How did it make sense?

Gareth Lock

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Episodes 28

Avg. Duration 43m

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Since Nov 2024

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

'How did it make sense?' explores the local rationality of those involved in doing what they did. Each podcast lasts about 45 mins and aims to follow a similar format. Initially, we will look at the 'first story' which is normally scant in details and triggers an emotional response, and then we will look at the 'second story' that looks at the goal conflicts, the ambiguities, the assumptions, the tensions, and the trade-offs that led to those involved doing what they did. This context-rich story is the one that learning opportunities come from, not focusing on the counterfactuals that often arise from 'first stories'. The goal is to encourage you to look deeper at the socio-technical system presented by the guests and how we can make improvements by abstracting from the multiple domains discussed in the podcast to the our own domains.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 28: Nathalie Lasselin - “You were nearly hit by a tug. They didn’t see us.”

Jan 23, 2026 50m

On today’s episode of How did it make sense I am joined by Nathalie Lasselin, a filmmaker, technical diver, explorer, and someone who dives where most people wouldn’t even go looking.Nathalie’s story…

Ep 27. Steve Smith - “How could you have tied the wrong anchor knot?”

Jan 16, 2026 53m

Today on How Did It Make Sense? I’m joined by Steve Smith, a kindred spirit and expert in outdoor education and safety. Steve has spent decades in the outdoor education and safety world, worked…

Ep 26. Sabine Fürst - "She's just a midwife"

Jul 18, 2025 42m

In this episode, I’m joined by Sabine, a former midwife and flight attendant turned consultant, as we explore the hidden human factors at play in healthcare, specifically in the labour ward. Sabine’s…

Ep 25. Justin Featherstone - Now the rope is cut, I am truly alone in this crevasse. What happens now?

May 02, 2025 45m

In this powerful episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I speak with Justin Featherstone MC leadership consultant, former Army officer, and mountaineer. Justin shares an extraordinary account of survival…

Ep 24. Marcus Dimbleby - You hit the aircraft crash alarm! Why did you do that?!

Apr 11, 2025 44m

What happens when someone tests your emergency plan—and no one’s ready? In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I speak with Marcus Dimbleby, ex-RAF Wing Commander and now partner at Effective…

Ep 23. Chris Davies - 'Blaming up' - what's the difference to blaming down?

Apr 04, 2025 41m

In this episode of How Did It Make Sense? I sit down with Chris Davies, co-founder of Volaria Performance, to dig deeper into the idea of blaming up versus blaming down.Chris shares a story from his…

Ep 22. Aaron Potash - Why did nobody help with the struggling diving instructor?

Mar 28, 2025 39m

In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I speak with Aaron Potash about a tragic diving incident in Monterey. A struggling student, a distressed instructor, and a beach full of bystanders—why did…

Ep 21. Natia Ellis & Liam Duggan - Did the armed police officer have to take that action?

Mar 21, 2025 48m

In today’s episode of How Did It Make Sense? I sit down with two fellow Lund University graduates, Liam Duggan and Natia Ellis, to dig into the realities of police use of force and the critical role…

Ep 20. Ken Mudd - Six 415V cables were supposed to be dead. But one was live.

Mar 14, 2025 44m

A planned electrical job. A misidentified live cable. A workplace accident that could have been fatal. What really happened, and what can we learn from it?In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I…

Ep 19. Kristian Gould - How could you not see the oil tanker?

Mar 07, 2025 40m

A state-of-the-art Navy frigate collides with an oil tanker in clear conditions—so how could no one on board see it coming?In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I sit down with human factors…

Ep 18. Jessie Singer - Why would someone drive a vehicle down a pedestrian walkway?

Feb 28, 2025 44m

My best friend was killed but why would someone drive a vehicle down a pedestrian walkway? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I sit down with…

Ep 17. Eoin Walker - The Airway Kit Got Vomited On During the Emergency Tracheotomy

Feb 21, 2025 45m

When your airway kit gets vomited on mid-procedure, things get a whole lot harder—especially in a high-stakes, high-pressure medical emergency.In today’s episode on How Did It Make Sense, I’m joined…

Ep 16. Ann Stow - You'll do it this way. Or you can leave.

Feb 14, 2025 34m

When a big organisation acquires a small, thriving SME, it should be a perfect match—right? Not always.In this week's episode of How Did it Make Sense, I sit down with Ann Stow, Chartered…

Ep 15. Stephen Harvey - If only they'd have followed the rules. Then they would be alive.

Feb 07, 2025 46m

"If only they'd followed the rules"—a phrase we hear all too often in health and safety. But what if the story isn't that simple?In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, I chat with safety expert…

Ep 14. Colette Alexander - What could go wrong if we don't test ALL of the code?

Jan 30, 2025 42m

If we don’t test all the code, entire global systems can go down—and it’s not as simple as it seems.In this episode I speak with Colette Alexander, Director of Site Reliability Engineering at…

Ep. 13 - Chad Todd. Can't you just turn it off and then on again: IT crash!

Jan 24, 2025 43m

Learn how engineers and leaders turn breakdowns into breakthroughs to foster learning, resilience, and innovation.Today I am joined by Chad Todd a seasoned SRE Manager at CrowdStrike with over 20…

Ep.12 - James Newman. You aren't supposed to put the o-rings on all the connectors

Jan 17, 2025 45m

In this episode, I chat to Human Organizational Performance Manager James Newman. James dives into a memorable story from his days in the nuclear industry, where a seemingly simple task—replacing…

Ep.11 – Becky Ray. You put your body under a suspended vehicle to change a tyre

Jan 10, 2025 34m

In this episode, I am joined by Becky Ray, founder of Culture Kick, to explore how context, culture, and unseen dynamics lead to decisions that might, on the surface, seem irrational.Becky shares a…

Ep.10 - Andy Barker. You believe you can explain why this guy lost his fingers?

Jan 02, 2025 46m

In this episode, I explore a striking story with Andy Barker, a strategic leader with decades of global experience. Together, they examine a workplace incident where quick judgments labelled an…

Ep.9 - David Wollage. Fired! Rules say you must wear fall protection near active edge

Dec 27, 2024 46m

In this episode of How Did It Make Sense?, we explore the deeper story behind a scaffolder’s dismissal for violating fall protection rules near an active edge. While the surface narrative suggests a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does How did it make sense? have?

How did it make sense? has published 28 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is How did it make sense? still active?

How did it make sense? is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.