Sketchplanations - The Podcast
Welcome to the explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Join broadcaster Rob Bell, inventor Tom Pellereau, and creator Jono Hey as we explore the big ideas from Sketchplanations in an entertaining and educational chat. It's certainly not a self-help podcast, but you might take something away that helps you notice or even enjoy the world around you a little more.
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For any new listeners, we thought it might be fun if we highlighted one favourite episode each. Guess who picked what...
Botany (with James Wong) - Part 1
A lot of things you never knew you needed to know about plant life.
Goodhart's Law
When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.
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Botany (with James Wong) - Part 2
Botany (with James Wong) - Part 1
About the Hosts
Rob Bell
Broadcaster / Podcaster / Engineer
Rob is an energetic and enthusiastic engineering and history TV presenter with well over 150 hours of programming across International & UK networks, and various streamer platforms. He has a thirst for making stuff with his hands and understanding how things work. Rob actively supports a number of charities and promotes STEM subjects to kids. He also loves pushing his own physical limits through adventure and endurance sports. See more of Rob's work at: www.robbell.tv
Jono Hey
Author / Creator of Sketchplanations
Jono followed his undergraduate studies by completing his PhD in Design at The University of California, Berkeley. He’s a versatile product leader, startup veteran, designer, strategist and UXer. Outside the world of design, Jono has written and published a number of books and piano albums and can often be found training for and participating in endurance events - usually with Rob. See www.jonohey.com for more information.
Tom Pellereau
Inventor / BBC Apprentice Winner 2011
In 2011, Tom became known to many as the quirky Winner of the BBC’s The Apprentice and became billionaire Lord Sugar’s first business partner from the hit TV show; a collaboration that continues to this day. At heart, Tom is an inventor and loves solving problems. As CEO of Stylideas Ltd, he works with the world's top health and beauty professionals to invent new products for the beauty and cosmetics industries. Also a keen sportsman; Tom is most proficient with a bat, racquet or paddle in his hands.
www.stylpro.com