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

Can a creator with just 500 followers help a brand sell more than a celebrity with millions? Really? No, Really? hosts Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask Katie Deighton of the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute’s CMO Today what’s changing in influencer marketing—and why brands are betting on ordinary people, viral videos and the people already in your feed. They get into the post-follower era of TikTok, the scramble for your attention, and whether influencers can stay authentic once the brand deals roll in. Katie explains why podcasts need video to break through, while Jason and Peter wonder how long an influencer’s moment lasts—and whether every last corner of life is about to become an ad. Plus: an absurdly expensive Dyson toothbrush, a missing hairdryer and a small device designed to keep you off your phone. Because apparently even the fortune cookie might be sponsored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s it like to risk your life in a spacesuit—and then come home to drink tomorrow’s coffee? Astronaut Garrett Reisman joins Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden for a funny, fascinating conversation about the strange realities of life in space. Reisman tells the story of pushing past the person who said he’d never make a spacewalk, explains how astronauts handle isolation and emergencies, and recalls the space debris that can punch a hole through equipment. He also shares what it was like working with Elon Musk at SpaceX, including the email he sent urging Musk not to buy Twitter. Then things get especially unexpected: space toilets, recycled water, a frightening spacesuit leak, alien life, and the big question of whether humans can build a future among the stars. Come for the astronaut stories; stay for the answer to what happens to the poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to build a billion-dollar snack brand and still believe kindness can change the world? On Really? No, Really?, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with Daniel Lubetzky, the KIND Snacks founder and Shark Tank investor, for a conversation that jumps from business blunders to big ideas—and a few beard-related distractions. Lubetzky shares how a decade of mistakes led to KIND, why he named the brand in honor of his father, and how his father’s experience during the Holocaust shaped his lifelong commitment to building bridges. He opens up about living with ADHD, balancing too many projects, and the mission behind the Builders Movement, which aims to lower political polarization and help people solve problems together. There’s serious talk about entrepreneurship, media, and misinformation, plus a wonderfully unexpected debate: Can humor bring people together—or does it just depend on who’s laughing? As Lubetzky puts it, “Humor travels better than hate.” This episode first aired Nov. 5, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fukushima? Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask nuclear engineer Dr. Leslie Dewan how reactors work, what happens to spent fuel, and whether small reactors and reopened plants can help meet the moment. They get into AI data centers, grid vulnerabilities, safety oversight, and the human decisions that can make or break even good engineering. Along the way, there’s a story from Fukushima—and Jason’s plan to send nuclear waste into space. Could nuclear energy power the future, or are we underestimating what can go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and breeder, for a funny, behind-the-scenes look at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Kim explains how dogs qualify, why handlers can spend a hundred days a year at shows, and what it takes to get eight dogs ready to compete. The conversation gets into breed standards, judging, grooming, show business—and whether the whole thing is a bit of a racket. Then Jason and Peter get advice for their own dogs, with pug Tango stealing the spotlight. There’s a lot of work behind those ribbons, but Kim says the bond between handler and dog is what makes them shine: “We’re like a dance team out there.” Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "Really? no, Really?" https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-really-no-really-107027693/ Follow us: http://reallynoreally.com https://www.instagram.com/reallynoreallypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/reallynoreallypodcast/ https://twitter.com/reallynoreally_ Jason's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jalexander1959/?hl=en https://twitter.com/IJasonAlexander #jasonalexander #reallynoreally #dogshow #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices