Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧
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Serial podcaster | Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm | Scotsman transplanted to Canada | Husband | Dad | Nerd | Views my own | Check out my podcasts: dannypod.com | Patreon: patreon.com/5rq | Newsletter: beabetterpodcaster.com
Well this is quite the way to finish 2025 - 5 Random Questions is being featured by Apple Podcasts in their New Seasons section! #podcasting #ApplePodcasts
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December 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Well this is quite the way to finish 2025 - 5 Random Questions is being featured by Apple Podcasts in their New Seasons section! #podcasting #ApplePodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/room/1646...
podcasts.apple.com/us/room/1646...
Being a podcaster from #Canada, I want to support other Canadian creators. So any time I see the Maple Leaf, that's pretty much a guaranteed invite for me to check out your podcast. 🇨🇦
December 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Being a podcaster from #Canada, I want to support other Canadian creators. So any time I see the Maple Leaf, that's pretty much a guaranteed invite for me to check out your podcast. 🇨🇦
I'm 100% with Keisha (TK) Dutes on this one! Curious what question she's answering, and the rest of her answers? Check out the latest episode of 5 Random Questions right here: apple.co/4jf8W1B
December 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm 100% with Keisha (TK) Dutes on this one! Curious what question she's answering, and the rest of her answers? Check out the latest episode of 5 Random Questions right here: apple.co/4jf8W1B
It's the last episode of the year, and in this week's 5 Random Questions I chat with independent audio producer and educator Keisha (TK) Dutes. We dive into killer kimonos, advice given with good intentions that can still sting, dream homes, and more.
Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳
apple.co/4jf8W1B
Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳
apple.co/4jf8W1B
Killer Kimonos & When Advice with Love Hurts
Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/26/2025 · 53m
apple.co
December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's the last episode of the year, and in this week's 5 Random Questions I chat with independent audio producer and educator Keisha (TK) Dutes. We dive into killer kimonos, advice given with good intentions that can still sting, dream homes, and more.
Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳
apple.co/4jf8W1B
Listen now. 🎧 ⬇️ 🥳
apple.co/4jf8W1B
Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Here's to good food, merriment, and good times with friends, family, and loved ones. 🎄🎁❤️
December 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Here's to good food, merriment, and good times with friends, family, and loved ones. 🎄🎁❤️
Premium subscribers on Apple Podcasts - the latest episode of 5 Random Questions is out now for you in all its ad free, early access glory. :)
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apple.co/48QPSTY
S5 E42: Early Access Ad Free for Subscription Members
Podcast Episode · 5 Random Questions · 12/21/2025 · Subscribers Only · 53m
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December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Premium subscribers on Apple Podcasts - the latest episode of 5 Random Questions is out now for you in all its ad free, early access glory. :)
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apple.co/48QPSTY
If you enjoy 5 Random Questions, you really need to subscribe to the 5RQ newsletter. Because sometimes the audio version doesn't have everything. :)
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The 5RQ Companion | Substack
The 5RQ Companion is the weekly newsletter that lives alongside the 5 Random Questions podcast - if you love the podcast’s mix of surprise, honesty, and “I was not expecting that,” you’ll feel right a...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you enjoy 5 Random Questions, you really need to subscribe to the 5RQ newsletter. Because sometimes the audio version doesn't have everything. :)
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The award-winning 5 Random Questions returns for Season 5, with more great guests sitting in the random question hot seat, sharing unfiltered answers to unexpected questions.
Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇
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Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇
apple.co/47p41Fv
December 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The award-winning 5 Random Questions returns for Season 5, with more great guests sitting in the random question hot seat, sharing unfiltered answers to unexpected questions.
Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇
apple.co/47p41Fv
Listen now, and see why Ear Worthy Media awarded it "Best Interview Podcast 2025". 🎧👇
apple.co/47p41Fv
Back with a bang, 5 Random Questions season 5 drops today, with a story you couldn’t script if you tried - guest Deb Brown, a 3.00am rave in Chicago, tequila, and a very unexpected introduction to Oliver Stone.
This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧
pod.link/1751804398/e...
This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧
pod.link/1751804398/e...
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Back with a bang, 5 Random Questions season 5 drops today, with a story you couldn’t script if you tried - guest Deb Brown, a 3.00am rave in Chicago, tequila, and a very unexpected introduction to Oliver Stone.
This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧
pod.link/1751804398/e...
This, and more, on your favourite podcast app right now. 🎧
pod.link/1751804398/e...
@johnspurlock.com Hi mate, any plans to offer csv downloads alongside tsv?
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@johnspurlock.com Hi mate, any plans to offer csv downloads alongside tsv?
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Shout out to RSS for podcasts still being — despite no shortage of efforts by media companies — largely available on whatever podcast app you like
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Shout out to RSS for podcasts still being — despite no shortage of efforts by media companies — largely available on whatever podcast app you like
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bsky users: "we need to REGULATE tech companies more"
bluesky: *complies with government mandated tech regulation in order to avoid being shut down*
bsky users: "they're enshittifying the app!!!"
bluesky: *complies with government mandated tech regulation in order to avoid being shut down*
bsky users: "they're enshittifying the app!!!"
December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
bsky users: "we need to REGULATE tech companies more"
bluesky: *complies with government mandated tech regulation in order to avoid being shut down*
bsky users: "they're enshittifying the app!!!"
bluesky: *complies with government mandated tech regulation in order to avoid being shut down*
bsky users: "they're enshittifying the app!!!"
It's been a while (there was a little longer season break than normal, due to illness - sorry!), but 5 Random Questions returns tomorrow with Season 5, with more amazing guests, unexpected questions, and unfiltered answers!
Here's a little snippet. :)
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Here's a little snippet. :)
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Season 5 drops tomorrow | 5 Random Questions
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December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's been a while (there was a little longer season break than normal, due to illness - sorry!), but 5 Random Questions returns tomorrow with Season 5, with more amazing guests, unexpected questions, and unfiltered answers!
Here's a little snippet. :)
www.patreon.com/posts/season...
Here's a little snippet. :)
www.patreon.com/posts/season...
To the person that invented snow blowers - thank you. 👏
December 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
To the person that invented snow blowers - thank you. 👏
Did you know Captivate offers all features, to all podcasters, on all plans, from day one? No "premium" upgrades, no higher plans to get access to "better analytics", dynamic insertion, etc. Everything from day one, no matter what "size" of podcaster you are. 😎 💪
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Did you know Captivate offers all features, to all podcasters, on all plans, from day one? No "premium" upgrades, no higher plans to get access to "better analytics", dynamic insertion, etc. Everything from day one, no matter what "size" of podcaster you are. 😎 💪
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Why Aren't Indie Podcasters Major Players In Awards And Festivals? I'm sick of these festivals and awards ignoring the core of podcasting -- the independent podcasters. In the United Kingdom, there is a thriving Independent Podcast Award process. Why not in the U.S.?
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Why Aren’t Indie Podcasters Major Players In Awards And Festivals
Adolescence is a painful time for any of us. If you were the football QB or beauty queen, more power to you, as long as you didn’t abuse…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Why Aren't Indie Podcasters Major Players In Awards And Festivals? I'm sick of these festivals and awards ignoring the core of podcasting -- the independent podcasters. In the United Kingdom, there is a thriving Independent Podcast Award process. Why not in the U.S.?
medium.com/ear-worthy/w...
medium.com/ear-worthy/w...
If you want something useful, make your own Podcast Wrapped – one that pulls from all your analytics, across all platforms. #podcasting #PodcastData #analytics
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How to Make Your Own End of Year Podcast Wrapped (And Why You Should)
If you want something actually useful, it’s time to make your own Podcast Wrapped - one that pulls from all your analytics, across all platforms.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
If you want something useful, make your own Podcast Wrapped – one that pulls from all your analytics, across all platforms. #podcasting #PodcastData #analytics
beabetterpodcaster.com/how-to-make-...
beabetterpodcaster.com/how-to-make-...
Yes, it can be a pain to clear, but it can also be a calming scene, too. 🥰❄️⛄️
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Yes, it can be a pain to clear, but it can also be a calming scene, too. 🥰❄️⛄️
Did you know @captivate.fm was the first hosting platform globally to achieve IAB Certification v2.2, the industry standard for podcasting? It's just another way we deliver every day for our podcasters, to make sure you have the trusted data you need to succeed.
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IAB Certified Analytics - Captivate Unlimited Podcast Hosting & Analytics
IAB Certified Analytics Get more performance data and podcast analytics with Link Analysis, set up, analyze and measure Attribution Links and your Single Promo Link, an easily sharable link to share w...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Did you know @captivate.fm was the first hosting platform globally to achieve IAB Certification v2.2, the industry standard for podcasting? It's just another way we deliver every day for our podcasters, to make sure you have the trusted data you need to succeed.
www.captivate.fm/feature-focu...
www.captivate.fm/feature-focu...
We already knew it, but Infantino and FIFA are an absolute joke.
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We already knew it, but Infantino and FIFA are an absolute joke.
Yeah, I'm not going anywhere tonight except to the chair in front of the fire. 🥶🔥
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Yeah, I'm not going anywhere tonight except to the chair in front of the fire. 🥶🔥
5 Random Questions takes the entertainment chat show format and turns it on its head. Looking for a fun podcast to add to your listening library? Have at it - would love to have you along!
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youtu.be/f-rvt0wMjw0
Why you should listen to 5 Random Questions
YouTube video by Danny Brown
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November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
5 Random Questions takes the entertainment chat show format and turns it on its head. Looking for a fun podcast to add to your listening library? Have at it - would love to have you along!
youtu.be/f-rvt0wMjw0
youtu.be/f-rvt0wMjw0
I'm not saying that's a ghost on our drive. But I'm not saying it's not, either... 👻👀
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I'm not saying that's a ghost on our drive. But I'm not saying it's not, either... 👻👀
Don't forget, live in less than an hour on the @captivate.fm YouTube channel, how to get great podcast audio, with Christoph Grasser of Auphonic.
8.00am Pacific / 11.00am Eastern / 4.00pm UK time.
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8.00am Pacific / 11.00am Eastern / 4.00pm UK time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmg...
Growth Labs: Fixing Podcast Audio with Christoph Grasser
YouTube video by Captivate - Start & Grow Your Podcast!
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Don't forget, live in less than an hour on the @captivate.fm YouTube channel, how to get great podcast audio, with Christoph Grasser of Auphonic.
8.00am Pacific / 11.00am Eastern / 4.00pm UK time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmg...
8.00am Pacific / 11.00am Eastern / 4.00pm UK time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmg...