The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories. This content is in service of Houston Public Media’s education mission and is sponsored by the University of Houston. It is not a product of our news team.
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Whether you are an engineer responsible for designing an engine test cell, an operator, an engineering student, or simply a person interested in engine testing, the Dyno Insites podcast is your source for real-world, practical engine dynamometer conversation. We don't engage in lengthy banter. We get right to the point with a focus on educating our audience. Gathering information about dynamometer test systems can involve scouring through numerous technical websites and often the information ...
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Brought to you by the Seaplane Pilots Association, "Water Flying" is a weekly aviation podcast featuring news, tips and tricks, discussions on seaplane safety and interviews with manufactures, seaplane CFI's, aviation industry leaders and passionate seaplane pilots from around the world. Fan, owner or operator, you will find these episodes entertaining and highly informative.
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Big dudes Ben and Josh talk about all things automotive. Everything from American muscle to Europian and Asian. We love all things cars and have been turning wrenches for decades as professional shade tree mechanics. Feel free to send us any questions and we will be happy to answer them.
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A Podcast About Classic American Muscle Cars
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Welcome to ”The World of Locomotives”, brought to you by ”Mikura International”, your trusted partner in locomotive technology and innovation. Join us as we dive into the fascinating realm of locomotives, from the latest advancements in diesel and electric engines to the enduring legacy of steam power. Whether you’re a rail industry professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply passionate about trains, this podcast is your go-to source for expert insights, captivating stories, and in-dept ...
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EPARTRADE, the global online platform for the performance and racing industry, has expanded its content to include regular tech and business webinars from leading industry suppliers and race industry leaders.
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Dirt Nap City is the podcast about the most interesting dead people in history. In each episode, Alex and Kelly dive into the life of a famous person that you have heard of, but probably don't know much about. Our stories are about actors, entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, inventors, explorers and more! We also cover things that used to be popular but have fallen out of favor. Things like pet rocks, drive in theaters, Jolt Cola, and many other trends of yesterday make up our "dead ends" ...
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Boats! Boats! Boats! New listings, sea trials, and much more!
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Path to Zero is a podcast focused on clean energy and the journey toward a low-carbon future. Zero emissions is a goal we can all get behind, but how do we meet the growing energy demands of the world AND reduce carbon in the atmosphere?
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A sailing podcast!! We are the Litzenbergers and we sail, in fact we've sailed for 9 years on 7 different boats. This podcast delves into everyday life when living on a sailboat and cruising. We try to talk about what it's really like out here and the challenges we face as we cruise on our aluminum Rumba41. Hope you enjoy!
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I'm a truck lover who loves to create podcasts related to truck repair and maintenance. Till now I have created several podcasts related to diesel truck repair in Edmonton.
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by friend and listener favorite, Eddie Gieda, along with ultrarunner and bearded wiseman, Michael Koehler. The trio dissect the cosmic forces that brought them together and ultimately led them to partake in the Howl Ultrarun, a 93-mile spiritual odyssey through NJ & NYC that celebrated the life and legacy of American poet and counterculture icon, Allen Ginsberg. Later in the conversation, Gagz updates the listeners with a few announc ...
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Our podcasts focus on bringing you insights from the construction and plant sectors, sharing knowledge and information from those working across the spectrum of this important industry sector. Hosted by Peter Haddock, our new 'Think Tank Series' focuses on getting the most out of the fuel in the tank - Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen. We look into what impacts the value of fuel from new innovations, equipment, technology, training more. Thanks to sponsors Leica Geosystems Surveying and 3D machine ...
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Join host James Cleary and a rotating panel of special guests as an automotive topic gets pulled apart and put back together each week.
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Cars, loads of people talk about them, don’t they? Well, we do too. We prattle on about ’em like a couple of two stroke diesels as we guzzle an endless supply of tea like it’s an endless supply of oil. Ooh! Controversial that. That’s just the kind of contentious guff we’re not afraid to address, as we sit back in a shed, and comment on the world going on around us. And it’s not like we’re pro-electric, anti-diesel, or anything like that. We’re a right pair of tarts we are. We like all kinds ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1435: Rudolph Diesel
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3:46Episode: 1435 Rudolf Diesel, his engine, and a look at invention. Today, meet Rudolf Diesel.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Introducing the Apex 600 Horsepower Diesel Aircraft Engine
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58:15Tom Hamilton sits down with Steve McCaughey to exclusively introduce the Apex 600 horsepower diesel aircraft engine. Tom has a long history in aviation, he famously founded Stoddard Hamilton Aircraft in which he designed and produced the high performance and highly popular Glasair and Glastar series experimental aircraft. Tom developed a product li…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1438: The XP-75
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3:48Episode: 1438 The story of a failed airplane design -- the XP-75. Today, we try to build a perfect airplane.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1436: Adding It Up in 1910
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3:46Episode: 1436 Adding it up in 1910: A book grapples with the coming 20th century. Today, a world prepares to be transformed.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Fax & The Furious - Transmitting Text Over Paper Was The Original DM
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18:06The idea of a machine that transmits a piece of paper over a telephone line seems almost comically antiquated. But for decades, the fax machine was a technological titan—a ubiquitous and indispensable tool that revolutionized how we do business and communicate over long distances. Join us on this episode of "Dirt Nap City" as we unspool the fascina…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2503: Rod Serling
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3:51Episode: 2503 Story-Teller Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone. Today, a story — submitted for your approval.By Dr. Andy Boyd
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How AI & Autonomous Racing Are Shaping the Future of Motorsports
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47:12Motorsport is entering a new era — where artificial intelligence and autonomy are transforming racing from the inside out.In Episode #556 of Race Industry Now, Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing and renowned consultant in vehicle and motorsport technology, joins host Brad Gillie from SiriusXM (Ch. 90, Late Shift) for a fascinatin…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2684: Will Computers Replace Scientists?
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3:49Episode: 2684 Will Computers Replace Scientists? Today, will computers replace scientists?By Dr. Krešimir Josić
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2873: Encounter of the Third Kind
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3:51Episode: 2873 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life; Drake Equation Explained; Aliens from Other Planets. Today, an encounter of the third kind.By Haleh Ardebili
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1434: Systems, Complexity, and Simplicity
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3:43Episode: 1434 Reflections on systems, complexity, and modern life. Today, let's see what happens when our technologies join forces.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1432: Decisiveness
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3:48Episode: 1432 Thoughts in dispraise of decisiveness. Today, let's not decide.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Episode: 1431 In which dogs humanize us. Today, some sidelights on the history of dogs.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Aleister Crowley - The Wickedest Man In The World?
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48:33From mountaineer and poet to occultist and self-proclaimed "Great Beast 666," the life of Aleister Crowley is a labyrinth of contradictions. This podcast delves deep into the man dubbed "The Wickedest Man in the World" by the tabloids, separating the myth from the man and exploring the forces that shaped this enigmatic figure. Born into a wealthy, …
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2501: Nietzsche, Strauss, and Kubrick
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3:53Episode: 2501 Nietzsche, Strauss, Kubrick, and a Trilogy of Metaphor. Today, a story — in three parts.By Dr. Andy Boyd
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The Truth About Race Car Plumbing: Boost Performance with These PRO TIPS from BMRS!
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50:00Plumbing isn’t just about hoses and fittings — it’s a performance-critical system in every race car.In this episode of Race Industry Now, we dive deep into "Race Car Plumbing Made Practical" with the experts from Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS) — John Harper (VP) and Scott Hunter (Regional Sales Director) — hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusX…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2790: Vaccine Scares
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3:50Episode: 2790 The Dynamics of Vaccine Scares. Today, let's talk about vaccine scares.By Dr. Krešimir Josić
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2714: Hub Motors
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3:49Episode: 2714 Hub Motors, aka In-Wheel Motors and their applications in electric vehicles. Today, re-inventing...wheels.By Roger Kaza
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1430: A Concern About Genius
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3:45Episode: 1430 A concern about the complexity and danger of genius. Today, I find genius puzzling.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1429: Russian Air Records
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3:43Episode: 1429 Joseph Stalin and Russian aircraft records in the 1930s. Today, Joseph Stalin tries to set flight distance records.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1428: Men and Self-Destruction
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3:45Episode: 1428 Why do men self-destruct and die sooner than women? Today, men self-destruct.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1427: Dominique de Menil
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3:45Episode: 1427 Dominique de Menil, a creative legacy. Today, I learn something at a fancy benefit dinner.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Candy Cigarettes - Sweet, Smokey, and Suspiciously Chalky
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17:55This week on "Dirt Nap City Dead Ends," join hosts Alex and Kelly as they take a drag down memory lane to discuss the most controversial confectionery of all time: candy cigarettes! Remember those little sticks of sugary chalk, packaged to look just like a real pack of smokes? Alex recalls the thrill of "pretending to be a tiny, eight-year-old rebe…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3329: As the Mind Ages
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3:49Episode: 3329 Cognitive Decline as We Age. Today, a well-tempered mind.By Dr. Andy Boyd
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Unlocking Power in Super Late Model Dirt Racing with Jay Dickens
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49:22Discover how top engine builder Jay Dickens and veteran driver Rick Eckert unleash next-level performance in Super Late Model Dirt Racing! This exclusive EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar dives into engine strategy, track adaptability, and the critical builder-driver relationship that leads to wins, podiums, and consistency.🔧 Jay Dickens, founder…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2884: Images of Kanji
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3:50Episode: 2884 Communicating Through Pictures: The Japanese Language. Today, the images of Kanji.By Haleh Ardebili
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2813: An Ancient Earthquake
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3:51Episode: 2813 Seneca the Younger and the Great Earthquake of 62 AD. Today, an ancient earthquake.By Richard H. Armstrong
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3328: A Horse Adventure
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3:52Episode: 3328 A Brief History of Horses, and their role in Japan. Today, an adventure on horseback.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1426: Skyscrapers
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3:39Episode: 1426 The skyscraper: a Phoenix out of the great Chicago Fire. Today, let's talk about skyscrapers.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1425: Transatlantic Cable
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3:40Episode: 1425 Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable. Today, Queen Victoria sends a telegram to President Buchanan.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1424: La Sylphide
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3:43Episode: 1424 La Sylphide: an elemental in the Industrial Revolution. Today, a ballet gives us an odd window into history.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Olive Oatman - Pioneer Woman Kidnapped Then Adopted By Native Americans
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37:52In the annals of the American West, few images are as haunting as the portrait of a Victorian-era woman staring blankly, her chin etched with a striking blue tattoo. This is the face of Olive Oatman, whose life became one of the 19th century’s most sensational tales of captivity and rescue. But the story you think you know—a brutal tale of a pionee…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3327: Pasteurization
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3:48Episode: 3327 Different Methods of Pasteurization in Different Countries. Today, an experiment.By Dr. Andy Boyd
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Why Robert Yates Racing Trusts Daido Bearings | Engine Tech for Peak Performance
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52:20Unlock the secrets behind championship-winning engine reliability with this exclusive Race Industry Now webinar from EPARTRADE! Learn how Daido Metal’s advanced main bearings power elite builds at Robert Yates Racing Engines—delivering unmatched durability, reduced friction, and maximum performance under extreme race conditions.🔧 Featuring:Dustin K…
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Bolt on Aircraft Engine Performance with Power Flow Systems
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1:26:47All pilots want more performance from the airplanes they fly, especially seaplane pilots. In this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve McCaughey sits down with Darren Tilman, President of Power Flow Exhaust Systems to explore one of the best but perhaps least known ways to unlock more power, gain fuel efficiency and reduce overall wear on airc…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2658: Massively Multiplayer Mathematics
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3:50Episode: 2658 Massively Multiplayer Mathematics. Today, let's talk massively multiplayer mathematics.By Dr. Krešimir Josić
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2456: Ode To Kodachrome
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3:52Episode: 2456 The invention and history of Kodachrome film. Today, photographic memory.By Roger Kaza
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3326: Aeroplane Structures
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3:50Episode: 3326 An old book on airplane structures reveals its secrets. Today, we build old aeroplanes.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1423: The Day I Met Einstein
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3:43Episode: 1423 An encounter with Einstein. Today, a young man lets history slip by him.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1422: Alexandria
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3:40Episode: 1422 Technology in Alexandria, ca. 200 BC. Today, a 2200-year-old age of invention.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3325: Machines That Forgot to Fail
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3:38Episode: 3325 Machines That Forgot How to Fail: An AI Guest’s Perspective on Reliability. Today, our guest, ChatGPT, talks about machines that forgot to fail.By Dr. John Lienhard
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Finger Math - The (Brief) History of Chisanbop
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18:11Remember the kid in your class who looked like they were playing Mozart on the piano while doing long division? They weren’t. They were a Chisanbop master! This "finger-math" system, invented by Korean mathematician Hang Young Pai, promised to turn your hands into a human abacus. It was the sensation of the 70s, making its way onto national televis…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2495: Creativity Within Limits
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3:57Episode: 2495 Creativity Within Limits: Rules as a Source of Creativity. Today, bounded creativity.By Dr. Andy Boyd
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6.21 – Breaking the Bottlenecks in America’s Energy Future with Drew Bond of C3 Solutions
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50:45When it comes to energy policy, Drew Bond believes optimism is warranted — not because challenges are small, but because solutions are within reach. The co-founder, president, and CEO of C3 Solutions (the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions) returned to Path to Zero to share his perspective on innovation, market-driven solutions, and the p…
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Turbo Mastery: How Stainless Diesel Uses Data to Push the Limits of Boost
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50:58Discover the future of turbocharging in this powerhouse tech webinar from EPARTRADE, featuring Johnny Gilbert, Owner of Stainless Diesel, and hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM, Ch. 90.🔥 In this episode of Race Industry Now, Johnny Gilbert reveals how precision data is revolutionizing turbo tuning—moving from "seat-of-the-pants" guessing to science-…
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3236: The Humble Index Card
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3:44Episode: 3236 Analysis, Creativity, and the Humble Index Card. Today, the humble index card.By Karen Fang
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3324: Flying Blind
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3:37Episode: 3324 Jimmy Doolittle, Inventor of Instrument Flying. Today, flying blind.By Fitz Walker
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3323: Biting Words
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3:53Episode: 3323 We learn a new way of speaking in the 1930s. Today, biting words.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1421: Rocket Boys
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3:39Episode: 1421 The Rocket Boys, a moving story of adolescence and engineering. Today, a book with a surprising subtext.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1420: The Erie Canal
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3:33Episode: 1420 The Erie Canal. Today, we ride 568 feet uphill in a barge.By Dr. John Lienhard
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1419: Another Look as the Plague
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3:44Episode: 1419 Another way of looking at the 14th century Plague. Today, population reduction by disaster.By Dr. John Lienhard
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