The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development
Episodes
Show Me How You Do It, Melanie Martinelli
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every L&D professional knows the sinking feeling: you deliver a great training session, and then… nothing changes back on the job. In...
Show Me How You Do It, Mike Taylor
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Show Me How You Do It, host Sofie Willox goes straight to the source — Mike Taylor, learning consultant and the curato...
Show Me How You Do It, Moe Ash!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Overview People love to say “games make learning better,” but Moe Ash has a more grounded take. In this episode, Sofie Willox sits down with Moe t...
The "We Are Thinking About Thinking" Episode
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the LDA Podcast, Matt and Clark are joined by longtime friend of the show Kat Koppett for a thoughtful and lively conve...
You Oughta Know Richard Ryan- A Special Primer on SDT
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clark and Matt decided to share a special episode from our sister cast, YOU OUGHTA KNOW: THE MOTIVATION SERIES. In this special episode, Matt is joine...
The “Leadership Development Is Dead… Long Live Leadership Development” Episode
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clark and Matt return to the topic of Leadership Development. Is traditional leadership development a worthy endeavor for most organi...
The "My Generative" Episode
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Sorry for our long hiatus. In this episode, Clark and Matt explore GENERATIVE LEARNING. Early on, Clark brings up Craik and Lockhart's r...
SHOW ME HOW YOU DO IT WITH SOFIE WILLOX: Charles-Louis de Maere
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW ME HOW YOU DO IT is the new LDA VLOG and podcast brought to you by our friend, Sofie Willox. In each episode Sofie will interview an expert. Thes...
The "Who's AI" Episode with Paige Bradbury
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clark and Matt are delighted to be joined by Paige Bradbury… an expert on using LLMs— specifically for those of us novices. She is particularly ex...
AI and L&D Insights: The "Learning Without Platforms" Episode with Sarah Mercier
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of AI and L&D Insights, Markus Bernhardt speaks with Sarah Mercier, CEO of Build Capable, about her patented innovations i...
The "Desirable Difficulties" Episode
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: This podcast was recording in November, 2024. Today, Clark and Matt are joined once again by our dear friend, Nidhi Sachdeva. We talk about De...
AI and L&D Insights: The ‘Coaching Your Copilot’ Episode with Kate Macartney
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW In this episode, Markus Bernhardt is joined by Kate Macartney, CEO of MVM Strategies, to explore how AI tools like Microsoft's Copilot are re...
AI and L&D Insights: VR Headsets and Hard Truths: Debbie Richards on Immersive Learning and AI Policies
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OVERVIEW In this episode, Debbie Richards and Markus dive into the cutting edge of immersive learning and the hard truths of AI policies. From navigat...
AI and L&D Insights: Troughs, Truths, and Tech Turbulence: Navigating AI’s Messy Middle
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Special Guest, Chris Pedder Think AI is all about buzzwords and breakthrough moments? Think again. Markus and Chris navigate the gritty reality o...
SPECIAL: The "What the Heck is AI?" Episode with Lori Niles-Hofmann and Stella Lee
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a break from our regularly featured programming. The following is the audio from a special, informal discussion about AI that LDA recently pro...
AI and L&D Insights: AI Agents Unleashed: Chatbots that Do More Than Chat
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Vince Han, CEO of Mobile Coach Summary: In this episode of AI & L&D Insights, Markus Bernhardt dive...
The "And the Award Goes to..." Episode
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are rejoined by Will Thalheimer to talk about one of his favorite topics, awards in the L&D industry. Should we have them? Should we give them ...
AI and L&D Insights: Learning in the Flow of Life: A Conversation with Katja Schipperheijn
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary/Teaser: In this episode of the AI and L&D Insights Podcast, Markus sits down with Katja Schipperheijn, a pioneer in learning ecosystems an...
The "Game Show" Episode
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Clark are joined by the great Karl Kapp. We dive into a favorite topic… using commercial games for learning. Shameless plu...
AI and L&D Insights: Navigating AI Adoption with Jon Fletcher
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode of the AI and L&D Insights podcast, Markus Bernhardt hosts Jon Fletcher, an AI adoption specialist, to discuss the curren...
The "How In the Skills Could You Say That?" Episode
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to have the great Koreen Pagano join the podcast for the furthering conversation on skills. We get Koreen’s perspective and definit...
AI and L&D Insights: From Simulations to Social Learning: AI in Action
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Markus Bernhardt and Bjorn Billhardt as they explore how AI is reshaping leadership development. In this episode, discover the role of AI-driven ...
The "What's the Problem... Leadership?" Episode
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have the wonderful Nigel Paine back in the house for an exciting and banter-filled episode about leadership. It's a continuation of the previous Ni...
AI and L&D Insights: Optimizing L&D- Leveraging AI and Process Automation with Sandie de la Cruz
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Markus Bernhardt in this enlightening conversation with Sandie de la Cruz, a seasoned automation specialist and Digital Solutions Manager at Edwa...
The "Who Coaches the Coaches" Episode, Part II
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Emma Weber for part II of our conversation about coaching. This episode focuses on the qualifications and requirements for what makes ...
AI and L&D Insights: Augmented Performance - AI As Your Super-Colleague
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Markus and Jos Arets from Tulser and Partners in AI, dive into all things learning and augmented performance, and the role Large L...
The ”Marketing, Schmarketing” Episode
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we asked our good friend, David Ganulin to join us to talk about marketing and how the domain of marketing can inform learning and de...
AI and L&D Insights: Revolutionizing Learning through Simulations
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Markus interviews Mike Vaughan, a seasoned expert in AI applications, as well as neuroscience. Discover how AI is r...
The ”Who Coaches the Coaches” Episode, Part I
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clark and Matt are joined by the wonderful Emma Weber. For those unfamiliar with Emma, she is the founder of Lever – Transfer of Learning, and devel...
AI and L&D Insights: Generative AI, and How It’s Changing Our World- A Conversation with Jordan Wilson
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LDA Podcast, we are joined by Jordan Wilson, host of the top 10 podcast "Your Everyday AI". Together with Jordan, we review the...
The ”Research to Practice” Episode
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Clark are so happy to have our dear friend and colleague, Elham Arabi join for the episode. In this show, we explore the nuance, and sometim...
AI in Learning and Defense: A Conversation with Jennifer Solberg
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this insightful episode of the LDA Podcast as we delve into the fascinating world of AI with Jennifer Solberg, CEO of Quantum Improvement C...
The ”What the Skills?!?” Episode
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt is joined by the eminent educational psychologist, Paul Kirschner. Paul is truly one of the most qualified humans on the planet ...
Empowering Future Generations: AI’s Evolution in Learning and Upskilling with Myra Roldan
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI and L&D Insights, Markus and Myra Roldan explore the rapid evolution of AI in learning and development. They discuss the imp...
The ”Holy Podcast, Batman” Episode
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s topics: Is AI cheating? What is the impact on intellectual property? Learner assessment? Heck, even job replacement? These question...
AI and L&D Insights: L&D, AI, and the Skills Based Organization (SBO)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Markus and Jeroen van Hautte dive into the world of AI and L&D, but with a specific view towards the future of the Skills Based O...
The ”Talk to the Elephant” Episode
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clark and Matt are joined by instruction design guru and all around fantastic human, Julie Dirksen. Julie has been in the business for over 15 years c...
AI and L&D Insights: Instructional Design, Utilizing AI - A Practitioner’s Perspective
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Digital Creator and Instructional Designer Adrienne Thomas takes us on a personal journey through the AI tools landscape, from the fr...
The ”To Pivot or Not to Pivot, That is the Question” Episode
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we offer up three independent segments. Matt Richter is joined first by Nidhi Sachdeva. Nidhi is both an evidence-based learning desi...
Navigating the AI Revolution: Individual Initiative and Organizational Strategy
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Markus and Josh delve into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on both organizations and individual professionals. T...
The ”Follow the Leader” Episode
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, podcast host, Matt Richter is joined by Nigel Paine, organizational learning and leadership expert. Together, they spend the whole ep...
AI and L&D Insights-- Large Language Models: Hype vs. Reality
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Markus and Chris Pedder, Chief Data Scientist at OBRIZUM, discuss the rise and utility of large language models (LLMs) in L&D, in...
The ”Once Upon A Time” Episode
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reboot the Truth in Learning podcast. After catching up with Will Thalheimer, and introducing Clark Quinn, we give a brief update ...
The ”Leadership Development is a Waste of Time and Money” Episode
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (recorded on September 29, 2020— the day of the first US Presidential debate) we are joined by our friend, Gary DePaul, PhD. We expl...
The ”Smiley Sheet” Episode
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will and Matt are back after a six month hiatus. For their return, they catch up the Truth in Learning community on what they have been doing--primari...
The ”Research-Informed” Episode
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE NOTE: This episode was the last recorded episode before COVID-19 really exploded in the US. We were quite aware of, and sensitive to, the dange...
Will’s Big Announcement Teaser
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will breaks into podcast studio, and shares some important announcements while Matt works tirelessly on the website for Will and Matt's big announceme...
The ”Women in Learning” Episode
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our latest episode, we return to the single topic format. The entire episode focuses on WOMEN IN LEARNING. In other words, we explore what it’s ...
The ”Cheap Trick” Episode
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our latest episode, we’ve got mail! All good, and some very useful and constructive feedback. We share. And, somehow, the greatest working rock ...
The ”What the LMS” Episode
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will and Matt are joined by two renowned experts, Lori Niles-Hofmann and Steve Foreman. This extended, single segment show is all abo...
The ”Happy New Years’ Resolutions” Episode
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: We apologize for the recording sound on Matthew’s side of things… First, he was sick. Second, his microphone broke and the sound quali...
The ”Myths, Misconceptions, and Superstitions” Episode
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode. Only two segments this time. Our guest, Clark Quinn, was too interesting to boot off, so we kept him going longer- for a double len...
The ”I am a Coach... really... I am” Episode
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be creative and whether there is place for learning professionals to embody creativity to support insight...
The “Where’s the Evidence” Episode
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will has a conversation with The Good Practice Podcast guys, Ross Garner and Owen Ferguson. You can find them at https://podcast.good...
The “ASK QUESTIONS” Episode
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will goes away... to the beach. So, while I waited for him to return, Thiagi and I recorded a segment where we discuss the role of th...
The ”We Should Be Journalists” Episode
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our fifth episode, we go long… maybe too long! 😜 But, we got on a roll. We have lots of guests, a heated debate, and more. In Segment One, w...
The ”Rats Vs. Hamsters” Episode
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Will’s rat problem and the differences between rats and hamsters. Yes… you read that correctly. Don’t worry, this pa...
The ”I am a...” Episode
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode Three, we tackle the question of using NPS (Net Promoter Score) as an evaluation tool for learning and development programs. First, we defi...
Fact or Fiction
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will and Matt continue the name debate, but eventually land on TRUTH IN LEARNING. Segment One explores the usage of assessments like MBTI, DiSC, and o...
The Learning Empire
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural episode of Truth in Learning. Meet Will. Meet Matthew. We introduce the show and share some of our goals and possible directions for the...