Simple Questions Podcast

Episode 65: What Happened To Black Wall Street? – features Hannibal B. Johnson, who traces the rise of Tulsa's Greenwood District, the 1921 massacre that destroyed it, and the forces that shaped how the event was named, remembered, and rebuilt. Episode Summary: Hannibal B. Johnson is the curator of Greenwood Rising, the author of Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Histo...

Episode 64: What is a Common Mycorrhizal Network? – features Dr. Jason Hoeksema, a conversation that explores what common mycorrhizal networks are, how large they can grow, and whether they truly benefit the plants they connect. Episode Summary: Dr. Jason Hoeksema is a plant ecologist and professor at the University of Mississippi who has studied mycorrhizal fungi and tree interactions since the e...

Episode 63: How Are High Performers Made? – features Dr. Alex Auerbach, exploring the science of how high performers optimize stress, environment, and psychology to deliver consistent results under pressure. Episode Summary: This episode features a conversation with Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist who has worked with the Toronto Raptors and now the Jacksonville Jaguars. Listen as Dr....

Episode 62: What Is Prosopagnosia? – features Dr. Brad Duchaine, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College, exploring the science, social impact, and neural mechanisms of face blindness. Episode Summary: This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brad Duchaine, a researcher with over two decades of experience studying face perception. Listen as Dr. Duchaine breaks down...

Episode 61: What Is Morse Code? – features James Wades, President of the Morse Telegraph Club and Advisor on Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, exploring the language of dots and dashes. Episode Summary: This episode features a conversation with James, an expert in telegraphy and historical communication infrastructure. Listen as James breaks down what Morse code really is, how telegraphy shows up in...

Episode 60: What Is Mind-Wandering? – features Dr. Jonathan Schooler, exploring how the wandering mind shapes creativity, consciousness, and the way we understand attention. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Jonathan Schooler, a pioneer in the scientific study of consciousness and mental drift. Schooler draws back t...

Episode 59: How Do Jails Work? – features David Thaxton, who explores the differences between jails and prisons, the reality of daily operations, and how the justice system can better serve society. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and David Thaxton, the retired Warden of the Wyandotte County Detention Center. Thaxton draw...

Episode 58: What Are Omega-3s? – features Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a leading expert in fatty acids and creator of the Omega-3 Index, who shares his insights into omega-3s and how they impact human health. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a physician and researcher specializing in omega-3 fatty...

Episode 57: How Do Cats Behave? – features Dr. Mikel Delgado, a leading cat behavior expert and researcher who shares her insights into the feline mind and how we can better understand our feline companions. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Mikel Delgado, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and author. Dr...

Episode 56: How Do You Survive Solitary Confinement? – features Leon Benson, who shares his journey from wrongful conviction and 10 consecutive years in solitary confinement to eventual exoneration. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Leon Benson, the Director of the Solitary Justice Project, who was wrongfully convicted...

Episode 55: What Is Good Design? – features Debbie Millman, breaking down good design as intention, effortlessness, and respect for the human experience. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Debbie Millman, a designer, author, educator, and host of the Design Matters podcast. Listen as Debbie breaks down what good design really is, how design s...

Episode 54: What Is Dermatology? – features board-certified dermatologist Dr. Edidiong Kaminska as she breaks down the most common skin issues, the biggest myths in skin care, and how to build an effective routine backed by science. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Edidiong Kaminska, a board-certified medical and surgical dermatologist,...

Episode 53: What Is Creatine? – features one of the world’s most published creatine researchers Dr. Richard B. Kreider as he breaks down how creatine actually works, what the research shows, and who benefits most. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Richard B. Kreider, a leading authority in exercise and sport nutrition with 300+ peer-revi...

Episodes 40-52: Highlights features our best moments from the past year, featuring a world-class expert in behavioral economics, an exoneree, a UFC fighter, a voice actor, a homicide detective, and an open-source creator. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast brings you the best moments from the last 13 episodes. We've condensed insightful highlights on topics like comp...

Episode 52: What Is Peppermint OS? – features Peppermint OS Co-Founder Shane Remington as he shares the story behind building an open source Linux distribution. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Shane Remington, co-founder and former COO of Peppermint OS, the innovative Linux distribution that blends cloud computing with the desktop experien...

Episode 51: What Is Behavioral Economics? - features renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely as he unpacks the forces behind our purchasing choices and personal decisions. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dan Ariely, the celebrated behavioral economist and three-time New York Times–bestselling author of Predictably Irrational , The Upside...

Episode 50: How Do You Voice Act? - features legendary voice actor Billy West as he shares how he brings animated characters to life, from Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, and Professor Farnsworth in Futurama to Bugs Bunny in the original Space Jam. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a candid conversation with Billy West, the legendary voice actor behind some of animation’s m...

Episode 49: How Are Homicides Investigated? - has veteran Tulsa homicide detective Sgt. Dave Walker breaking down what really happens after a murder. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Sgt. Dave Walker, a seasoned homicide detective known for his work on The First 48 and decades of experience solving violent crimes. Listen...

Episode 48: What Is Speedcubing? - has world-record blindfolded solver Tommy Cherry explain how he conquers the standard 3×3×3 cube blindfolded in just 12 seconds. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Tommy Cherry, a world-renowned speedcuber known for holding multiple world records in blindfolded Cube solving. Listen as Tom...

Episode 47 : How Does Bluetooth Work? – Bluetooth & Wireless Expert Nick Hunn Explains How This Invisible Technology Operates and How It Became Widely Adopted. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Nick Hunn, an award-winning author and pioneering wireless technology expert renowned for coining the term “hearables” and ad...

Episode 46 : What Are Extreme Overvalued Beliefs? - has Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Tahir Rahman, explain how beliefs and not delusions are responsible for attacks. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Tahir Rahman, an award-winning author and physician-scientist at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Rahm...

Episode 45: How Do You Become a UFC Fighter? - features Ultimate Fighting Championship contender, Angela 'Overkill' Hill, as she shares her journey to becoming one of the best female strawweight fighters in UFC history. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Angela "Overkill" Hill. Angela is a former Invicta...

Episode 44: What’s Life Like As A Competitive Eater? - has 15th Ranked Major League Eating competitor George Chiger, explain how he navigates the world of competitive eating. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and George Chiger, also known as "The Smorgasbord." From devouring hot dogs at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Inte...

Episode 43 : How Are People Exonerated?- features Exoneree Marvin Cotton Jr. sharing his story of being wrongfully imprisoned for 19 years, 7 months, and 12 days for a crime he did not commit. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Marvin Cotton Jr. Marvin's story provides a powerful look into how someone can be wrongfully...

Episode 42: What Is Taekwondo? features Taekwondo Hall of Fame Inductee Jinsue Park sharing his extensive familial knowledge and experience in Taekwondo. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Jinsue Park, a Grandmaster in Taekwondo. Jinsue's competitive highlights include representing the US Junior Olympic Taekwondo Team, win...