Explain it like I'm Five

Explain it like I'm Five

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Explain it like I'm Five episodes

  • Explaining Your credit score

    Tea on something that feels totally confusing but is low-key a major flex: your credit score. What even is this three-digit number? Why do landlords and banks care so much about it? Michael breaks down the "rizz" of your finances, explaining what makes your score go up or down, and sharing the simple moves you can make to get that financial glow-up. It's a vibe check on your money, explained so simply that even your five-year-old self would get it. 

    5 min
  • How the Internet Actually Works

    Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — from voice assistants and chatbots to self-driving cars and movie recommendations. But what is AI, exactly? Is it a robot with a brain? A computer that thinks like a human? Or just really advanced math?

    In this episode, I break down the world of AI in the simplest possible terms. You'll learn what makes something "artificially intelligent," the difference between machine learning and regular programming, how AI is already part of your life, and what it can’t do (yet).

    Whether you’re confused, curious, or just tired of pretending you understand how AI works — this episode is for you.

    24 min
  • What Is Inflation, Really?

    Inflation is one of those words that gets thrown around all the time — in the news, in politics, and at the grocery store — but what does it actually mean? And why does everything suddenly feel more expensive?

    In this episode, I breaks down what inflation really is, why it happens, how it's measured, and how it affects your daily life. No economics degree required — just a curious mind.

    By the end, you’ll understand inflation in simple terms and be able to explain it to someone else... maybe even a five-year-old.

    23 min

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Ever feel overwhelmed by complex topics in the news, science, technology, or history? You're not alone — and you’re in the right place.

Explain It Like I’m Five is the podcast that…