Sketchplanations - The Podcast

The Sketchplanations 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.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 31, 2024

Human Risk with Christian Hunt

People doing things they shouldn’t or not doing things they should.
Oct. 17, 2024

MicroAdventures with Al Humphreys

Adventures that are close to home, cheap, simple and 100% guaranteed to refresh your life.
Oct. 3, 2024

The Basic Colour Wheel (with Lucia Fraser)

Adding a bit of structure to the very subjective world of colour.
Sept. 19, 2024

Goldilocks Tasks

How do you find the sweet spot for flow and mastery?
Sept. 5, 2024

Sharpen The Saw

When you're up against it, have you ever felt like there's no time to pause; to refresh and recharge?
Aug. 22, 2024

Finishing Lines - with Brendan Leonard

The most important role of the finishing line is to get you over the start line.

About the Hosts

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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

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Jono Hey

Author / Creator of Sketchplanations

Jono creates the sketches for Sketchplanations and is the author of Big Ideas Little Pictures. He followed his undergraduate engineering studies with a PhD in Design at The University of California, Berkeley. He’s a versatile product leader, startup veteran, designer, strategist and user experience designer. 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.

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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