Inexplicable Podcast

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Some things make perfect sense—until you try to explain them. Inexplicable is a conversational podcast about the strange beliefs, everyday arguments, cultural habits, personal stories, and big questions that shape the way we live. Stephen and Danny follow their curiosity wherever it leads, mixing humor, honest disagreement, and unexpectedly meaningful conversations. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 6 - Is College Still Worth It?

    Is college still worth the time, money, and debt—or are we hanging onto an outdated path to a good career? We talk about what our degrees actually did for us, when college is worth paying for, how much debt is too much, whether specialized degrees are different, and what we'd tell our 18-year-old selves today. Also: adult hobbies, Irish goodbyes, a high-school pop quiz, the woman who helped make computers feel human—and Danny eats a dog treat.

  2. Aug 18

    Ep 5 - Did our parents have it easier, or just a clearer path?

    Our parents could buy houses, stay at one company for decades, and follow a pretty predictable path toward a stable life. We have more information, more options, and maybe more opportunity than any generation before us—so why does adulthood sometimes feel harder? This week, we talk about whether previous generations actually had it easier, why stability has become harder to find, the strange tradeoff between ordinary success and extraordinary opportunity, and what it takes to build a good life when there’s no obvious path to follow. Plus: should employers be asking ChatGPT what kind of person you are, when does relying on AI go too far, a very pessimistic C.S. Lewis character, MapQuest vs. TikTok, and the incredible story of Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers.

  3. Aug 11

    Ep 4 - Why is it so hard to make friends now?

    Making friends used to happen almost automatically. School, sports, college, neighborhoods—you were constantly surrounded by people. Then adulthood happens, and suddenly finding even one close friend can take a surprising amount of effort. This week, Danny and Stephen talk about why adult friendship is so difficult, the disappearance of “third places,” why friendship requires margin, and why sometimes you have to pursue ten people to find one you really connect with. Plus: Formula 1 is apparently trying to rewrite the laws of physics, and we draft the ultimate friend groups from movies and TV.

  4. Aug 4

    Ep 3 - Danny Barely Survived...and Coffee Was to Blame

    A Podcast about...Coffee? Adventure?

  5. Aug 4

    Ep 2 - You're Becoming What You Repeat

    We are all becoming something—but how much of that change are we actually choosing? In this episode, Stephen and Danny talk about the habits, algorithms, complaints, comforts, and repeated choices that quietly shape who we become. Can you train your algorithm without letting it train you? Does venting help, or does it lower your tolerance for discomfort? And do we discover courage before doing hard things—or somewhere along the way? A conversation about doomscrolling, discipline, suffering, motivation, Lord of the Rings, and why you may be stronger than you think. Some things make perfect sense—until you try to explain them. Inexplicable is a conversational podcast about the strange beliefs, everyday arguments, cultural habits, personal stories, and big questions that shape the way we live. New episodes weekly.

  6. Aug 4

    Ep 1 - Why We Can't Disagree Any more

    Why has disagreement become so difficult—and why do so many conversations stay shallow? In the first episode of Inexplicable, Stephen and Danny talk about friendship, certainty, social media arguments, shrinking attention spans, and what it takes to understand someone who sees the world differently. Can two people strongly disagree and still be genuine friends? Why does sharing an opinion feel so personal? Is confidence a sign that someone knows what they’re talking about—or could uncertainty actually make us more accurate? A conversation about political coffee shops, unfollowing your friends, the average weight of an elephant, The Lord of the Rings, and why clarity may matter more than certainty. Some things make perfect sense—until you try to explain them. Inexplicable is a conversational podcast about the strange beliefs, everyday arguments, cultural habits, personal stories, and big questions that shape the way we live. New episodes weekly.

  7. Jul 31

    Trailer - Inexplicable Podcast

    Some things make perfect sense—until you try to explain them. Inexplicable is a conversational podcast about the strange beliefs, everyday arguments, cultural habits, personal stories, and big questions that shape the way we live. Stephen and Danny follow their curiosity wherever it leads, mixing humor, honest disagreement, and unexpectedly meaningful conversations. New episodes weekly.

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Some things make perfect sense—until you try to explain them. Inexplicable is a conversational podcast about the strange beliefs, everyday arguments, cultural habits, personal stories, and big questions that shape the way we live. Stephen and Danny follow their curiosity wherever it leads, mixing humor, honest disagreement, and unexpectedly meaningful conversations. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Inexplicable Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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