Quick Question with Soren and Daniel

The guys have more ideas to make medicine better, as Daniel recounts a peculiar encounter with a faulty heart rate monitor and an unnaturally consistent heartbeat and Soren had a fun time at his cancer screening appointment. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qqThanks to ASPCA Pet Insurance for sponsoring this episode. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/QUESTION.  The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

The guys meet in the shadows to share their conspiratorial beliefs about mis-hit iPhone buttons and political donation solicitation text messages. Plus, Soren's been rewatching The Last of Us and Shogun season two will have many more dragons.Follow Soren & Daniel on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social

The guys talk breakfast soda, an infamous lunch meeting at Cracked, and wondering if you even like Jersey Mike's anymore. Plus an update from Coach Soren and how Moneyball is ruining little league.Follow Soren & Daniel on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social

The guys catch up after a recording delay and immediately spiral into the baseball ennui of Rocktober's past, left-handed conspiracies, and the slow erosion of their mortal vessals. Plus Daniel's got an update on a back thing and a doctor that gives no shits, Soren recalls a spa day in an MRI truck, and together they invent several entirely reasonable new roles to improve a broken healthcare system.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to ASPCA Pet Insurance for sponsoring this episode. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/QUESTION.  The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

The guys talk about Daniel's obsessive quest for free firewood, Soren's pallet-based home improvement projects, and the emotional carnage of The Bachelor finale. Plus, a brainstorm for new reality TV concepts that would make network executives both rich and morally bankrupt.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qq

The guys discuss Daniel's persistent back pain and the struggle to continue his intense fitness regimen, incomprehensible communications with his health insurance company that somehow involve four different dollar amounts, and the existential crisis of being told by a smug younger doctor that he's simply "getting old," plus their continued quest to be the gentle alternative to Joe Rogan's podcast empire.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.

Soren continues his unexpected deep dive into The Bachelor with a detailed breakdown of the "Fantasy Suites" episodes, where the final three women get overnight dates with Grant. The guys analyze the emotional manipulation built into the show's format and how contestants deal with knowing their potential partner is sleeping with multiple people while professing love to each of them. Plus: an undercover Mormon, why the shortest path to winning the show might be feigning nonchalance about se*ual jealousy, and Soren's realization that the Mormons are well represented in New Jersey.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to ASPCA Pet Insurance for sponsoring this episode. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/QUESTION.  The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

The guys discuss what modern technology would impress their 17-year-old selves, the downsides of smartphones, and the music that never made it to streaming services. Plus, Daniel reveals himself as the keeper of records for a forgotten band that now only exists on his homemade mix CD.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks Factor! Go to FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping on your first box.Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring. Head to http://lumen.me/QQ for 20% off your purchase.

Soren provides his eagerly anticipated Bachelor recap as the season reaches hometown dates, offering analysis of the remaining contestants including the Mormon from Wyoming, the Italian from Boston, and of course, Quick Question's favorite speech therapist. The guys dissect the nature of reality dating shows, from manufactured drama to the complete absence of actual relationship discussions. Plus: Daniel's got a new house pencil and the guys swap stories of being caught in compromising bathroom tableaux.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to ASPCA for sponsoring this episode. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/QUESTION. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq. Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.

Daniel's new home becomes a revolving door for heating technicians as he battles a failed boiler, perpetually cold rooms, and ancient bleeding valves. Plus: the liberating joy of a Slack outage, the special anxiety of 3-4 hour service windows, the disappearance of customer service emails, and Daniel's compulsive basement "maintenance checks".Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qqThanks to Factor! Go to FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping on your first box.

WGA Award-Winner Daniel O'Brien shares his thoughts on the importance of the WGA despite the aesthetic appeal of the award itself. Then it's time for the 2nd installment of our semi-or-maybe-it's-bi-weekly analysis of The Bachelor, where Soren follows the journey of a speech therapist acquaintance who received a first impression rose but may not be destined for victory according to Bachelor experts.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social

Soren's wondering how often his food gets spit in, but not before Daniel's flooded basement prompts a conversation about the wet business of home ownership, how plumbing is basically just legos, and the debt we owe to suspiciously well-equipped fathers.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.

Soren takes Daniel on a journey through Bachelor Nation, but not before the guys, who are probably not Puddle of Mudd, reminisce about the challenges of managing the Cracked staff and losing battles to Cody Johnston's chaotic creative process. Plus how MTV reality TV producers can take your entire personality and reduce it to “I like to party” with just a few well-placed edits.-Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qq

The guys investigate sleep-adjacent media tropes, from impossibly matching pajama sets to pointlessly long nightcaps. Plus, why “what were you smoking?” is the least favorite question of writers around the world and an answer to one of life's most enduring questions– who is Normal Al?Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Thanks to RocketMoney! RocketMoney.com/qq. Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Thanks to Factor! FACTORMEALS.com/qq50off and use code qq50off for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.

Daniel shares the highs and lows of buying a home, from celebrating firsts with his wife to dealing with movers who left half their stuff in an alley. The guys reflect on what it means to always be at the mercy of banks, payroll departments, and internet companies, with no levers to pull when things go wrong. Plus, Soren's irrational approach to DIY projects and the mystery of what's hiding in their detached garage. Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social/https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Thanks to RocketMoney! RocketMoney.com/qq. Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Thanks to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qq

Soren and Daniel start with some wholesome pet content before venturing into 1992's Ladybugs, a perfect distillation of the elaborate setups 90s movies required to get to their basic premises. Plus: why does Tom Hanks need to be the Steve Jobs of FedEx before he can get stranded on an island? And why does Robin Williams need an entire divorce arc before he can vacuum to Aerosmith?Follow the guys on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social

Daniel's recording through day three of what his urgent care doctor insists is "just a sinus infection," but the guys still manage to spiral into a surprisingly coherent discussion about climate change, insurance companies, and how capitalism has convinced us all that working-while-sick is somehow a technological achievement. Plus: the slow evolution of nice sweaters into cleaning sweaters.Follow the guys on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowiehttps://bsky.app/profile/danielobrienThanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at www.shopify.com/qq

The guys tackle the impossible question of when kids should get phones and the complicated experience of parenting in a world full of outside influences, plus reminisce about their own extremely dated internet influences, and somehow manage to defend Stone Cold Steve Austin as a positive role model. Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.

Happy new year! The guys discuss the utility of New Year's Day, lists in theory, and the ups and downs of Daniel's attempt to buy a home. Plus, remembering Denzel Washington in John Q and a PSA from Soren about Pinatas.Thanks to RocketMoney for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.

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 programming next week!

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 episode. FACTORMEALS.com/50QQ and use code 50QQ to get 50% off your 1st box plus free shipping while your subscription is active.

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.

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 idea? Head over to Masterclass.com/QQ for the current offer.

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, Podcasts That are More Professional Than Us13:00: Least Favorite Movies, Airplane Films, Soren Reviews Challengers25:00: Disappointing Sequels, Kick-Ass 2, The Spirit Critique32:00: Asteroid City, Wes Anderson's Style, Plane Movie Disappointments39:00: The Science of Plane Movies43:00: Closing Thoughts, Patreon Plug

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.

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 shopify.com/qq Thanks RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.

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 for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion OR on Apple Podcasts! 

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 only costs $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion

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

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 - get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% off your 1st box plus 20% off your next month. Thanks RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.

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.

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.johndiesattheend.com. How's this for a fun fact? 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 cash in on a double deposit bonus for a limited time. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialFind the show on IG:https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/

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 plus a $10 Casino Chip. Thanks 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.social Find the show on IG:https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/

Hair! Bachelor parties! Much more!Even more much more on Patreon, where you get an extra episode twice a month for $5. patreon.com/quickquestionFind Soren & Daniel on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialFind the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/qqThanks to MyBookie for sponsoring. Go to mybookie.website/QQ and use promo code QQ to sign up for free and double your first deposit up to $2,000 plus a $10 Casino Chip.

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.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Find the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/

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.social Find the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/

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. 247Find the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/

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 your subscription is active! Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social

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 us on instagram at instagram.com/qqsorenanddan .Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.socialThanks to Rocketmoney.com/qq . It could save you hundreds a year.

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 episode of that very show every other Friday for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion. Subscriber episodes are also now available on Apple Podcasts.

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!

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 attack

“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 BowieDid you know we're doing extra episodes on Patreon? Every other Friday at www.patreon.com/quickquestionThanks to AuraVPN for sponsoring this episode. Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, All for FREE.

In lieu of a Summer of Soren, Daniel shares a story of self-righteous glory, Soren shares his encounter with the calmest dad in Ojai, CA, and both of 'em have had good reasons for picking up other people's trash.Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at www.shopify.com/qqThanks AURA. Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE

Daniel was falsely imprisoned by a refrigerator repairman, so Soren and him discuss the legalities of refusing to leave, making landlords work, and how to talk to strangers. What's your wish? Do you believe in aliens? Tell us about it in the comments or on Patreon, where you can also get a couple of extra episodes a month! www.patreon.com/quickquestion Thanks RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.

Friend of the pod Katy Stoll sits in the Soren seat to catch up with Daniel on revenge newspapers, secret dairy, and the things they did as kids that turned out to be perfectly on-brand for their adult selves. Find Katy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katystoll Watch Some More News: https://www.youtube.com/@SMN If you missed Soren this week, he'll be back for Patreon on Friday, where you get a bonus episode every other week. www.patreon.com/quickquestionThanks to Aura VPN for sponsoring this episode. Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE.

The guys acknowledge their most audacious beliefs of self-efficacy, from landing a helicopter in crisis to dentistry. Plus, Daniel is back on a bike for the first time in years! We debuted a new theme song for Patreon? You can check it out and get two bonus episodes a month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion.Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% off your 1st box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active!

The guys reminisce about surreal experiences from the Cracked days before before comparing notes on strip clubs and whether or not they should have lunch buffets. Thanks to RocketMoney! RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.

The guys talk about the unique humiliation of sunburns, the oft-overlooked issue of fish fraud, and the uncomfortable window into other people's lives that we've just learned to live with. Are adult sunburns inherently humiliating? You can sound off in the comments below or on instagram at www.instagram.com/QQSorenandDaniel And speaking of new rooms, joining the Quick Question patreon page guarantees you'll see Soren's guest room at least one more time, plus you get a extra episode of the podcast every other Friday. Sign up at www.patreon.com/quickquestion