Learn It from a Layman

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Education

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The educational podcast where you learn about a topic from or with a layman.

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Learn It from a Layman episodes:

06.03.2024
Should You Become a Teacher?
We discuss how to become a teacher, and why to become a teacher. Why is Tim a teacher? How far can altruism take you? Is there a shortage of teachers? How do we increase the quality of teachers? What certification...
05.23.2024
The Basics of Making Money
We discuss the basics of making money. How should you structurally think about making money? What are the principles of improving your financial situation? Who is Steve Ballmer and what does he teach us about making money? Why are all...
05.06.2024
The Basics of Biotechnology
Dr. Erika Handly joins the podcast to discuss the basics of biotech. Is the 'tech' in 'biotech' using technology to understand biology, or using technology to fix biology? What are the types of problems that biotech is being used to...
04.22.2024
The Basics of Vocabulary
We discuss the basics of vocabulary. What is a word? What is a lemma? What is morphology? How many words do most people have in their vocabulary? How many words are there in the English language? Does cursing mean you're...
04.09.2024
The Basics of Rocket Science
We discuss the basics of rocket science. What is the difference between a rocket and a jet? What is the rocket equation? What is delta-v? Was Wall-e actually saying delta-v? What is rocket fuel? What is rapid unscheduled disassembly? What...
03.25.2024
The Basics of Anesthesia
MD-PhD Seth Vogel joins us to discuss the basics of anesthesia. What happens in the brain when you put someone under? What are the drugs that you use and how do they work differently? How often does general anesthesia cause...
03.04.2024
The Basics of Physical Therapy
We're joined by doctor of physical therapy Natalie Vogel as we discuss the basics of physical therapy. Can physical therapy help people avoid surgery? Does each injury/disease require a different therapy plan, or are there just go-to therapies depending on...
02.19.2024
The Basics of Dementia
Dr. Jonny discusses the basics of dementia. What happens in your brain when you have dementia? Are there different kinds of dementia, affecting different parts of the brain? What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? How young does dementia start?...
02.05.2024
The Basics of Digital Illustration
We discuss the basics of digital illustration with freelance illustrator Jarom Vogel. What's the difference between digital illustration and graphic design? How technical does digital illustration get, i.e. do you need to code, or just draw? What hardware and software...
01.22.2024
The Basics of Demographics
We discuss the basics of demographics. What is a demographic? What are the most common demographic characteristics? What is the world population and how quickly has it grown? What is the most densely populated city and country? What is the...
01.08.2024
Facts for the New Year
We talk about facts for the New Year. How many days does it take to make or break a habit? Is it better to lift weights first or do cardio first? How did Winston Churchill's career get started? What was...
12.18.2023
The Basics of Grades
We discuss the basics of grades. How well do grades reflect intelligence? Are grades predictive of future performance? What is grade inflation and is it harmful? How do you raise your grades according to a teacher? How can you identify...
12.04.2023
The Basics of Sleep
We discuss the basics of sleep. What is sleep and why do we do it? What happens when you're asleep? What are the different stages of sleep? How does sleep affect physical and mental performance? Are naps bad for you?...
11.20.2023
The Basics of Chemistry
We discuss the basics of chemistry. What is the periodic table? What is a molecule and why do atoms bond? What is radioactivity? What is an isotope and an ion? What are some common chemical reactions that the layman sees...
11.06.2023
The Basics of Fluid Mechanics
We discuss the basics of fluid mechanics. What is a Newtonian fluid? Can fluids be compressed? How do hydraulics work? What are fluid statics vs fluid dynamics? What is Pascal's Law? What are some of the formulas used in fluid...
10.17.2023
The Basics of Insurance
We discuss the basics of insurance. What is liability insurance? What are bodily injury and property damage limits in auto insurance? What are coverages A-F in home owners insurance? Did Tim have children out-of-network and is he currently on the...
10.03.2023
The Basics of Creole Languages
We discuss the basics of creole languages. What does the word creole mean? How do languages change and how are creoles formed? What is a pidgin language? What are common characteristics of creole languages? What is the largest creole language?...
09.18.2023
The Basics of Art and Entrepreneurship
We're joined by artist and entrepreneur Michelle Christensen to discuss art and business. What is the process of going from artist to entrepreneur? Is there a difference between an artist and a designer? How does the creative process for an...
09.04.2023
Wild and Crazy Facts
Can the naked mole rat help us live longer? Can you survive off the water from metabolism? How many Swedish pirate enthusiasts are there? How are air traffic controllers doing in the United States? What is the speed of fluid...
08.21.2023
The Basics of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
We're joined by distinguished guest Brent Christensen to discuss the basics of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Why is ICAO one of the most important organizations you've never heard of? What is America's role in the ICAO? Does ICAO...
08.07.2023
The Basics of Teeth
We're joined by resident physicist and newly minted dentist Peter Vogel DDS to discuss the basics of teeth. What are the different layers of a tooth? What is fluoride and is it helpful or harmful? Is there a right way...
07.24.2023
The Basics of Eyes
We're joined by Ian Christensen MD and discuss the basics of eyes. What is an ophthalmologist vs an optometrist? Are ophthalmologists just eye dentists? What tools do ophthalmologists use? What is the process of Lasik? What are other laser eye...
07.10.2023
The Basics of Guns
We discuss the basics of guns. Where were guns invented and when? What are the various parts of a firearm? What made shooting accurately possible? What does caliber, gauge, and millimeter measure in a gun? What is a flintlock firearm?...
06.26.2023
The Basics of Building a Podcast
We discuss the basics of building a podcast. How many downloads can you expect? What is the "top 5%" of podcasts in terms of new-episode downloads? How do you build a sustainable podcast? What is the timeline to build an...
06.12.2023
The Basics of Organs
We discuss the basics of organs. What is an organ? What is the duodenum? What does your liver do and how many livers do you actually have? How long does food stay in your stomach? Have you ever had the...
05.29.2023
The Basics of Law
We are joined by attorney Mick McGirr in discussing the basics of law. What is a trust? What are the different types of law? What is statutory law? Are an attorney and a lawyer the same thing? What is "the...
05.15.2023
The Basics of Budgeting
What are the basic considerations when making a budget? What is mandatory spending vs discretionary spending? How fast does your internet need to be? How much data do you use on your phone? Why did Tim chose to be a...
05.01.2023
The Basics of Mechanical Engineering
We discuss the basics of mechanical engineering with first-time guest Curtis Rands. What kinds of problems do mechanical engineers solve? What is tolerance in engineering and how do you measure it? What are static vs dynamic forces? Is there a...
04.18.2023
The Basics of Robotics
We discuss the basics of robotics. What is a robot? What are the 5 elements of a robot? Is a moving walkway a robot, and should the ground always transport Matt? What sensors do robots need? What is control logic...
04.03.2023
The Basics of Branding
David Traina, owner and CEO of Traina, a San-Diego based branding agency, joins us to discuss the basics of branding. What is the most important element of branding? How do you measure branding ROI (return on investment)? Can Dave help...
03.20.2023
The Basics of Banking
We discuss the basics of banking. Why do banks fail? What are the primary roles of banks, and what are their vulnerabilities? What is fiat money? What are bonds and securities? Why does Cameron keep his money under his mattress?...
03.06.2023
The Basics of Diets
We discuss the basics of diets. What is the best diet? What are the things you need to consider before starting a diet? Is going vegan or vegetarian a good choice and what are the benefits of those diets? What...
02.21.2023
10 Questions in Physics
We discuss ten questions in physics. Do gaps form in light? Can you accidentally create a blackhole? Can two atoms touch each other? What does touching mean? What is Wi-Fi? Why does time only go one way? Are there other...
02.07.2023
World War II - 1945 - Series Finale
We bring our World War II podcast series to a close. Was what happened in Europe a fait accompli after Normandy? Was FDR naïve in his approach to Stalin? What happened in Dresden and why? How many casualties were there...
01.23.2023
The Basics of American Government
We discuss the basics of American government. What is a democratic republic? What is the difference between the federal and the state governments? What is gerrymandering? Is Tim running for office? What are the roles of the judicial, executive, and...
01.09.2023
Layman Trivia
We talk trivia. What is the most volcanic moon? Why is Tim talking about sperm whale anatomy and organs? What is the smallest mammal? How fast can a heart beat? What land animal can drink salt water? What are the...
12.27.2022
10 Best Ways to Die in Nature
For our 100th episode, we go back to our roots, with a twist. We discuss the 10 best ways to die in nature. Are there actual homeopathic pirates? Can you be clicked to death? Has anyone ever died by meteor...
11.30.2022
The Basics of Programming Languages
We discuss the basics of programming languages. What familiar experiences can a layman relate to programming? Why do we need programming languages? What is ambiguity in human language and can there be any in a computer language? What is a...
11.11.2022
The Basics of Attention
We discuss attention. What does paying attention mean? What's happening in the brain when you pay attention to something? Do humans really have a shorter attention span than a goldfish? Did Tim actually fall asleep while talking to his class?...
10.26.2022
The Basics of World War II - 1944 - Part 2
We continue our World War II podcast series. What is the D in D-Day for? How did French shrubs cause an issue in retaking France? What was the fallout from Operation Valkyrie? What is Operation Bagration? What happened in the...
10.05.2022
The Basics of Photography
We are joined by Katie Christensen, Master of Fine Arts, and we discuss the basics of photography. What happens in a film camera? Are there any benefits for film photography over digital? What do all of those settings like ISO...
09.21.2022
The Basics of Data Science
Mike Vedomske, PhD in Systems and Information Engineering and Senior Data Scientist at Nike, joins the podcast to discuss data science. Is data science different than machine learning? What kind of data do you use and how is it collected...
08.31.2022
The Basics of DNA
We discuss the basics of DNA. How is DNA organized in a cell? What is RNA? What are chromosomes, how are the structured, and how big are they? How much of our DNA is not used? Do proteins rule the...
08.17.2022
The Basics of International Travel
We discuss the basics of international travel. When does your passport actually expire? What's a visa and do you need one? What considerations are there if you drive to another country? Should you fly standby if you can? How can...
08.03.2022
The Basics of Browsers
We discuss the basics of browsers. What is a browser and what does it do? Is Google Chrome the best browser? How does a browser affect internet privacy? What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Are different browsers better or...
07.20.2022
The Basics of Conspiracy Theories
We discuss the basics of conspiracy theories. Did the US really land on the moon? Who killed JFK? Was Obama born in the United States? Is Earth flat? Why do people believe conspiracy theories? How do you tell if something...
06.27.2022
Fixed vs Growth Mindset
We discuss fixed vs growth mindsets. Should you tell kids that they're "smart" or "pretty"? What problems can that cause? What are growth attributes and how do we encourage and adopt them? Is Brad Pitt Brad Pitt because he's good...
06.13.2022
The Basics of World War II - 1944 - Part 1
We continue our WWII podcast series and discuss the events of the first half of 1944. How did American strategy in bombing runs change in 1944 and was it effective? What happened at Monte Cassino? What was the battle of...
05.30.2022
The Basics of Accountability
We discuss the basics of accountability. What steps should you need to go through before taking action? What is an axiom? How do you apply axioms to specific situations? What influence should experience have on action? Who can we look...
05.16.2022
The Basics of ADHD
We discuss the basics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What's the difference between ADD and ADHD? What percentage of children have ADHD? How is it diagnosed? How do teachers deal with it? Is it inherited or caused by environment? Does screen...

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Learn It from a Layman episodes:

Should You Become a Teacher?

The Basics of Making Money

The Basics of Biotechnology

The Basics of Vocabulary

The Basics of Rocket Science

The Basics of Anesthesia

The Basics of Physical Therapy

The Basics of Dementia

The Basics of Digital Illustration

The Basics of Demographics

Facts for the New Year

The Basics of Grades

The Basics of Sleep

The Basics of Chemistry

The Basics of Fluid Mechanics

The Basics of Insurance

The Basics of Creole Languages

The Basics of Art and Entrepreneurship

Wild and Crazy Facts

The Basics of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

The Basics of Teeth

The Basics of Eyes

The Basics of Guns

The Basics of Building a Podcast

The Basics of Organs

The Basics of Law

The Basics of Budgeting

The Basics of Mechanical Engineering

The Basics of Robotics

The Basics of Branding

The Basics of Banking

The Basics of Diets

10 Questions in Physics

World War II - 1945 - Series Finale

The Basics of American Government

Layman Trivia

10 Best Ways to Die in Nature

The Basics of Programming Languages

The Basics of Attention

The Basics of World War II - 1944 - Part 2

The Basics of Photography

The Basics of Data Science

The Basics of DNA

The Basics of International Travel

The Basics of Browsers

The Basics of Conspiracy Theories

Fixed vs Growth Mindset

The Basics of World War II - 1944 - Part 1

The Basics of Accountability

The Basics of ADHD

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