5 Random Questions

Danny Brown

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 the award-winning 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. > Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards > Recognized as one of the Five Best Independent Podcasts of 2024 > 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: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  1. Old and Ornery, 24 Hour Death Party, and More with Charles Commins

    2D AGO

    Old and Ornery, 24 Hour Death Party, and More with Charles Commins

    On this week's 5 Random Questions, Charles Commins shares why old age is a very specific number, death day duties, tetchy tech takedowns, and more. Answering the questions this week: Charles Commins Charles is the host of the award winning It's All Cobblers To Me podcast, founder of podcast production company, Vibrant Sound Media and co-runner of the largest UK podcaster community, MIC's Podcast Club. From Warrington, Charles spends most of his time running - be that for exercise or simply chasing his two kids around! Charles's Website Charles's Facebook group @charlescommins on Instagram @charlescommins on X Charles on YouTube Further reading for this episode Podcast Production, Podcast Training & MIC's Podcast Club • MIC mediaCharles Commins | LinkedInThe British & Irish LionsReally Wild Show, The – Nostalgia CentralMichaela StrachanJohn Peel | Biography, British DJ, & Radio Presenter | BritannicaNick GrimshawTransition day: Top tips for starting a new class or school - BBC NewsroundWonderWorks Margate – Living, Breathing, BuildingScalextric - The Home of Slot Cars, Racing Tracks & AccessoriesHornby UK - Model Railways, Train Sets & AccessoriesWarrington Scoop Podcast on Amazon MusicThe day IKEA opened in Warrington and transformed the homes of a nation - Manchester Evening News Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streaminga...

    1h 24m
  2. 5 Random Questions Wins Best Interview Podcast Award

    5D AGO · BONUS

    5 Random Questions Wins Best Interview Podcast Award

    In this short bonus episode, Danny shares the news of 5 Random Questions winning an award in the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards. Further reading for this episode Announcing The 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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! 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. Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards. 5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com. All questions provided by ConversationStarters. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    1 min
  3. Food for Life, Toilet Tricks, and More with Colin True

    AUG 14

    Food for Life, Toilet Tricks, and More with Colin True

    On this week's 5 Random Questions, Colin True talks about his one food for life, his trick to going to the toilet while enduring ultra-running events, a shining moment with his daughter, and much more. Answering the questions this week: Colin True Colin True spent over 20 years working for outdoor brands, living in places most people only get to visit, and forming a definite opinion about the good, the bad, and ugly of the outdoor industry and our outdoor community. After giving up the sales gigs to go deep into ultrarunning, Colin soon realized that shit was crazy hard and took waaay too long. Looking for something more sedentary between his adventures, he discovered writing, pontificating, and podcasting. He also discovered that most of the outdoor media sounded the same, covered the same topics, and generally was just ok. To Colin, just ok was not ok, and thus Rock Fight was born. @rockfightco on Instagram Colin on YouTube Colin's Website Further reading for this episode Rock Fight | outdoor industry adventure sports commentaryCourtney Dauwalter Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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! Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at a...

    54 min
  4. Marriage Mayhem, Spoontastic Sojourns, and More with Martin Gage

    AUG 7

    Marriage Mayhem, Spoontastic Sojourns, and More with Martin Gage

    On this week's 5 Random Questions, Martin Gage talks about his worst marriage advice, his sojourn into wacky spoons, his begrudged acceptance of board games, and much more. Answering the questions this week: Martin Gage Vice principal, children’s podcast host, author, tractor influencer (big guy little tractor), and third degree black belt. Martin's Website Martin on YouTube Martin's Facebook page @Dadsbedtimestories on Instagram Further reading for this episode The Boy and the AirplaneLittle Blue Truck Books Official WebsiteLove You Forever | The Official Website of Robert MunschThe Bear Books Books by Karma Wilson from Simon & SchusterWelcome to the World of CATAN Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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! Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at a href="https://fiverandomquestions.com/"...

    51 min
  5. Perfect Last Meals, Useless Superpowers, and More with Amanda McLoughlin

    JUL 31

    Perfect Last Meals, Useless Superpowers, and More with Amanda McLoughlin

    On this week's 5 Random Questions, Amanda McLoughlin talks about her all-time embarrassing moment, her useless superpower, her perfect last meal, and much more. Answering the questions this week: Amanda McLoughlin Amanda McLoughlin is the CEO of Multitude, a podcast collective, production company, and ad sales provider. A digital creator since 2004 whose career started in finance and business services, she created Multitude in 2018 to support fellow creators in making a living on their own terms. She was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Media honoree in 2021, she currently co-hosts three podcasts (Spirits, Join the Party, Attach Your Résumé) and Executive Produces several more. She also teaches podcasting at Stony Brook University. Amanda's Website @shessomickey on Instagram Further reading for this episode Multitude podcast collectiveAmanda McLoughlin (@amandamc.bsky.social) — BlueskyThe Colonnade – Restaurant | Catering – Host your next event in our elegant ballroom, The VENUE! Call us or come visit us for more information!The Bell House Tickets & Schedule | Brooklyn Concert VenueMax Gross on Instagram Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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! Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as a...

    35 min
  6. That's a Wrap on Season 3, and When to Expect Season 4

    JUN 19 · BONUS

    That's a Wrap on Season 3, and When to Expect Season 4

    That's a wrap on Season 3 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 4. Further reading for this episode Review 5 Random QuestionsMercury Podcast Network Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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! 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. Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards. 5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com. All questions provided by ConversationStarters. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    2 min
  7. Alone in the Dark, Biting Teens, and More with Mandy Kaplan

    JUN 12

    Alone in the Dark, Biting Teens, and More with Mandy Kaplan

    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-- @Mandy_Kaplan_Klavens on Instagram Mandy's Facebook page Mandy's Website Further reading for this episode Hot Sauce, by a chili head, for a chili head.For Intensely Caramelized Gravy, Give Chicken the Bhuna TreatmentCajun Food and Collecting People: Dave Campbell's Unique Experiences - 5 Random QuestionsShower Bellies, Hot Sauce Hijinks, and More with Lauren Passell - 5 Random Questions Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: 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 micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionFourthwall 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 a href="https://fiverandomquestions.com/review" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    38 min

Trailer

4.7
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

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 the award-winning 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. > Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards > Recognized as one of the Five Best Independent Podcasts of 2024 > 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: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

You Might Also Like