Learn It from a Layman

Orbital Mechanics

In honor of the recent manned space launch from the US, we explain orbital mechanics--or for the layman, rocket science. We discuss Kepler's three laws, ellipses, the various orbits satellites take and what they're for, and much more. Come find out if space junk matters and if lightning has ever hit a spaceship.

The Physiology of the Brain

How does the brain work? What are neurons and how do they work? Are left-handed people's brains different? What are dreams and how do they change your brain? We discuss these questions and more. We also announce big news.

The Basics of Calculus

We take on yet another non-layman subject in calculus. We discuss derivatives and integrals. We talk about real-world uses of calculus including predictive models and passing tests in school.

Teaching Methods

With much of the world currently doing distance learning or homeschooling, we offer teaching insights from a teacher with well over a decade of experience. We discuss teaching methodology and how to motivate your students. We also share our experiences with homeschooling and how to make learning from home effective, if not enjoyable.

The Laws of Thermodynamics

We revisit physics, this time discussing the four laws of thermodynamics. We discuss asymptotes and absolute zero and then move on to the benefits of LED light bulbs and physics-themed band names. 

The Chemistry of the Coronavirus

Dr. Kaid Harper, PhD in Organic Chemistry, joins the podcast along with returning guest soon-to-be-MD Dr. Jonny Neilson to discuss the chemistry of viruses and coronavirus in particular. We discuss the development of drugs and vaccines to combat viruses and steps necessary to bring them to the consumer. We also look at the effects of the coronavirus on various industries and how chemists soon will be online gamers.

Highway Patrol Questions and Answers

We welcome Officer Gibbs to our podcast and ask him all our highway patrol questions such as: Which hurts worse, pepper spray or taser? What speed do you get pulled over at? What's the weirdest stop you've had? Officer Gibbs gives us a great overview of what life is like for a patrolman and great advice for what not to do when you get pulled over.

Music 101

Join us in tackling the various aspects of music. From musical theory and the physics of sound waves, to the Shakespearean take on music and musical eras, we discuss what you need to know and why learning music is valuable. We recommend instruments to learn, talk music vocabulary, and explain sheet music.