The ramplearningcenter’s Podcast

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  • EDUCATION

Gain the knowledge you have always wanted. You could Google something but when it is explained by someone it makes it easier to understand.  Knowledge includes any subject like "how to install an app on my phone" or "what's the best way to cook bacon". I will even delve into subjects like math, civics, sports, finances and even entertainment. No subject is taboo.  So sit back and enjoy getting smarter with each podcast! 

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Bacon, Blinkers and Common Sense: Ramblings with Rick

    Rick Post shares a casual, opinionated episode full of everyday tips and stories: his favorite way to cook and freeze bacon, a useful bacon-grease hack, driving pet peeves (please use blinkers and cruise control), and a plea for common sense and courtesy. Along the way he sprinkles in personal anecdotes—from watching classic Bugs Bunny to a quirky word of the day (apricity) and a brief look at drinking through history—wrapped up with a reminder to enjoy life.

    20 min

  2. JAN 21

    Adapt or Die: Why Homo Sapiens Outlasted the Rest

    Host Rick Post explores a NOVA episode on human species, arguing that Homo sapiens survived through superior adaptability and open-mindedness. He contrasts hunting strategies of Neanderthals with the flexible tools and behaviors of modern humans, and discusses how pooling skills led to larger societies. The episode also examines tribalism, the rise and fall of civilizations like Rome, and the dangers of willful ignorance. Rick ties these ideas to personal experiences in IT and lifelong learning, and shares a quick science fact about phagocytosis keeping the brain healthy.

    20 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    Why Trust Science? Debunking Myths and Understanding Research

    Rick Post explores what real research is, why scientific methods matter, and how biases and historical myths can distort our understanding. He discusses examples from history, medicine, and everyday science—explaining why replicability, peer review, and evidence are essential to trustworthy conclusions.

    18 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    The Fear of Learning: Why Knowledge Matters

    Rick Post introduces the Ramp Learning Center podcast and explores why learning matters in everyday life. He discusses fear as the primary barrier to learning, shares personal IT-training experiences, and emphasizes the value of curiosity and diverse skills in society. The episode includes a word of the day (“undauntable”) and a quick factoid on the five major personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism), and previews the next episode on research.

    21 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    RAMP Learning Center Trailer

    Introduction to RAMP Learning Center

    14 sec
  • 5 Episodes

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Gain the knowledge you have always wanted. You could Google something but when it is explained by someone it makes it easier to understand.  Knowledge includes any subject like "how to install an app on my phone" or "what's the best way to cook bacon". I will even delve into subjects like math, civics, sports, finances and even entertainment. No subject is taboo.  So sit back and enjoy getting smarter with each podcast! 

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