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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
Eczema
Primary Colors
Winter Solstice
Artificial Sweeteners
Bed Bugs
Hypnosis
Infestation Treatment
Onomatopoeia
Snakes
Aurora Borealis
Behavior Modification
Performance Enhancement
Relaxation Techniques
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
International Travel
Pesticides
Thermal Lag
Animal Sounds
Language Variations
Venom

Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.

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Tim
Co-host and primary voice of the series, Tim engages listeners with insightful commentary and an approachable style, making complex concepts easy to grasp.
Kevin
Co-host alongside Tim, Kevin brings a humorous and engaging perspective to the discussions, enhancing the educational experience for listeners.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
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    5
    Hfft67899
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome

    One of the best podcasts ever! Love it and keep it going.

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    Ekinsville
    United States8 months ago
  • Concise & interesting

    Thank you making this podcast, I found out about your podcast when listening to minimalist mom podcast in South Africa. As parent, I think your podcast topics covers a wide variety for us to learn together with our kids. Keep up the wonderful work. Warm regards from Vietnam.

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    Le Keller
    South Africaa year ago
  • Love this show

    Bite sized nuggets of interest. Calm me down and help me to sleep.

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    InannaHaqq
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love the random topics

    Great podcast. Love the random topics. Always entertaining and informative

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    benjaminkane1983
    Australiaa year ago

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Many enjoy the light-hearted delivery of complex topics and find it perfect for family listening, especially with kids.
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ELI5 Poker - which US president used poker to launch his election campaign?
Q: How do players calculate winning probabilities in real life playing the game?
They use quick math and memorized odds based on their outs and apply the rule of two and four.
ELI5 Poker - which US president used poker to launch his election campaign?
Q: Can you remind our listeners about the order in which a dealer puts down the community cards in Poker?
The first three community cards are dealt face up, called the flop, followed by the turn as the fourth card and the river as the final card.
ELI5 Gout - what is it and why is the big toe a target?
Q: How much difference can diet really make for gout?
A lot; managing gout through diet can lower uric acid levels and reduce attacks by cutting down on purine-heavy foods.
ELI5 Gout - what is it and why is the big toe a target?
Q: What about those remedies where people talk about using Epsom salt foot baths? Some people swear by this.
Epsom salt might help relax muscles and reduce swelling, but sufficient evidence of its efficacy through skin absorption is debatable, while warm water helps increase blood flow.
ELI5 Gout - what is it and why is the big toe a target?
Q: So how is it that these crystals start forming in the first place?
It starts with too much uric acid in your blood, leading to a condition called hyperuricemia which can result from a diet high in purines and genetic predispositions.

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This series offers brief, engaging explorations of everyday questions, breaking complex topics into bite-sized, comprehensible explanations. Covering various subjects including technology, history, science, and cultural phenomena, the discussions often draw from common curiosities and fascinating trivia that listeners encounter in life. Notably, the podcast thrives on an interactive foundation, sourcing topics from the Reddit community, thus fostering a dialogue between listeners and the hosts. The enjoyable delivery coupled with enlightening content makes it an excellent resource for individuals eager to enhance their knowledge in an entertaining manner.

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