This is a podcast about real life failures and how we either learned or failed to learn. We’ll dive into projects we’ve worked on and other life events. We’ll also bring others from all walks of life to share how they “failed to learn”. Your hosts are Israel Vega and Shad Phillips
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis is a podcast about real life failures and how we either learned or failed to learn. We’ll dive into projects we’ve worked on and other life events. We’ll also bring others from all walks of life to share how they “failed to learn”. Your hosts are Israel Vega and Shad Phillips
Recent episodes include "I fail to be calm" (13 December 2025, 38 minutes), "The "how hard could it be" series: Project Management" (27 July 2025, 45 minutes), and "I fail to be Motivated" (23 June 2025, 21 minutes).
I Fail To Learn publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for I Fail To Learn is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. I Fail To Learn requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. I Fail To Learn's contact route on record: verified email.
I Fail To Learn is an education podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #13
In this episode, Israel, Shad, and special guest Vinnie explore what it means to be calm—and why some of us struggle with it more than others. Israel admits he thrives in chaos and gets triggered by overly calm people...
Summary In this episode of the I Fail to Learn podcast, host Israel Vega speaks with project manager Ramon Rivera about the journey of learning from failures in the field of project management. They discuss the...
Episode #1
Summary In this episode of the I Fail to Learn podcast, hosts Israel Vega and Shad Phillips explore the concept of motivation and its role in personal growth and learning through failure. They discuss the different...
Episode #32
In this episode, hosts Israel and Shad explore the theme of note taking as a crucial skill for learning and productivity. They discuss their personal experiences with note taking, the various methods they use, and the...
Episode #31
In this episode, hosts Israel and Shad reflect on their podcast journey over the past year, discussing their most popular episodes, audience engagement, and personal growth through conversations with guests. They share...
In this episode, host Israel Vega reconnects with Chris Chiaro, who shares his journey of relocating from Seattle to Madrid with his family. They discuss the motivations behind the move, the challenges faced during the...
Episode #29
In this episode of the 'I Fail to Learn' podcast, host Israel Vega engages in a deep conversation with Ayman El-Ghazali, exploring the themes of failure as a learning tool, cultural identity, and the challenges of...
Episode #28
In this episode of the I Fail to Learn podcast, host Israel Vega engages with guest Jim Milam to explore the multifaceted world of fishing, discussing how failure is an inherent part of the experience. Jim shares his...
Episode #27
In this episode of the I Failed to Learn podcast, hosts Israel and Shad delve into the complexities of decision-making. They explore the various frameworks and factors that influence how we make choices, the roles of...
Episode #26
In this episode of the I Failed to Learn podcast, host Israel Vega speaks with Michelle Sanchez about her journey through failure and success. They discuss the importance of viewing failure as a learning opportunity...
Episode #25
In this episode of the I Failed to Learn podcast, host Shad Phillips engages in a candid conversation with Brianna Ramos about her experiences with online dating. They explore the challenges, memorable fails, and...
Episode #24
In this episode, hosts Israel and Shad explore the concept of failure as a learning tool, focusing specifically on the challenges and techniques of delegation. They discuss personal experiences with delegation, the...
Episode #23
In this episode, host Israel Vega speaks with Kellyn Gorman about her journey through failure, health challenges, and personal growth. Kellen shares her experiences with strokes, the impact of family expectations, and...
Episode #22
Summary In this episode of the I Fail to Learn podcast, hosts Shad and Israel delve into the concept of the forgetting curve and how it affects memory retention in the digital age. They discuss the challenges of context...
Episode #21
In this episode of the I Failed to Learn podcast, host Israel Vega and guests Casey Esworthy and Shad discuss the complexities of failure, learning, and the dynamics of helping others. They explore the nuances of...
Episode #20
In this episode of the Failed to Learn podcast, hosts Israel Vega and Shad Phillips engage with guest John Cully, exploring the intersection of gaming and learning from failure. John shares his journey into gaming...
Episode #19
In this episode of the I Failed to Learn podcast, hosts Shad Phillips and Israel Vega, along with guest Vinnie Starpoli, explore the concept of failure as a crucial learning tool. They categorize different types of...
In this episode of the Failed to Learn Podcast, hosts Israel and Shad provide a comprehensive update on their podcasting journey, discussing the challenges they faced, the equipment and software they chose, and the...
Summary In this episode of the I Fail to Learn podcast, hosts Shad Phillips and Israel Vega explore the concept of failure as a vital learning tool. They discuss how to build a culture that embraces failure, the...
Episode #16
In this episode of the Failed to Learn Podcast, hosts Israel and Shad explore the concept of failure as a learning tool. They discuss the importance of building a support group that includes various roles such as...
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