Stuff of Genius
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Description
Stuff of Genius tells the story behind everyday inventions. From the bikini to super wheat and everything in between, viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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| 1 | VideoBlack Sabbatical - Stuff of Genius | Before Stuff of Genius takes its own scheduled break, Christian looks into the origin of the modern sabbatical and its goal of improving productivity through revitalization. | 1/21/2014 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoTetris! A Riddle Wrapped In An Enigma - Stuff of Genius | Alexey Pajitnov changed the world of gaming forever when he created Tetris. Learn the history of this famous game and how it came to be. | 1/16/2014 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHack Your New Ye - Stuff of Genius | Want to successfully meet your resolutions in 2014? Use these 5 lifehacks at the beginning of your year, so you're happy with the rest of it! | 1/14/2014 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoThe Iceman Cometh... Jacob Perkin's First Refrigerator - Stuff of Genius | Jacob Perkins was always a tinkerer, but in 1834 he patented the refrigerator. Learn how his version worked by vaporizing dangerous chemicals. | 1/9/2014 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoNo More Woof - Stuff of Genius | Talking dogs are cute and all, but what if you could actually translate your dog's thoughts into English? A Scandinavian research lab claims they've invented the answer. | 1/7/2014 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoExplosions in the Sky - Stuff of Genius | Thousands of years ago, the Chinese invented fireworks. Learn the origin of these celebrated pyrotechnics in this episode. | 12/31/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoThe White Elephant In The Room - Stuff of Genius | Every year, American office parties celebrate a tradition called a "White Elephant" exchange. Stuff of Genius deciphers how this term came from a complicated history between the U.S. and Thailand. | 12/24/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoFor Your Eyes Only: The Privacy Visor - Stuff of Genius | A Tokyo based team has invented a pair of glasses that disrupts digital cameras and prevents facial recognition. Want to hide your identity and personal information? We'll tell you how in today's episode. | 12/19/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoBetter, Faster, Stronger... Meet the Modern Umbrella - Stuff of Genius | While umbrellas have been around for centuries, the modern steel design we're all familiar with was invented by Samuel Fox in 1852. Or was it? Learn about the controversy behind this simple device that keeps us dry. | 12/17/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Video5 Tips to Make Your Phone Battery Last - Stuff of Genius | Is your phone constantly dying? Try these 5 everyday tips to conserve your battery's power. | 12/12/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoGeorge Ballas and the Weed Eater - Stuff of Genius | What do carwashes and lawn care have in common? The answer might surprise you. Tune in in to learn how George Ballas went from cleaning his car to inventing the weed eater. | 12/10/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoNo Babies! Gregory Pincus and the Birth Control Pill - Stuff of Genius | The birth control pill prevents millions of births every year. Learn how a scientist's experiments with rabbit ovums and frozen sperm led to this game changing advance in human reproduction. | 12/5/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoThe World Wide Web - Stuff of Genius | Nowadays the internet is nearly ubiquitous -- but how did it all begin? Tune in for a closer look at the man who changed the world -- and invented the world wide web -- in this episode. | 12/3/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoVelcro - Stuff of Genius | When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video. | 11/28/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoMr. Alexanderson and the Long-Range Radio - Stuff of Genius | Before Ernst Alexanderson designed the high-frequency alternators that transmitted radio broadcasts in a continuous wave, radio was not usable over long distances. Tune in and learn more in this video. | 11/26/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoThe Book Nobody Can Read: Codex Seraphinianus - Stuff of Genius | Experience the imaginary world of Luigi Serafini, as Christian presents the art, typography and content of this legendary unreadable book. | 11/21/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoWho invented the nicotine patch? - Stuff of Genius | The nicotine patch has helped thousands of smokers kick the habit, but where did it come from? Tune in to learn more about the man behind the nicotine patch (and how he figured it out) in this episode. | 11/19/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoWhat's So Genius About The Wire? - Stuff of Genius | David Simon created "The Wire," often described as the best television show ever made. Learn why the program is regarded so highly and how Simon was awarded a "genius grant" after creating it. | 11/14/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoRaymond Damadian and the MRI - Stuff of Genius | Today the MRI is a crucial piece of technology, and its ability to scan the human body in a noninvasive way makes it an invaluable diagnostic tool. But who built it, and how does it work? Tune in to find out. | 11/12/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoThere's An App For That: Cockroach Mind Control - Stuff of Genius | Christian talks to Greg Gage from Backyard Brains about the future of neuroscience and an invention that can remote control a live cockroach with a smart phone. | 11/7/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoLarry, Sergey and the Stuff of Searching Genius - Stuff of Genius | Today, Google is one of the world's most well-known, influential companies. But how did it get its start? Tune in and learn how two Stanford graduate students took their Stuff of Genius from a garage to people across the globe. | 11/5/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoStandard Time - Stuff of Genius | Although you may not have heard of Sir Sandford Fleming, his Stuff of Genius influences every second of your life. Turn back the clock and take a look at the man who standardized time in this episode. | 11/2/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoThe Junk Food King - Stuff of Genius | During World War II, William Mitchell made a discovery that led to the emergence of junk food for the masses. Learn how tapioca led to pop rocks in this episode. | 10/31/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoMad Genius: Wade Davis and Haitian Zombies - Stuff of Genius | World explorer Wade Davis discovered a Haitian poison used to make "zombie" thralls. Find out the potion's key ingredient and how popular culture has twisted the origin of the zombie myth. | 10/29/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoStuff Behind the Scenes: October 26, 2013 - Stuff of Genius | Christian Sager goes behind-the-scenes of Stuff of Genius and answers audience questions and suggestions. | 10/26/2013 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Why can't I play this on my iPod?
I love the podcast but I'm curious as to why I can't play it on my iPod. I watch video podcasts on it daily but every time I update it I get a message saying this one didn't sync because it can't be played on my iPod. Why is it different than any other video podcast?
DOESN'T WORK ON MY iPOD!
This podcast is not supported on my ipod nano and i'm so mad!
Informative and Fun
I love the HowStuffWorks audio podcasts so I figured I'd check out this new video one. I was not disappointed. I love the dry narration with simple and goofy animation on top. It really seems to fit the topic of products that you never even thought of as actually being invented. I think Josh and Chuck need to make a cameo in the podcast. Once again, HowStuffWorks takes simple information and makes it fun.
