefighters have higher injury rates than their male counterparts because their helmets and uniforms are still designed for men Female surgeons have had to stand on stools because the operating tables didn't go low enough. Even the female dummies created for crash tests and CPR training are just male shrunken versions of male dummies.

Topics: The Hidden Cost of Being Female · Designing a World for One Gender · The Power of Brand Presence · The Shrink It and Pink It Trap · From Insulting to Deadly · The Myth of the Average Person

Penn Jillette | Really? no Really? Podcast

17K views · 3mo ago · 1:01:43

Guest: Penn Jillette

Why do smart people believe things that aren't true? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with legendary magician, skeptic, and author Penn Jillette for a fascinating conversation about why we're so easily manipulated—and why it's happening more than ever.

Topics: The Illusion of Secrets · The Mechanics of Manipulation · Persuasion vs. Understanding · Tribalism Over Fact · The Evolution of Ostracization · The Wikipedia Model

Ace Alexander, Taxidermist To The Stars | Really? no Really? Podcast

1.8K views · 3mo ago · 49:36

We'll also reveal which celebrities like to collect stuffed animals. Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Really? no, Really?" Jason's Socials

Topics: Lenny · Norwegian Soccer Superstar Buys Stuffed Raccoon For $750 & Goes Viral · John Candy's Second City TV Skit & Taxidermist To The Stars · A Taxidermed Animal Still Needs Airbrushing & Sculpting · Howie Mandel Said His Resume Was Bigger Than Mine · I Got A Lot Of Pets In Freeze Dryers Right Now