Episode 1
The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they're actually dangerous
Feb 1, 2025
It's best to know what you actually need to be worried about.
Episode 2
Algorithms are breaking how we think
Feb 22, 2025
This surely won't make me seem like a crank.
Episode 3
Power is not energy: why the difference matters
Mar 29, 2025
Thinking is fun, actually!
Episode 4
Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why.
Apr 26, 2025
A dry subject that's not so cool.
Episode 5
Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind
May 27, 2025
Clearly a lot of people forgot about those pesky captions.
Episode 6
The "standard" car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that
Jun 15, 2025
Seriously, make your life easier and don't go overboard for no reason.
Episode 7
Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting's final form
Jul 7, 2025
Magnets.
Episode 8
VHS-C: a lazy idea that's also perfect
Aug 13, 2025
Never underestimate the usefulness of compatibility.
Episode 9
Desiccant dehumidifiers are fascinating... but not for everyone
Aug 31, 2025
A whole new meaning to "spin dry"
Episode 10
Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not
Oct 1, 2025
It's catalactually a pretty cool idea.
Episode 11
Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool
Oct 8, 2025
Three of them. That's three times more than usual!
Episode 12
I was right about dishwasher pods, and now I can prove it
Nov 4, 2025
Some "innovations" really are gimmicks after all.
Episode 13
This cassette player is built into an 8-track cartridge
Nov 20, 2025
Cool tapes.
Episode 14
My car charger can boil water really fast
Nov 27, 2025
That title might be the best effort I can pull off.
Episode 15
It's the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition
Dec 6, 2025
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Episode 16
I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying
Dec 7, 2025
mm mm moist
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