It’s a curiosity party. Later episodes:
From our most recent one with the Godfather of AI to our very first episode with the legendary billionaire Mark Cuban.
Godfather Part II: Is AI Alive?! with Dr. Geoffrey Hinton
Part II of our “Godfather of AI” trilogy brings Nobel laureate Dr. Geoffrey Hinton back to ask whether AI could be alive and conscious and if this wild. new world should influence the decision to have kids
What is AI ? with Dr. Geoffrey Hinton
We all pretend to get AI, Nayeema’s willing to ask the “dumb” questions in an uncertain time to AI “Godfather” and Nobel/Turing winner Geoffrey Hinton to learn how AI works, how close superintelligence is, and whether we can still pull the plug.
Collective Genius? with Gen Z Mozart Jacob Collier
Five-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier joins Nayeema to break down what rhythm, melody, and harmony really are. Plus, whether AI can out-musical humans—and how constraint, low-fi chaos, and audience-as-choir magic turn sound into feeling.
How Much Would You Pay for Love? with Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis
Fourth-gen matchmaker Maria Avgitidis joins Nayeema to break down paid matchmaking—from the “12 Date Rule” to $150K services—plus texting myths and the essential IKEA test.
Why Do People Run? with Olympian Alexi Pappas
Olympian-author Alexi Pappas joins Nayeema to ask why everyone’s running; then breaks down peaking, marathon science, form tips, run clubs as dating apps, and the mental health reality of life after the Olympics.
Who Are You When No One’s Watching? with Doormen Daryl and Joe
Nayeema talks to veteran NYC doormen Daryl and Joe about the secrets they see at the front desk—affairs, breakups, tipping tells, and whether the city feels safer or sketchier now.
What Happened to Science? with Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Nayeema sits down with Bill Nye to ask why science got so divisive—and to dig into AI’s next breakthroughs, life in the cosmos, climate action, and whether space can bring America back together.
Is NASA Worth 25 Billion Bucks? with Casey Dreier
Nayeema grills Planetary Society space-policy chief Casey Dreier on whether space is worth the billions—what we actually get from it (hello GPS), why NASA budgets are a fight, and what breakthroughs could come next.
Why Is Every Dude a DJ? with Diplo
Nayeema flirts and nerds out with Grammy-winning DJ/producer Diplo on his craft, fitness obsession, Major Lazer era, kids and dating life—plus whether Jack Ü is ever coming back.
Why Is Love Harder Now? with Esther Perel
Nayeema sits down with psychotherapist Esther Perel to ask why love feels harder to find now and to unpack modern romance, self-love culture, post-20s crush droughts, and how to keep relationships alive.
Are We Really Having Less Sex? with Dr. Justin Garcia
Nayeema grills Kinsey Institute director and evolutionary biologist Dr. Justin Garcia on what love, breakups, sex, and marriage do to our brains and bodies; plus the weirdest animal studies you’ve ever heard.
Should You Be My Mayor? with Eric Adams
Nayeema grills NYC Mayor Eric Adams on crime, housing, medical debt, and the headlines—plus his ties to Trump and Turkish Airlines, and why New Yorkers should reelect him.
Why Can’t We Have More Parties? with Lee Drutman
Nayeema asks political scientist Lee Drutman why America got stuck with two parties—and whether anything from Musk’s “America Party” to an “Animal Lovers Party” could actually break the duopoly.
If Everyone’s Got Anxiety, Does Anyone Have Anxiety? with Dr. Ellen Vora
Nayeema talks with psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora about what’s driving modern anxiety—gut health, the internet, medication limits, and the “MAHA” moment.
Is the Iran War Over … or Just On Pause? with Vali Nasr
Nayeema turns to Johns Hopkins SAIS Iran expert Dr. Vali Nasr to ask what Iranians think after the recent U.S. strikes, whether the nuclear program was actually hit, and why Iran’s proxies all start with “H.”
How Do Kids Change Your Life? with Alison Roman & Max Cantor
Nayeema grills Alison Roman and Max Cantor on whether having kids will make your life or wreck it and how two ambitious adults go from flirting to marriage to a baby.
Why Go On Reality TV? with Rebecca Minkoff
Nayeema talks with designer and RHONY’s Rebecca Minkoff about what’s real on reality TV, whether it boosts business, and how fashion—from buttons to tariffs—shapes what we pay.
Is It Safe to Fly Right Now? with Kate Kelly
Nayeema talks with NYT investigative reporter Kate Kelly about whether flying is getting less safe—close calls, controller shortages, Newark blackouts—and who’s actually responsible for fixing it.
What’s Up With The Economy? with Paul Krugman
Nayeema grills Nobel laureate Paul Krugman on whether we are counting the economy wrong. Also: tariffs and China, crypto vs. the dollar, why millennials feel screwed—and whether the economy is ruining dating.
Is It Better To Buy Flights On A Tuesday? with The Points Guy(s)
Nayeema talks travel hacks with The Points Guy Brian Kelly and aviation nerd Nicky Kelvin. PreCheck vs. Clear, who funds “free” miles, and the hard etiquette rules of flying (sans socks).
Is It Self-Care … or Capitalism? Brooke DeVard
Nayeema talks beauty and “Instagram face” with Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard: is our obsession with our own faces and bodies just us being sheep to to good marketing
How Do Cranes Get Up There?
Nayeema hits a construction site for a “CSI: Dumb Questions” mini-episode, where worker Brandon Hernandez answers a question even Neil deGrasse Tyson couldn’t.
Is Cooking Art or Science? with Kenji Lopez-Alt
Nayeema talks food myths and restaurant economics with chef J. Kenji López-Alt, from why food memories are hard to recreate to whether brunch is a scam.
A Billionaire & Gastrophysicist Walk into SGDQ
Nayeema investigates Mark Cuban’s pet peeve—open-mouth chewing—in a “CSI: Dumb Questions” mini-episode with Oxford psychologist Charles Spence (chewing-sounds warning).
When’s a Woman’s Prime? with Tamsen Fadal
Nayeema gets real with journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal about aging well, midlife curveballs, and why love (and dating) can feel harder as we get older.
What Do 11 Year Olds Do All Day? with Sophie & Dilan
Nayeema talks with 11-year-olds Sophie and Dilan about growing up online; Roblox, group-chat drama and what happened to recess.
Are We Living In A Simulation? with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Nayeema brings space (and star sign) Qs to Neil deGrasse Tyson. From Big Bang mysteries to wormholes, time travel and why aliens speak math
Is the Future Too Bleak for Babies? with Cleo Abram
Nayeema talks with “Huge If True” host Cleo Abram about what’s actually coming next, from robot workers to artificial wombs and quantum computers.
Can Billionaires Save Us? with Mark Cuban
Nayeema talks to billionaire Mark Cuban about money, fixing healthcare, what the NBA can teach America about regulating power, and what he’s surprisingly “dumb” about
