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Explain it like I’m 5!
by Kennie
Ever hear someone say “AI,” “inflation,” “blockchain,” or “quantum physics” and just nod along, hoping nobody asks what it means?Welcome to Explain It Like I’m 5—the podcast that makes complicated things simple. Each episode takes one confusing topic and breaks it down using everyday examples, fun analogies, and zero unnecessary jargon. From technology and science to money, medicine, history, and the weird questions you’ve always wondered about, we explain the world in a way that actually makes sense.Because sometimes the smartest question you can ask is, “Can you explain it like I’m 5?”
Episodes
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Why Is Space Black?
If the Sun is so bright, why does space look completely black? In the first episode of Season 2, Kennie and his co-host Yaya explore one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. Discover why Earth's sky is blue, why astronauts always see a black sky, whether you can see stars during the daytime…
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Why Does My Phone Battery Die So Fast?
Ever wonder why your phone always seems to die at the worst possible time? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla uncover how lithium-ion batteries work, why games and videos drain your battery faster, what happens as batteries age, and whether charging to 100% is...
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What Happens When You Delete Something?
You press "Delete"... but is it really gone forever? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla uncover what actually happens when you delete a photo, video, or file. Learn why deleted files can sometimes be recovered, what "emptying the trash" really does, and how…
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Bonus Episode 1: Random Questions, Fun Facts & More!
Not every question fits into a season! In this bonus episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla dive into a mix of fun facts, surprising questions, and interesting conversations that didn't quite fit anywhere else. You never know what you'll learn next! Listener Notice: This...
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How Does Face ID Know It's Me?
One look... and your phone unlocks. But how does it know it's really you? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Bennie/Zach 😂 uncover the science behind Face ID, from invisible infrared dots to the unique "map" of your face. You'll learn why a selfie usually won't fool...
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Is My Phone Actually Listening to Me?
You talk about pizza... 🍕 and suddenly you're seeing pizza ads everywhere. Coincidence... or is your phone secretly listening? 👀 In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Joe tackle one of the internet's biggest mysteries using simple analogies, real conversations, and…
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Is AI Actually Thinking? Artificial Intelligence
AI can write essays, create art, answer questions, and even hold conversations... but is it actually thinking? 🤖 Does it have feelings? Does it understand what it's saying? Or is it just really good at predicting what comes next? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host...
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Season 2: Space | Official Launch Trailer
Mission Control has officially cleared us for launch. This season on Explain It Like I'm 5, we're leaving Earth behind to answer some of the universe's biggest questions. Why is space black? How do rockets actually get into space? Why doesn't the Earth fall? What actually is a black hole? How do...
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Explain It like I'm 5, EXTRAS! (Tiktok Bonus)
Explain it like I'm 5, EXTRA and UNSCRIPTED!!!! Episode 3 Bonus
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Why Does TikTok Know Exactly What I Want to Watch?
You watched one cooking video... and suddenly your entire For You Page is recipes. You liked one dog video... and now every other video has a golden retriever in it. Coincidence? Not even close. 📱 In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host break down one of the internet's...
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How Does Wi-Fi Get Into My House? (Wi-Fi)
You connect to Wi-Fi every day... but where does it actually come from? Does your router magically create the internet? And why does unplugging it and plugging it back in somehow fix everything? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla break down one of the most-used...
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Where Do My Photos Actually Go?
You hear it all the time: "Just save it to the cloud." But... what is the cloud? Is it a real place? Who owns it? And where do your photos actually go? In the very first episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla break down one of the world's most misunderstood tech…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever hear someone say “AI,” “inflation,” “blockchain,” or “quantum physics” and just nod along, hoping nobody asks what it means?Welcome to Explain It Like I’m 5—the podcast that makes complicated things simple. Each episode takes one confusing topic and breaks it down using everyday examples, fun analogies, and zero unnecessary jargon. From technology and science to money, medicine, history, and the weird questions you’ve always wondered about, we explain the world in a way that actually makes sense.Because sometimes the smartest question you can ask is, “Can you explain it like I’m 5?”
HOSTED BY
Kennie
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What is Explain it like I’m 5! about?
Ever hear someone say “AI,” “inflation,” “blockchain,” or “quantum physics” and just nod along, hoping nobody asks what it means?Welcome to Explain It Like I’m 5—the podcast that makes complicated things simple. Each episode takes one confusing topic and breaks it down using everyday examples, fun...
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Explain it like I’m 5! is created and hosted by Kennie.
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