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02/09/2025

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19/08/2025

We had accounting expert Jared Miller on to discuss all things CFO related. https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/the-basics-of-cfos/

We are joined by CFO Jared Miller to discuss the basics of CFO and business finance. What's the difference between an accountant and a CFO? What are the job responsibilities of a CFO? What kind of schooling do CFOs traditionally have? What is EBITDA and how long has the concept been around? What kin...

02/04/2025

We discussed the basics of metabolism. What is metabolism and what affects it? Should you buy a standup desk? What is the mattress lobby up to these days?

We discuss the basics of metabolism. What is metabolism? What factors contribute to metabolism? How much does age contribute to metabolism? What can you do to increase your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? What foods increase your metabolism? How does sleep affect metabolism? Should you get a standing de...

27/01/2025

We discussed the basics of quantum computing. How are quantum computers different than classical computers? Why aren't quantum computers publicly available? What applications do quantum computers have? https://learnitfromalayman.podbean.com/e/the-basics-of-quantum-computing/

We discuss the basics of quantum computing. How are quantum computers different than classical computers? Why aren't quantum computers publicly available? What applications do quantum computers have? What effect might quantum computing have on cryptocurrency? And cryptography in general? Is quantum....

19/12/2024

We talk aviation from the Wright Flyer and World War aviation to autonomous drones and the future of supersonic flight and everything in between.

Podcast Episode · Learn It from a Layman · 12/19/2024 · 1h 10m

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...