What are phone phreaks?
Would you believe that people used to make free calls by using a plastic whistle? In the days before the Internet, phone phreaks explored every nook and cranny of the phone system. But what were they ...
20 Sep 201031min
How Railroad Crossing Signals Work
Every driver has seen a railroad crossing -- the iconic system of bars, lights and warning bells designed to keep cars away from trains. But how do they actually work? In this episode, the guys explor...
15 Sep 201032min
How to Permanently Delete Files
Are you really deleting a file when you move it to the trashcan or recycle bin? The answer might surprise you. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the actions you need to take to recover --...
13 Sep 201031min
3-D Movie-Making Tech
There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in the world of film -- but how do these effects work? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind 3-D technol...
8 Sep 201032min
How can the sun affect my electronics?
As the sun reaches the apex of its eleven-year cycle, its magnetic activity increases and could pose a threat for some electronics -- especially satellites. In this episode, the guys break down the sc...
6 Sep 201030min
The Great Video Game Crash
Beginning in 1972, the home video game craze took the United States by storm. With tons of companies producing increasingly sophisticated machines, it looked like home gaming was the wave of the futur...
1 Sep 201030min
The Rise and Fall of the Video Arcade
Whatever happened to the video game arcade? In recent years, many video game arcades have closed or evolved to cope with an increasingly sophisticated home console market. Join Chris and Jonathan as t...
30 Aug 201028min
How to do Research Online
Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, from using Boolean operators to finding reliable sources, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
25 Aug 201033min
