The Learning Hack Podcast

John Helmer asks a great question with this fortnightly show: what innovations are actually shaping the future of learning? Not the hype, not the marketing buzz, but the real shifts happening at the intersection of digital technology, scientific discovery, and how people learn. With 99 episodes, the show has built a reputation for thoughtful, well-researched conversations. John has a gift for landing high-profile guests and getting genuine insights from them. Recent episodes have featured Josh Bersin discussing the changing shape of work, Dr. Kinga Petrovai on structured peer learning models, and multi-perspective episodes recorded at conferences like Online Educa Berlin. The show is not afraid to tackle complex topics -- AI's impact on learning in the Global South, for instance -- without oversimplifying them. The production quality is noticeably good, and John's interviewing style is calm but incisive. He does his homework, which means guests end up sharing things they have not said on other shows. Episodes run around 30-40 minutes and the fortnightly schedule gives each one time to breathe. The 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews understates how well-regarded this show is in the L&D community. If you want a podcast that makes you think rather than just nod along, The Learning Hack consistently delivers that.