Best Computer History Hour Podcasts (2025)

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High on the Hog: Black Cooks and the Making of American Cuisine 51:03

5h ago51:03

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We chat with Dr. Jessica B. Harris about her seminal book "High on the Hog,'' which offers a diverse and complex history of African American cuisine—from the escape of George Washington’s enslaved master chef to the birth of the catering industry. Plus, we investigate Korean television’s obsession with Subway sandwiches, learn about the origins of …

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I had to pull-start my dad's old gas-powered mower the other day (he refuses to go electric) and it felt like I had time traveled into the past.

13h ago

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I had to pull-start my dad's old gas-powered mower the other day (he refuses to go electric) and it felt like I had time traveled into the past.

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Bipedal, humanoid robots from companies like Boston Dynamics seemingly advance by the week, but they still cant match their most audacious sci-fi inspirations.

13h ago

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Bipedal, humanoid robots from companies like Boston Dynamics seemingly advance by the week, but they still cant match their most audacious sci-fi inspirations.

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Very little in this life is truly random.

15h ago

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Very little in this life is truly random.

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King Midas is the stuff of legend.

20h ago

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King Midas is the stuff of legend.

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Operation Osprey is officially a success.

20h ago

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Operation Osprey is officially a success.

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If youre the kind of person who cant resist a good World War II deep dive, or youve ever whispered just one more episode to a four-part special on black holes, youre probably overdue for a MagellanTV subscription ...

20h ago

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If youre the kind of person who cant resist a good World War II deep dive, or youve ever whispered just one more episode to a four-part special on black holes, youre probably overdue for a MagellanTV subscription.

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From meteor showers to lunar eclipses and blood moons, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for space events.

20h ago

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From meteor showers to lunar eclipses and blood moons, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for space events.

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You know the smell.

20h ago

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You know the smell.

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Since March, two escaped North American river otters ( Lontra canadensis ) have been leading the staff at the New Zoo Adventure Park in northeastern Wisconsin near Green Bay on an otterly wild chase ...

20h ago

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Since March, two escaped North American river otters ( Lontra canadensis ) have been leading the staff at the New Zoo Adventure Park in northeastern Wisconsin near Green Bay on an otterly wild chase.

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The origin of human and dog relationships is surprisingly murky, despite its seemingly strong foundation.

1d ago

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The origin of human and dog relationships is surprisingly murky, despite its seemingly strong foundation.

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For dog owners, diarrhea just comes with the territory and seeing a beloved pet in gastrointestinal distress can be awful for our noses and emotions .

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For dog owners, diarrhea just comes with the territory and seeing a beloved pet in gastrointestinal distress can be awful for our noses and emotions .

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Its 7:30 p.m., and if youre the parent of a toddler, youre likely in the thick of the bedtime routine: bath, pajamas, teeth, and then comes the story.

1d ago

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Its 7:30 p.m., and if youre the parent of a toddler, youre likely in the thick of the bedtime routine: bath, pajamas, teeth, and then comes the story.

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Fast food didnt start with McDonaldsquick, convenient meals have been a dietary staple of busy societies for millennia.

1d ago

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Fast food didnt start with McDonaldsquick, convenient meals have been a dietary staple of busy societies for millennia.

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Its that time of year again.

2d ago

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Its that time of year again.

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While some humans may slander pigs as dirty, messy, lazy animals, others celebrate these intelligent animals that have a long history in agriculture.

2d ago

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While some humans may slander pigs as dirty, messy, lazy animals, others celebrate these intelligent animals that have a long history in agriculture.

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Apple doesn't deviate much from its schedule each year.

2d ago

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Apple doesn't deviate much from its schedule each year.

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The yearslong international fight to lay claim to the suspected worlds richest shipwreck likely wont end anytime soon, especially after a research teams most recent conclusions.

2d ago

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The yearslong international fight to lay claim to the suspected worlds richest shipwreck likely wont end anytime soon, especially after a research teams most recent conclusions.

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We dont have flying cars, jetpacks havent replaced walking, and I have not seen a single sign that were all pivoting to wearing matching silver jumpsuits.

2d ago

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We dont have flying cars, jetpacks havent replaced walking, and I have not seen a single sign that were all pivoting to wearing matching silver jumpsuits.

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At the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, an exhibit called The Home of Tomorrow laid out a vision of a futuristic living space.

2d ago

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At the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, an exhibit called The Home of Tomorrow laid out a vision of a futuristic living space.

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Food Science Special: Million-Layer Puff Pastry, Perfect Potatoes, and More! 27:54

2d ago27:54

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In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about getting experimental in the kitchen. Kenji López-Alt shares the perfect way to make potatoes; Alex Aïnouz attempts to create a 1 million-layer puff pastry; and we chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree.…

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Archeologists have spent over a decade excavating an ancient graveyard in western Iran known as Chegla Sofla.

3d ago

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Archeologists have spent over a decade excavating an ancient graveyard in western Iran known as Chegla Sofla.

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The osprey didnt get its fish hawk nickname by chance.

3d ago

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The osprey didnt get its fish hawk nickname by chance.

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Under normal circumstances, noise canceling headphones are a blessing.

3d ago

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Under normal circumstances, noise canceling headphones are a blessing.

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If an axolotl loses a leg, it gets a new onecomplete with a functional foot and all four toes.

3d ago

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If an axolotl loses a leg, it gets a new onecomplete with a functional foot and all four toes.

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Some computers sound like theyre about to take flight.

3d ago

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Some computers sound like theyre about to take flight.

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Oceanographers on an excursion in the Southern Ocean captured a chance, unprecedented encounter with a sizable deep-sea squid .

3d ago

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Oceanographers on an excursion in the Southern Ocean captured a chance, unprecedented encounter with a sizable deep-sea squid .

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Theres a world of AI models Â out there, all with their own strengths.

3d ago

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Theres a world of AI models Â out there, all with their own strengths.

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Take a look at the sky on any given day and youll likely see clouds of different shapes some look like cotton balls, others are fine and feathery or tall and imposing.

3d ago

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Take a look at the sky on any given day and youll likely see clouds of different shapes some look like cotton balls, others are fine and feathery or tall and imposing.

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In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norways remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find .

4d ago

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In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norways remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find .

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If you own an iPhone, you're never far away from a major or minor software update.

4d ago

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If you own an iPhone, you're never far away from a major or minor software update.

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The Earth is dotted with numerous gateways to Hell .

4d ago

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The Earth is dotted with numerous gateways to Hell .

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Right now, everyone is scrambling to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, but they're hard to find and $500.

4d ago

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Right now, everyone is scrambling to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, but they're hard to find and $500.

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As a dad whos spent more time than Id like to admit wrestling an iPad away from my toddler, Ive seen the dark side of kids screen time.

4d ago

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As a dad whos spent more time than Id like to admit wrestling an iPad away from my toddler, Ive seen the dark side of kids screen time.

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Nobody told me how many jobs would require me to be good atÂ making graphs .

4d ago

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Nobody told me how many jobs would require me to be good atÂ making graphs .

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Nothing quite fits the moniker gentle giant more than sauropods .

4d ago

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Nothing quite fits the moniker gentle giant more than sauropods .

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

4d ago

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

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The FDA has greenlit the first lab-grown fish for public consumption, and its already available in a restaurant.

4d ago

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The FDA has greenlit the first lab-grown fish for public consumption, and its already available in a restaurant.

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My thoughts often feel like endless streams of information.

4d ago

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My thoughts often feel like endless streams of information.

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Our Summer Vacation Starts Now! 5:54

4d ago5:54

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The guys are taking the summer off, for real this time. But don't worry, they won't leave you hanging. Here's why they are stepping away, what you'll get over the next few months, and when to expect them back. For More from the 80s and 90s Web: the80sand90s.com Instagram: @The80sand90sCom YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked If you enjoy this episod…

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On the southern border of Senegal lies a small village called Keur Niangane.

5d ago

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On the southern border of Senegal lies a small village called Keur Niangane.

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If youve ever tried editing a 4K video on a regular computer, you know it can feel like trying to run a marathon through molasses.

5d ago

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If youve ever tried editing a 4K video on a regular computer, you know it can feel like trying to run a marathon through molasses.

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I knew city light pollution clouded the stars, but when I went camping in the country for the first time, seeing the Milky Way nearly knocked me over.

5d ago

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I knew city light pollution clouded the stars, but when I went camping in the country for the first time, seeing the Milky Way nearly knocked me over.