Explain Like I'm 5

Emre Atilgan

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Curious about the world but short on time? Every day, Explain Like I'm 5 breaks down a fascinating topic into simple, bite-sized audio that even a 5-year-old could understand, without talking down to you. From black holes to Bitcoin, ancient myths to AI, each episode is a daily dose of wonder. Powered by Notebook LM + human curiosity.

12/08/2025

The Mystery Visitors from Far, Far Away

Have you ever had a stranger knock on your door? Well, our Solar System just had three strange visitors knock on ours! In this episode, we take a journey to meet the Interstellar Objects—space rocks that came from way outside our neighborhood, zoomed past the Sun, and are heading back out into the deep dark. Here’s what we’ll explore: The Weird One ('Oumuamua): Meet the first visitor, a long, skinny rock that looks like a space cigar. It didn't act like a normal comet and sped up all on its own! Was it a rock... or maybe an alien spaceship? 👽 The Normal Cousins (Borisov & ATLAS): We look at the other two visitors, who acted much more like the icy comets we know, spitting out water and gas like a leaky hose. The Great Space Chase: These visitors move fast. We talk about "Project Lyra," a wild plan where scientists want to build a super-fast rocket to chase 'Oumuamua down before it disappears forever. Grab your space helmet and join us as we try to solve the mystery of these galactic wanderers!

14 min
08/04/2025

The Singing Sands: Nature’s Secret Songs

What if sand could sing? In deserts and on beaches, some special sand makes mysterious sounds—like a drum, a hum, or even a roar! 🌬️🏖️ In this episode, we’ll discover why some sand sings when you walk on it or when it slides down a dune. We’ll learn how tiny grains, shaped just right, can make big noises—and where in the world you can hear this magical music made by nature. No instruments needed—just sand and science! 🎶🏜️🧪

13 min
07/11/2025

Life Without Sunlight: Deep-Sea Vents

Far below the ocean, in total darkness, strange underwater vents shoot out hot, bubbly fluids—and life thrives there without any sunlight! In this episode, we’ll explore how these deep-sea vents work, how weird creatures survive using chemicals instead of sunshine, and what they might teach us about life on other planets. We’ll break it all down simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even deep-sea science should be easy to understand! 🌋🐙🌊

16 min
07/09/2025

Why We Walk the Way We Do in Malls

Ever wonder why some malls feel easy to walk through—and others make you want to leave? In this episode, we’ll explore how the design of shopping spaces affects how we move, where we stop, and even what we buy! From signs and store layouts to crowding and walking speed, we’ll break it all down simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even shopping science should be easy to understand! 🛍️🚶‍♀️🗺️

13 min
07/07/2025

The Silk Road: More Than Just Trade

The Silk Road wasn’t just for selling silk—it was a superhighway for sharing ideas! In this episode, we’ll learn how this ancient route helped spread religions like Buddhism and Islam, shared cool inventions like paper and gunpowder, and connected people across thousands of miles. We’ll break it all down simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even world-changing journeys should be easy to understand! 🐫📜🌍

18 min
07/04/2025

Diamonds: How They Shine and Sound

Diamonds aren’t just shiny—they can also talk in tiny sounds! In this episode, we’ll learn how scientists listen to diamonds as they grow, how their sparkle is studied with special lights, and why even sound systems and space tech love synthetic diamonds. We’ll break it all down simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even the science of sparkle should be easy to understand! 💎🔬🎵

19 min
07/02/2025

How Startups Make (and Lose) Money

Startups need more than big ideas—they need to understand money! In this episode, we’ll explore how new companies plan their finances, figure out how much it costs to get a customer, and guess how much that customer might be worth over time. We’ll break down key terms like CAC and LTV, and explain how smart planning helps startups grow (or crash).All explained simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even startup money math should be easy to understand! 💸📊🚀

18 min
06/30/2025

What Does That Mean at the Gym? Fitness Words Explained

What’s a PR? What does ROM stand for? And why are there so many weird words at the gym? In this episode, we’ll break down the common acronyms, abbreviations, and phrases people use in fitness—whether it’s weightlifting, CrossFit, cycling, or stretching. We’ll explain it all simply, like we’re 5 years old—because even gym talk should be easy to understand! 🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♀️🤸‍♀️

26 min

Curious about the world but short on time? Every day, Explain Like I'm 5 breaks down a fascinating topic into simple, bite-sized audio that even a 5-year-old could understand, without talking down to you. From black holes to Bitcoin, ancient myths to AI, each episode is a daily dose of wonder. Powered by Notebook LM + human curiosity.

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Emre Atilgan
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