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Mike's Nerd Bytes

Mike's Nerd Bytes

By: Michael J Maione
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 Mike’s Nerd Bytes – Hosted by Jersey Guy Mike Maione, this podcast serves up snack-sized episodes packed with fun science, wild tech facts, and mind-blowing discoveries—all with a lighthearted, nerdy twist! From quirky science history to the inventions that shaped our world, Mike keeps things fast, fun, and full of surprises. Whether you're a history buff or just love a good laugh, this podcast is perfect for curious minds who like learning in bite-sized chunks with a light-hearted approach. New episodes drop every Friday—subscribe today! Also, remember to stay curious, and keep it nerdy!Michael J Maione Science
Episodes
  • The Invention of Beer E34

    The Invention of Beer E34
    Aug 1 2025

    What if one of the world’s most important inventions was discovered by accident—because someone left out a soggy pot of grain?


    In the grand finale of my Top 10 Inventions series, I’m raising a glass to beer—one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved creations. From ancient Mesopotamia to medieval monks, from Egyptian pyramid workers to modern craft breweries, beer has done more than just quench thirst… it’s helped shape civilization itself.

    Episode ten of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

    Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find me on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning

    #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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    14 mins
  • The Printing Press E33

    The Printing Press E33
    Jul 25 2025

    Before the internet and smartphones, there was one invention that made it all possible: the printing press. In this episode, I dive into how Gutenberg’s 15th-century machine revolutionized the world — turning handwritten scrolls into mass-produced books, boosting literacy, fueling revolutions, and changing the course of human history.

    Find out:

    • Why monks used to copy books by hand (yep, for real)
    • How wine helped invent modern printing
    • What the printing press has in common with today’s digital tech
    • And why it absolutely deserves a spot in my Top 10 Inventions


    Laugh. Learn. Print.


    Episode nine of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

    Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Find me on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning

    #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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    11 mins
  • The Telephone - Can You Hear Me Now? E32

    The Telephone - Can You Hear Me Now? E32
    Jul 18 2025

    Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes — Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione.

    Today, we’re talking about something that’s so normal now, you probably never stop to think about how insanely cool it actually is. I'm talking about the telephone — the invention that let us talk to someone miles away… without shouting.

    Episode eight of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

    Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find me on PodMatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning

    #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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    15 mins
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