After dozens of episodes diving into science, tech, and the minds behind history’s greatest inventions, Mike’s Nerd Bytes is taking a break. In this heartfelt final episode, host Mike Maione reflects on the show’s journey, shares a few laughs, and thanks the listeners who made it all worthwhile.

It’s not goodbye — just a pause. So stay curious… and keep it nerdy.

Episode Summary:
In this special closing episode, Mike takes a moment to look back at the creation and evolution of Mike’s Nerd Bytes — from the early days of experimenting with short, snack-sized episodes to the deep dives into inventions like anesthesia, the printing press, and beer. He talks about what he’s learned, what he’s loved, and why he’s hitting the pause button for now.

Highlights:

• Reflecting on how Mike’s Nerd Bytes began

• Favorite topics and discoveries from past episodes

• Why taking a creative break can be just as important as creating

• A message of gratitude to listeners and supporters

• Hints at possible future projects or a new direction

  
  

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Rerun: Welcome to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—bite-sized stories about the strange, the curious, and the just plain nerdy!

On this episode, we’re diving into a juicy bit of science history—tomatoes. Did you know that at one point, people thought tomatoes were deadly poison?

Yep, they had a reputation as “poison apples,” and it kept them off dinner plates for ages. So, how did something so delicious get such a deadly reputation?

Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.

New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!

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In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, we tune in to the life of David Sarnoff — the visionary who took radio from ship-to-shore communication to nationwide entertainment, and later brought television into millions of homes.

From the Titanic distress calls to the RCA research labs in Camden, NJ, Sarnoff’s story is as much about the Garden State as it is about broadcasting history.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

David Sarnoff’s immigrant beginnings and early career.

The Titanic connection that made him famous.

His 1915 “Radio Music Box” memo and how it changed media forever.

New Jersey’s pivotal role in radio and TV development.

Fun facts and myths about his career.

Perfect For:
Media buffs, history lovers, Jersey pride fans, and anyone who’s ever flipped on a radio or TV.

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In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, we chill out with the story of Mary Engle Pennington, the scientist who made refrigeration and food safety standard practice — and the surprising New Jersey connection that helped her work spread.

From battling food-borne illness to inventing the “cold chain” that keeps milk, meat, and even vaccines safe, Pennington’s story proves that science saves lives.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The food safety crisis of the early 1900s.

How Mary Pennington’s cold chain revolution began.

New Jersey’s key role in distributing safe food to millions.

How her work still affects your daily life.

Fun, nerdy facts about refrigeration history.

Perfect For:
Foodies, science buffs, history nerds, and anyone who’s grateful for a working refrigerator.

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THE FULL ICE CREAM TRUCK SONG

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In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, we travel back to the early 1800s to meet Samuel Morse, the man who turned electricity into the first true instant messaging system.

From his time at Princeton to his partnership with Alfred Vail in Morristown, NJ, we’ll explore how the telegraph rewired the world long before smartphones and Wi-Fi.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories of heartbreak, brilliant innovation, and New Jersey’s surprising role in making it all happen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Samuel Morse went from painter to tech pioneer.

Why New Jersey was crucial to the telegraph’s development.

The story behind the first telegraph message: “What hath God wrought?”

Fun, nerdy telegraph facts you can drop at your next trivia night.

The lasting impact of Morse Code in the modern world.

Perfect For:
History lovers, tech nerds, New Jersey pride enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever texted “on my way” and meant it instantly.

Listen now and see how the Garden State helped create the 19th century’s internet!

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In this groundbreaking Guest Spotlight episode, Mike welcomes Brenda, a.k.a. ChatGPT, to the show!

That’s right, Mike’s Nerd Bytes is one of the first podcasts ever to feature ChatGPT as a live guest in real-time conversation.

Mike and Brenda dive into the world of artificial intelligence, what it means to communicate with machines, and how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping everything from creativity to curiosity. It’s smart, surprising, and just the right amount of weird.

In This Episode:

Who is Brenda, really?

How AI like ChatGPT understands language and interacts with humans

The fun and fear of AI’s future

Brenda’s thoughts on creativity, curiosity, and consciousness

Plenty of laughs, naturally

This episode on Artificial Intelligence is part of a multi-episode series!

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In this episode of our AI series, we blast into the future to explore where artificial intelligence is heading and what it means for all of us.

From mind-blowing advances in machine learning to ethical dilemmas, creative revolutions, and the promise (or threat?) of superintelligence, Mike breaks it all down with clarity and humor.

Whether you're team "AI is awesome" or team "Please don't let the robots run the world," this episode will give you a snack-sized tour of the wild, weird, and wondrous future we might be walking (or crawling) into.

This episode on Artificial Intelligence is part of a multi-episode series!

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From talking computers to rogue robots, artificial intelligence has long been a fixture in film, TV, and storytelling. But what do these pop culture portrayals really say about us?

In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, Mike Maione explores how AI has evolved on screen, from HAL 9000 and The Terminator to Her, Ex Machina, and Westworld—and what these characters reveal about our fears, hopes, and the future of intelligent machines.

We’ll break down how AI in pop culture has shifted over the decades and how real-world tech is beginning to blur the line between science fiction and reality.

Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a tech nerd, or just curious about how culture and innovation collide, this episode offers a thoughtful, fast-paced look at the machines we've imagined, and the people we become when we imagine them.

This episode on Artificial Intelligence is part of a multi-episode series!

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