Learn It from a Layman
The educational podcast where you learn about a topic from or with a layman.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
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 airplanes with propellers?
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 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 Layman's music? Should Tim start a merch store?
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 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 kidneys do?
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 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?
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 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 rate over paying PMI?
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 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 establish a speed limit for a specific component given potential forces? How much does weather affect an engineering project? What are the 3 M's of mechanical engineering? How does new technology affect mechanical engineers' work? Did Tim really find his way back out of the AI?
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 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 singularity?
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 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 success stories and branding fails? When should a company start considering their brand strategy? What educational background do you need to work in branding?
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.