Learn It from a Layman
The educational podcast where you learn about a topic from or with a layman.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
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.
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
We have a soon-to-be doctor visit the podcast, so of course we talk about home improvement. From claw hammers to the kitchen sink, we discuss all the ins and outs of home improvement projects that the layman can attempt, should attempt, or should definitely not attempt.
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Where did our calendar come from? Why is December the twelfth month, not the tenth? How do you make time slow down (other than by listening to this podcast)? We tackle these subjects and more as we explore the history and future of time and how it affects us.
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Come learn about one of the least layman subjects from two laymen and a highly trained engineer. We give an overview of the laws of motion, discuss the differences between Newton and Einstein, and melt minds by discussing the closing speed of two beams of light. Plus we say hi to Cameron's dog.
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Come explore costume ideas, Halloween traditions, and the best holiday foods with us. Plus, we discuss a haunted house scary-scale: if a 4 out of 5 means they can pick you up and throw you around, is 5 out of 5 torture? Join us to get some dos and don'ts for this Halloween season.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Join us as we discuss what polite means and why you should try it. Are people jerks or they just not smart? How do you learn to be polite? Should we bring back the "Korean era" in politeness?
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
With a combined nearly two decades worth of experience (and yes, we're still laymen as you'll hear), learn from us how to make your wife happy and keep your marriage strong.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
We're back and at least as good as we were before. Come learn about Southern California's last snowfall, where the San Andreas fault is according to the Rock, and why SeaWorld is better than Disneyland in every meaningful way.
About Us
We bring an eclectic group together: a linguist turned computer scientist, a mechanical engineer, a hospitality manager, a teacher, and a doctor. And that doesn't include our guests. Some would say, "Hey, you're not 'laymen'!" To that we would respond, "Shh..." In reality, we take on various subjects in which we are certainly laymen. Additionally, from a philosophical perspective, we think everyone is a layman sometimes, and that's ok. We should embrace that and learn. So join us in learning. We try to keep it fun and interesting, but mostly we try to bring you along with us as you learn it from a layman.