The world is getting increasingly complex, yet our attention spans are getting shorter. Do you wish someone could just explain everything to you as if you were a five-year-old kid? Are you curious about science, philosophy, history, life and the world in general, but don't know where to start learning everything from scratch? Welcome to Explain This, where we'll untangle the complexities of life and the universe, one bite-sized, child-friendly explanation at a time!
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Explain This is hosted by Jin Kim. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "71 - Stem Cells" (2 October 2025, 39 minutes), "70 - Computers" (31 July 2025, 49 minutes), and "69 - Prions" (3 July 2025, 36 minutes).
Explain This publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 71 episodes.
Booking probability for Explain This is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Explain This requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Explain This's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Explain This are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Educational Support Services. Explain This has a science audience.
Jin Kim hosts Explain This, a science podcast with 71 episodes published.
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Episode #14
<p>How come salamanders can regenerate limbs while we can't? Can we use stem cells to regrow organs for transplanting? What is an iPSC and why is it a total gamechanger? When is a human being considered first...
Episode #13
<p>How does a computer use a bunch of 0s and 1s to show you cat memes? What do 19th-century weaving looms have to do with the "bugs" in modern software? And how do I know what specs to look for if I want a...
Episode #12
<p>Why shouldn't you eat brains? How are cannibalism and mad cow disease linked? Can Jin say "transmissible spongiform encephalopathy" three times as fast?</p><p>Let's learn about one of the most terrifying, unstoppable...
Episode #11
<p>Do you really know all of your Facebook friends? How many people can you know personally? Why does city life feel so isolating? </p><p>Join Jin as he unpicks Dunbar's Number, the "Monkeysphere," and its fascinating...
Episode #10
<p>Why are some babies born through surgery instead of by natural delivery? Is a Caesarean section better for the mum and baby? What is the dark history behind the C-section?</p><p>Let's explore the miraculous and icky...
Episode #9
<p>How does our economy work? What does it mean to seize the means of production? How is late stage capitalism ruining my life? And why did so many people lose their jobs in 2008?</p><p>Jin takes you down the windy...
Episode #8
<p>Did you know.... that many of your fun facts are just plain wrong? Come join us for a spirited session of "well, actually"s and learn about factoids: facts that aren't, in fact, facts!</p><p>Thorn<br/>Kurzgesagt - We...
Episode #7
<p>How do you know which Chinese Zodiac animal's year is when? Why is there no Year of the Cat or Year of the Capybara? What's the sexagenary cycle?<br/><br/>Let's learn about the Asian counterpart to the Western...
Episode #6
<p>Why does cancer happen? How come chemotherapy kills cancer but not us? What does my doctor mean when he says I have a "lesion"?<br/><br/>We learn all about the emperor of maladies in today's episode, what makes it...
Episode #5
<p>What's the best anti-aging cream available? Which is better - physical or chemical sunscreen? Can you get sunburnt through a glass window? What does SPF even mean?<br/><br/>Get ready for the coming summer by Slip...
Episode #4
<p>What is electricity made up of? How do power plants use magnets to generate electricity? What is the largest machine in the world? How can you make a mountain into a battery?<br/><br/>Join us for our first...
Episode #3
<p>What does it mean to be functionally literate? How does reading help protect you from being manipulated and controlled? Why are books burned and banned in dystopias?<br/><br/>Let's delve deep into understanding the...
Episode #2
<p>What is the REAL story behind penicillin? How do antibiotics treat infections? Should we be worried about superbugs taking over the world?<br/><br/>Jin geeks out on one of his favourite medical topics and teaches you...
Episode #1
<p>How do you fly in the sky? What do swoll pecs have to do with flying? Is it true that physics says that bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly?<br/><br/>We're back from our hiatus with an exciting episode on how planes...
Episode #22
<p>How can you use the Sun, the stars, and time to measure your location on Earth? Why were clocks instrumental in conquering the seas? How can you use shadows and wells to prove that the Earth is round?<br/><br/>Today...
Episode #21
<p>How do infections kill us? What happens when my immune system overreacts? Why is horseshoe crab blood important in medicine?<br/><br/>All these questions and more are answered in today's episode, covering the often...
Episode #20
<p>How can you split a supposedly indivisible atom to release a lot of energy? Why was this discovery so controversial in the context of history? What does Einstein have to do with nukes? Are nuclear reactors good or...
Episode #19
<p>What can star signs tell me about my personality and love life? (spoiler: nothing.) How did the Zodiac come about? Who is the mysterious, hidden thirteenth Zodiac sign?<br/><br/>Let's kick off 2024 not with...
Episode #18
<p>Why do smokers live 10-18 years fewer on average than non-smokers? What is in cigarette tar and why is it deadly? How can smoking cause impotence? Should I vape?<br/><br/>In today's episode, we do a deep dive and...
Episode #17
<p>How can you squeeze in infinite people into an already full hotel? Are some infinities bigger than others? What's the relationship between infinity and zero?<br/><br/>Come explore the boundless, magical world of...
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