It's Really None of Our Business Podcast
Two Canadian friends drink cheap wine and try to solve the world's problems, discussing everything from Reddit drama to personal anecdotes.
This is a classic two-friends-and-a-mic chat show, framed by the weekly ritual of opening a cheap bottle of wine. The hosts' chemistry is central as they move between funny personal mishaps, like mistaking a hot chocolate bomb for a bath bomb, and serious discussions on topics like the ethics of prison conditions. [SzLxUHCclDQ, r-BTcN5hIGY] It's an unscripted, uncensored conversation that feels like eavesdropping on a candid chat between friends.
“The explicit premise of drinking cheap wine to "solve the world's problems" gives the show a clear, tongue-in-cheek identity. [WOCABM3feGM] Its strength lies in the hosts' genuine friendship and their ability to pivot from the profoundly silly to the surprisingly serious within a single episode.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by friends Amanda Nielsen and Monica Vandermeer, "It's Really None of Our Business" is a chat-cast where the duo opens a bottle of wine and discusses topics found on the internet, answers listener questions, and shares personal stories. The show blends humor with occasional serious commentary on social issues and sometimes features guest interviews. [WOCABM3feGM, r-BTcN5hIGY] The podcast appears to have stopped producing new episodes in mid-2021.
Other ventures
- Amanda Nielsen also hosted the "Tell Me More with Amanda Nielsen" podcast.
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Should Criminals Have Basic Human Rights?Jun 22, 2021 · 34 min
- 02Hot Chocolate Bomb or Bath Bomb? Monica makes a funny bath mistake.Jun 15, 2021 · 55 min
- 03How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys with Corbie MitleidJun 8, 2021 · 44 min
- 04Life after Jail and Meth Addiction - a Conversation with Sean DustinJun 1, 2021 · 44 min
- 05Crumbs in the bed, and phone addictions!May 25, 2021 · 33 min
- 06Would You Get Married for Instagram followers? and More Questions with AmandaMay 18, 2021 · 58 min
- 07Do you pee in the shower? and More Questions with Monica!May 11, 2021 · 42 min
- 08Childless and Happy, with Melissa SymonsMay 4, 2021 · 44 min
Notable episodes
- 01Hot Chocolate Bomb or Bath Bomb? Monica makes a funny bath mistake.
A perfect example of the show's humorous, relatable personal anecdote style.
- 02How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys with Corbie Mitleid
Showcases the hosts' conversational interview style and how they tackle unusual topics with a mix of skepticism and curiosity.
- 03Should Criminals Have Basic Human Rights?
Demonstrates the show's range, moving from lighthearted chat to a serious debate on a controversial social issue.
What you'll be asked on this show
While primarily a co-hosted chat show, they occasionally conduct interviews. The interview style is highly conversational and informal, framed as a casual chat over drinks rather than a structured Q&A. [WOCABM3feGM] The hosts use humor and express their own skepticism to make topics accessible, blending questions about the guest's personal origin story with practical, 'how-to' advice for the audience. [WOCABM3feGM]
The format is a casual, unscripted conversation between co-hosts Amanda and Monica. Episodes consistently open with the hosts introducing the cheap wine they're drinking for the session. [WOCABM3feGM] They have a recurring "What the Fuck" segment where they discuss strange stories they've found online, often from Reddit. [SzLxUHCclDQ, r-BTcN5hIGY]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
craft
1- Q.01
“What's the common perception of your field, and what's the real deal?”
This is used early in guest interviews to challenge stereotypes and establish a baseline understanding for the listener. [WOCABM3feGM]
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you tell us about when you first discovered you had this ability or passion?”
A go-to question to explore a guest's personal history and origin story. [WOCABM3feGM]
advice
2- Q.01
“How can people find a good professional in your field and avoid the bad ones?”
Asked later in interviews to provide practical, consumer-focused advice for the audience. [WOCABM3feGM]
- Q.02
“What's a bad question for someone to ask a professional like you?”
This question serves to educate the audience on how to be a better client or consumer. [WOCABM3feGM]
process
1- Q.01
“Where does your answer or insight come from? Is it more than just common sense?”
Used to probe deeper into the guest's unique process or source of knowledge. [WOCABM3feGM]
mindset
1- Q.01
“Does everyone have the ability to do what you do, or is it a special gift?”
This question explores the nature of the guest's talent, framing it as either innate or a developed skill. [WOCABM3feGM]
personal
1- Q.01
“What are we solving today?”
An opening question the hosts ask each other to kick off their conversation. [SzLxUHCclDQ]
controversy
2- Q.01
“What is your opinion on [current event]?”
A recurring way for the hosts to engage with topical news stories, like a government lottery. [r-BTcN5hIGY]
- Q.02
“Do you think people should be punished to that degree?”
A question used between the hosts to explore the morality of a controversial topic, such as prison conditions. [r-BTcN5hIGY]
Signature segments
- · Opening the show with a cheap bottle of wine
- · "Wine and What the Fuck" segment
- · Stated premise: "attempt to solve the problems of the world"
- · Answering listener questions
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are infrequent, but when they appear, they are typically authors or experts on a specific topic, such as psychic abilities or addiction recovery. The interviews are conversational and aim to demystify the guest's area of expertise for the audience. [WOCABM3feGM, _6vzvP1Ilq4]
- Corbie Mitleidon How to Find the Real Wizards and Avoid the Flying Monkeys with Corbie Mitleid
- Sean Dustinon Life after Jail and Meth Addiction - a Conversation with Sean Dustin
- Melissa Symonson Childless and Happy, with Melissa Symons
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by two friends, Amanda Nielsen and Monica Vandermeer.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational comedy podcast where the two hosts drink wine and discuss personal stories, internet topics, and listener questions, with occasional guests.
- Is the podcast still being made?
- No, the podcast appears to be inactive. The last episodes were released in mid-2021.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Episodes are available on YouTube and various podcast platforms.
- How can I submit a question to the hosts?
- The show description provides an email for listener questions: [email — gated].
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