Quick Question with Soren and Daniel

We catch up with friend of the pod Alex Goldman to compare notes on making and naming a podcast (+ what Soren and Daniel can learn from Kraftwerk) before handing over the reigns to a full episode of Alex’s brilliant new podcast Hyperfixed, the help desk for life’s most intractable problems. Learn more about the show and submit your problems at hyperfixed.com.   We’ll be back to our regular program...

The guys talk about Deadpool, weigh in on the “Is Ryan Reynolds Funny?” discourse, and give Hugh Jackman his flowers. Plus Daniel doesn’t realize he’s living a vague parallel to Nick Cannon’s Drumline and Soren’s fed up with the youth.  Thanks to Masterclass for sponsoring this episode. Need a gift idea? Head over to Masterclass.com/QQ for the current offer.   Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this...

The guys discuss the intricacies of thank you card politics before Soren gets curious about his criminal cullpability.  Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. FACTORMEALS.com/50QQ and use code 50QQ to get 50% off your 1st box plus free shipping while your subscription is active. Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. Thanks RocketMoney.com/qq.  it could save you hundreds a year...

The guys talk writers' rooms, the pressure of writing jokes on the spot, and the good and bad of Gladiator 2, from Denzel to Ridley Scott's accent agnosticism to whether or not Paul Mescal has The Juice. Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social Bonus episodes 2x/month at patreon.com/quickquestion OR Apple Podcasts

The guys make a list of songs that feel like Thanksgiving, Daniel takes aim at two beloved American musical acts, and Soren tries to sing Mary J. Blige. Let us know your picks for secretly-about-thanksgiving songs!  Support the pod and get a bonus episode twice a month for $5/month at patreon.com/quickquestion, or on Apple Podcasts!  Thanks to Masterclass for sponsoring this episode. Need a gift i...

The guys talk about the movies so bad they make you apathetic, from Challengers to Asteroid City. Plus Soren’s approach to The Penguin, why airplanes are the most emotionally resonant place to watch a film, and what Tinker Tailor Solder Spy can teach us about Rollerball. Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  it could save you hundreds a year.  00:00: New Energy,...

The guys talk the things people swear are good but are in fact bad, like swimming and concerts. They also discuss the top-heavy nature of halloween playlists and the nature of sports fandom.  Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% off your 1st box plus 20% off your next  month. Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrie...

The boys are BACK and BOTH are MARRIED! They talk about Daniel's wedding, Soren's experience with Jersey City, and their early memories of love songs. Support the pod and get an extra episode every other Friday for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion or on Apple Podcasts with a quick scan of the ol' face. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at s...

Daniel's taking a much deserved week off, so today we're unlocking a recent bonus episode about Daniel's bachelor party. We'll be back with a new episode next week!  The guys discuss Daniel's bachelor party and the difficulty of speaking about an upcoming bachelor party when you are unsure if your best friend and co-host is invited. You can support the pod and find plenty more exclusive episodes f...

The guys dive headfirst into an existential debate—can bandanas actually be fashionable? The jury's still out but Soren reflects on his own tragic middle school headband days. Meanwhile, Daniel celebrates his childlike enthusiasm and the question arises: how much daily whimsy and wonder can a relationship handle? If you want additional bat, spider, hawk, and fish content every other Friday, it onl...

The guys discuss the subtleties of Goon (2011) as well as the going-ons of social media platforms your aunts and uncles may find themselves on, and the grim subtleties of getting Got. If you want bonus content every other Friday, you won’t get-got, and it only costs $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social https://bsky.app/pr...

The guys tackle the ultimate apocalypse question: what pointless societal rules would they ditch if they were the last people on Earth? Spoiler: parking gets chaotic, and the new life motto becomes “throw trash anywhere.” Soren ends up battling the thought he’s one step away from ending up on TikTok. If you want extra content to get you through the lonely, trash littered times of the apocalypse -...

The guys get nostalgic over childhood filmmaking, including adventures in stop-motion wrestling and VHS tape edits. And since nostalgia can only exist alongside the cruel march of time, Soren & Daniel talk about long-term pain and the particular joy of pulling a hamstring mid-sprint. Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbow...

The guys are joined by friend of the show Jason Pargin for Fun Facts Show & Tell. Everyone brought the heat, so soon you'll be armed with facts about everything from the Wilhem Scream, to counting to a million, to how to keep birds alive in a world with wind turbines. Learn more about Jason, his new book I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, and the rest of work at atwww.johndies...

Soren and Daniel discuss Jared Leto's stolen climbing valor, a good movie about air traffic controllers, and the best art to emerge from the pandemic.  Everyone but Jared Leto is allowed to support the show and get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Go to mybookie.website/QQ and use promo code QQ to sign up for free and double your first deposit up to $2,000...

Hair! Bachelor parties! Much more! Even more much more on Patreon, where you get an extra episode twice a month for $5. patreon.com/quickquestion Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Find the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/ Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring. Sign up for a $1/mont...

How would the guys handle The Purge? How hard is insurance fraud? How many rule-clarifying questions can we ask before everyone gets sick of it and purges us early? Plus truck talk! If you’re Home Depot send us an email. Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  it could save you hundreds a year. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie...

NOT A DRILL. 6 years later, Soren's gift to Daniel is here. Get an extra episode twice a month for a lot less than Soren spent at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.  Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socia...

The guys talk post-wedding melancholy, how to name your children, and Top Gun: Maverick, a movie that rules. Get an extra episode twice a month for probably about a handful of quarters at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social My Son, Uncle | Quick Question Podcast Ep. 247Fi...

Daniel got into a (minor) car crash, so the guys talk about car crashes and onlookers and awkward conversations with the police before pivoting to family heirlooms, sentimentality vs. practicality, and the importance of throwing away journals. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% off your 1st box plus 20% off your next  month while...

Soren and Daniel, two best friends and comedy writers, share the specific ways they're a little bit gross. Learn about (or feel validated by) infinity spoons, towels of considerable mileage, wearing one pair of shorts all summer, and what our keyboards teach us about our hands. This is vulnerable stuff, so we hope if you're a little gross too you'll let us know in the comments. You can also find u...

Soren & Daniel talk about the transition from Cracked to writing for TV, how hard it was to learn the structures of their respective shows, the colleagues that showed them grace, and how to write your Greatest Gatsby. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social You can support the show and get a bonus epi...

It's the summer of Hawk Tuah, so the guys remember Ken Bone, talk about the phenomonon of sudden fame, the difficulties of making money as a meme, and the broader implications of having a viral moment.  Get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion or on Apple Podcasts! Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social https://bsky...

The guys do some catching up on wedding fonts, doing bits at your ceremony, and their experiences learning about the Trump shooting before questioning one another about deserts and hypothetical shark attack watching. H/t Catherine Newman & Sandwich: A Novel for the inspiration. 0:00: Wedding catch-up + Trump news reflections 22:49: Desert Daniel + Deserts generally 37:20: Hypothetical shark at...

“Hey team, good luck titling an episode that is equal parts the history of cracked/rise of AI, sandwiches, and what to do if you find a bag full of drugs in the street.” - Daniel O’Brien “[Just call it] How Soren Helped Ruin the Internet and then Someone’s Great Night.” - Soren Bowie Did you know we’re doing extra episodes on Patreon? Every other Friday at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Thanks to A...