Best Dormant Knowledge Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 4: Never Twice the Same Color - The Secret Standards Behind Every Screen 52:18

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Why does your TV screen have those exact proportions? Why do old movies sometimes look slightly "off" when you're watching them? Tonight, Deb explores the fascinating invisible infrastructure that shapes every single thing you see on any screen—the secret world of television broadcast standards. Discover the surprising political drama behind NTSC, …

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Episode 3: The Illuminating Truth About Edison's Light Bulb 57:25

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Tonight on Dormant Knowledge, we explore one of history's most iconic inventions. But the story of Edison's light bulb is far more complex than the simple myth suggests. Join host Deb as we illuminate the fascinating truth behind Thomas Edison's greatest triumph. Discover why Edison tested over 3,000 different materials, from platinum to bamboo, in…

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Episode 2: The Last Planet: Pluto's Rise and Fall 42:03

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In 1930, a 24-year-old farm boy from Kansas made one of astronomy's most captivating discoveries—a tiny, distant world at the edge of our solar system. For 76 years, Pluto held the title of our ninth planet, capturing imaginations and inspiring wonder about the cosmic frontier. Tonight's episode follows the remarkable story of Clyde Tombaugh's meth…

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Episode 1: The Great Calculus War 44:01

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The Great Calculus War Who really invented calculus? Tonight, we explore one of mathematics' most fascinating controversies—the bitter rivalry between Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over credit for developing calculus. Discover how a brilliant young Newton developed his "method of fluxions" in secret, why Leibniz's approach was actually more el…

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Episode 0: Introduction 10:15

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Welcome to Dormant Knowledge, the podcast where learning meets relaxation. I'm your host Deb, and I'm here to share fascinating topics in a way that's perfect for winding down at the end of the day. Ever wished you could absorb interesting knowledge while drifting off to sleep? That's exactly what Dormant Knowledge is designed for. Whether you're s…