Episode 54: What Is Dermatology? – features board-certified dermatologist Dr. Edidiong Kaminska as she breaks down the most common skin issues, the biggest myths in skin care, and how to build an effective routine backed by science.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Edidiong Kaminska, a board-certified medical and surgical dermatologist, published author, and reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Listen as Dr. Kaminska explains what dermatology really is, the most frequent skin concerns people face, the science behind proper skin care, and the misconceptions that often lead people astray.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:27 - Introducing Dr. Edidiong Kaminska
• 08:41 - Common Dermatology Visits
• 19:07 - Skin Care Product Selection
• 22:56 - Common Skin Conditions by Age Group
• 27:14 - Dermatology Misunderstandings
• 35:42 - How to Select a Provider
• 39:19 - Learning More
• 40:21 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠Kaminska Dermatology
• LinkedIn

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Episode 53: What Is Creatine? – features one of the world’s most published creatine researchers Dr. Richard B. Kreider as he breaks down how creatine actually works, what the research shows, and who benefits most.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Richard B. Kreider, a leading authority in exercise and sport nutrition with 300+ peer-reviewed studies and 29,000+ citations.

Listen as Dr. Kreider breaks down what creatine really is, how it works in the body, the research-backed benefits across age groups, and the biggest myths surrounding one of the most studied supplements in the world.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:27 - Introducing Dr. Richard B. Kreider
• 08:26 - Where is Creatine found?
• 10:20 - Advice on Creatine Products
• 15:41 - Creatine Onboarding
• 22:13 - Creatine Benefits
• 25:51 - People New to Creatine
• 30:01 - Creatine Side Effects
• 32:44 - Addressing Misconceptions
• 44:00 - What can we still learn?
• 48:36 - Advice for Curious Listeners

• 50:24 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠⁠Google Scholar
• LinkedIn

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.

Episodes 40-52: Highlights features our best moments from the past year, featuring a world-class expert in behavioral economics, an exoneree, a UFC fighter, a voice actor, a homicide detective, and an open-source creator.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast brings you the best moments from the last 13 episodes. We've condensed insightful highlights on topics like competitive eating, UFC, and Rett Syndrome.

Whether you're a new listener or a loyal fan, this episode offers a perfect snapshot of what our podcast is all about.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:37 - Episode 40: International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Family & Community Engagement Manager, Samantha Brant
• 03:17 - Episode 41: Intellectual Property Rights Lawyer, Karin Coger
• 04:44 - Episode 42: Taekwondo Grandmaster, Jinsue Park
• 08:42 - Episode 43: Exoneree, Dr. Marvin Cotton Jr.
• 11:33 - Episode 44: Competitive Eater, George Chiger
• 13:18 - Episode 45: UFC Fighter, Angela “Overkill” Hill
• 14:55 - Episode 46: Psychiatrist, Dr. Tahir Rahman
• 15:54 - Episode 47: Bluetooth & Wireless Expert, Nick Hunn
• 17:32 - Episode 48: Speedcuber, Tommy Cherry
• 18:54 - Episode 49: Homicide Detective, Sgt. Dave Walker
• 20:03 - Episode 50: Voice Actor, Billy West
• 22:07 - Episode 51: Behavioral Economist, Dan Ariely
• 23:35 - Episode 52: Peppermint OS Co-Founder, Shane Remington

• 25:56 - Conclusion & Closing Remarks

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 52: What Is Peppermint OS? – features Peppermint OS Co-Founder Shane Remington as he shares the story behind building an open source Linux distribution.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Shane Remington, co-founder and former COO of Peppermint OS, the innovative Linux distribution that blends cloud computing with the desktop experience.

Listen as Shane shares the story of building Peppermint OS from the ground up, the challenges of launching and sustaining an open-source operating system, and the future of Linux and community-driven software.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:29 - Introducing Shane Remington
• 01:56 - Learning about Open Source software
• 11:59 - What is Linux?
• 13:09 - Different Types of Software
• 16:33 - Creation of Peppermint OS
• 25:39 - Challenges Faced
• 27:38 - Evolution of Peppermint OS
• 31:38 - Advice for Others

• 33:37 - Learning More
• 36:04 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠Peppermint OS
• ⁠Peppermint OS Reddit
• ⁠⁠Shane's LinkedIn

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 51: What Is Behavioral Economics? - features renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely as he unpacks the forces behind our purchasing choices and personal decisions.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation with Dan Ariely, the celebrated behavioral economist and three-time New York Times–bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.

Listen as Dan shares captivating stories from his Duke University research lab, practical strategies for applying behavioral economics in business and personal life.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:29 - Introducing Dan Ariely
• 01:32 - Becoming a Behavioral Economist
• 05:11 - Behavioral Economics vs Classic Economics
• 10:33 - Psychological Factors That Impact Decision Making
• 21:01 - Strategies Businesses Use
• 26:49 - Personal Beliefs
• 37:18 - Voting for Politicians
• 43:07 - Advice for Others

• 47:31 - Learning More
• 48:35 - Conclusion

Resources:

• TED Talks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Amazon Page
• ⁠Dan's Website⁠

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 50: How Do You Voice Act? - features legendary voice actor Billy West as he shares how he brings animated characters to life, from Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, and Professor Farnsworth in Futurama to Bugs Bunny in the original Space Jam.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a candid conversation with Billy West, the legendary voice actor behind some of animation’s most beloved shows. With a career spanning Futurama, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Doug, Looney Tunes, and countless commercials, Billy opens up about how voice acting really works—what happens behind the mic, how actors shape characters, and why the voices we hear can leave a lasting impact on our emotions and identity.

Listen as Billy also shares heartfelt stories from decades in the industry, advice for aspiring voice actors, and a reminder that behind every cartoon is a human voice shaped by experience, humor, and resilience.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:27- Introducing Billy West
• 01:29 - Becoming a Voice Actor
• 18:23 - Voice Acting Industry
• 22:26 - Creating a Voice
• 26:15 - Impact on Health
• 31:20 - Recording Process
• 34:33 - Replicating a Voice
• 36:33 - Advice for Others

• 41:31 - Evolution of the Industry

• 45:50 - Learning More
• 53:31 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDB
• Billy's Website

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 49: How Are Homicides Investigated? - has veteran Tulsa homicide detective Sgt. Dave Walker breaking down what really happens after a murder.

Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Sgt. Dave Walker, a seasoned homicide detective known for his work on The First 48 and decades of experience solving violent crimes.

Listen as Dave shares how homicide investigations begin, what detectives actually look for, how long cases take to resolve, and the emotional and ethical challenges faced by those who work in murder investigations.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:28- Introducing Dave Walker
• 01:43 - Becoming a Detective
• 08:34 - Finding a Fit
• 11:21 - Department Structure
• 14:05 - Homicide
• 19:04 - Key Information
• 22:29 - Crime Scene
• 32:45 - Psychological Impact

• 38:19 - After the Investigation
• 42:57 - Wrongful Convictions
• 48:59 - Advice for Others
• 51:07 - Learning More
• 53:31 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠⁠Dave's Podcast (Solve'em When You Get'em)
• Dave's Website
• First 48 Bio

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 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