Why is it such a hassle to deal with internet service providers? Spotty service, hidden price increases, and only one company servicing my neighborhood. Am I up against a local monopoly? And what’s the deal with 5G home internet? I’ve been battling my ISP for years, and it’s time to find some answers.

Our guest this week is Emily Stewart, senior correspondent at Business Insider.

Also featuring guest co-host Rachel Askenazi, journalist and founder of Throwing Spaghetti Media. 

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Why is it such a hassle to deal with internet service providers? Spotty service, hidden price increases, and only one company servicing my neighborhood. Am I up against a local monopoly? And what&rsquo;s the deal with 5G home internet? I&rsquo;ve been battling my ISP for years, and it&rsquo;s time to find some answers.
Our guest this week is Emily Stewart, senior correspondent at Business Insider.
Also featuring guest co-host Rachel Askenazi, journalist and founder of Throwing Spaghetti Media.&nbsp;
For links to research and more, check out our <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/mannynoahdevan/p/why-do-internet-companies-suck?r=j003&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true">newsletter</a>.&nbsp;
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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan — three best friends and journalists — as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research. 

Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don’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’t agree on. If you’ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.

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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.

NO SUCH THING

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 internet companies suck so much?

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Is AI actually coming for your job? This week, we take a peek under the hood of autonomous AI tools. What they do well, where they still fall short, and how much we can expect them to improve in the future.

Investigative reporter and Shell Game host Evan Ratliff joins us alongside AI researcher and Shell Game technical advisor Maty Bohacek to break it all down.

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Is AI actually coming for your job? This week, we take a peek under the hood of autonomous AI tools. What they do well, where they still fall short, and how much we can expect them to improve in the future.
Investigative reporter and Shell Game host Evan Ratliff joins us alongside AI researcher and Shell Game technical advisor Maty Bohacek to break it all down.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shell-game/id1753117762">Listen to Shell Game &gt;&gt;&nbsp;</a>
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Will AI take our jobs?

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What happens to our brains and bodies after a breakup? Semafor media reporter and Mixed Signals co-host Max Tani joins the pod to unpack “Divorced Guy Energy,” from Justin Trudeau and Kanye West to Breaking Bad’s Walter White — and what psychology and sociology say about how men change after divorce.

Our guests this week are psychologist and YouTuber Maika Steinborn and sociologist Jessica Calarco, author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, we dig into the science, sociology, and cultural forces behind divorce, masculinity, and midlife reinvention.

The Cut: The Most Divorced Guys of 2025, in Order

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What happens to our brains and bodies after a breakup? Semafor media reporter and <a href="https://pod.link/1746776326">Mixed Signals</a> co-host Max Tani joins the pod to unpack &ldquo;Divorced Guy Energy,&rdquo; from Justin Trudeau and Kanye West to Breaking Bad&rsquo;s Walter White &mdash; and what psychology and sociology say about how men change after divorce. Our guests this week are psychologist and YouTuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrMaikaSteinborn">Maika Steinborn</a> and sociologist <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130/holding-it-together-by-jessica-calarco/">Jessica Calarco</a>, author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America&rsquo;s Safety Net, we dig into the science, sociology, and cultural forces behind divorce, masculinity, and midlife reinvention. <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/divorced-celebrity-men-2025.html">The Cut: The Most Divorced Guys of 2025, in Order</a>
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Why do divorced guys act like that?

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This week, Kate Lindsay—ICYMI host, Embedded author, and proud cat lover—sits in for Manny, and we go deep on everything you’ve ever wanted to know about cats.

Our expert this week is Dr. Mikel Delgado, a cat behaviorist, scientist, and author of Play With Your Cat!

Listen to:
• Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs?
 • Why can’t adults order from the kids’ menu?

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This week, Kate Lindsay&mdash;<a href="https://pod.link/1554115325">ICYMI host</a>, <a href="https://embedded.substack.com/">Embedded author,</a> and proud cat lover&mdash;sits in for Manny, and we go deep on everything you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to know about cats.
Our expert this week is Dr. Mikel Delgado, a cat behaviorist, scientist, and author of <a href="https://mikeldelgado.com/play-with-your-cat/">Play With Your Cat!</a>
Listen to: &bull; <a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/Njc5ZmJkYjBmMGM0ZDE4NjkxNTY3Mzll">Are suburban dogs happier than city dogs? </a> &bull; <a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/ZGYyN2RhY2UtODVhNi00NDBlLTk4NTItYjMyZjAwZjcyNzRj">Why can&rsquo;t adults order from the kids&rsquo; menu?</a>
For pics of Kate&rsquo;s very cute cats, check out our <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/">newsletter</a> &mdash; and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosuchthing.show">Instagram</a> for video clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
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Are outdoor cats happier than indoor cats?

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