The Real Question

Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile learned in divinity school about the art of paying attention. In this podcast, they turn that attention to a variety of everyday scenarios in their own lives to see what’s really at stake. Each week, Vaness...

  • 24 minutes 7 seconds
    Should I: Marry My Girlfriend?

    Leading up to the election, Marina and their girlfriend started joking about marriage. Once the idea was in the air, the question became more and more real. Sure they're young, sure they haven't been together that long, but they really love each other. Plus, heading into a conservative administration, LGBTQ+ rights aren't guaranteed. Is now the time to get married?


    This week on Should I Quit? Mauricio and Marina discuss when you should rely on the wisdom of your parents and when you should follow your instincts. 



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    20 January 2025, 3:00 pm
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    Should I: Pursue Acting Professionally?

    About a year ago, Evie completed a Master’s course in acting. But actually pursuing acting professionally feels like a whole different thing – like she’d have to really commit to it as her life’s dream and struggle for years and maybe still not ever make it. Thinking about that, Evie’s not sure if she good enough or feels passionately enough to commit to trying.


    This week on Should I Quit? Mauricio and Evie explore what counts as a dreams and when you should pursue it. 



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    13 January 2025, 4:04 pm
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    Should I: Take an Art Class in 2025?

    It's a new year and we're bringing you a new season with a new host! Today Mauricio is entertaining a very special guest – Vanessa Zoltan. Maybe you've head of her?


    Vanessa is reflecting on what she wants for 2025 and is wondering whether she should take an art class this year. Art used to be a big part of her life and she misses it! But does she truly have the motivation to leave the house regularly, especially in the evening when she could be resting?



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    6 January 2025, 3:02 pm
  • 11 minutes 45 seconds
    Should I Quit: Final Reflection
    That's a wrap on Should I Quit! Today Vanessa shares what she's learned over the past two years of making this show. In exactly a week we'll be back with our first episode of the new season with Mauricio.

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    30 December 2024, 4:29 pm
  • 10 minutes 39 seconds
    Did They Quit: Being a Stay-at-Home Parent?

    It's our final 'Did They Quit' of the year! We're wrapping things up with the lovely Sophy. We originally talked to Sophy in April about how her career intersects with her caretaking responsibilities.


    Tomorrow: a final reflection and goodbye (for now!) from Vanessa.



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    28 December 2024, 8:05 pm
  • 9 minutes 26 seconds
    Did They Quit: Making Political Donations?

    As promised, we're following up today with the other half of Pantsuit Politics: Beth Silvers. Back in March Beth decided she was going to stop making political donations beyond the local level. Was she able to stick to those convictions through the election?



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    27 December 2024, 6:58 pm
  • 6 minutes 47 seconds
    Did They Quit: Cussing

    Today we're checking back in with Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics to find out if she quit cussing.


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    26 December 2024, 3:59 pm
  • 8 minutes 32 seconds
    Did They Quit: Waiting for a Partner to Have a Baby?
    Merry Christmas and Happy Channukah to those who are celebrating today! Today we're checking back in with Katie, our guest from Should I Quit: Waiting for a Partner to Have a Baby?

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    25 December 2024, 4:11 pm
  • 9 minutes 7 seconds
    Did They Quit: Trying to Date Without the Apps?

    Today, we're checking back-in with Meghan from Should I Quit: Trying to Date Without the Apps?


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    24 December 2024, 4:01 pm
  • 11 minutes 10 seconds
    Did They Quit: Halifax?

    Before we end 'Should I Quit', we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they quit what they wanted to?


    Today, we're talking to Kaitlyn from Should I Quit: Halifax?


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    23 December 2024, 5:39 pm
  • 31 minutes 39 seconds
    Let's Ask Taylor Swift: Tim McGraw

    Not Sorry has launched its first new podcast since 2020! Let's Ask Taylor Swift is co-hosted by Vanessa and podcaster, writer and cultural critic: Daniel Schroeder. 

    In each episode Daniel and Vanessa will focus on one song from Taylor's discography, asking themselves, each other, and you— the audience— what it is about Taylor's music that resonates so much with fans. In our first season, every episode will look at the lead single from one of Taylor’s albums.


    We're sharing with you our first episode on Tim McGraw, but we've also just released our second episode on Love Story in the Let's Ask Taylor Swift feed. If you enjoyed this episode, go subscribe!


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    11 December 2024, 3:01 pm
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