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Hey, Lesson! is a show about science, history, language, and other fascinating topics explored through the lens of popular videogames. Every episode features two experts: a guru of games, and an expert from reality. Let's see what we can learn.

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Is artificial intelligence going to murder you? (Portal)

2022/05/25

Is AI a threat to mankind? We ask Mike Cook, AI researcher, if they are actually a danger, and talk to voice actor Sarah Elmaleh to find out what makes a good robot voice.

How does a real Sifu teach Kung Fu? (Sifu)

2022/03/23

Is Sifu the game realistic? We talk to martial arts instructor Carrie Ogawa Wong about what it's really like to teach Kung Fu to students.

What is worldbuilding? (Elden Ring)

2022/02/26

Elden Ring is set in world "built" partly by George R R Martin. But what is worldbuilding? We talk to games writer Jon Ingold of Inkle Studios to find out.

Would you quit the city to work on a farm? (Stardew Valley)

2022/02/02

We ask a farm worker who left the city to live in the countryside if it's anything like Stardew Valley

How does gravity work on a ring world? (Halo Infinite)

2021/12/15

We speak to astronomer Scott Manley about how artificial gravity works on a rotating ring world like the one in Halo Infinite.

What’s your zombie apocalypse plan? (Back 4 Blood)

2021/11/25

We chat to Dr Emily Zarka about the zombie's origin in Haiti and why having a "zombie plan" might not just be a stupid fantasy.

Is time an illusion? (Deathloop)

2021/10/20

We ask a professor of philosophy and physics whether time exists, and why we can never create a time loop like in new shooter Deathloop

How do you become a medieval knight? (Chivalry II)

2021/09/15

We ask a medieval history buff what it took to become a knight, as we battle foes in the multiplayer mayhem of Chivalry 2

What would alien life look like? (Mass Effect)

2021/08/18

We ask an astrobiologist from NASA if aliens would look anything like your friends in the Mass Effect trilogy. Short answer: Nope.

What is zookeeping really like? (Planet Zoo)

2021/06/23

Is running a zoo like management game Planet Zoo? We talk to a zookeeper about picky polar bears, high-strung cheetahs, and escaping monkeys.

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Hgfeubvfd 2021/09/26

Phenomenal and charming

Interested in a quick and informative podcast about real concepts (but also tied to video games)? Try this! The host is charming and focused, and the ...

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JustinRJ 2020/10/08

Great Concept and Host

Brendan Caldwell has well established credentials as a podcast host and a great knack for finding humor and insight in games. The format of two guests...

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