Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Three Hours in the Dark: Scrutiny or Scapegoat?
Episode 5084
The Kan report revealed a three-hour gap between Netanyahu being informed of the October 7th attack and his call to the IDF chief of staff. But is th…
1 month ago
The Shared Work of Teshuvah: Why Your Failures Aren't Unique
Episode 5083
Daniel wrote in with a personal inventory framed through the Jewish New Year—and a list of shortcomings that turns out to be nearly universal. This e…
1 month ago
Why Mechanical Keyboards Refused to Die
Episode 5082
What if a better technology was pushed aside for something cheaper — and then fought its way back? We trace the mechanical keyboard's underground sur…
1 month ago
Babies Communicate Before Words — Here's the Science
Episode 5081
Is your pre-verbal baby actually communicating more than you think? This episode unpacks the developmental science behind joint attention, proto-decl…
1 month ago
SKÅDIS vs Industrial Pegboard: IKEA's Clever Lock-In
Episode 5080
Daniel wanted a true industrial pegboard with the classic circular hole pattern. He ended up with IKEA's SKÅDIS board instead. We dig into why IKEA d…
1 month ago
When Hebrew and Phoenician Were the Same Writing
Episode 5079
Before the square Ashurit script, Judeans, Phoenicians, Moabites, and Arameans wrote with nearly identical letters and spoke closely related language…
1 month ago
When Shopping Lists Outgrow the Grocery Store
Episode 5078
Daniel and Hannah need groceries, drywall anchors, and IKEA parts — but no single app handles all three. This episode explores why grocery-centric ap…
1 month ago
Your Life as a Medical Encyclopedia: Decision Trees for Real Life
Episode 5077
When your brain won't cooperate at 2am with a feverish toddler, a static wiki won't cut it. This episode explores building a personal knowledge base …
1 month ago
How Memory Palaces and Key Bowls Actually Work
Episode 5076
Ever pat your pockets and wonder why you forgot your keys again? This episode unpacks the science of cognitive offloading, why memory aids carry an u…
1 month ago
Monitoring a Warm Toddler Without Losing Your Mind
Episode 5075
Daniel's 14-month-old feels warm, but the thermometer says no fever. Is it teething? Should he keep rechecking? We untangle the evidence on fever thr…
1 month ago