Learn It from a Layman

03/06/2024

Should you become a teacher? How do you become a teacher? Why aren't teachers paid well? How can we increase teacher quality? Come learn with us. https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/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 do you need to be a teacher? Do you need a college degree? How are teachers given spec...

06/05/2024

PhD Erika Handly teaches us about biotech. What is CRISPR in layman's terms? Can biotech help solve climate change and famine? Are implantable microchips inevitable? Can technology reverse aging? https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/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 understand and solve? What is CRISPR in layman's terms? How predict...

09/04/2024

Want to know the science behind rockets? What's the rocket equation and what is delta-v? Come learn why rocket science isn't...rocket science. https://podbean.com/eas/pb-whshy-15d8482

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 is a specific impulse? What are stages of a rocket for? Why d...

05/12/2023

Half a million downloads. That's (probably close to) half a million people that have heard Tim...

Learn It from a Layman

04/12/2023

What is sleep and why do we do it? How does caffeine affect you? Do some people need more sleep than others?

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? How does caffeine affect you? Do some people need more sleep than others? Can you s...

06/11/2023

Ever wonder how hydraulics work? Do you know what a Newtonian fluid is? Can fluids be compressed? Is Matt's opinion on facial hair correct? https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/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 mechanics? Can a fluid be squishy? What are the Navier–Stokes equations...

18/10/2023

Ever confused by insurance coverages? Ever had an out-of-network experience? Come learn about all kinds of insurance (and how mustaches much us feel) with us. https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/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 lamb? What is a health share plan? What is an insuran...

18/09/2023

We discuss art and entrepreneurship with artist and business-owner Michelle Christensen.

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 artist differ from an entrepreneur? How do you market your....

21/08/2023

We were joined by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Chargé d'Affaires Brent Christensen to discuss what ICAO is and what it does.

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 work with preflight safety? What kind of power...

11/07/2023

We learned about guns in our latest podcast: interesting historical facts, useful general information, and the likelihood and feasibility of laser guns. Also Tim talked about a historical romance novel, because it seemed appropriate. ****ms

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? Are laser guns ever going to be a reality? How did guns work on a...

26/06/2023

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 audience? Can a layman produce a successful podcast? Who did Learn It from a La...

12/06/2023

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 biggest bowel movement in the world? How do the heart and lungs work together? What do your kidney...

29/05/2023

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 bar"? What does a layman need to know about law and lawyers?

15/05/2023

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 teacher? Should anyone eat pickled okra? When should you choose a higher interest ra...

02/05/2023

We agree with Andrew Yang that smart people should build things. And we believe laymen can be smart. So let's learn how to build things.

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 layman explanation for the d'Alembert principle? Can you...

01/05/2023

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 layman explanation for the d'Alembert principle? Can you...

18/04/2023

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 and how does it apply to artificial intelligence? Has Tim become part of the singularit...

18/04/2023

As promised in our latest robotics podcast, here are the robotic dogs and some of their uses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmNaLtC6vkU https://taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics/robot-dogs/ https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/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 and how does it apply to artificial intelligence? Has Tim become part of the singularit...

03/04/2023

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 our podcast brand, or at least the logo? What are some branding....

20/03/2023

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? What is the history of bank regulation in the United States and why is....

06/03/2023

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 is the difference between a health diet and a weight loss diet? What impact does only eati...

21/02/2023

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 dimensions? How many dimensions is Cameron OK with?

07/02/2023

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 in WWII and how can a layman put that in perspective?

29/01/2023

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 legislative branches? What is the difference betwee...

09/01/2023

We talk trivia. What is the most volcanic moon? Why is Tim talking about s***m 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 most spoken languages in the world?

27/12/2022

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 strike? Can a tortoise kill you? How do pythons kill their prey? Was jungle book based on a tr...

30/11/2022

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 compiled language vs a script language? Why aren't all apps a...

11/11/2022

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? Can caffeine help with attention? What does cognitive mod...