Episode 1
Humidifiers: Simpler is better?
Jan 13, 2021
The air. It holds water! And how much it holds matters! A lot, in fact. Sometimes we need to adjust it in the upwards persuasion. Learn why and how in this little ol’ video!
Episode 2
Exploring the Technology Connections Set (1 million subscribers special)
Jan 22, 2021
All I can really say is thanks a million!
Episode 3
Reusable handwarmers that get hot by freezing
Jan 29, 2021
These things are so cool they're hot.
Episode 4
The GeoSafari Jr. was a cleverly flexible kid's game
Feb 10, 2021
It's yellow!
Episode 5
Heat Pumps: the Future of Home Heating
Feb 28, 2021
It's so cold that it's hot.
Episode 6
In Defense of the CFL: A Retrospective
Mar 19, 2021
It really was a bright idea.
Episode 7
Ground Source / Geothermal Heat Pumps and Other Info
Apr 1, 2021
Episode 8
These digital clocks aren't digital at all
Apr 17, 2021
It's time.
Episode 9
Analog Hygrometers - how?
Apr 29, 2021
It's a simple one this time. Simple! Simple!
Episode 10
What the Crookes Radiometer can teach us
May 20, 2021
Bet you didn't think these things were useful now, did ya?
Episode 11
Perhaps the weakest link in the US electrical system
May 30, 2021
I hope this discussion really strikes a cord.
Episode 12
Why do hurricane lanterns look like that?
Jun 16, 2021
It's all about the air.
Episode 13
How the gas mantle made lamps 10X brighter
Jul 1, 2021
This was a really bright idea.
Episode 14
Batteries aren't the only way to store energy. Here's another.
Jul 20, 2021
"Reduce emissions and save the grid with this one weird trick!!!" -Confucius
Episode 15
Pressure lamps: gaslighting on the go
Aug 2, 2021
The pressure's getting to me.
Episode 16
Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is)
Aug 20, 2021
Use your blinkers.
Episode 17
I messed up. You're using too much detergent.
Sep 20, 2021
New rule: instructions on how to use the consumable thing from those who are incentivized to keep selling it to you ought not be trusted.
Episode 18
Introducing a new series! Connextras: Sights and Sounds
Oct 1, 2021
Fun times to be had over on Connextras!
Episode 19
Holey Plugs, Batman! But... what are they for?
Oct 9, 2021
The answer may surprise you.
Episode 20
The Birth of Photography: Drawing With Light (and silver iodide)
Oct 23, 2021
Cameras. How do they work?
Episode 21
Making Film Reveal its Image: the B&W Development Process (Photography Part 2)
Nov 5, 2021
Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers!
Episode 22
This digital piano has some very clever controls
Nov 20, 2021
Putting the "No" in "No Effort November"
Episode 23
Once again I attempt to add polish to LED holiday lights
Nov 30, 2021
What a strange tradition.
Episode 24
A Backwards Camera in a Dark Room - Photographic Printing
Dec 17, 2021
Today your prints will come, and they're fresh.
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