Episode 48: What Is Speedcubing? - has world-record blindfolded solver Tommy Cherry explain how he conquers the standard 3×3×3 cube blindfolded in just 12 seconds.

Episode Summary:This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Tommy Cherry, a world-renowned speedcuber known for holding multiple world records in blindfolded Cube solving.

Listen as Tommy shares the mental techniques behind memorizing a cube, the structure of professional speedcubing competitions, and how the sport has grown into a global phenomenon.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:32- Introducing Tommy Cherry
• 01:34 - Speedcubing Beginnings
• 20:17 - Speedcubing Competitions
• 25:03 - Blindfolded??
• 36:04 - Roman Rooms (Memory Strategy)
• 37:46 - Speedcubing Times
• 42:18 - Preparing to Compete
• 47:24 - Professional Circuit

• 59:43 - Advice for Others
• 1:02:28 - Learning More
• 1:04:06 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠World Cube Association Profile⁠
• ⁠Blindfolded 3x3x3 World Record Performance⁠

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠here

Episode 47: How Does Bluetooth Work? – Bluetooth & Wireless Expert Nick Hunn Explains How This Invisible Technology Operates and How It Became Widely Adopted.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Nick Hunn, an award-winning author and pioneering wireless technology expert renowned for coining the term “hearables” and advancing Bluetooth LE Audio standards. Nick is recognized for his influential work in shaping modern wireless communication and smart audio solutions.

Listen as Nick shares his insights on how Bluetooth technology works, its evolution, and its growing impact on everyday life.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:293- Introducing Nick Hunn
• 01:30 - Bluetooth Beginnings
• 05:06 - Evolution of Bluetooth
• 14:20 - Bluetooth Standards
• 22:42 - Bluetooth Hardware
• 28:53 - Connectivity
• 34:32 - Technology Concerns
• 39:51 - Adoption Sentiment
• 43:15 - Interesting Uses
• 48:55 - Future Trends

• 53:54 - Advice for Others
• 55:35 - Learning More
• 57:06 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠⁠Nick Hunn's Website⁠
• ⁠Nick Hunn's Books

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠here

Episode 46: What Are Extreme Overvalued Beliefs? - has Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Tahir Rahman, explain how beliefs and not delusions are responsible for attacks.

Episode Summary:
This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Tahir Rahman, an award-winning author and physician-scientist at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Rahman is recognized for helping develop a threat assessment framework centered on obsessions, delusions, and extreme overvalued beliefs.

Listen as Dr. Rahman shares his insights on the impacts of extreme overvalued beliefs (EOB).

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:29 - Introducing Dr. Tahir Rahman
• 01:54 - Psychiatry Beginnings
• 08:08 - History of EOB
• 16:00 - Escalation to Violence (Lee Harvey Oswald)
• 30:13 - Warning Signs
• 47:28 - Good vs. Bad
• 59:21 - Advice for Average Person
• 1:06:08 - Learning More
• 1:07:30 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠Dr. Rahman's Website
• Psychology Today Article
• Extreme Overvalued Beliefs Book

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠here