Explain It to Me

Host John Glyn Hill explores the history of pet ownership, tracing the shift from utility to family members since the 1990s.

Host Jonquellyn Hill explores how algorithms have transformed the fashion industry, featuring interviews with journalist Amy Odell and podcaster Avery Truffleman.

Host John Glyn Hill explores the decline of public manners with etiquette expert Lizzie Post and sociologist Kirstie Sedgman.

Host Jonquellyn Hill explores the art of partying, featuring Victor Jeffries’ blindfolded stranger-meeting soirees and Imogen Willich’s history of nightlife as a driver of cultural innovation.

Host Jonyllyn Hill explores why dating apps are failing and how a broader "romance slump" is affecting modern relationships.

Host Jory Hill explores the cultural phenomenon of the "flop" with guests Spencer Kornhaber and Tom Bryan, analyzing how shifting metrics and social media amplify celebrity failures.

This episode explores the science of introversion and extroversion, featuring psychologist Shannon Sauer-Zavala and reporter Olga Khazan.

Host Noah Am Hassenfeld explores the mystery of infantile amnesia with cognitive psychologist Tristan Yates, who explains how the developing…