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Big questions. Simple answers. With jokes.
Ever wondered why we sleep, what electricity actually is, how airplanes fly, or why Pluto got fired as a planet?
Welcome to Explain It Like I’m 5—the podcast that tackles life’s biggest, weirdest, most wonderfully human questions… and makes them make sense.
Hosted by Alex, each episode breaks down a complex topic—from science, history, politics, and technology to philosophy, emotions, and everyday “wait… what?” moments—into an easy, entertaining, and curiosity-sparking conversation you could share with a five-year-old… or your most confused adult friend.
💡 Topics include:
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What Is AI?
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Why Do We Poop?
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How Does the Stock Market Work?
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What Is DNA?
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Can Animals Talk?
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Why Do We Fight Over Beliefs?
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What Is the Internet Made Of?
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How Did We Go from Dinosaurs to TikTok?
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…and 50+ more questions you didn’t know you were dying to understand.
Whether you're 5, 15, or 105, this podcast is your fun, friendly, no-intimidation zone to learn how the world works—one wildly interesting question at a time.
🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Perfect for curious kids, overthinking adults, teachers, students, and anyone who loves learning without lectures.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Why do we wrinkle, slow down, and creak with age, and is there any way to hit “pause”?
In this episode of Explain It Like I’m 5, Alex breaks down the science of aging in the simplest terms possible: from the Hayflick limit and telomeres (your DNA’s shoelace caps), to oxidative stress, cellular “garbage,” and a tired immune system. We’ll explore why evolution doesn’t bother keeping us young forever, the wild science of anti-aging research—from telomerase and senolytics to CRISPR—and why lifestyle still beats miracle creams. Plus, discover the weird quirks of aging (like why grandpas have big ears and lobsters basically don’t age at all) and why growing older isn’t just decline—it’s also growth, wisdom, and a surprising boost in happiness.
New episodes out every Monday and Wednesday!
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