Episode – 1863 : Amateur Radio Podcast Transcript The early days of radio were like the wild west. There were no rules, and that lack of rules often led to […]
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks Podcast Transcript Today, cookbooks are ubiquitous. Go to any bookstore and you can find dozens, if not hundreds, of different cookbooks. Search […]
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, food preservation was a significant challenge for humanity. Even if you were successful in hunting or gathering food, […]
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850 Podcast Transcript The year 1850 was the mid-point of the 19th century, one of the most transformative centuries in human history. The first […]
Episode – 1828 : Transistors
Episode – 1828 : Transistors Podcast Transcript One of the most important inventions of the 20th century was the transistor. Prior to the transistor, electronic devices were bulky and dependent […]
Episode – 1817 : Undersea Fiber Optic Cables
Episode – 1817 : Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Podcast Transcript For many of you listening to the sound of my voice right now, the audio originated from a digital file […]
Episode – 1807 : Desalination
Episode – 1807 : Desalination Podcast Transcript Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water… and the vast majority of it is useless for consumption or agriculture. This […]
Episode – 1806 : Autogyros
Episode – 1806 : Autogyros Podcast Transcript We are all familiar with things that fly in the air. Hot air balloons, dirigibles, blimps, airplanes, and helicopters. However, there is another […]
Episode – 1799 : How the Ancients Made Fire
Episode – 1799 : How the Ancients Made Fire Podcast Transcript One of the most critical developments in the course of human history was the control of fire. Without fire, […]
Episode – 1797 : The History of Surgery
Episode – 1797 : The History of Surgery Podcast Transcript Over the years, human life expectancy has increased dramatically. While there have been many developments that have led to longer […]
Episode – 1793 : SONAR
Episode – 1793 : SONAR Podcast Transcript One of the most significant developments in the history of naval warfare was the submarine. The submarine offered a means of stealth and […]
Episode – 1781 : The Channel Tunnel
Episode – 1781 : The Channel Tunnel Podcast Transcript For centuries, the English Channel served as a moat that kept the conflicts of Continental Europe away from the island of […]
Episode – 1767 : Seed. Oils
Episode – 1767 : Seed. Oils Podcast Transcript Whether or not you are aware of it, in the last day, if you are anywhere near average, there is a very […]
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30 Podcast Transcript May is upon us. It is the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, of autumn in the Southern […]
Episode – 1757 : Origins of the Internet
Episode – 1757 : Origins of the Internet Podcast Transcript If you are listening to my words right now, then you are obviously an internet user. The internet has arguably […]
Episode – 1755 : The History of Banks and Banking
Episode – 1755 : The History of Banks and Banking Podcast Transcript One of the biggest and most important industries in the world is banking. Banks control an enormous amount […]
Episode – 1745 : The History of Wire
Episode – 1745 : The History of Wire Podcast Transcript The modern world runs on metal wires. These thin metal strands literally circle the globe and are responsible for much […]
Episode – 1743 : Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium: The Other Precious Metals
Episode – 1743 : Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium: The Other Precious Metals Podcast Transcript When I say precious metals, most of you probably immediately think of gold and silver. Historically, […]
Episode – 1736 : The History of the Guitar
Episode – 1736 : The History of the Guitar hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript One of the most popular instruments in the world is the guitar. The guitar is the […]
Episode – 1734 : Open Source Software
Episode – 1734 : Open Source Software hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript Computer software seems to be everywhere. No matter what kind of computer you use or where you use […]