https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71o The Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters. Previous Polyflo…

https://youtu.be/slW4O8Lt6po Matt and Sean talk about fighting a giant amoeba in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Immunity Syndrome.” Is sacrifice necessary? (00:00) - - Intro (02:32) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (08:50) - - This Time in History (15:36) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

https://youtu.be/94r93XJ9BzA Matt had the chance to chat with Thomas Jam Pedersen from Copenhagen Atomics about their small modular thorium reactor that they’re bringing to the market. It’s an interesting conversation that covers everything from nuclear safety to why thorium may be a positive addition to the future of nuclear power. Watch the Undec…

https://youtu.be/2Zz4uP8YhRM Matt and Sean talk about cracks in heroic facades in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Obsession.” Is Kirk cracking and tilting at windmills? (00:00) - - Intro (01:19) - - Viewer Feedback (05:34) - - Today's Episode (08:31) - - This Time in History (15:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://w…

https://youtu.be/kAYdIpcDnZk Today is a very brainy conversation. Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Kyle Wedgwood and research intern Wiktor Wiejak from University of Exeter in England. Wedgwood’s a mathematician specializing in neuroscience, and he’s using a computer from FinalSpark. Matt just put out a full video on what’s special about these …

https://youtu.be/ZUNUIzokyHo Matt and Sean talk about amusing ourselves pointlessly in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Gamesters of Triskelion.” Can rubber brains be defeated? (00:00) - - Intro (03:36) - - Viewer Feedback (09:34) - - Today's Episode (13:50) - - This Time in History (20:52) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: ht…

https://youtu.be/jLEO9Gbba0k Matt and Sean talk about the scramble to develop AI that could undermine the very underpinnings of … well… everything. Don’t panic. (Yet.) Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why the AI Revolution Has a Fatal Flaw https://youtu.be/hBfhd88DCZA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedbac…

https://youtu.be/ca0ZdHUUJWk Matt and Sean talk about a morality tale that can barely hide its Vietnam commentary, in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Private Little War.” Is the episode intriguing or outdated? Judy in Disguise (With Glasses): https://youtu.be/I0bLoaVFpTQ?si=bZl9MNsDUppr-jiX (00:00) - - Intro (01:59) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - …

https://youtu.be/UWOAjs7ruGI Matt and Sean talk about desalination efforts deep under the ocean, and how it may play a part in solving water shortages. Don’t get salty before taking a listen. Undersea cables article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60150/10-facts-about-internets-undersea-cables In response to “water we gonna do about it?” https…

https://youtu.be/OFZEWMgrn8s Matt and Sean talk about a murder mystery, the return of Mark Lenard, and how the Federation conducts business in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Journey to Babel.” Is this episode gibberish or pure Star Trek? (00:00) - - Intro (01:42) - - Viewer Feedback (02:43) - - Today's Episode (05:08) - - This Time in History (0…

https://youtu.be/WoSE4ivjIv4 Matt and Sean talk about wave energy converters and power generation, and how in the long run it could outpace solar and wind as a sustainable, renewable energy source. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Waves Could Quietly Overtake Solar & Wind: https://youtu.be/l1pxV7Nro34 (00:00) - Introduction YouTub…

https://youtu.be/E2gIlJvrbY8 Matt and Sean talk about parallel development, 20th century Rome, and some good moments in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Bread and Circuses.” Does this episode rise to the occasion? Or does it knead more time in the oven? (00:00) - - Intro (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback (07:49) - - Today's Episode (09:58) - - This Time …

https://youtu.be/VJ5OGHaiLhs Matt and Sean talk about the one Star Trek: The Original Series episode that proved The Orville and Lower Decks could work as a full series. A funny Star Trek episode or just a laughably bad idea? (00:00) - - Intro (03:07) - - Viewer Feedback (07:35) - - Today's Episode (12:35) - - This Time in History (16:51) - - Episo…

https://youtu.be/lE1-DprTJ0M Matt and Sean talk about a battery design that is both battery and the body structure of the device being powered. It’s not massless, but is two birds one … battery? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Strangest Battery Breakthrough Yet https://youtu.be/-0rnORXGwpE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ …

https://youtu.be/mqbZJKSXG0w Matt and Sean talk about androids, ignoring previous androids, and what about future androids, in Star Trek: The Original Series, including TOS’s “I, Mudd.” Does this episode hold up, or is it just too … robotic? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (05:08) - - Today's Episode (06:33) - - This Time in History (…

https://youtu.be/dnRSrU8Gwmc Matt had the chance to chat with Julie Slaughter from the Ames National Laboratory about their research into magnetocalorics (using magnets for heating and cooling). Do you think this is an attractive idea? Or does it repulse you? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Magnetic Cooling Is Breaking All the Ru…

https://youtu.be/eGTGKPlhFeM Matt and Sean talk about how getting old is viewed as a real calamity, in Star Trek: The Original Series’ “The Deadly Years.” Can you teach an old Kirk new tricks? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (04:57) - - Today's Episode (07:40) - - This Time in History (11:24) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

https://youtu.be/LOuj1LUNijU Matt and Sean talk about a move away from lithium by a major battery manufacturer, and a paper battery that might be the sheet. Why the interest in these new batteries? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episodes; Why This Paper Battery is Better Than You Think https://youtu.be/R31v28uS_8k?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8V…

https://youtu.be/7UcZqFzCPM4 Matt and Sean talk about spawning not just one fictional universe, but two, in Star Trek: The Original Series episode, Mirror, Mirror. We get to see evil Spock’s evil goatee, but where are the seven dwarfs? The lost episode of Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUMZaR52YaA (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Fe…

https://youtu.be/5gs1Gr8BhQo Matt and Sean talk about how AI is impacting us today. As well as a recent change in lithium-sulfur battery research, and how that might change the energy storage market. Stinky sulfur may finally be leaving its mark. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Overlooked Battery Might Change Everything http…

https://youtu.be/erR63zfi8WU Matt and Sean talk about out of control AIs… no, not ChatGPT… Star Trek: The Original Series, The Apple. An apple a day keeps Bones away. Wait … what? (00:00) - - Intro (02:19) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (09:53) - - This Time in History (15:06) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: …

https://youtu.be/Tq3IS1J3Lyo Matt and Sean talk about using ice to generate heat. Yes, it’s actually a thing, but does it make sense for the future of heating? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Can Ice Heat Your Home? Ice Source Heat Pumps! https://youtu.be/2S5NdYso73M?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (03:2…

https://youtu.be/syPOfZOcUVc Matt and Sean talk about “Meh” episodes that lead to Motion Pictures, like Star Trek: The Original Series’, “The Changeling.” How does a 1960’s version of AI hold up to today’s version of actual AI? (00:00) - - Intro (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback (07:13) - - Today's Episode (10:33) - - This Time in History (16:34) - - Epi…

https://youtu.be/XoHn9-42DI8 On today’s episode Matt & Sean are talking about flow batteries and how this old tech is finally starting to take off. But does it actually have a shot? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Isn’t This Revolutionary Battery Everywhere? https://youtu.be/3_NCnxO1KLY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00…

https://youtu.be/L8HRSpnjtQc Matt and Sean talk about finally solving the mystery of Jack the Ripper’s identity, and other things that make no sense in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Wolf in the Fold.” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https:/…

https://youtu.be/6GImikPccQY Matt and Sean talk about how recycling renewable energy tech is a major step forward, and what comes next. Do we have this problem solved? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How We Solved Renewables BIGGEST Problem https://youtu.be/j1HWNXmmld4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedb…

https://youtu.be/oKTuih3wZl4 Matt and Sean talk about when a sense of duty becomes self-sacrifice in Star Trek: The Original Series. Is there a way to release guilt and anger without hurting those around you? Sean’s Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hangrydwarfpress/emberland-the-zine-of-an-evolving-5e-ttrpg-sandbox (00:00) - - Intr…

Matt and Sean talk about new battery research, potential shifts in cost, and why we’re having this conversation in the first place. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Ultra Cheap Battery Breakthrough Matters https://youtu.be/qZ8z5tFzuIw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (10:04) - - Battery Bre…

https://youtu.be/4F5XDftceW8 Matt and Sean talk about going the extra mile for your best friend in Star Trek: The Original Series. What’s a little “to the death” fight between friends? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/co…

https://youtu.be/Bif5xp62fyY Matt and Sean talk about the crazy logistics of building a Canadian wind-turbine project. How difficult is it to build a wind farm? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Hidden Work Behind Wind Energy https://youtu.be/rKPYy8RF1RU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https:…

https://youtu.be/Zyb4rnDCC2Y Matt and Sean talk about abandoning the past in Star Trek: The Original Series. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy stand up to the gods in this one, but does this episode still stand up to today? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch…

https://youtu.be/ogtiwDEAKik Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Ramin Mehdipour and Professor Seamus Garvey from the University of Nottingham about their research into ice source heat pumps. They have a novel idea for reusing the UK’s natural gas pipe network to deliver non-potable water into heat pumps for heat. The coolest part of the idea is j…

https://youtu.be/h-js4IJSGb8 Matt had the chance to chat with Teague Egan, founder and CEO of Energy X, about the latest updates on their progress for direct lithium capture. This process is a much more efficient way to extract the lithium we need from more locations … and with a much better environmental impact. YouTube version of the podcast: htt…

https://youtu.be/uQn6njrh_pE Matt and Sean talk about the new Paramount Plus… (cough)... film: SECTION 31. Is this really Star Trek? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/contact Follow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or…

https://youtu.be/QeRBh13g8k4 Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s hunt for the holy grail: a solid state battery definition. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Is This Solid State Battery REALLY Solid State? https://youtu.be/wLK0GAr0Kb8?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpo…

https://youtu.be/UKRSewDAfeA Matt and Sean talk about knowing when to push! At least when it comes to Star Trek: The Original Series. Dr McCoy’s bed side manner needs a little work, but that aside … does this episode still hold up to today? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.…

https://youtu.be/snzxccZUSuQ Matt and Sean talk about recent breakthroughs in Zinc batteries, and how it may not be soon that we see any of this on the store shelves. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Zinc Batteries Are Defying Limits https://youtu.be/lWd6I2og-e0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcas…

https://youtu.be/qgFJ4iwgv0g Matt and Sean talk about loving the alien in Star Trek: The Original Series. Who knew that was a female gas cloud? Clearly, Spock and Kirk do, but did you? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/co…

https://youtu.be/Az6ryVaxHd8 Matt and Sean talk about the items at CES that people should be–but aren’t–talking about. Was there anything you saw that think should have been covered? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, 5 BEST Things I Saw in Vegas at CES 2025 https://youtu.be/x9TE5I2ODxk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj YouTube ve…

https://youtu.be/eBC3mnaTL_Y Matt and Sean talk about another omnipotent being who can’t help but play games with the Star Trek: The Original Series crew. This is another Kirk making the ladies swoon. Does this trope work or does it need to stop? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https:…

https://youtu.be/V-kyXGA_Kpw Matt and Sean talk about corporations trying to improve on sustainability efforts. Where are they moving forward, and where are they falling behind? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Can Companies like Apple Save the Planet? https://youtu.be/dD3KgWiMlPs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube versio…

https://youtu.be/0pVF-QBagBs Matt and Sean discuss Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Bad Monkey, the game Warframe, Nosferatu, and Black Doves. Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/contact/ Follow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell

https://youtu.be/tfEcuzUxQQQ Matt and Sean talk about wrestling with big ideas on Saturday mornings in Star Trek: The Animated Series. Are Kirk and Spock as animated as they are in The Original Series? The making of Star Trek: The Animated Series: https://youtu.be/PQN24jPxjSg?si=x4BlVyNHS0NT-05C YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

https://youtu.be/hIZbGfNbKpM Matt sat down with Soheil Akbari, CEO of Teal EV, to talk about the challenges and innovations in EV charging. From rugged, cold-weather-ready chargers to simplifying the user experience, Teal is rethinking what reliability and affordability mean in this space. Soheil’s insights into building better charging infrastruct…

https://youtu.be/neRl_uThD0I Matt and Sean talk about the Star Trek: The Original Series characters in their full form. The Kirk, Spock, McCoy-ness of it all are on full display in this one. Does Operation - Annihilate hold up or get destroyed by the passage of time? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version o…

https://youtu.be/gbRn1j39M0E Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, about the future of solar energy and their breakthrough perovskite tandem cells. With decades of experience in photovoltaics, Chris shared how this cutting-edge technology is pushing solar panels to unprecedented efficiency levels, all while keeping sust…

https://youtu.be/H7JafIqUxzw Matt and Sean talk about making history personal in this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. This is one of the most famous and beloved episodes of the original series, but does it hold up? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show…

https://youtu.be/_1hgPAx1fEo Matt had an opportunity to talk to the co-founders of Edison Motors, Chace Barber and Eric Little, about how they’re electrifying trucks. Not just any kind of truck, but the heavy, workhorse trucks used in everything from deliveries to hauling logs for the timber industry. Their approach is really unique and one that ma…

https://youtu.be/79NviDpATTw Matt and Sean talk about avoiding avoiding war at all costs from this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. As “Star Trek” as this episode is, does it stand up to the test of time? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in tou…

https://youtu.be/SO3zQqS3GaM Matt had an opportunity to talk to Josh Charles about his new company, Coul St., which is developing an on-street EV charging station. It’s a really clever system that could make a huge difference for suburban and urban locations where EV owners don’t have access to a garage. Josh is a fellow Youtuber who is putting his…