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TechStuff

TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology a... Read more

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Winter is Coming: The Early Days of Blizzard

Winter is Coming: The Early Days of Blizzard

Founded in 1991, the video game company Blizzard got its start not by creating blockbuster games of its own but by porti... Read more

18 Nov 2019

41mins

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What is 5G?

What is 5G?

The future is 5G. So what the heck is 5G? It's a big, confusing topic but by the end of this episode you'll understand i... Read more

11 Mar 2019

44mins

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Demystifying WiFi

Demystifying WiFi

Where did the WiFi standard come from? What are the differences of the various flavors of WiFi? And why should you care?... Read more

30 May 2018

31mins

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The Spotify Story

The Spotify Story

Where did Spotify come from and how did it change the way we listen to music? In this episode, we look at the origin and... Read more

25 Mar 2019

50mins

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Dip Into the 7 Layers of the OSI Model

Dip Into the 7 Layers of the OSI Model

Time for a delicious 7-layer dip! Only this dip is into the layers in the Open Systems Interconnection or OSI model. Wha... Read more

24 Nov 2017

46mins

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The Origin of the iPhone: Part One

The Origin of the iPhone: Part One

It's been 10 years since the iPhone first went on sale. How did it come about and what has its impact been on technology... Read more

8 Sep 2017

44mins

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Techstuff Classic: The Mythology of Area 51

Techstuff Classic: The Mythology of Area 51

Area 51 factors into stories about everything from weather-control devices to aliens. Ben Bowlin joins the show to look ... Read more

1 Jun 2018

55mins

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History of Electricity Part One

History of Electricity Part One

Did you know that engineers were harnessing electricity long before they even knew what it was? We take a look at the hi... Read more

28 Jun 2017

55mins

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Why is Everything Made in China?

Why is Everything Made in China?

In this episode, we explore the history of industrialization in China and ask why are so many electronics assembled ther... Read more

16 Sep 2019

51mins

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The Physics of Star Wars

The Physics of Star Wars

On the release date for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we present an episode on how the physics of Star Wars works. Learn mo... Read more

15 Dec 2017

1hr 12mins

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The Modern Submarine

The Modern Submarine

How did the modern submarine develop? What kind of technology is on a submarine? How do they navigate?  Learn more abou... Read more

16 Oct 2019

49mins

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Night Vision

TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Looks at Night Vision

What are the two main types of night vision? How can you see heat? Why do some night vision systems only display in mono... Read more

23 Nov 2018

34mins

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TechStuff Classic: How Nuclear Weapons Work

TechStuff Classic: How Nuclear Weapons Work

During this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world's most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear w... Read more

27 Jul 2018

53mins

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Quantum Computing 101

Quantum Computing 101

What exactly is quantum computing? How does it relate to quantum mechanics? And what sort of problems could quantum comp... Read more

27 Mar 2018

57mins

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DDoS Attacks 101

DDoS Attacks 101

What exactly is a denial of service attack? And what makes one a distributed denial of service? In this episode, we lear... Read more

25 Jun 2018

39mins

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End to End Encryption Services

End to End Encryption Services

An anonymous listener wanted to know more about end to end encryption. How is it possible to encrypt information across ... Read more

24 Apr 2018

52mins

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Machine Consciousness

Machine Consciousness

Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to tech... Read more

21 Oct 2019

41mins

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Heigh-Ho Hydrogen

Heigh-Ho Hydrogen

Hydrogen is the most plentiful substance in the universe. Could it also be the fuel of the future? In this episode, we l... Read more

26 Nov 2018

36mins

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Social Networks that Didn't Make It

Social Networks that Didn't Make It

For every Facebook and Twitter, there are half a dozen failed social networks that didn't survive to today. We look back... Read more

27 Feb 2019

43mins

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One Stuff of Iron, The Other of Steel

One Stuff of Iron, The Other of Steel

What makes iron different from steel? How are they made? In this episode, we explore the history of iron and steel. It's... Read more

25 May 2020

48mins

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