# 169 - Would you Rather With Rita: Trying Our Best to Turn Up the Heat

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Podcast: [The Barn Philosopher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188)
Published: 2026-04-05T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thebarnphilosopher.podbean.com/e/169-would-you-rather-with-rita-trying-our-best-to-turn-up-the-heat/
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Duration seconds: 2429

## Resource

In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby and Rita dive into a round of “Would You Rather” questions — starting with a list generated by ChatGPT. The goal? Go nuclear. The result? Not quite. While the questions start off a little tamer than expected, things pick up as Shelby and Rita begin adding their own, leading to some fun, unexpected, and occasionally revealing moments. What was supposed to be rapid fire turns into a mix of laughs, detours, and a few questions that actually make you stop and think. It’s light, a little chaotic, and a good reminder that sometimes the best conversations don’t come from the plan — they come from going off script. If you enjoy these kinds of episodes, share it with someone who would play along. Follow the show, leave a rating, and maybe come up with a few questions of your own… you might do better than ChatGPT did.

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