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Hosted by Ruff & Tumble · education · EN
The podcast that asks: Do we really understand how anything works at all?No question is too dumb, no topic is off limits. Assume I’m an Idiot takes complex ideas, hot takes, and basic things you should know, and boils them down so even a 7-year-old can understand. Can a guy with the IQ of a Wood Tick find a way to help folks understand the way the world functions? You be the judge.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe podcast that asks: Do we really understand how anything works at all? No question is too dumb, no topic is off limits. Assume I’m an Idiot takes complex ideas, hot takes, and basic things you should know, and boils them down so even a 7-year-old can understand.
Assume I’m an Idiot is hosted by Ruff & Tumble. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "SICK DAY, NO WAY. REPLAY! With Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi" (27 October 2026, 64 minutes), "WHAT IS AUTISM? THE UPS AND DOWNS… THIS ONE IS PERSONAL" (20 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "MY INTERVIEW WITH CLAUDE: A WOMAN OF TRUTH AND PRINCIPALS With CLAUDE" (6 October 2026, 90 minutes).
Assume I’m an Idiot publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Assume I’m an Idiot is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Assume I’m an Idiot requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Assume I’m an Idiot's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Assume I’m an Idiot are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Assume I’m an Idiot has an education audience.
Ruff & Tumble hosts Assume I’m an Idiot, an education podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Well it was bound to happen. Even those of us with a cast-iron immune system get the yucks. JR got a wacky bug, so we’re replaying our premiere episode while he’s on the mend. Worth a re-listen for those that love...

It seems that most people’s understanding of Autism comes from Hollywood… the weird guy that helps solve crimes, or Dustin Hoffman counting cards in a casino. But there are many different shapes and forms of it. Not to...

We’ve already interviewed one huge internet star, so we figured we better keep the coverage fair and balanced. This week JR interviews CLAUDE… and she’s a completely different animal. A no BS, straight dope chat with AI...

We could sit here all day and tell you what AI is all about, or we can just go to the source. JR interviews ChatGPT in what turns out to be a roller coaster of fascination, smiles, fear, and good old fashion HEEBIE...

There are question, then there are super nerdy QUESTIONS. JR has a healthy supply of both. So there’s only one person he could think of that could scratch the itch. Our 3-time awesome guest: Astrophysicist, author...

Episode #25
We got a lot of people bugging the heck out of us to learn more about our host. Is he as dumb as he says? Is he as dumb as he SOUNDS? Does he have strong opinions about ANYTHING? Welp, listen up, because he probably...

The second part of our conversation with the confirmed bad ass country vet, Dr. Suzanne Sheldon! JR discussed what it was like to be in NC during hurricane Helene, what questions to ask when interviewing a new vet, plus...

Are you getting overcharged by your vet? Are they recommending unnecessary procedures? And how would you even know? JR wades through the confusing world of veterinary medicine with the help of a straight shootin’...

Our guest this week had to unexpectedly reschedule, so it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on some business stuff. JR reviews a sampling of your fan mail AND hate mail, and answers them all… in a manner befitting...

The national debt is massive. An almost incomprehensible number. But does it really matter anymore? Is there a difference between 20 Trillion and 39 Trillion when it comes to the impact to our economy?JR digs into...

We hit the magic number… 20 episodes!! Even though we have no idea why that’s important. But, it’s time for us to take a week off. So enjoy our new LOVE/HATE-MAIL song WRITTEN BY ALL OF YOU! And a smattering of awesome...

Episode #19
Ageism, the ATS system, and a lot of other icky stuff you may encounter in the job market. The second half of a fantastic discussion with someone who really knows what’s happening out there. Expand your brains with more...

What’s a Career Coach? How is it different than a Career Counselor? And what about Resumé Doctors? And how do you know if ANY of them are qualified to help you? JR chews down to the meat of what these people do, what...

Well friends, all of you who have been asking for Stan to be on mic, it’s your lucky day. Our main guest had to cancel so JR has invited our intrepid engineer to talk about who he is, where he came from, and… let’s just...

Episode #16
It started out as a simple “How to” conversation… and turned into something way deeper and more honest. JR welcomes back his 3 immensely talented pros for another episode to dig deeper into the business of acting...

Episode #15
Some people think you just memorize some lines and stand where you’re supposed to. But there’s got to be more to it than that…right? Join JR and his insanely talented guest as they get into the art, business, and...

Advanced math makes a lot of sense for people going into the sciences. But what about people who aren’t? JR tries to upset the education apple cart by drilling into the way we’re currently taught in school. Joined by a...

The Electoral College has been around since basically the birth of our country, and has been at times successful and at times a total train wreck. JR digs into what the E.C. is, how it works, and investigates whether or...

<p>AI can be fun. It can be scary. And, it turns out, it can be incredibly dangerous. JR dives in to AI’s effect on the creative industry, the media industry, and society as a whole. And discovers just how far deep...

<p>Attention planners, procrastinators, and crashers! We talked about our golden years, now let’s talk about our final hours. An insightful look at the psychology, prep, and emotional roller coaster that is death...
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astrophysicist, cosmologist, inventor, educator, science communicator, actor, author, Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Professor, School of Information, UC Berkeley’s School of Information
Paul Ermine Potter and Dawn Tibbetts Potter Endowed Professor of Politics, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
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