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Doing Learning
Hosted by Doing Learning · EN
Two friends take turns teaching each other about a topic far-flung or familiar. Head down the rabbit hole and open your eyes as we do some learning about the wonderful world around us.
New episodes publish Thursday mornings!
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Lord Timothy Dexter: Secret Genius or Lucky Idiot
1w ago01:29:23Tap to summarize🎧 All our links, episodes, and ways to support:https://doinglearningpod.com/links📸 Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/doinglearningpod🤝 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/DoingLearning💬 Join the Discord community:https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---🎙 Episode title:Lord Timothy Dexter: Secret Genius or Lucky Idiot?📌 Episode summary:Happy 250th, USA! McKyler teaches Daniel about the shrewd farmer turned speculator extraordinaire(?)--Lord Timothy Dexter. Born poor, Dexter sought to improve his station in life. His wild success leaves us wondering--was it all due to cunning and skill, or the luckiest string of decisions anyone has ever made?🎥 About Doing LearningDoing Learning is the podcast version of hanging out with curious friends on the couch. Daniel and McKyler follow their childlike curiosity into history, science, and strange stories—not to prove a point, but just to see what we’ll discover together.No pressure, no pop quizzes, just learning for the sake of learning and inviting you to wonder right along with us.Thank you to our Patrons:- Liz D.- Seth T.- Irvin H.- DaDog- Miles T.- Kirk K.#DoingLearning #Podcast #History #doyourownresearch #staycurious
Transcribe →Why the NES is the Greatest Console
2w ago01:08:45Tap to summarize🎧 All our links, episodes, and ways to support: https://doinglearningpod.com/links📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doinglearningpod🤝 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoingLearning💬 Join the Discord community:https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---🎙 Episode title:Why the NES is the Greatest Console📌 Episode summary:Daniel and McKyler get nostalgic on gaming consoles. Daniel explains how the NES saved console gaming from a world of oversaturated, poorly made games. Daniel talks about his other S-Tier console--the Xbox and what made it so culturally significant. 🎥 About Doing LearningDoing Learning is the podcast version of hanging out with curious friends on the couch. Daniel and McKyler follow their childlike curiosity into history, science, and strange stories—not to prove a point, but just to see what we’ll discover together.No pressure, no pop quizzes, just learning for the sake of learning and inviting you to wonder right along with us.#DoingLearning #Podcast #History #doyourownresearch #staycurious
Transcribe →Illiad: The True Story
3w ago01:37:15Tap to summarize🎧 All our links, episodes, and ways to support:https://doinglearningpod.com/links📸 Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/doinglearningpod🤝 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/DoingLearning💬 Join the Discord community:https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---🎙 Episode title:Illiad: The True Story📌 Episode summary:Daniel and McKyler are joined by guest host, Miles! Miles explains the backstory of the Illiad--all the juicy bits of Greek god drama the story left out! Come for the golden apple, stay for Phil's spicy arrows.🎥 About Doing LearningDoing Learning is the podcast version of hanging out with curious friends on the couch. Daniel and McKyler follow their childlike curiosity into history, science, and strange stories—not to prove a point, but just to see what we’ll discover together.No pressure, no pop quizzes, just learning for the sake of learning and inviting you to wonder right along with us.
Transcribe →Pull the Lever: Paradoxes & Thought Experiments
Jun 601:23:23Tap to summarizeDetailsDaniel and McKyler are joined by guest co-host, Miles! McKyler takes the guys through the ringer of paradoxes and thought experiments--including the birthday paradox, the Monte Hall problem, the Trolley Problem, and the Fermi Paradox. Daniel rips a pack!LinksBrian Cox Explains The Fermi ParadoxAstrophysicists Discuss the Fermi ParadoxAbsurd Trolley Problems PatronsThank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →Crawling 250 Miles for Payback: The Hugh Glass Story
May 2801:08:00Tap to summarizeDetailsDaniel and Mckyler dive into the wild, almost unbelievable true story behind The Revenant, tracing Hugh Glass’s journey from reluctant pirate to legendary mountain man on a brutal quest for payback. In this episode, Daniel walks Mckyler through Glass’s rumored capture by Jean Lafitte’s pirates, his years living with the Pawnee, and the infamous 1823 grizzly mauling that left him crawling more than 200–250 miles toward Fort Kiowa with a shattered leg and exposed wounds. Along the way, they unpack what’s fact, what’s frontier myth, and how Glass’s thirst for revenge turned into one of history’s most hardcore stories of survival and unexpected forgiveness. LinksYou guys know how Daniel is... PatronsThank you to all our patrons for your support!DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →PEEPS Showdown
May 2101:08:34Tap to summarizeNow with video! Available on Spotify and YouTube.Details Daniel and McKyler take on everyone's favorite sugary marshmellow chick-shaped snack!Patrons Thank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →Placebos: Fake It 'Til Your Brain Makes It
May 1401:21:43Tap to summarizeDetails Ever wonder why sugar pills can kill pain, or why reading a side effect list actually causes those symptoms? In this mind-bending episode, McKyler takes Daniel on a deep dive into the placebo and nocebo effects—where belief literally rewires your brain’s chemistry. From Benjamin Franklin debunking “animal magnetism” in 1784 to modern patients improving on pills they know are fake, we explore the wild history and cutting-edge neuroscience behind medicine’s most mysterious phenomena. LinksOpen label placebo: can honestly prescribed placebos work?Neurobiological Mechanisms of the Placebo EffectPlacebo effects on human μ-opioid activity during painGenetics and the Placebo Effect: the PlacebomeExpectation and Dopamine Release: Mechanism of the Placebo Effect in Parkinson's DiseaseHarnessing the power of placebosThe Story of the Placebo EffectPatrons Thank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →The Ant Syndicate: From Solitary Wasps to Global Superpowers
May 701:03:22Tap to summarizeDetailsDaniel and McKyler take cover. Ants are in a world war! We explore the fascinating evolution of ants, tracing their epic journey from ancient solitary wasps to the ultimate rulers of continent-spanning mega-colonies. We uncover the shocking realities of microscopic warfare, zombie mind-control fungi, and ruthless slaver ants that dominate the insect kingdom. Discover the secrets behind their brilliant ecological partnerships, from farming underground fungi to fiercely guarding aphids. LinksWasps get a bad rap‘Monstrously Big Ant’ Fossil Found in WyomingThe Evolution of Ants - Myrm’s Ant NestThe Billion Ant Mega Colony and the Biggest War on EarthThe Horror of the Slaver AntThese Ants Use Their Babies As Glue GunsHow did ants evolve? A quick and easy exploration of ant evolutionAnts Documentary Patrons Thank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →From Consul to Corpse: Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
Apr 3001:56:27Tap to summarizeDetailsMcKyler walks Daniel through the wild rise and brutal fall of Julius Caesar, from debt-ridden rich kid to “dictator for life.” Along the way they unpack why regular Romans adored Caesar for his epic Gallic victories, debt relief, and free grain, while senators saw him as a crown‑hungry tyrant dismantling the Republic. The duo dives into Decimus vs. Marcus Brutus, the real story of “Et tu, Brute?”, the first forensic autopsy in history, and how the Ides of March accidentally launched the Roman Empire. Perfect for fans of ancient Rome, political intrigue, and anyone who’s ever wondered how one stabbing changed the world.LinksAssassination of Julius Caesar – WikipediaJulius Caesar – Britannica Biography10 Facts About Julius Caesar’s Rise to Power – History HitThe Ides of March: The Assassination of Julius Caesar Explained – History HitThe Ides of March: The Assassination of Julius Caesar Explored – History ToolsConstitutional Reforms of Julius Caesar – WikipediaHow Decimus Brutus Led Julius Caesar to His Doom – History HitCaesar: A Colossus and the Fall of the Roman RepublicThe Assassination of Julius Caesar: The Ides of March ExplainedWhy Did Julius Caesar Cross the Rubicon?Julius Caesar’s Rise, Rule, and AssassinationPatrons Thank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
Transcribe →Los Banditos - Porfirio Díaz and the Seeds of the Mexican Revolution
Apr 901:30:14Tap to summarizeDetallesDaniel takes McKyler back to late-1800s Mexico—the era of Porfirio Díaz, the powerful leader whose long rule shaped a nation. We dig into the hacendados and vast haciendas, the deep social divides, and the oppression that sparked a revolution. From Díaz’s rise from humble roots to the legendary figures of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa (and even General Pershing’s wild chase), we explore how it all connects.EnlacesPorfirio Diaz: Mexico's Gentleman DictatorPorfirio Diaz: From Mexican Liberalism to Revolution, 1876-1911Pancho Villa: Robin Hood or Ruthless Terrorist?Emiliano Zapata: Mexico's Greatest RevolutionaryPancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata: Allies in the Mexican RevolutionPancho Villa: Heroe o villano? Heroe del pueblo o villano psicopata? Biografia de Pancho VillaThe Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 (Documentary)Wanted: Dead or Alive: Pancho Villa and the American Invasion of Mexico | Historical DocumentaryPatrocinadores Thank you to all our patrons for your support!Liz D.Seth T.Irvin H.DaDogMiles T.Kirk K.DiscordJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK---
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