Episodes

  • Toilet Paper – A Wipe Through History
    Jun 6 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 diving into a topic that everyone uses but no one really thinks about—until they run out!

    That’s right, we’re talking about toilet paper. It’s an invention so crucial to modern hygiene that imagining life without it is… well, pretty uncomfortable. But trust me, before toilet paper, things were a lot worse. So, let’s roll through history and break down the top 10 things people used before toilet paper and the fascinating evolution of this everyday essential!

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

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

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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

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    14 mins
  • The Invention of the Humble Wheel
    May 30 2025

    Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today, we’re rolling into the second episode of our Top 10 Inventions series.

    Trust me, this one is a big deal—literally! We’re talking about the wheel, one of humanity’s greatest and most revolutionary inventions.

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

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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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

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    12 mins
  • The Invention of Fire!
    May 23 2025

    Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today we’re kicking off our Top 10 Inventions series with something that isn’t just an invention—it’s the invention that made all other inventions possible: Fire.

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

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

    Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen

    Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm

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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

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    15 mins
  • April Showers Bring, Well, You Know
    May 16 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 diving into a classic phrase we’ve all heard: April showers bring May flowers. Where did it come from? Is there science behind it? And why does this rhyme still hold true centuries later? Let’s dig in! See what I did there?

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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    Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm

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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

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    15 mins
  • The Spectacular Flop of the Ford Nucleon
    May 9 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 diving into the fascinating world of failed inventions, and boy, do I have a wild one for you: the Ford Nucleon, a nuclear-powered car that never left the drawing board.

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

    Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen

    Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm

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    12 mins
  • George Washington Carver - The Peanut Guy!
    May 2 2025

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

    On this episode, we’re diving into the life and legacy of one of history’s most brilliant minds: George Washington Carver. You might know him as the “Peanut Guy,” but trust me, his contributions go way beyond peanut butter. So, grab a snack and settle in because we’re unpacking a story full of curiosity, perseverance, and innovation.

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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    Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm

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    12 mins
  • The Science and Magic of Rainbows
    Apr 25 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 diving into the magical world of rainbows! What makes them so colorful? How do they form? Let's find out together!

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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    14 mins
  • The Call that Changed the World - Invention of the Cell Phone
    Apr 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 dialing into one of the most transformative inventions of the 20th century: the cell phone. It all started in April 1973 with a single phone call that changed the world. Let’s dive in!

    Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

    New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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    Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm

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    16 mins