Today’s episode is actually a two-parter. In part one, Devan tries to get to the bottom of why he keeps seeing billboards advertising that concerts are "sold out." In part two, we tackle a listener’s question about a scheme to sell your identity so you can commit crimes scot-free.

Our guests this week are:
Bruce Houghton, founder and president of Skyline and senior advisor at Bandsintown
Ethan Beck, culture reporter at The Washington Post
 Sarah Carver & Jennifer Griffith, Social Security whistleblowers

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Today&rsquo;s episode is actually a two-parter. In part one, Devan tries to get to the bottom of why he keeps seeing billboards advertising that concerts are "sold out." In part two, we tackle a listener&rsquo;s question about a scheme to sell your identity so you can commit crimes scot-free.
Our guests this week are:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.hypebot.com/author/bruce-houghton/">Bruce Houghton</a>, founder and president of Skyline and senior advisor at Bandsintown</li>
<li><a href="http://washingtonpost.com/people/ethan-beck/">Ethan Beck</a>, culture reporter at The Washington Post</li>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="https://carvergriffith.com/">Sarah Carver &amp; Jennifer Griffith</a>, Social Security whistleblowers</li>
</ul>
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Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nosuchthing.show">www.nosuchthing.show</a>.
And if you have any questions you&rsquo;d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail: ‪(860) 325-0286.

Why do billboards brag that a show is sold out?

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