How It Works IRL
Episodes
Inside Your Head: The Science of How Your Brain Really Works
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Shana explores the incredible three-pound supercomputer inside your head, explaining how 86 billion neurons communicate using electricity and che...
DSLR vs Mirrorless: The Ultimate Camera Showdown
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Shanna breaks down the differences between DSLR and mirrorless pro cameras, explaining how each type captures images, how viewfinders work, and w...
Why LEGO Bricks From 1958 Still Click Together
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Shanna dives into how LEGO bricks are manufactured and why pieces from decades apart still fit perfectly, focusing on clutch power, precision inj...
How GPS Really Works: Space, Time, and Your Phone
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Shanna explains how GPS uses a constellation of satellites, precise timing, and signals measured by your phone to determine location. The episode...
ChatGPT Explained: How It Really Works (No Tech Jargon)
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shana on How It Works IRL for a simple, no-jargon breakdown of how ChatGPT works — from predicting the next word like super-powered autocomplet...