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On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Ana Xavier, founder of The Podcast Space. Answers include stereotypes and why they need busting, candy from the past and present, making people smile by just being there, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Ana Xavier

Ana Xavier empowers podcasters to discover their full potential with strategic content that drives business growth, builds trust with ideal audiences online, and creates endless opportunities.

Ana's Website

@thepodcastspace on Instagram

Ana on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• The Podcast Space Podcast
• Language Alchemy Podcast
• Blackpool Rock – The Candy Bar
• Our Online range of Lion Chocolates | Nestlé Family ME
• Unleashing Joy: The Iconic Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich! - YouTube
• Mathematics Standards | Common Core State Standards Initiative
• Virgin Movie Experiences, Tech Trip Ups, and More with Colin Gray - 5 Random Questions
• Global Day of Unplugging
• LONDON FIELDS (2025) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w/ Reviews)

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My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

This bonus episode is a little different - no guests or random questions, just me sharing a quick reminder that you’re not alone.

If life feels heavy right now, or things have been difficult lately, please know that help and support are always available. You matter, and there are people who care - myself included.

Below are some free, confidential resources you can reach out to anytime:

• Canada: Mental health support, or call/text 988
• United States: Help for mental wellness, or call/text 988
• UK & Ireland: Samaritans, or call 116 123
• International: Find a Helpline, which lists hotlines and text services in over 150 countries

And as always, you can email me or reach out on Bluesky or LinkedIn, I’m always happy to talk.

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Ned Donovan - actor, singer, writer, producer, and a bunch of different hyphens around the entertainment industry. Answers include what he really misses about childhood, why failure is success, his favourite day of the year, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Ned Donovan

I'm an actor, singer, writer, producer, bunch of different hyphens around the entertainment industry. I am a series regular on (and co-creator/executive producer on) the Dungeons & Dragons tv show Encounter Party.

Ned's Website

Ned's Facebook page

@neddonovan on Instagram

@neddonovan on X

Ned on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Kissin' Cousins (1964) - IMDb
• The Boy and the Airplane | Book by Mark Pett
• Schooner Fare
• Weekend in New England - song and lyrics by Barry Manilow | Spotify
• Gerry & The Pacemakers | Spotify
• Gotham FC
• Edward Peck Curtis - Wikipedia
• Jay Larson's Wrong Number Prank | CONAN on TBS - YouTube
• Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) • Instagram photos and videos
• Teacher to Taster, Inside Out Intestines, and More with Jenn Trepeck - 5 Random Questions
• Muggsy Bogues - Wikipedia
• Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You
• Encounter Party

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Happy International Podcast Day, everyone! Today, I'm celebrating by flipping the spotlight and sharing some of my favourite podcasts that I think you’ll love too. Think of this as a little podcast tasting menu, where you can sample short trailers from various shows to discover something new to add to your listening queue.

Further reading for this episode

• Bad Movies Worse Opinions - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
• The Baggage Podcast
• Dad's Bedtime Stories For Kids – Get Your Kids to Sleep!
• HILF: History I'd Like to F**k
• The Surface Knowledge Podcast
• Life Shift Podcast - Pivotal Moments
• The Sound Session
• International Podcast Day

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Camping - the perfect escape from life, into a moment of solitude. The calming, cathartic sound of rain and a breeze on your tent, as you listen from inside.

On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Colin Gray, founder of The Podcast Host, and Alitu. Answers include his approach to online movie critics, cartoon memories, tech trip-ups, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Colin Gray

Colin is a podcaster, speaker, PhD and founder of ThePodcastHost.com and Alitu. ThePodcastHost.com is a huge audio, video and written resource on how to create a successful show. Alitu.com is a podcast maker tool, designed to help you create your podcast in the easiest way possible, and with full creative control, including call recording, audio cleanup, audio editing, building your episode and hosting your show.

Colin's Website

Colin on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Akihabara - Tokyo Travel
• Mark Beaumont (@mrmarkbeaumont) • Instagram
• Battle of the Planets (TV Series 1978–1980) - IMDb
• Dungeons & Dragons (TV Series 1983–1985) - IMDb
• Back in Time - A Back to the Future Documentary (2015) - IMDb
• Eddie And The Cruisers - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Compilation by John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band | Spotify
• This is What it Sounds Like! Let's Discuss KPop Demon Hunters - Chatsunami Podcast
• KPop Demon Hunters (2025) - IMDb
• Thundercats Movie trailer (fan made) - YouTube
• Eurotrash 1993-1997 (now on prime) : r/BritishTV
• Eurotrash (TV Series 1993–2016) - IMDb
• Chernobyl (TV Mini Series 2019) - IMDb
• Letterboxd • Social film discovery.
• The Ferry Inn, Scrabster — Coast & Country Pubs
• Scrabster Harbour - Scrabster Harbour is one of the top fishing landing ports in Britain.
• Isle of Skye & Scotland's Island Hopping Adventure 14 Day Tour - Award Winning Small Group Tours

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

The beautiful, serene soundscape of Yuanlin City in Taiwan coming to life, recorded at 5.00am.

On this week's 5 Random Questions, I chat with Jenn Trepeck, host of the award-winning Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, about hacks for morning routines, wanting to become a teacher to oust a JK teacher, inside out intestines, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Jenn Trepeck

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space, with recognition in: Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, International Women’s Podcast Awards, Ear Worthy’s Independent Podcast Awards, and Women Who Podcast Magazine. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Coach. Jenn’s work grew out of Jenn's own weight management saga and learned the nutrition education we’re all supposed to know, but no one ever taught us, which allowed her to say she kicked her food issues. After over a decade of working with clients, Jenn started the Salad With a Side of Fries podcast to pay it forward and help even more people help themselves. Based on science, yet lighthearted, Jenn uncomplicates wellness and supports people in living their happiest, healthiest lives.

Jenn's Website

Jenn's Facebook group

Jenn's Facebook page

@jenntrepeck on Instagram

@jenntrepeck on X

Jenn on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Joan of Arc | Biography, Painting, Death, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica
• Aliens Ambassador, Fun with Fawlty, and More with Bob LeDrew - 5 Random Questions
• I Will - The Beatles
• Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married (Official Video)
• Food for Life, Toilet Tricks, and More with Colin True - 5 Random Questions
• Easy Tahini Recipe

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

From lakes to rivers, streams to outlets, the gentle running of water is the perfect soundtrack to ease your mind to quietness.

On this week's 5 Random Questions, Max Kurton talks about weird hamster dreams, the parent/child smartness conundrum, teachable tech moments, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Max Kurton

Max Kurton is an award-winning journalist and content creator with a passion for storytelling in all its weird and wonderful forms. Over the years, he’s worn many hats — food writer, Green Party of Canada media campaign manager, UK radio news host, interviewer of sports and music personalities… and, more bizarrely, a pro wrestler, street sweeper, late-night burger flipper, and potential future candlestick maker.

Max's Website

@hocmaxkurton on X

Further reading for this episode

• Peeved About Pet Peeves, Time Travel Tips, and More with Dan LeFebvre - 5 Random Questions
• Invisible People - Changing The Story Of Homelessness with Mark Horvath
• Online Safety Act: explainer - GOV.UK
• Amanda Todd Legacy Society Official Site
• A Surface Knowledge of Dream Science - Surface Knowledge
• Napoli On The Road

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

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 review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.