Ungeniused

034 - The Hindernburg Disaster (Part 2)

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen wrap up their discussion of the Hindenburg accident.

- Wikipedia: Hindenburg Disaster

- Mythbusters: Hindenburg Disaster

- GOING DOWN IN FLAMES!!!

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033 - The Hindenburg Disaster (Part 1)

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

- The Hindenburg Disaster

- The Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage

- Herbert Morrison

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032 - Segways

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Stephen and Myke discuss those infamous two-wheeled vehicles.

Show Notes:

- Wikipedia: Segways

- The Beta Segway

- Wikipedia: Jim Hesleden's Death

- Wikipedia: Segway Inc

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031 - Boreholes

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Stephen and Myke discuss attempts to drill through the Earth's crust.

- Wikipedia: Kola Superdeep Borehole

- Wikipedia: Project Mohole

- Contact Us

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030 - London Eye

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

With both the boys in Memphis this week, talking about The London Eye was an obvious choice.

• Wikipedia: London Eye
• Myke's First Pic
• Myke's Second Pic
• Contact us!

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029 - The Pyramid Arena

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the Pyramid Arena, a distinctive feature of the Memphis skyline.

Pyramid Arena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

FedExForum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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028 - The Principality of Sealand

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss Sealand — a land of dreams, freedom and the occasional mutiny.

The Principality of Sealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Data haven - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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027 - Irn-Bru 2

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Stephen drinks his first Irn-Bru.

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Irn Bru 2009 New Advert PREMIERE - YouTube

A Bruzil Lullaby - latest IRN-BRU advert - YouTube

Banned - Irn Bru Ad - Everybody in the world Loves Irn Bru - YouTube

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026 - Irn-Bru

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss the popular Scottish soda Irn-Bru.

Irn-Bru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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025 - Toilet-Related Injuries

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the many ways a toilet can injure or kill you. Please note we talk about genitals and bowel movements in this episode.

Toilet-related injuries and deaths - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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024 - Human Cannonballs

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about human cannonballs.

Sorry about the weirdness with Stephen's audio this week. When using a Mac to record audio, always, always, always double-check your input settings.

Human cannonball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Leonard Hunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Human Cannonball: Is it a Trick or Is it Real?

Frank "Cannonball" Richards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Frank "Cannonball" Richards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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023 - Flying Squirrels and Sugar Gliders

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about animals that can't fly, but like to fake it.

Rocky the Flying Squirrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Flying squirrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sugar glider - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Torpor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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022 - Leap Day

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

As today is Feb. 29, 2012, Myke and Stephen are honoring Leap Day!

February 29 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gregorian calendar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Leap year - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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021 - Dreams

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen wrap up their sleep mini-series, in a discussion about dreaming.

Dream - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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020 - Sleep, Part 02

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

In this, the second installment of the Ungeniused Sleep Mini-Series, Myke and Stephen talk about sleep debt, the functions of sleep, and how what we eat and drink can affect our rest.

Sleep debt - Wikipedia

File:Effects of sleep deprivation.svg - Wikipedia

Sleep (Functions) - Wikipedia

Sleep (Effect of food and drink on sleep) - Wikipedia

Insomnia - Wikipedia

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019 - Sleep Part 01

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen start a mini-series on sleep. They talk about the stages of sleep and the body's natural clock.

This week's episode of Ungeniused is brought to you by Phraseology,a powerful writing and editing application for the iPad. Be sure to check out Stephen's review of Phraseology.

Sleep - Wikipedia

Sleep (Sleep Stages) - Wikipedia

Non-rapid eye movement sleep - Wikipedia

Rapid eye movement sleep - Wikipedia

Sleep (Timing) - Wikipedia

File: Biological clock human.png - Wikipedia

Sleep (Optimal amount in humans) - Wikipedia

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018 - The Challenger Disaster

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

With Myke on vacation this week, Stephen is joined by Brett Kelly to talk about the space shuttle Challenger's last flight, back in 1986. (The day Stephen was born, actually.)

Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia

Space Shuttle Challenger - Wikipedia

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster - Wikipedia

Space Shuttle external tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Space Shuttle Challenger launch decision - Wikipedia

STS-51-L Mission timeline - Wikipedia

Christa McAuliffe - Wikipedia

017 - The Sock Monkey

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about sock monkeys — those lovable creatures that have helped numerous children fall asleep soundly over the years.

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Allison's sock monkey

Wikipedia: Sock monkey

Wikipedia: Sock Monkey (comic book)

App Story: Sock Monkey Canon

016 - Miracle Fruit

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

It may not feed the hungry or raise the dead, but miracle fruit has the power to seriously screw with your tastebuds. This week, Stephen and Myke get tongue tied talking about Synsepalum dulcificum.

Thanks to Joshua Schnell for the topic and Chris Comstock for Myke's middle name this week!

Wikipedia: Miracle Fruit

Wikipedia: Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit USA — FAQ

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015 - Laserdiscs

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss the long lost medium of the Laserdisc. Thanks to Seth Johnson for sending in the topic.

Wikipedia: Laserdisc

Glass disc recording from Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Lab

Wikipedia: Jaws (film)

Wikipedia: Helium–neon laser

Wikipedia: Pioneer PR7820

Pioneer: DVL-919: $999 (Suggest Retail)

Wikipedia: Laser Rot

Wikipedia: BBC Domesday Project

Wikipedia: LD-ROM

LaserDisc Players: wave of the future? (YouTube)

MCA DiscoVision Intro (YouTube)

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014 - Boston Molasses Disaster and London Beer Flood

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the Boston Molasses Disaster and the London Beer Flood. These tragedies took the lives of innocent people on both sides of the pond.

Wikipedia: Boston Molasses Disaster

Wikipedia: London Beer Flood

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013 - Christmas Lights

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

This week, Myke and Stephen learn about Christmas lights, and Stephen fires back at Brett Kelly for criticizing the Toilet Paper Orientation episode.

Wikipedia: Christmas lights

Wikipedia: Christmas lighting technology

Bridging the Nerd Gap

Cooking with Brett and Myke: S01E04 - Turkey Curry

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012 - Toilet Paper Orientation

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

On this, the 12th episode of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss a topic that has torn civilization apart for years: Should the toilet paper roll go over or under?

Thanks to @maximharper for the subject!

Wikipedia: Toilet paper orientation

Jimmy Wales

The Tilt-A-Roll: Just $19.95!

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011 - Kangaroos

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

In episode 11 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss kangaroos. Seriously, they are freaking adorable.

Wikipedia: Kangaroo

Wikipedia: Marsupial

Wikipedia: Coat of arms of Australia

Wikipedia: Thylacine

Wikipedia: Crepuscular

Wikipedia: Kangaroo meat

Wikipedia: Conjugated linoleic acid

Wikipedia: Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Wikipedia: Kangatarianism

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010 - Lumber

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

In episode 10 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss lumber — the material that is *literally* keeping you alive right now, if you're in a building built with wood.

Wikipedia: Lumber

Wikipedia: Hardwood

Wikipedia: Softwood

Wikipedia: Old-growth forest

Wikipedia: Forest plantations

Wikipedia: Engineered wood

Wikipedia: Wood preservation

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009 - Loch Ness Monster Part 2

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

In episode 9 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke wrap up their talk about the Loch Ness Monster.

This topic was suggested by @epilnivek

Wikipedia: Loch Ness Monster

Wikipedia: Surgeon's Photograph

YouTube: The Dinsdale Film (Loch Ness Monster)

YouTube: Nessie - Loch Ness Monster footage May 28 2007

Wikipedia: European conger

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008 - Loch Ness Monster Part 1

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

In episode 8 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss the Loch Ness Monster. This is part one of two-part series on the beast.

This week's topic was suggested by @epilnivek

Nessie Drawing

Wikipedia:Loch Ness

Wikipedia: Cryptid

Wikipedia: Loch Ness Monster

Wikipedia: Plesiosauria

BBC One: Planet Dinosaur

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007 - Spontaneous Human Combustion

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

In episode 7 of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss the phenomenon known as "spontaneous human combustion." It's a little gory, so this one might not be great for the kids. However, if you love bizarre causes of death, this episode is for you.

Wikipedia: Spontaneous human combustion

Wikipedia: Fire

Yahoo News: Coroner rules Irish man died of spontaneous combustion (Sept 23,2011)

Wikipedia: Wick effect

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006 - Roller Coasters

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0400

In episode 6 of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss roller coasters, the steel and wooden monsters that provide lots of fun, or lots of puking, depending on how you are. Stephen's a puker.

Stephen's Notes #1

Stephen's Notes #2

Wikipedia: Roller Coaster

Wikipedia: Russian Mountains

Wikipedia: Gravity railroad

Wikipedia: Underfriction

Wikipedia: John Miller (entrepreneur)

Wikipedia: The Racer (Kings Island)

Wikipedia: Matterhorn Bobsleds

Wikipedia: Cedar Point

Wikipedia: Kingda Ka

Wikipedia: Rollback (roller coaster)

Wikipedia: Accelerator Coaster

Wikipedia: Amusement park accidents

Wikipedia: Wooden roller coaster

Wikipedia: Son of Beast

Wikipedia: Saw – The Ride

Wikipedia: The Roller Coaster

Wikipedia: Libertyland

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005: Supermax Prisons

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

In episode 5 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss supermax prisons, where the United States and United Kingdom house the worst criminals on the planet.

Wikipedia: Prisoner security categories in the United Kingdom

Wikipedia: Prison

Wikipedia: Supermax

Wikipedia: Long Bay Correctional Centre

Wikipedia: ADX Florence

Wikipedia: List of prisoners at ADX Florence

Wikipedia: Dwight York

Wikipedia: Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri

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004: Bat Bombs & Pigeon-Guided Missiles

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

On episode 4 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss two US military programs during World War II that tested using bats and birds as bombs.

Wikipedia: Bat Bomb
Wikipedia: Mexican Free-tailed Bat
Wikipedia: Napalm
Wikipedia: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Wikipedia: Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King
Wikipedia: Project Pigeon
Wikipedia: B. F. Skinner
Wikipedia: Bat (Guided Bomb)

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Top Secret WWII Bat and Bird Bomber Program

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003: Teflon

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke talk about frying pans, Teflon and its nerdy creator, Roy J. Plunkett.

Wikipedia: Frying Pan

Wikipedia: Teflon

Wikipedia: Deglazing

Wikipedia: Roy J. Plunkett

Plastics Hall of Fame

Plastics Hall of Fame: Roy J. Plunkett

Wikipedia: Teflon

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002 - Three-Wheeled Cars

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

In the second episode of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss three-wheeled cars. Which are as dangerous and ridiculous as they seem. Seriously, these things will kill your family.

Links:

Wikipedia: Three-wheeled Cars

Wikipedia: Reliant Robin

Top Gear: Jeremy drives a Reliant Robin

Top Gear: James and Richard convert a Reliant Robin into a space shuttle

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001: Reality TV Gone Wrong

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400

In this — the inaugural episode of Ungeniused — Myke and Stephen discuss reality TV's history, and some simply terrible examples of what can happen when it all goes wrong.

Wikipedia: Reality Television

Wikipedia: Candid Camera

Wikipedia: Beadle’s About

Wikipedia: Trigger Happy TV

Wikipedia: Space Cadets

Wikipedia: Superstar USA

Wikipedia: Jamie Foss

Sarah Palin’s On-Hand Notes

Jamie Foss singing “My Heart Will Go On”

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