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Feb 20, 2026 37 min

S8 E7: Three Geeks Walk Into a Bar…

from The Learning Geeks Podcast Hosted by The Learning Geeks

We're guest-free this week, so we pulled up some bar stools and went the unscripted happy hour route. We talk Bob’s move back to Chicago, the L&D pendulum swinging (again), AI hype, why hot takes suck and why you should teach instead. Plus, we discuss social media anxiety and a few other topics along the way. Pull up a barstool and join us! 00:00 Intro and first rounds 02:11 Bob moves back to Chicago 05:26 The L&D pendulum swings again 09:34 Resurrecting “Phenomenal Learning” 16:02 AI Hype and Human learning 21:07 Social Media anxiety and AI slop 27:41 Hot takes suck. Teach instead 31:21 Pop culture pivot: Marvel’s Wonder Man 33:14 Disney’s New CEO 35:18 Last call LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-geeks-podcast/id1413446184 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mACo97JvUL1LOmVJ9lATI?si=c430a6d9b08c4100 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learninggeekspodcast You can also download us anywhere you get your podcasts. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own.

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