Explain It Slowly
244 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA podcast where Linh asks Dimitri questions about a certain topic and he will try his best to explain it in a way she can understand. Dimitri does not know the topic beforehand and it could be about anything. The only rule is he must answer the question whether he makes it up or tells her the truth.
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44: What is fugu?
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 7.54 MBLinh wonders what fugu is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LinhAndDimiChan Reference: - https://www....
43: What is it like to be a junior iOS developer?
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBDimitri wonders what it's like to be a junior iOS developer, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Reference: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swift(pro...
42: Tell me an anecdote!
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBDimitri wants to hear an anecdote, and Linh tries her best to tell it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Reference: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1fgvLSZv7M - https://www.youtube.co...
41: How does tennis work?
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 14.1 MBDimitri wonders how tennis works, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Referrence: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis - https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
40: How do you eat durian?
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 9.87 MBDimitri wonders how to eat durian, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Reference: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian
39: What is anime?
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MBLinh wonders what anime is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 Anime to check out that we can remember while recording (LOL): - Odd Taxi (adult):...
38: What is a CNC machine?
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.47 MBLinh wonders what a CNC machine is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control
37: Bonus: Randomness with Chris
July 24, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 4.72 MBThis week we invited our friend, Chris, joining us for a bonus episode where we discussed some very exciting topics.
36: What is stereolithography 3D printing?
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 6.12 MBOur special guest, Chris, wonders what stereolithography 3D printing is, and Linh and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereolithography - https://formlabs.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-stereolithography-sla-3d-printing/ Errata: - The liquid used in stereolithography 3D printing is resin, which is cured by a UV laser. - The resin is not always colored. - The laser isn’t really heating up the pla...
35: What is Magic: The Gathering?
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.8 MBLinh wonders what Magic the Gathering is, and our special guest, Chris, and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://magic.wizards.com/en - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic:TheGathering
34: Why is it okay to eat raw beef?
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 8.76 MBLinh wonders why it's okay to eat raw beef, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 References: - https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-hand...
33: What is VPN?
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.8 MBLinh wonders what VPN is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Check out Linh's app, Not Phở, a cook that introduces the user to Vietnamese cuisine, especially dishes other than Phở. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also have an iMessage sticker pack so that you can share with all your friends and family. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1525104124?pt=14724&ct=Podcast&mt=8 References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtualprivatenetwork - https://appleins...
32: Why do OS updates take so long?
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 6.98 MBLinh wonders why OS updates take so long, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitalsignature - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppleFile_System
31: What is skywriting?
July 05, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 5.48 MBLinh wonders what skywriting is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skywriting - https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/04/what-happened-to-skywriting/360764/ Errata: - Skywriting is not made from water condensing. Check out the references.
30: What is it about yakitori that makes your tongue melt?
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 23.8 MBDimitri wonders what is it about yakitori that makes your tongue melts, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… Check the chapter art for examples!
29: What is charcoal?
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MBLinh wonders what charcoal is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcoal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binchōtan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potash
28: Bonus: Truthfulness with Fernando
June 26, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MBThis week we invited our friend, Fernando Olivares, to join us where we discussed some very exciting topics. Follow Fernando Olivares on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromjrtosr References: - Please reference the notes in each episode for the facts.
27: How did Cinco de Mayo become a holiday?
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 6.24 MBOur special guest, Fernando Olivares, wonders about the origin of Cinco de Mayo, and Linh and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… Follow Fernando Olivares on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromjrtosr References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CincodeMayo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryofDolores - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ListofconstitutionsofMexico - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofnationalconstitutions - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LawontheNationalArms,Flag,andAnth...
26: How do you pick a lock?
June 21, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 9.14 MBLinh wonders how to pick a lock, and our special guest, Fernando Olivares, and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… Follow Fernando Olivares on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromjrtosr References: - https://isccompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Keyway-and-Key-Size-Dimensions.pdf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockpicking - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combinationlock - https://sophieh.itch.io/sophies-safecracking-simulator - https://xkcd.com/538/ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
25: How do you get an internet connection?
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBLinh wonders how to get an internet connection, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DynamicHostConfigurationProtocol - https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/dialingcodes.html?p1=179&p2=195&number=33+1+45+24+52+82 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxialcable - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CableInternetaccess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dial-upInternetaccess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digi...
24: What is eczema?
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBDimitri wonders what eczema is, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatitis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corticosteroid - https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/phototherapy/ - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK424892/ - https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/dupixent/dupixent-faq/ - https://www.dupixent.com/atopicdermatitis/about-dupixent/how-dupixent-works - https://www.livescience.com/what-are-cytokines.html Errata:...
23: How has WWDC changed over the years?
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBLinh wonders how WWDC changed over the years, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppleWorldwideDevelopers_Conference - https://developer.apple.com/wwdc21/ - https://www.apple.com
22: What makes sushi delicious?
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 18 MBLinh wonders what makes sushi delicious, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k4x9FrD5k4 Errata: - Movie to checkout: “East Side Sushi” - Rice used to preserve fish is called kogi
21: What is the difference between Bluetooth vs Wifi?
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBLinh wonders about bluetooth and wifi, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth - https://www.bluetooth.com/about-us/bluetooth-origin/ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidelity - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared Errata: - Bluetooth is named after a Viking king - Wifi: Wireless Fidelity - Fidelity: faithful or loyal - Sine or sinusoidal wave - Infrared is in the nanometer spectrum
20: What makes Mommy fish sauce so special?
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 10.9 MBDimitri wonders what makes Mommy fish sauce special, and Linh tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_sauce
19: How does dye sublimation work?
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 17.9 MBLinh wonders how dye sublimation works, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dye-sublimation_printing - https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/selphy-square-qx10-black?searchTerm=selphy# Errata: - Laser: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
18: How do old TVs work?
May 24, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13.7 MBLinh wonders how old TVs work, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
17: Bonus: Randomness with Spencer
May 22, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 8.36 MBThis week we invited our friend, Spencer Curtis, to join us where we discussed some very exciting topics. Follow Spencer Curtis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencerccurtis
16: What is protein folding?
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 8.2 MBOur special guest, Spencer, wonders what protein folding is, and Linh and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… Follow Spencer Curtis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencerccurtis References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proteinfolding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aminoacid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folding@home - https://foldingathome.org - Community science program - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
15: How does an air conditioner work?
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.9 MBLinh wonders how air conditioner works, and our special guest, Spencer Curtis, and Dimitri try their best to explain it… slowly… Follow Spencer Curtis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencerccurtis References: - https://www.permaculturenews.org/2017/07/10/earth-tubes-natural-way-air-condition-home/
14: How does a cassette tape work?
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 7.16 MBLinh wonders how a cassette tape works, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
13: Why would you steal a catalytic converter?
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 6.13 MBLinh wonders why you would steal a catalytic converter, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
12: Why do people steal art?
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 6.13 MBDimitri wonders why people steal art, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… References: - This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist (Netflix) Errata: - Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), 17th century Dutch art master
11: How does a water heater work?
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 7.01 MBLinh wonders how a water heater works, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://www.billygo.com/blog/four-ways-to-get-instant-hot-water-at-the-faucet/ Errata: - Recommended temperature for water heater is 140 degrees Fahrenheit (Good job Dimitri!)
10: What is a stenographer?
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 17.2 MBDimitri wonders what a stenographer is, and Linh tries her best to explain it… slowly… References: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenotype - https://www.2020captioning.com/how-it-all-works - https://www.naegeliusa.com/blog/what-is-a-stenographer Errata: TTY - TeleTypewriter (also TDD - Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) Stenographer Average Salary in California: ~$45,000 (not very high if living in California) Stenography is based on the phonetics of English
9: How does a camera work?
April 26, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 10.9 MBLinh wonders how camera works, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Errata: Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)
8: What are some things you've learned from gardening?
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBLinh wonders about Dimitri's gardening experience, and Dimitri tries his best to share it… slowly…
7: What is a server?
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 9.11 MBLinh wonders what a server is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
6: How do you transfer information through a cable?
April 15, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBLinh wonders how information is transferred through a cable, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
5: How do vaccines work?
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 5.17 MBDimitri wonders how vaccines work, and Linh wasn't able to explain it… slowly…
4: What is French Cuisine?
April 08, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 14.2 MBLinh wonders what French cuisine is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
3: What is Apple Silicon?
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 15.9 MBLinh wonders what Apple silicon is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly… Errata: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)
2: Why Do I Want A ProDisplay XDR?
April 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 8.42 MBLinh wonders why she would want a ProDisplay XDR, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…
1: What is Podcasting?
March 26, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 7.98 MBLinh wonders what podcasting is, and Dimitri tries his best to explain it… slowly…