Unprofessional Engineering

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Cars Of The Future - Self driving, electric, flying and more! - Episode 11 Oct 12, 2016

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I know, you won't be able to afford any of the cars of the future, but why not dream a little? We'll break down what's headed our way in the next 10 years such as self driving, electric, and flying cars. Yup, flying, like the Jetsons. Click subscribe...do it. DO IT! unprofessionalengineering@gmail.com @UnproEng

Hoover Dam - Yeah, you won't believe what all went into it - Episode 10 Oct 05, 2016

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The Hoover dam is amazing! It's big, it holds back all sorts of water, and maybe there are people buried inside of it! What else could you ask for?!! Take a listen and be impressed, because it's going to happen. If you have any questions, reach out at unprofessionalengineering@gmail.com or on Twitter @UnproEng

3D Printers - Which one is right for you and what's the difference - Episode 9 Sep 26, 2016

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3D printing is one of the hottest technologies around, but what do you know about it? We’re looking to break down the different types of materials and printing methods to help you know what you might want to use. Oh, and we let you know about some of the top rated printers out there that you might want to give a try. Give us a listen and let me know if you have any questions! unprofessionalengineering@gmail.com Twitter: @UnproEng

Fishing: Rods, reels, lures... and fish stories of course - Episode 8 Sep 16, 2016

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Want to be in the Bassmaster classic? This probably isn't going to get you there, but if you're interested in fishing or just want to listen to how little we know, this is your chance. Learn about different rods, reels, lures, lines and hear our amazing fishing tales.

Roads: Potholes, pavement and how they started - Episode 1 Aug 28, 2016

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At long last, here is the never released episode 1! In this episode we take a look at the history of roads from cavemen stomping around on a path to the Roman war paths, all the way to modern road construction and why they seem to have more potholes than pavement.

Bridges: There's more to those things than you know, I swear. - Episode 7 Aug 21, 2016

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Bridges are all over the place, from a log across a river to the Golden Gate bridge, which isn't even golden, but whatever... Their construction, upkeep, survival and history is rather amazing though, and they have come a long way. Give us 30 minutes and you will know more than you thought possible as well as annoy your friends on the next road trip. Win win.

Fireworks: Make them at home, kids! Or, how do they work? - Episode 6 Aug 14, 2016

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We've all sat around on the 4th of July, or some other celebration, and watched the amazing fireworks displays. But do you know how they make the different shapes, colors and sounds? We do. Because we're smarter than you. Or because we have Google. Give this a listen and be able to impress your friends with some useless knowledge next time you see fireworks.

The Light Bulb: Do you know the true story? - Episode 5 Aug 07, 2016

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I bet you think you know the story of the light bulb, right? Well, I bet you're wrong. It's an amazing history of trial and error, thievery, and some really amazing engineering!

Carni Games: How the games are rigged! - Episode 4 Jul 31, 2016

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You can admit it. You've played carnival games before, and you've lost. We all have! In fact, it is almost impossible for you to win at most of these games. In this episode we take a look at some of the most common and popular carni games and explain just how they are screwing you out of your money! But hey, they're still kinda fun...

What Is Unprofessional Engineering? Jul 26, 2016

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Think of Unprofessional Engineering as education mixed with entertainment. It's like Stuff You Should Know, but with a little more science and a lot less talent. Maybe not a lot less...that's just mean. If you're into learning about how stuff works without Googling it, this podcast is for you!

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