Tesla: The Life and Times Podcast

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033a - Tesla Goes to the Movies: Expedition Files Jun 12, 2026

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Welcome to a very special episode of Tesla Goes to the Movies.

Join us for a look at Season 4, Episode 11 of EXPEDITION FILES and the "Tesla's Superweapon" segment about Nikola Tesla and his supposed death ray and which features…me! Here's how I came to end up on this show and a peek behind the scenes at how the TV sausage is made…

Special Announcement: I'm Going to be on the Discovery Channel Jun 04, 2026

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Welcome back to Tesla: The Life and Times for this very short, very special update. I'm going to be on the Discovery Channel, talking about Nikola Tesla! This coming Wednesday, June 10, 2026, I will be appearing on Season 4, Episode 10 of the Discovery Channel series Expedition Files, hosted by Josh Gates. Check your local listings! And check back here the next day for a reaction episode and updates about the return of new episodes of Tesla: The Life and Times.

033 - Tesla Goes West (1899) Jun 23, 2023

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Tesla takes a momentous professional leap and heads west to Colorado Springs. There he builds the experimental station that would allow him to understand the fundamental principles needed to build his world wireless system.

032 - The Earthquake Machine (1896 - 1898) Dec 08, 2022

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Tesla realizes he's reached the limits of experiments he can do on wireless transmission from his Manhattan laboratory when he almost lays waste to his entire neighborhood with an earthquake machine.

031 – Where's My Remote Control? (1896 - 1898) Sep 27, 2022

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Tesla abandons x-rays, pioneers radio control, and tries to end war for all time--but not before blowing up what had been one of his closest personal and professional friendships.

Interview with Tesla Biographer Dr. Marc J. Seifer Aug 30, 2022

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I'm joined by Tesla biographer, Dr. Marc J. Seifer, for a discussion of his fascinating new book Tesla: Wizard at War: The Genius, the Particle Beam Weapon, and the Pursuit of Power on this very special episode of the podcast.

030 - The Light That Never Was (1895 - 1896) Apr 25, 2022

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Tesla begins the monumental task of rebuilding his lab after the fire and, as 1896 dawns, he misses out TWICE on making a revolutionary scientific discovery.

029 - Tesla - Towering Inferno (1895) Mar 14, 2022

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On March 13, 1895, at the height of his powers, Tesla suffered a devastating tragedy as his world--and his work--came crashing down around him.

Hiatus Update & New Episodes in 2022! Dec 05, 2021

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TL;DR - This year knocked me off schedule completely, but new episodes are coming soon! Thanks for sticking with the show--I'm looking forward to getting back to telling Tesla's story. Listen to the end for full details of upcoming plans (including...merchandise???)

028 - War of the Currents: Part 8 - Victory Niagara (1893-1897) Jan 11, 2021

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It's the endgame of the War of the Currents! After their betrayal by the Cataract Construction Company, Tesla and Westinghouse finally secure the contract to harness Niagara Falls. They won the war and changed the world.

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