Learn It from a Layman

About Learn It from a Layman

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

Publisher

learnitfromalayman

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Aug 2020

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   International Travel 2.0

   We revisit international travel. What vaccines do you need and why? What changes in translation technology matter and how can you use them? Is jet lag real and how can you deal with it? How can you prepare for travel, payments, and safety?

2. 

   9 Jul 2026

   The Basics of Geology

   We discuss the basics of geology. What is the difference between geography and geology? What are the different types of rocks? How many layers of the earth are there? What are plates and how do they move? Can we predict earthquakes and can AI help?

3. 

   26 May 2026

   The Basics of Competition

   We discuss the basics of competition. Is competition useful and if so where? What is TruRace? What are benefits of competition? What does research say about how competition can be used? How much more productive are workers when they compete? How much faster do runners go when racing? What are the downsides of competition? Is competition good for your self-esteem?

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

399 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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