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  • Invisibly Famous, Junk Food Jail, and More with Gareth Davies

    Invisibly Famous, Junk Food Jail, and More with Gareth Davies
    Sep 12 2024

    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 audio, and created & produced original podcasts. Podcasts currently in ongoing production are The Music Room and Podcasting People.

    Gareth's Website

    Gareth's Facebook group

    @garethsounds on Instagram

    Further reading for this episode

    • Podcasting People
    • The Music Room Community
    • Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK
    • Charles Booker on X: "Please listen. The truth this woman speaks can’t be denied. https://t.co/CK8a8ul43h" / X
    • How the United States Punishes People for Being Poor | Vera Institute
    • Cold Tapes Podcast
    • Sean Lock's OUTRAGEOUS Comment Has Everyone In Tears!! | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - YouTube

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    • 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 Arm Low Profile

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    • Captivate.fm
    • Substack
    • Boomcaster remote interviewing

    5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

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    38 mins
  • Loveless Laundry, Cannon Calamities, and More with Gini Dietrich

    Loveless Laundry, Cannon Calamities, and More with Gini Dietrich
    Sep 5 2024
    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 run and grown an agency for the past 15 years. She is co-author of Marketing in the Round, co-host of Inside PR, and co-host of The Agency Leadership podcast. Gini's Website @ginidietrich on Twitter @dietrichgini on Instagram Gini on YouTube Further reading for this episodeEd Sheeran - Nancy Mulligan 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:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing 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!If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!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.All questions provided by Random Word. Mentioned in this episode:Show Your Appreciation of 5...
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    33 mins
  • Naked Neighbours, Eloquent Elbows, and More with Frank Racioppi

    Naked Neighbours, Eloquent Elbows, and More with Frank Racioppi
    Aug 29 2024

    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 podcasters and anyone who supports podcasting. My brother Paul and I had a podcast four years ago called False Facts, but it was difficult to keep a regular recording schedule. I loved writing my entire life and wrote for print magazines in the 80s from New Jersey Monthly, The Pet Dealer, American Health, The Sewing Circle, etc. I've also published five novels and four nonfiction books in the last four years. The novels range from a romance about two people bonding over the love of reading called For The Love Of Books to Least Best Employee, a novel about surviving as middle management in Corporate America. My most popular nonfiction book was called The COVID Hotel.

    Frank's Website

    @podcastreports on Twitter

    @earworthy141 on Instagram

    Further reading for this episode

    • PodSummit - Canada's Podcast Event
    • Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service
    • Verbal Diorama
    • Podcast On Society And Culture | Multispective | Shanghai
    • Life Shift Podcast - Pivotal Moments
    • Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You with Arielle and Ned

    Products I Use for 5 Random Questions

    Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use 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 Arm Low Profile

    Recommended resources:

    • Captivate.fm
    • Substack
    • Boomcaster remote interviewing

    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!

    If you'd like to be a guest, please

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    56 mins
  • Bathtub Adventures, Bromancing for Life, and More with Dave Jackson

    Bathtub Adventures, Bromancing for Life, and More with Dave Jackson
    Aug 24 2024

    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 the author of the book Profit from your podcast and is a featured speaker at events. In 2016 Dave joined Libsyn (the largest podcast hosting company) as part of their tech support team. In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. Find all his shows at www.powerofpodcasting.com

    Dave's Website

    Dave on YouTube

    Dave's Facebook group

    @schoolofpodcasting on Instagram

    Further reading for this episode

    • Power of Podcasting - Dave Jackson
    • George Heriot's School
    • Imperfect Humans, A Giraffe's Christmas Fib, and Freddy Cruz - 5 Random Questions
    • Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones
    • Remingtons of Niagara Restaurant - Award Winning Steak & Seafood
    • Dave Jackson’s Journey from Basic Gear to Professional Podcasting - School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson

    Products I Use for 5 Random Questions

    Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use 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 Arm Low Profile

    Recommended resources:

    • Captivate.fm
    • Substack
    • Boomcaster remote interviewing

    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!

    If you'd like to be a guest, please

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    35 mins
  • Afterlife Adventures, A Very Picky Cat, and More with Em

    Afterlife Adventures, A Very Picky Cat, and More with Em
    Aug 15 2024
    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, and is similarly passionate about independent podcasting, and supporting other indie podcasters and content creators. Em's Website Em's Facebook page @verbaldiorama on Instagram @VerbalDiorama on Twitter Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing5 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!If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!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.All questions provided by Random Word.Mentioned in this episode:Show Your Appreciation of 5 Random QuestionsIf you enjoy 5 Random Questions and get value from the show and want to support it, you can either do that with a donation of your choosing, or as a monthly...
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    50 mins
  • Red Wine Shame, Homophobic Blindsiding, and More with Kattie Laur

    Red Wine Shame, Homophobic Blindsiding, and More with Kattie Laur
    Aug 8 2024
    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 2013. Kattie writes the biweekly newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem, Pod the North, whose regular readers include many media executives from the likes of CBC Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. She's also just wrapped the first season of her debut podcast, Canardian, which took Canadian podcasters back to their roots to share gossip about their hometowns. Kattie's Website @PodKatt on Twitter Kattie on YouTube Further reading for this episodeCanardian - Hosted by Kattie LaurPod the North | Kattie LaurRESURRECTION podcastProducts I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing5 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!If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at
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    40 mins
  • Adventures in Spanglish, Family Dystopias, and More with Neal Veglio

    Adventures in Spanglish, Family Dystopias, and More with Neal Veglio
    Aug 1 2024
    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 increase your podcast's success. Neal's Website Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing5 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!If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!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.All questions provided by Random Word.Mentioned in this episode:Show Your Appreciation of 5 Random QuestionsIf you enjoy 5 Random Questions and get value from the show and want to support it, you can either do that with a donation of your choosing, or as a monthly supporter with a 5 Random Questions membership. Choose your preference over at FiveRandomQuestions.com/support.Become a Question MasterThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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    40 mins
  • Imperfect Humans, A Giraffe's Christmas Fib, and More with Freddy Cruz

    Imperfect Humans, A Giraffe's Christmas Fib, and More with Freddy Cruz
    Jul 25 2024
    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, snuggling with his dog Sparrow, or jogging in his neighborhood (trying not to sound like a horror movie villain). Freddy is the founder of Speke Podcasting, home to shows like Let’s Talk About Your Breasts, hosted by The Rose’s co-founder and CEO Dorothy Gibbons, The Final Curtain Never Closes, hosted by The National Museum of Funeral History CEO Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez, Beauty Unveiled by Dr. Angela Sturm, and Everything Why, hosted by inventor Mike Martin. Freddy also hosts the podcast Cruz through HTX and is the author of three novels, When America Fell Silent, They Canceled the DJ, and Allow Me to Ruin Your Christmas. His work has been hailed by Publisher’s Weekly, Houstonia Magazine, Galveston Monthly, Black Texas Magazine, and Reedsy Reviews. Freddy's Website @thefreddycruz on Twitter @thefreddycruz on Instagram Freddy's Facebook page Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing5 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!If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple...
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    37 mins