48 episodes

Journalism wrapped in a game-show package. Host Stephen J. Dubner (of “Freakonomics Radio”) and a celebrity co-host invite guests on stage in front of a live audience to tell us something we don’t know. The co-hosts — a mix of leaders in science, academia, sports, media, and comedy — grill the guests, and by the end we’ve all gotten a bit smarter. Each episode has a new topic, a new co-host, and new guests. There’s also a real-time human fact-checker to keep everyone honest. Think of the most crackling dinner-party conversation you’ve ever heard. Produced in association with Stitcher.

Tell Me Something I Don't Know Stephen J. Dubner and Stitcher

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 181 Ratings

Journalism wrapped in a game-show package. Host Stephen J. Dubner (of “Freakonomics Radio”) and a celebrity co-host invite guests on stage in front of a live audience to tell us something we don’t know. The co-hosts — a mix of leaders in science, academia, sports, media, and comedy — grill the guests, and by the end we’ve all gotten a bit smarter. Each episode has a new topic, a new co-host, and new guests. There’s also a real-time human fact-checker to keep everyone honest. Think of the most crackling dinner-party conversation you’ve ever heard. Produced in association with Stitcher.

    New Episodes Coming Soon!

    New Episodes Coming Soon!

    We are about to tape new episodes of Tell Me Something I Don’t Know. You’ll be able to hear them later this year in the Freakonomics Radio podcast feed. Details in this short announcement.

    • 1 min
    An Astronaut, a Catalan, and Two Linguists Walk Into a Bar…

    An Astronaut, a Catalan, and Two Linguists Walk Into a Bar…

    Why New York has skinny skyscrapers, how to weaponize water, and what astronauts talk about in space. John McWhorter is co-host; Bari Weiss is live fact-checker.

    • 53 min
    Extra 7: Corrosive Energy Drinks and Peruvian Cat Stew

    Extra 7: Corrosive Energy Drinks and Peruvian Cat Stew

    In this special call-in episode: why some Peruvians eat cats; why operas need repetiteurs; and why we should get rid of prisons. Michael Smerconish (CNN) is co-host; AJ Jacobs (It’s All Relative) checks the facts.

    • 48 min
    Farming Without Sun or Soil and Eating Manna From Heaven

    Farming Without Sun or Soil and Eating Manna From Heaven

    This week, we work on our survival skills: in the desert, on the tundra, and growing food in abandoned warehouses. Actress Sas Goldberg is co-host; A.J. Jacobs (author of It’s All Relative) is live fact-checker.

    • 39 min
    Mind Games

    Mind Games

    How to make people like you, why you should lick rocks, and what an awkward person is really thinking. Angela Duckworth (Grit author) is co-host; Mike Maughan (Qualtrics) is live fact-checker.

    • 47 min
    Jon Batiste, Gail Simmons, and Strange Smells

    Jon Batiste, Gail Simmons, and Strange Smells

    Things we learn this week: dogs aren't so great at sniffing, men aren't so lazy, and New York doesn't smell so bad (anymore). Gail Simmons (Top Chef) is co-host; Jon Batiste plays his melodica for us; the live fact-checker is Mike Maughan.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
181 Ratings

181 Ratings

Shmiligan ,

Fun little podcast to throw on

This is light listening. I used to put it on in the office instead of music because you can kind of go in and out of it and still have a good time. There should be more podcasts in this format.

ftgander ,

Great show, but missed.

Girlfriend and I used to listen to this show a lot, disappointing it’s gone.

sir_alex35 ,

Bring back the show!

I really love this Show.
Is there any way to bring it back in a socially distanced way over zoom or smaller live group?

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