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Really? no, Really? with Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden

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153 episodes

Best friends Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden are joined by experts, newsmakers and celebrities in an attempt to find answers to the things that make us go…"Really? no, Really?” We invite you to join us, subscribe and even suggest topics, as we search for the answers to life’s most baffling, intriguing, confusing and annoying questions. New episodes drop weekly.

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  1. The Future Of Alternative Energy or Another Chernobyl? | Really? no Really?

    · 46 min

    Nuclear power is back in the headlines, fueled by climate goals and the growing demand for electricity. But are we ready for a nuclear renaissance—or still carrying the fears of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and…

  2. What It Takes to Get Your Dog to Westminster | Really? no Really?

    · 54 min

    What does it take to get a dog to Westminster—and what happens when the judge starts checking under the hood? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden welcome Kimberly Calvacca, a third-generation dog show competitor, handler,…

  3. Why Social Media Is Making Us More Divided Than Ever | Really? no Really?

    · 53 min

    Just because something is going viral doesn't mean it's important but it can be divisive because not everyone is sharing and receiving the same information. But this is how social media platforms can cause us to get in…

  4. The Unique Psychology of Auctioneering | Really? no Really?

    · 50 min

    Auctions are unique psychologically because instead of me putting your product up at a price that you determine, it's determined by the public as a way for the seller to get richer. Whether it's art, livestock or…

  5. William Shatner Revisited | Really? no Really?

    · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    New episode next week! In the meantime, in honor of Star Trek: The Original Series turning 60 this year, we’re revisiting Jason and Peter’s 2023 conversation with Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner. If you’re new to…

  6. America (And the World) Is Facing A Severe Sexual Recession | Really? no Really?

    · 36 min

    If you had told us to worry about the decline of people having sex fifteen years ago, we would've thought you were crazy. But the latest sociology reports have confirmed these dramatic declines in sexual activity.…

  7. Can You Build a Store Nobody Can Rob? | Really? no Really?

    · 59 min

    Can you build a store nobody can steal from? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask criminologist Dr. Reed Hayes—and his answer challenges the premise that brought him to Really? No, Really. The founder of the Loss…

  8. Love Island: The Show That has Everyone Talking | Really? no Really?

    · 37 min

    Last year, Love Island USA got 2.3 billion hours of watch time, creating these huge communities of viewers who watch it together in bars and movie theaters. Especially amongst Gen Z viewers. So how did this show…

  9. Hany Farid on the Dangerous and Deceptive Deep Fakes | Really? no Really?

    · 44 min

    Since Jason keeps getting George Costanza deepfake memes, we invited back technologist Hany Farid on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast. Hany explains that while the deepfake memes are AI generated, social…

  10. Exposing the "Pink It & Shrink It" Strategy in The Fashion Industry | Really? no Really?

    · 55 min

    Here's something may not have known: men's feet are more square and more rectangular and women's feet are more triangular. You'd think companies that design sneakers for women would understand that but instead, what…

  11. Exposing the "Pink It & Shrink It" Strategy in The Fashion Industry | Really? no Really?

    · 55 min

    Here's something may not have known: men's feet are more square and more rectangular and women's feet are more triangular. You'd think companies that design sneakers for women would understand that but instead, what…

  12. Penn Jillette | Really? no Really?

    · 1 h 05 min

    Why do smart people believe things that aren't true? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with legendary magician, skeptic, and author Penn Jillette for a fascinating conversation about why we're so easily…

  13. Ace Alexander, Taxidermist to The Stars | Really? no Really?

    · 53 min

    Norwegian soccer superstar Erling Haaland went viral when he walked off a plane carrying a stuffed taxidermied raccoon holding a whiskey bottle that he bought for $750 from Wild Bill's Western Store. His team went in…

  14. Jeff Dunham | Really? no, Really?

    · 1 h 00 min

    Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham joins us on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast. Jeff joins Jason and Peter to discuss his journey from going from getting his first puppet as a Christmas gift to being…

  15. The Robotic Puppy: The New Emotional Support Object? | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 45 min

    I'm looking at a robotic dog that's freaking me out because it's kind of acting like a real dog in the way it looks at you, the way it responds. And I wasn't sure how I would feel about an animatronic dog design. I…

  16. Pete Holmes Survived The Worst Day Of His Life & Turned It Into A Show | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 1 h 08 min

    We originally wanted to title this episode "How the worst day of life became the best day of life", but we realized it was better to let Pete Holmes explain everything that happened to him leading up to his stand-up…

  17. Comedian Rick Glassman, What A Joy! | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 1 h 04 min

    When comedian Rick Glassman was first diagnosed with autism, he loved talking about it in his act because it was a new discovery for him. But then he became more self-conscious about it because of people's preconceived…

  18. Steven Cyr On Wooing High Rollers At The Casinos | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 1 h 13 min

    Steven Cyr, long time Las Vegas casino host, Vegas Insider, and a man who spent decades standing at the intersection of money, addiction, psychology, ego, luxury, and absolute human madness. That's a six way…

  19. The $165 Billion Annoyance Economy Is Here To Break You | Really? no Really?

    · 1 h 04 min

    Chad Maisel and Neale Mahoney, authors of the report, Taking On The Annoyance Economy, explain why every app, website, airline, pharmacy, streaming service, grocery store and parking meter now feels like it's…

  20. Is The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics Worth It? | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 34 min

    Jason had an emergency this week and could make this episode but Peter held down the fort. With the Olympics heading to Los Angeles in 2028, the issue on how cities bid to hold the Olympics is one that drives Peter…

  21. Gary Gulman Can Turn Small Anxieties Into Epic Philosophical Events | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 1 h 17 min

    Gary Gulman is one of the sharpest and the most respected stand up comedians working today. Known for his brilliantly detailed observational comedy, Gary has built a career turning the smallest human anxieties into…

  22. "Weird Al" Yankovic's Parody Hit Songs Will Outlive the Originals | Really? no Really? Podcast

    · 1 h 00 min

    You know you've made it in the music industry when "Weird Al" Yankovic requests to parody your song. "Weird Al" has spent more than four decades turning hit songs into time capsules that often outlive the originals. In…

  23. The Wild World of Pet Wellness | Really? no, Really?

    · 54 min

    Eighty-seven million households in the United States own pets. Over $147 billion in spending for the pet food industry and related services, such as grooming. But we bet of the 87 million pet owning households, nobody…

  24. Here's Why The Liquor Industry is Losing Billions in Revenue | Really? no, Really?

    · 52 min

    Alcohol consumption globally has hit it's lowest rate since the 1930s. This has resulted in $830 billion of liquor stocks being wiped off. Multiple US distilleries have filed for bankruptcy. There's supposedly a lake…

  25. Power Slap Fighting | Really? no, Really?

    · 42 min

    You have to appreciate the guys who are getting hit for the love of the game, not for the money. And you know what's funny about it? It's just taking one. On this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast, Jason and…

  26. Director Barry Sonnenfeld | Really? no, Really?

    · 1 h 08 min

    Director Barry Sonnenfeld joins Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast with more true stories from his career as both a Hollywood director and cinematographer. Peter…

  27. Stay-At-Home Sons | Really? no, Really?

    · 28 min

    There are both economic and cultural issues why young people would opt into living with their parents. But with today's housing affordability crisis, the number of young people living with their parents has gone up…

  28. Would You Trust ChatGPT With Your Money? | Really? no, Really?

    · 43 min

    Thomas Smith is a Johns Hopkins trained artificial intelligence expert who was was hailed as a veteran veteran programmer by The New York Times for his work with human in the loop AI, and served as an OpenAI beta…

  29. Sadhguru Offers Clarity, Not Confidence | Really? no, Really?

    · 1 h 28 min

    Sadhguru is a spiritual leader who has billions of views, has at least 14 or 15 million followers on YouTube. Do people come to him for a fix to change or just for comfort? On this episode, Jason and Peter speak with…

  30. Kevin Nealon Reveals Why He Was Taken Off Weekend Update | Really? no, Really?

    · 58 min

    You ever notice in podcast interviews, everyone's all comfortable? There's soft chairs, bottled water. The lighting that says you are important. Everybody's relaxed. Everybody's polished, and everything's lying just a…

  31. A History of Late Night TV with a Guy Who Lived In an Ikea | Really? no, Really?

    · 52 min

    Late Night talk shows are a unique art form that started with Jack Paar, Steve Allen, Johnny Carson and then continues today in whatever form it's in. But what made Carson special was because you got to see actors who…

  32. Here's Why Prediction Markets & Sports Betting Are So Addictive | Really? no, Really?

    · 33 min

    With prediction market apps and sites like Polymarket, Kalshi and WagerWeb, you can literally bet on anything: Labubus, criminal case verdicts, Stephen Hawkings black hole theories, natural disasters. You can even bet…

  33. Here's Why Credit Card Churning Isn't Illegal | Really? no, Really?

    · 31 min

    Credit Card Churners are people who repeatedly open and close credit card accounts to primarily earn sign-up bonuses like cash back, points, or travel miles. Is this type of hack strategy illegal? On this episode,…

  34. Guess How Much Water It Takes To Ask ChatGPT A Question | Really? no, Really?

    · 28 min

    Some AI data centers known as "hyperscalers" need to consume as much water as the whole city of Philadelphia. On this this episode, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask Eric Olson, the assistant professor of finance…

  35. Seinfeldia: It's A Book About A Show About Nothing

    · 49 min

    What makes Seinfeld feel more alive in 2026 than half the shows made today? In this episode, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (author of Seinfeldia) to unpack why the show’s…

  36. The Truth About Hollywood’s Favorite Anxiety Drug | Really? no, Really?

    · 36 min

    Hollywood’s latest “anxiety hack” isn’t a new miracle drug — it’s an old medication with a new spotlight. Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden dig into the celebrity buzz around beta blockers with Dr. Nasser Ghaemi, an…

  37. Waymo’s Biggest Weakness Just Got Exposed

    · 49 min

    Waymo’s self-driving cars look futuristic — but what’s really happening behind the scenes may surprise you. On Really? No, Really., Missy Cummings — former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, MIT-trained engineer, and one of the…

  38. The Myths vs Reality of Modern Art Heists

    · 45 min

    How do art heists actually work — and why do so many stolen masterpieces disappear forever? On Really? No, Really?, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden talk with art-theft investigator Anthony Amore about the real…

  39. Mike Campbell: The Man Behind Tom Petty

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 112

    Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty died in 2017, but his music continues to live on thanks to hits like "Refugee", "Here Comes My Girl", and "Runnin' Down a Dream." But recently Jason and Peter were stunned to learn…

  40. Paul Reiser’s Return to Stand-Up

    · 58 min · Episode 111

    Who isn’t a Paul Reiser mega fan? The dramas like Stranger Things! The comedies like “Mad About You”! How about the action/adventures with The Boys! And who could forget him in Aliens! ALIENS! And now after a 32-year…

  41. From Stand-Up to Seinfeld: Carol Leifer on Comedy, Writing, & Embarrassing Speeches

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 110

    She’s written several classic Seinfeld episodes including “Lip Reader” and “Rye Bread.” She’s also written more Oscar telecasts than any other woman… but neither of those facts are this week’s “Really”. No… she’s on to…

  42. Peter Greenberg’s Ultimate Travel Tips & Expat Roadmap

    · 42 min · Episode 109

    Have you ever pondered leaving the country… permanently? Dreamed about a perpetual change of scenery? International job opportunities caught your eye? Moving abroad is not only possible but it’s actually easier than…

  43. After Disasters: Making Homes Safe Again

    · 37 min · Episode 108

    Earlier this year we collectively watched in horror as Los Angeles burned. In all, at least 29 people were killed, 200,000 were forced to evacuate, and more than 18,000 homes and structures were destroyed. Many, like…

  44. Lights, Camera, Sex: Intimacy Coordinator Secrets Revealed!

    · 43 min · Episode 107

    While Sex in Hollywood movies goes in and out of style, we seem to be in an upswing moment with Academy Award wins for nudity-containing films like Anora and The Substance. Jason personally has some scenes, mostly for…

  45. This Billionaire is Buying TikTok! Really?

    · 39 min · Episode 106

    Friend of the show, Howie Mandell is filling in for Jason Alexander. He’s the only man balder than Jason so… it works! Lately, TikTok has been in the news with claims that it’s an arm of the Chinese Government - but…

  46. A Really no Really Message To YOU!

    · 5:48 · Bonus

    Fatal and devastating fires recently upturned the lives of many Los Angelenos. Even now, with the fires thankfully extinguished, things aren't back to normal. As you may know, we record several episodes in a day,…

  47. Guitars & Guided Missiles: Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter’s Extraordinary Career

    · 32 min · Episode 105

    Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is a missile defense expert and a counter-terrorist authority who has consulted for Congressional Committees, the Pentagon, and the US intelligence community… he’s also a legendary guitarist who…

  48. Banning Social Media …is that the right move?

    · 40 min · Episode 104

    As TikTok America’s legal limbo continues, Australia became the first country in the world to ban minors under age 16 from social media. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned the world saying, tech…

  49. Reality TV is Dead! …or is it?

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 103

    Survivor: Borneo – the very first season of Survivor, debuted on Network Television in the year 2000. And with it, reality TV began to transform America’s television industry. 25 years later the Hollywood Reporter…

  50. NBA Champ John Salley Talks Basketball, Acting & Life After Sports

    · 43 min · Episode 102

    Ratings for professional sports are booming! Football is up, the WNBA continues to break records, people are even watching Major League Baseball! But despite record amounts of money flooding into professional…

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