no such thing

No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research.

Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph, start each episode with an argument using just their gut feelings. Then they go out into the world, investigate, talk to experts, and conduct some experiments. Finally, the guys bring their findings back to the group to see if they can change minds, enlighten each other, and move past their emotional truths.

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episodes

Why we're sick of franchise movies
Are siblings more influential than parents?
7-footers & the case for universal healthcare
Ask NST: Coupon etiquette, plus ones, and bad dogs
Why did people used to look older?
Can you change the mind of a conspiracy theorist?
Is the pullout method fine actually?
Is your phone listening to you… and should you care?

Meet the Hosts

Devan Joseph, Manny Fidel, and Noah Friedman

Devan Joseph is a Brooklyn-based journalist and long-suffering Mets fan. He’s led video teams at NBC News, Genius, and Business Insider, and is part of the musical duo MAURICE.

Manny Fidel is a Brooklyn-based writer and content creator with work that can be seen in GQ, The Guardian, Business Insider, MSNBC, and more. You can find him on his laptop at various dive bars in Park Slope.

Noah Friedman is a journalist, producer, and podcaster. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, VICE News, Business Insider, and more. He lives in Brooklyn.

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