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Hosted by Dr. Dave Mulder · education · EN
Hey friends, I’m Dr. Dave! I am a college professor and former math and science teacher, and I love to learn new things. This podcast is a chance for us to all keep learning things together, because there is always something new to discover.One of my deeply held beliefs is that “smart” is not something that you *are,* but rather it’s something you *become* as you learn new things. Sometimes you might not feel very smart; there have been plenty of times in my life when that has been the case for me! But here’s the thing: there are so many interesting, curious, mysterious, downright amazing things about this world! If you have your eyes and ears open, you can always learn something new–and get smarter in the process. So that’s the plan for this podcast: each episode will be a short burst of learning, a boost for finding out something amazing about the way this world works. I’m excited to share fascinating facts and super science stories with you in every episode.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHey friends, I’m Dr. Dave! I am a college professor and former math and science teacher, and I love to learn new things. This podcast is a chance for us to all keep learning things together, because there is always something new to discover.
It’s Good to Be Smart! is hosted by Dr. Dave Mulder. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 05-07 - “Sedimental Value”: How Earth’s Geology Supports Life, and How Life Shapes Earth" (10 April 2026, 7 minutes), "Episode 05-06 - “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”: How Weathering Breaks Rock into Smaller Pieces" (10 April 2026, 9 minutes), and "Episode 05-05 - “Don’t Take It for Granite”: How Rocks Form, Change, and Cycle Through Earth" (10 April 2026, 8 minutes).
It’s Good to Be Smart! publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for It’s Good to Be Smart! is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It’s Good to Be Smart! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It’s Good to Be Smart!'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Dr. Dave Mulder hosts It’s Good to Be Smart!, an education podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Episode #7
Earth’s geology and life are deeply connected—rocks help create soil, soil supports life, and living things reshape the land. This episode brings the series together by showing Earth as an interconnected system and...
Episode #6
Earth’s surface is shaped by everyday forces like water, wind, ice, plants, and gravity. This episode focuses on how rocks are broken down and moved, creating familiar landforms all around us. This episode is part of a...
Episode #5
Rocks may look boring, but they’re constantly forming, changing, and recycling. This episode shows how the three rock types are connected through an ongoing cycle of change. This episode is part of a rock-solid season...
Volcanoes are Earth’s pressure valves, releasing heat and material from deep below the surface. This episode explains why some volcanoes erupt explosively while others quietly spill lava. This episode is part of a...
Earthquakes happen when stress builds up and suddenly snaps along faults in Earth’s crust. This episode unpacks why earthquakes happen where they do and how scientists measure and study them. This episode is part of a...
Episode #2
The continents don’t sit still—they ride on massive plates that slowly move, collide, and pull apart. This episode explains plate tectonics and why moving plates explain so many of Earth’s biggest features. This episode...
Earth isn’t a solid ball—it’s made of distinct layers that behave differently and work together to shape everything we see on the surface. This episode explores what’s inside Earth and how scientists know without ever...
Episode #7
In this episode, we examine what happens when the immune system overreacts or gets confused, and explore four essential lifestyle habits—sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management—to help your internal defenders...
In this episode, Dr. Dave uses sports analogies to explain how vaccines act as "practice scrimmages" for the immune system, allowing your white blood cells to safely build protective memory so they are prepared to win...
Episode #5
In this episode, the focus shifts to the body's elite archives to explain how B-cells create custom-made "wanted posters" called antibodies and how memory cells store battle plans to ensure the body can shut down repeat...
In this episode, the "Immunity League" assembles as we meet specific white blood cell heroes like the "big eating" Macrophages and the T-cell "Commanders," revealing how they use elite teamwork and communication to find...
In this episode, the "villains" of the microscopic world are unmasked as Dr. Dave defines the four major types of pathogens—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—and illustrates the different strategies these invaders...
In this episode, we explore "Fortress Mode" to discover how the body’s physical and chemical barriers—including skin, mucus, stomach acid, and even earwax—act as a protective castle wall that stops germs before they can...
In this episode, Dr. Dave introduces the immune system as a coordinated superhero team living inside you, explaining the fundamental differences between the rapid-response "innate" system you are born with and the...
This episode is all about Gregor Mendel, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of the rules that govern how traits are passed on from parents to offspring.. This episode...
This episode is all about Dimitri Mendeleev, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of the properties of elements and how to organize them. This episode is part of a...
This episode is all about Christiaan Huygens, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of many things, including creating more accurate clocks, explaining Saturn's rings...
This episode is all about Dorothy Hodgkin, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of the structure of complex molecules. This episode is part of a series about...
This episode is all about Subrhmanyan Chandrasekhar, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of how stars develop and change over time, and what happens when stars run out...
This episode is all about Edward Jenner, a less-than-famous (but very important scientist!) who helped deepen our understanding of vaccines and how to prevent viral diseases. This episode is part of a series about...
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