Episode 1
Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
Jan 25, 2023
It's about time.
Episode 2
A simple water heater is more clever than it seems
Feb 10, 2023
Pretty clever, ain't it?
Episode 3
Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)
Mar 5, 2023
Energy management is a really powerful idea.
Episode 4
How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?
Mar 24, 2023
We answer that question!
Episode 5
Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
Mar 30, 2023
There's some pretty cool stuff out there. Speaking of stuff,
Episode 6
Contactors: how we power the big stuff
Apr 24, 2023
I really hope this clicks for you.
Episode 7
Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)
May 9, 2023
This discussion is long-overdue.
Episode 8
Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights
May 25, 2023
Truly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.
Episode 9
Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!
Jun 9, 2023
The history here is wild!
Episode 10
This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
Jun 26, 2023
Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.
Episode 11
Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
Jul 16, 2023
It's a hot topic.
Episode 12
Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!
Aug 11, 2023
A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!
Episode 13
Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem
Aug 26, 2023
I had no idea that's what's going on inside.
Episode 14
Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?
Sep 26, 2023
The answer may surprise you!
Episode 15
Old pinball machines are amazingly complex
Oct 14, 2023
Shoot for the magic trunk!
Episode 16
Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!
Nov 5, 2023
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Episode 17
The Clapper: Yes, that one.
Nov 18, 2023
Oh boy!
Episode 18
What's the deal with the popcorn button?
Nov 21, 2023
Try it. You know you want to.
Episode 19
LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.
Nov 30, 2023
(sigh) here we go again
Episode 20
The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines
Dec 29, 2023
ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp
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