TechStuff
Episodes
The Max Headroom Incident
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did hackers take over a television signal in the late 1980s? Stuff You Should Know's Chuck Bryant joins the show to talk about the Max Headroom In...
Spooky EVPs
29 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is electronic voice phenomena and what does it have to do with ghosts? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about EVP. Learn more about your ad-...
Love: There's An App For That
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Loudermilk joins the show to talk about some of the tech and apps designed to connect people in the digital space and then in real space. Is i...
A Conversation With Shannon Morse
22 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Morse is a technology journalist and hacker. She talks about her experiences in tech and how she fell in love with technology. Learn more abo...
Autonomous Autos And High-Tech Gear
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Benjamin of CarStuff joins the show to talk about autonomous vehicles and how they are changing today's manual vehicles. Learn more about your ...
Do We Need Humanoid Robots?
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Clark joins the podcast to talk about humanoid robots. Why are we so concerned about building them and are they a good idea? Learn more about yo...
The Sewing Machine
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Frey from Stuff You Missed in History Class joins the show to talk about the sewing machine and how it shaped patent law. Learn more about your...
Anita Sarkeesian and Video Game Journalism
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cristen Conger from Stuff Mom Never Told You joins the show to talk about Anita Sarkeesian's video game journalism project and the dark side of the In...
Extra Life, Video Games and Charity
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is the charity Extra Life all about and how can you get involved? What game did Jonathan play for 25 hours back in 2013 for charity? Learn more ...
Audio Production 101
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Audio Producer Steve Riekeberg is a guest and we're talking all about audio production. Mics and levels and sample rates, oh my! Learn more about you...
Son of Listener Mail 2014
29 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan answers even more of your questions about technology and podcasting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
Listener Mail 2014 Extravaganza
24 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan answers several questions sent in by listeners. Many of them have to do with Apple. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
The Mythology of Area 51
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Area 51 factors into stories about everything from weather-control devices to aliens. Ben Bowlin joins the show to look at the mythology of Area 51. ...
The History of Area 51 - Part Two
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's been going on at the Area 51 site since the days of the U-2 and A-12 spy plane tests? We look at stealth technology, drones and more. Learn mo...
The History of Area 51 - Part One
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What goes on at the most famous secret base in the world? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about Area 51, aka Groom Lake. Learn more about your ad-c...
5 Technologies To End All Wars - That Didn't
10 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Can technology end war? Several people thought so at one time or another. We look at five examples of idealists who thought tech would end warfare. L...
Classic TechStuff: Tesla - the Man, the Myth
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Lauren explore the myths surrounding Nikola Tesla, the Internet's favorite mad scientist. Learn mo...
Classic TechStuff: The Rooster Teeth Interview
03 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this previous episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris interviewed Burnie Burns of Rooster Teeth Productions. Learn how the company formed and Red ...
The Bungie Story Part Two
01 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up where we left off, we look at Bungie during the Halo era to the present day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
The Bungie Story Part One
27 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We examine Bungie's gaming Destiny, from its humble beginnings to its place in gaming today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Surfing the Web Like a Super Spy
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it and now you've got it - we're joined by Ben and Matt of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know to see what it takes to surf the Web anonym...
TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part Two
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Now Elon Musk wants to go to Mars. What's it going to take to get there? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ...
TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part One
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk wanted to go to space, so he founded a company to do it. We look at the early years of SpaceX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
TechStuff Races with McLaren
13 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is the McLaren Group and how has the company influenced racing? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
Waterproofing Technology
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into making a piece of tech waterproof? From cases to creative charging ports, we look at the challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
Who was Claude Shannon?
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
TechStuff salutes an incredibly influential (and yet relatively unknown) tech genius: Claude Shannon. What did he do? Learn more about your ad-choice...
The Full Motion Video Era - Home Gaming
04 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How was full motion video used in early computer and console games? And why is it so hilariously bad? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
The Full Motion Video Era - The Arcade
30 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is FMV and how did it change video games? From the brilliant to the brilliantly awful, we take a look at FMV. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
Fireworks, Part Two
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the color come from in fireworks? How are those giant displays choreographed? We conclude our discussion on fireworks. Learn more about yo...
TechStuff Lights Some Fireworks
23 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom. Learn more about your ad-...
TechStuff Looks at e-paper
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is e-paper? TechStuff looks at the properties of e-paper and how it's used. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
TechStuff Gets Meta(material)
16 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What are metamaterials and what gives them their nifty properties? We look at materials science and how metamaterials might transform our world. Lear...
TechStuff Goes to a Better Place
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What was Better Place and why did it fail? Guest host Ben Bowlin gives TechStuff his perspective. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
TechStuff Prints In 3D (Again)
09 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the state of 3D printers? And what's it like working with one? Guest host Joe McCormick joins us to explain. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
TechStuff On Fire
07 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We get our pyro on with a look at everything from lighters to flamethrowers. How do we make fire? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
TechStuff Camps Out
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
From the good old days of roughing it to the high tech campsite of the future, we look at the tech of camping. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...
Folding the Proteins
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
From distributed computing to video games that push science forward, we look at the tech behind protein folding research. Learn more about your ad-ch...
E-Cigarettes and Vaping
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the story behind e-cigarettes? How do they work? Are they less harmful than normal cigarettes? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Passing the Turing Test
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before? Learn more about your...
Oculus Rift: The Story So Far (Update)
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has happened since we first talked about the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. We present the Rift's history and how prototypes work, then ex...
Solar Freaking Roadways
17 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic? Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
How Carbon Fiber Works
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
How Segways Work: The Luke Arm Update
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Inventor Dean Kamen created a robotic prosthesis, nicknamed the Luke arm, to help patients regain self-sufficiency. The FDA recently approved it, so w...
The History of Carbon Fiber
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century? Learn more about your ad-choices a...
TechStuff Twitches
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is Twitch and why is Google so interested in it? We take a closer look at the video streaming service giving gamers huge audiences. Learn more a...
HMS Victory
26 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What was the technology behind the British warship, HMS Victory? How was it constructed? Where is it now? Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
How Clothes Dryers Work
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Clothes dryers have evolved from precarious, fire-bellied devices to the increasingly green machines we know today. We cover the history of dryer tech...
How Planetariums Work
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into making a planetarium work and where did they come from? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
The Worst Video Games of All Time (Update)
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a documentary crew went out to the desert to dig up some legendary Atari cartridges. It reminds us of this classic TechStuff episode. Learn...
The HBO Story: Part Three
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HBO is known for its original programming that's so popular people can't stop pirating it. We look at the company's current strategy. Learn mo...
The HBO Story: Part Two
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to HBO once cable subscriptions hit a saturation point? We look at how the company transitioned from startup to corporate. Learn more a...
The HBO Story: Part One
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Home Box Office network get its start? And how did it grow into the giant it is today? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Flying Without Fuel
30 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Solar Impulse 2 is scheduled to fly around the Earth in 2015 using only solar power. Say what? How is that even possible? Learn more about your a...
How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part Two
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How are we using hydrogen today and how might we use it in the future? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part One
23 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Could hydrogen be the fuel of the future? We look at the most plentiful element in the galaxy and discuss the possibility. Learn more about your ad-c...
How Washing Machines Work
21 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What makes washers tick? How have they evolved over time to become more energy efficient and conserve water? And what's going on in there? Learn more...
The Secrets of Tor and the Deep Web
16 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is Tor? What's the web under the web? What's really going on? We dish out the details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
Our Heart Breaks From Heartbleed
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Heartbleed bug and is it really as bad a security flaw as people make it out to be? We look at what Heartbleed is and why you should be co...
The PerkinElmer Story: Part Two
09 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's PerkinElmer been up to lately? From spy sattelites to medical screening procedures, we take a close look at the company. Learn more about your...
The PerkinElmer Story: Part One
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did two different divisions come together to form PerkinElmer? What does the company do? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Biometrics: Digital Fingerprinting
02 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How has the Digital Age improved the centuries-old practice of fingerprinting? We explore the history of fingerprint tech and explain how modern scann...
How Ad Blockers Work
31 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are ads on the Web a necessary annoyance? The creators of ad-blocking software don't think so. We dig into the history of browser extensions like AdBl...
Episode 600: How TechStuff Works
26 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did TechStuff get started? What's the story with hosts Lauren and Jonathan? We take you behind the mic to explore our recording process and the Ho...
Time for an IRC Chat
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is Internet Relay Chat? How does IRC work and what does it do? TechStuff looks at this legacy chat tech. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
The Tesla Tale Part Two
19 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the Tesla Motor company today? Tesla hasn't always traveled on a smooth road - pun intended. How did the company weather tough financial time...
The Tesla Tale Part One
17 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Tesla Motor company get its start? We examine the ambitious and troubled early history of the electric vehicle company. Learn more about ...
The Bitcoin Controversies
12 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is happening with Bitcoin? What was Mt Gox and Flexcoin and why have they shut down? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
TechStuff Cashes in Bitcoin
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with Bitcoin? Is the digital currency doomed? We look at how it works and the recent problems surrounding the cryptocurrency. Learn m...
The History of Handheld Gaming Part Two
05 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the story behind some of the more recent handheld gaming devices? Which ones failed and which succeeded? Learn more about your ad-choices at h...
The History of Handheld Gaming Part One
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did handheld gaming get started? We look at the origins of the electronic handheld game craze and how it evolved in the early years. Learn more a...
Tap Versus Swipe
26 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How has near-field communication (NFC) technology changed credit cards? We explain the principles behind NFC and its applications in the credit card i...
It's All About The Polymers
24 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is a polymer banknote? We look at this special type of currency, how it's made and why it's important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
The Twitter Story Part Two
19 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did Twitter grow to become the juggernaut it is today? We look at the company as it changes regimes (twice). Where could Twitter be heading to nex...
The Twitter Story Part One
17 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How did Twitter get started? We explore the controversial history of Twitter and how it emerged from a company called Odeo. Learn more about your ad-...
The War on Net Neutrality
12 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is net neutrality and why is it in trouble? We reexamine the concept of net neutrality and look at how recent court decisions in the US put it in...
Like a Beacon
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What are Beacons and what do they have to do with Bluetooth? We look at how a simple technology could make shopping a breeze - or track your every mov...
Steam in a Box
05 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What's the deal with Steamboxes? Jonathan and Lauren look at Valve's approach to the living room gaming market and debate the pros and cons of the Ste...
TechStuff Listens to Dolby
03 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Ray Dolby? TechStuff takes a look at the life and work of a man whose inventions changed how we experience sound. Learn more about your ad-ch...
Look What I Found!
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How are archaeologists using high-tech tools to study ancient, forgotten ruins? We look at everything from radar to satellite imagery. Learn more abo...
X Marks the Spot
27 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dust off your fedoras as we look at the tools and techniques used in archaeology! In this first part, we explore basic tools and carbon dating. Learn...
TechStuff Builds a Nest
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How can a company that makes thermostats be worth $3.2 billion? We look at Nest Labs and how it may fit into Google's future. Learn more about your a...
TechStuff Visits CES 2014
20 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan recently returned from CES 2014, and has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners of CES...
Why Y2K Didn't End the World
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Despite all the Y2K hype, the world kept turning on January 1, 2000. Did we have nothing to fear to begin with, or did we narrowly avoid technological...
How Ultrasound Works
13 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrasonic waves let medical professionals see what's going on inside us without ever making an incision. But what makes sonography so effective? Join...
TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part Two
08 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are invisible cars and exploding pens just the stuff of James Bond fiction? We look at spy gear both real and imaginary in this episode. Learn more a...
TechStuff Bonds With Spy Tech Part One
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are the amazing gadgets in James Bond films possible? We look at the tech found in the early James Bond movies and compare it to real life. Learn mor...
TechStuff Predicts 2014
01 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What do our hosts have to say about what will happen this year? Jonathan and Lauren stick their necks out to predict the future in tech stories. Lear...
TechStuff Predictions for 2013: The Results
30 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Lauren and Jonathan's predictions for 2013 pan out? We take a look at the results of our educated guesses. Did we totally whiff it or will we ...
TechStuff Looks Back at 2013 Part Two
25 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What were the big news stories of 2013? Jonathan and Lauren round out the big tech stories of 2013. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
TechStuff Looks Back at 2013 Part One
23 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What were the big news stories of 2013? We take a look at the first half of 2013 and the tech stories that caught our attention. Learn more about you...
Top Tech Companies of 2013 Part Two
18 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What were the best tech companies to work for in 2013? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at the top five and talk about what makes them so great. Learn...
Top Tech Companies of 2013 Part One
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What were the best tech companies to work for in 2013? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at numbers 10 through 6 and talk about what makes them so great...
TechStuff Gets Thirsty
11 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How do water systems work? We take a look at how water gets from a municipal system (or a well) to your home. Gravity is your friend! Learn more abou...
How Gene Therapy Works
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Will we be able to cure multiple diseases by tweaking our genes? We look at gene therapy and how doctors are able to deliver new genes to patients. L...
Astronomy On Ice
04 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the IceCube Neutrino Detector? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at a telescope that's one mile under the ice at the South Pole. Learn more abo...
Where's My Flying Car?
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Will the flying car ever be available to the average driver? We take a look at the history (and future) of flying cars. Learn more about your ad-choi...
Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part Two
27 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's Skunk Works up to today? TechStuff talks about the more recent projects the ultra secret division has worked on. Learn more about your ad-choi...
Sniffing Out Skunk Works Part One
25 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is Lockheed's Skunk Works division? TechStuff peeks under a veil of secrecy to talk about the early days of a classified operation. Learn more a...
The Loons at Google
20 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Google Loon project? Jonathan and Lauren look at how some ultra-thin balloons could supply Wi-Fi to remote locations. Learn more about yo...
The Oldest Computer
18 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Antikythera Mechanism? When was it built? What did it do? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn...