Today I Learned with Sam - Asia Edition

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Episodes 10

Avg. Duration 13m

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Since Mar 2026

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly

Consistency

35%

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About This Podcast

Fun fact and juicy tidbits in a combination of English and local Asian languages (such as Chinese, Malay and dialects like Hokkien) for extra brain training and learning goodness!

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Episode 11: Bitter Bark, Bitter Fate – The Tonic of the World

Mar 27, 2026 13m

Have you ever tasted the bittersweet tang of tonic water? Did you like it? Do you know how tonic water is made and where its distinctive refreshing taste comes from? Well, today I learned the source…

TILWS Episode 10: The Drug Ring of the World

Mar 23, 2026 13m

Today I learned that the majority of drugs manufactured and consumed around the world come from a most unexpected source: a special little ring. I’m sure if you’re able to read this, you’ve probably…

TILWS Episode 9: Tread Lightly Your Knees Will Thank You

Mar 22, 2026 15m

Do you get that feeling the world is still moving when you jump off the treadmill? Well today I learned there’s a term for that (of course there is) and it’s called the surprise surprise treadmill…

TILWS Episode 8: The Hidden Story of Bukit Kledang

Mar 15, 2026 12m

Today I learned that there are gibbons similar in appearance to the dusky leaf langurs we have here in Penang residing with the macaques in the hills west of Ipoh. I caught a glimpse of one of them…

TILWS Episode 7: The Long Black Phantom Pipes of the World

Mar 11, 2026 15m

Today I learned about a most unique creature, a massively long, black, oily worm that wriggled its way quietly across an entire country. And not a small country at that. This long black phantom is…

TILWS Episode 6: Prison Life In Malaysia

Mar 07, 2026 22m

Today I learned a little more than a few facts. I learned a little more about what life is like inside a Malaysian Prison. Before we begin, a warning. This episode contains descriptions of violence,…

TILWS Episode 5: The Secret Life of Walter Beetty

Mar 05, 2026 14m

Today I learned about our cute little friend Walter Beetty. When most of us think about bees, we picture a small insect buzzing between flowers, collecting nectar, and occasionally chasing us away…

TILWS Episode 4: The Dreaded Dragon Number

Mar 04, 2026 15m

Welcome back to TIL with Sam! Today I learned more medical related stuff, but before I jump into that, I want to share more about the meaning of today’s episode number here in Asia. If you’re ever…

TILWS Episode 3 – Early Tastes 奇妙的胎儿

Mar 03, 2026 13m

Greetings guys! Today I learned that a human foetus develops taste buds from as early as 8 weeks old, and they apparently start becoming activated and mature around 24 weeks. The tongue’s taste buds,…

TIL with Sam Episode 2 – Siri 在偷听?

Mar 02, 2026 12m

Welcome back to Today I Learned with Sam! I’ve been messing around with a steel tongue drum, and hopefully it doesn’t blast your eardrums. I was wondering if certain notes trigger Siri or other…

Today I Learned (TIL) with Sam Podcast Episode 1 – Sycophancy-induced Psychosis

Mar 01, 2026 3m

Welcome to the Today I Learned (TIL) with Sam podcast – Asia Edition, where we aim to learn something new each day! It’s that simple. They can be big things or tiny topics, as long as we keep on…

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How many episodes does Today I Learned with Sam - Asia Edition have?

Today I Learned with Sam - Asia Edition has published 10 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.

Is Today I Learned with Sam - Asia Edition still active?

Today I Learned with Sam - Asia Edition is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.