5 Random Questions - Conversations with Creators and Curious Minds

Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.Why people still defend the Zune.Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.Why old forums felt more personal than social media.Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now.Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.I’m Danny Brown.And this is Artifacts.Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist.No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic mastering tool for audio post production

This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and geeky dad Jon Powell tells us about riding his elephant to the taco drive-thru, what devious prank he'd play on his daughter, how to spend a million dollars, and more.Answering the questions this week: Jonathan PowellJonathan is the co-host of the Time Pals podcast, where four geeky dads squander their mid life crises by diving headfirst into the best, worst, and weirdest corners of geek culture. He spent 10 years working as a Silicon Valley corporate drone, before he left to work for a local school district so he could impact his community as opposed to a CEO's wallet. He loves video games and pop culture in most forms, and his happy place is sitting by the fire pit with a book and cooking something on the smoker or grill.Jonathan's Website@timepalspodcast on InstagramFurther reading for this episodeCONCERTS | MONSTERS OF ROCKRushCon 2026 Toronto | Rush Fan Convention & EventsAnika Nilles - Rush drummerQueen - Don't Stop Me Now (Official Video) - YouTube5 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, Spotify, as well as 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.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production

This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster and improv comedian Kevin Ryan expands on why Santa needs to be kidnapped, why his fiancee would go to war with Australia, his beef with elephants, and more.Answering the questions this week: Kevin RyanKevin Ryan is the host of the Tyrant In Training podcast which is an improv comedy podcast where creative guests live out their power fantasies. Every week, Kevin is joined by a new guest to find out exactly what kind of absolute ruler they’d be if they were given total control of their very own country. Kevin is also a regular on the actual play Alien RPG podcast Facehuggers and Friends as the chain smoking, dedicated employee of Weyland-Yutani Tamura Lucky Saburo. Finally, Kevin is the spirit human to most animalsKevin's Website@kevryanperson on InstagramKevin on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeFacehuggers and Friends: An Alien RPG | Podcast on SpotifyBalderdash The Hilarious Bluffing Game 1995 Edition, Board GamesShen Yun Official SiteWelcome to The Friendship Bench | raising awareness around youth mental healthMeta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trialThe Tragically HipRunrig | Official WebsiteAslan - InstagramRoachford Cuddly Toy Original Video - YouTubeAqua - Doctor Jones - YouTubeElon Musk new haircut - Who's gonna tell him : r/Productivitycafe on RedditMichael D. Higgins | Biography, Facts, Party, & Age | BritannicaDumb-Dumbs and Dice | An Actual Play D&D Podcast and TTRPG Network5 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, Spotify, as well as 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.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production

This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster, producer, and games master Hem Brewster talks about the enshitification of existence, how good-hearted humans can still cause damage to nature, the universal language of swearing, and more.Answering the questions this week: Hem Brewsteris a full time podcaster, and the producer and games master of two actual play podcasts, and the talk show Four Top Threes. Hem has also created their own role playing game and written standalone stories for other people to play. As a voice actress, Hem has appeared in The White Vault, and Dark Dice, plus many others, and has worked with beluga whales. Hem 's WebsiteHem 's Facebook groupHem on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeYUNGBLUDGander: The Social Media You Want, Built in CanadaThe Justin Timberlake Sci-Fi Movie With One Of The Best Time Premises Ever | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOTWuhu Xinhualian Beluga Ocean Park | Captive Cetaceans Wiki | FandomFour Top Threes Podcast5 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, Spotify, as well as 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.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production

Season 5 has officially wrapped, and before I take a short break, I just wanted to jump on the mic and say… thank you.Season 6 will be dropping mid-April, and I can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming next, with more fantastic guests, more unexpected conversations, and plenty more moments where you might laugh, think, or just go, “Wait… what?”So make sure you’re following the show wherever you get your podcasts, and keep an eye out for Season 6 when it lands.Thanks again for being part of the 5 Random Questions community. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.Until next time… stay curious, stay kind, and keep asking those questions.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, Spotify, as well as 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.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production