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The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and DevelopmentAuthor: Learning Development Accelerator, Inc.
Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will: -- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations -- Unpack complex ideas and concepts -- Sharpen your critical thinking skills -- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based) N... Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Show Me How You Do It, Moe Ash!
Episode 57
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
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 to explore what makes a learning game effective, and what makes it feel like play with no purpose. Moe introduces the idea of “hard fun”: learning experiences that are enjoyable, but still tied to clear outcomes, tangible behaviours, and real performance goals. Together, Sofie and Moe walk through where L&D professionals should actually start when designing a learning game or card deck, especially when we are not “commercial game designers,” but practitioners trying to build capability and drive behaviour change. The conversation is practical, structured, and refreshingly honest. If you have ever wanted to build a learning game but felt overwhelmed by mechanics, format choices, or where to begin, this episode gives you a clear entry point and a design process you can reuse. _____________________________________ Moe Ash Moe is currently looking into acquiring his degree in business psychology, aiming to blend gamification and performance management in a tight cohesive mold. Moe is the founder of The Catalyst, a learning design consultancy focused solely on creating impeccable learning experiences. Find Moe on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moeash7/ Also, here are the mentioned links: The learning game design doc: https://view.genially.com/65cb7727f6eacd00144b3164 The gamification GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-L0EDT7FS0-gamification-learning-guide-the-catalyst
