Best Explain To Me Like I Am Five Podcasts (2025)

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Surviving the Utah Desert with David Holladay 1:04:23

1y ago1:04:23

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Yo, adrenaline junkies and podcast freaks, strap in and crank the volume!! For our season 5 special finale , get ready to drop into the wild with Michael Guynn's epic saga of real-life survival in the bone-dry, unforgiving Utah desert. This ain't no ordinary story; it's eight days of Michael pushing his limits, starring alongside survival guru and …

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Monkey Man: Dev Patel's Unstoppable Journey that Puts John Wick to Shame 37:19

1y ago37:19

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Tune in to this sizzling episode as we rock out with Dev Patel's hot new movie, "Monkey Man." Reem, Michael and Hunter dish out the cool, honest review you've been craving, complete with spoilers that'll have you on the edge of your seat. Brace yourselves because Dev Patel isn't just a star—he's the ultimate John Wick upgrade, and we're here for it…

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From Pineapples to Backpacks: The Journey to Minimalism 33:34

1y ago33:34

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Get ready to dive deep into the world of minimalism with the latest episode of your favorite show! Join the gang as they tackle some mind-bending topics that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about possessions, wealth, and living with intention. In this episode, our crew takes on attachment theory, historical laws that once …

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Lost Luggage, Imminent Danger, and the Secret Island: Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 4) 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

In chapter 4 of our thrilling backpacking journey through Brazil, we recount one of the craziest experiences yet! After flying from Foz de Iguacu to Belem, Reem and Michael find themselves stranded without their luggage. But instead of succumbing to despair, they decide to take an audacious leap into the unknown, making their way to a remote Prison…

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Elon Musk 22:47

1y ago22:47

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This guy takes "go big or go home" to a whole new level! We're talking Teslas, SpaceX, hyperloops, and more - Elon's practically a real-life Tony Stark. But let's not forget the other side of the coin - the man's a walking controversy machine. The dude's been known to say some crazy sh*t, and he's not exactly orthodox when it comes to his behavior.…

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Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 3) 31:41

1y ago31:41

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Reem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to their first work exchange in Foz do Iguaçu at Tetris Hostel. Talking points include: making international friends, stealing eggs…

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Lifenauts 45:27

1y ago45:27

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Season 5 is kicking off with a new team! Reem welcomes Michael and Hunter to the LOLA Family. Talking points include: adulting, Lifenauts, innovations behind uploading consciousness to a digital server and the state of the world under a robot rule. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts, Reem, Michael and Hunter. …

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Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 2) 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

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Reem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to Ilha Grande and BarraMansa. Talking points include: touring Rio's largest Favelas, attending a Brazilian cooking class, and hiki…

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Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 1) 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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In this episode, Reem and Michael talk about their 7-month backpacking adventure across South America. Highlights include their feelings prior to departure and their misadventure at Ipanema Beach during a heavy rainstorm. Support the show! Support the showBy Reem Ikram, Michael Guynn

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Paranormal experiences 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

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In this episode, Reem listens to real-life paranormal encounters shared by guests Jordan and Andrew. Support the show! Support the showBy Reem Ikram, Andrew Skoy, Jordan Stuart

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Adulting, Why Dark Tourism is Dope & Disney 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

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In this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss where has life has taken each other so far as they enter their late twenties. Topics include, Burial after death, Reem's experience with Dark Tourism in Colombia, Disney movie plots and why it's ok to body shame Dan Schneider. Support the show! Did you like the energy W…

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The story of a burning monk 48:02

3y ago48:02

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This week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In H…

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The supernatural, religion and death meditation 48:55

3y ago48:55

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Our earth is littered with genies, walking mummy demons and clay monsters awakened through the crafty spells of Rabbis everywhere. It is through the power of religion, the supernatural comes alive. This week, Reem teams up with Michael to discuss the topic of impermanence. Impermanence is a key theme in Buddhist philosophy illustrating the concept …

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Cryonics 26:16

3+ y ago26:16

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Currently, 118 dead people are being cryopreserved in Phoenix, Arizona in hopes to be "woken up" years later. Why? Because they believe this will win them a second chance at life. This week of LOL Adulthood, Reem discusses cryonics and cryogenics. Cryonics is the low-temperature freezing and storage of human remains, with the speculative hope that …

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Murder on the mind 1:06:32

3+ y ago1:06:32

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This week, podcast host of Espresso, Enigmas, & Extraordinary Evils, Mckinlee Mayer joins LOL Adulthood to share the profile of Anatoly Yuryevich Moskvin, a Russian linguist, philologist, and historian from Nizhny Novgorod who was arrested in 2011 after the mummified bodies of 26 girls and women between the ages of 3 and 25 were discovered in his a…

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Mirrors, black magic, beheadings and phantom limbs 1:16:32

3+ y ago1:16:32

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As we begin to enter fall, Reem and guest Michael discuss the magic behind mirrors, the ugly truth about beheadings and the creepy science regarding phantom limbs. Conversation focal points include mirror superstitions around the world, how to create a mirror portal, mirror gazing meditation, the story of Narcissus, Consciousness after decapitation…

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The history of cannibalism around the world - Part 1 45:54

4y ago45:54

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As a normal person living in the 21st century, you probably would say cannibalism is totally not okay.... but as a normal person roughly 800,000 years ago, you would argue otherwise. Back then you would say, human flesh had nutrients to cure any wound, ailment, or disease. It was the miracle meat that many across the world found unexpectedly nouris…

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What is neuroplasticity and do we have free will? 39:13

4y ago39:13

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Do you ever feel stuck and completely unmotivated? It's as if life itself just takes control of your decisions and forces you to live in a world where you are unhappy? Well, what if I told you there is a way to undo that sense of dread? This week, DSU undergraduate psychology researcher Michael Guynn joins LOL Adulthood to discuss neuroplasticity, …

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The epic story of Hanuman, the monkey God! 45:30

4y ago45:30

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The monkey god, Hanuman, is known to be invincible and immortal. How did he get these powers? This week we dive into the epic saga of Hanuman and his influence in Hinduism. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make su…

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Anime, Shintoism & Armageddon 36:43

4y ago36:43

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This week, a fellow weeb joins LOL Adulthood to shed light on the rise of anime, and talk about current trending topics of 2021. Conversation focal points include Death Note, the philosophy of Shintoism, Amaterasu : The Japanese Goddess of the Sun, divine energies called Kami, real life bug music, the rise of actual talking dogs, and the sign of th…

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Adulting sucks, can I get a refund? 1:15:55

4y ago1:15:55

1:15:55

This week, Reem and Gabe talk about their career trajectory as a TV writer and as an Animation artist, the pains of adulthood, the death of hollywood, and the rise of the internet! Stick around towards the end to hear about Reem's quest to find a sword in a rock, in the wild forest of American Fork, Utah. Also, if you are interested in combat sport…

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The breakdown of Time 19:41

4y ago19:41

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This week LOL Adulthood is joined by a fellow undergraduate psychology researcher to discuss the concept of Time. Conversation focal points include what time means, Presentism, Growing Block Universe Theory, Eternalism, the science behind time perception, cerebral akinetopsia/ motion blindness and episodic memory. Have an idea for our next discussi…

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What is consciousness? 35:39

4y ago35:39

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Do you know what is consciousness? Well, consciousness refers to your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. This week we explore the concept of consciousness and break down the main understandings behind it all. Conversation focal points combine ideas of philosophy and neuroscience-based stu…

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Damn really? 48:10

4y ago48:10

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This week we explore some weird, insane, and cryptic events that are 100% true and have taken place throughout history. We talk about a french guy who steals the identities of children from all across the world, the relationship between a king and a restaurant owner, a moment where college kids hijack an airplane before 911, and the time the CIA tr…

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What is spirituality? 37:05

4y ago37:05

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This week LOLADULTHOOD discusses the concept of spirituality. Focal talking points include what it is, where it comes from, how to garner it, and how we can further implement it into our day-to-day lives. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for mo…

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TECH IT OUT AGAIN 1:06:57

4y ago1:06:57

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This week we discuss new projects that are in the works during 2021. Topics include the rise of SpaceX, universal wifi, bitcoin, A.I, and digital fashion! Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the show…

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What is occultism & reasons why they lowkey fire 1:04:36

4y ago1:04:36

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In this week's episode, we discuss occultism. Conversation focal points include occultism fun facts, Islamic mysticism, Joseph Smith and the Church of the Latter-day Saints, Satanism, David Bowie's crack cocaine addiction, incest babies, and even Hitler! Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check o…

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Habits and the will to live 58:24

4y ago58:24

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What are Habits? How are habits influenced and what can we as humans do to maintain healthy ones? Tune in to this episode to understand the breakdown of habits, free will, and the rule of yin and yang. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more …

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Existentialism 19:35

4y ago19:35

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What is life? What is the purpose behind mankind? These were the questions asked by society during the 19th century. Tune in this episode to understand the philosophical theory of Existentialism. Focal talking points include the concept behind human existence, moral code, free will, and the meaning of life. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM …

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Conspiracy Theories 41:14

4y ago41:14

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In this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss a couple of conspiracy theories. Theories include Dulce Airbase, Bohemian Grove, and Hollow Earth. Disclaimer: None of the conspiracies shared in this episode have sound and factual backing. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make…

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HollyRoast: Bliss 47:20

4y ago47:20

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In this special episode of LOL ADULTHOOD, we introduce a new segment, in which we give a review of a film we personally felt was ✨trash ✨ On the first episode of HollyRoast we share our opinions on the movie, BLISS. BLISS is a mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a wo…

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Immortality, time & soul ascension 50:55

4+ y ago50:55

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Welcome to season 2! We kick off this season by discussing the concept of Immortality, time, and soul ascension. Discussion focal points include; Quantum Immortality, Schrodinger's cat box experiment, Plato's book of Phaedo, and possible theories revolving around deep enlightenment. We also talk a lot about toilet paper near the end. Support the sh…

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Exploring the afterlife 1:59:35

4+ y ago1:59:35

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To kick off spooky season, this episode discusses the concept of the afterlife, reincarnation, and past life regression hypnosis. If you are also wanting to discover your past life the link Is down below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvZLc4GfJEo Support the showBy Reem Ikram

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Pursuing goals & Manifesting them 43:14

4+ y ago43:14

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In this episode, we team up with Remi and Co. a Utah-based tye-dye company to talk about pursuing goals and how to reach them. We cover topics on social media engagement, the rise of digital influence, and the law of attraction. We also voice our feelings towards David Dobrik and how he should start hanging out with us. Support the show…

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Society & Human nature 41:57

4+ y ago41:57

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In this episode, we share how we feel society has personally prepped us for the "real" world. Topics include handling finances, stress, greed, competition, and mental health. Disclaimer: The ideas and thoughts expressed are based on personal experiences and do not represent society/world as a whole. Support the show…

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TECH IT OUT! 46:19

4+ y ago46:19

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In today's episode, we discuss the challenges of growing up in an era with major technological advances, topics include Elon Musk's Neuralink, celebrity conspiracies, and the development of artificial wombs. Support the showBy Reem Ikram

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Welcome to the Jungle 1:54

5+ y ago1:54

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Hey my dudes, I'm your host Reem and I'll be taking you on a journey. A journey in which we'll both not only grow but relate to the pains of adulthood. This podcast will follow my misadventures of my grownup life and how along the way I hopefully achieve my dreams of working in television writing. This episode is merely an Intro Into what I'll be s…

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