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SHOW RETIRED NOV 2023. In each episode, Michael strives to make learning about technology both fun and informative, whilst staying focused on the topic at hand. In his quest to explore the history of technology, he also uncovers the stories behind cutting-edge tech and sometimes delves into the lives of the visionary inventors who made their mark in this tech driven world. So book a journey on the Technology Time Machine now by subscribing and following. A MICRO BREAK production. Support thi ...
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On this final episode of Technology Time Machine, season four, Michael says sayonara and looks forward to producing more episodes in 2024. If the demand is there in the audience is willing to stick around. This is a raw and unproduced episode recorded with an iPhone 14 Pro Max and the internal microphone. What does that mean to you? That means that…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode of Technology Time Machine we learn about the invention of the Nespresso Machine, by the Nestle company called Nespresso! Great coffee, at home, for less.Resourceshttps://www.nespresso.com/us/en/ Disclaimer: The Technology Time Machine podcast serves as a platform for open discussions and conversations on variou…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode of Technology Time Machine we continue our two part special series on ChatGPT writing poems using Shakespeare's "Sonnet" form of writing. I read through five more original poems written by AI! This one was also a lot of fun to produce! Thanks again ChatGPT for lending a hand!NOTE: Due to character limitations, I…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode of Technology Time Machine we see how ChatGPT responds to writing poems using Shakespeare's "Sonnet" form of writing. I read through five original poems written by AI and five more on the next episode! This one was a lot of fun to produce! Thanks ChatGPT for lending a hand! Born in 1564, William Shakespeare is o…
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Welcome to season 4! From AM radio to CD to the modern day infotainment systems with navigation, smart phone integration, climate controls, and much more. We take a dive into the history of this metamorfice of automotive technology from the 80s to today on this episode of Technology Time Machine. Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the host on X (Formally Twitt…
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Welcome to season 4! Yep, the EVs are back again on the show. From Tesla, to Ford, to Rivian, we take a deeper dive into the growing world of the modern day electric vehicle - on this episode of Technology Time Machine. Resources Edmunds Top Electric Car Companies of 2023 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the host on X (Formally Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TECHTM_Podcast Disclaimer:…
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Welcome to season 4! Today we embark on a gripping journey through the web of interconnected devices that surround us. Brace yourselves for a suspenseful exploration that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Imagine a world where everyday objects become conduits for hidden agendas, where the mundane devices we rely on may harbor dark secrets. T…
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Welcome to season 4! Now this is a topic that makes me wanna sing! Get ready to go on a journey down drunkin' memory lane as we dive into the history and invention of something very close to my liver, on this episode of Technology Time Machine. On one end of the spectrum, some people like beer for the buzz. On the other hand, some people like the d…
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Welcome to season 4! Oh weather, our Fickle friend. Let's soak ourselves with some knowledge on how meteorologists attempt to predict Mother Nature on this episode of Technology Time Machine. Intro Poem: Weather, oh weather, you truly have a mind of your own. You dance through the skies, whimsical and free, defying our attempts to predict and contr…
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Welcome to season 4! The TURTLEBOX Outdoor Speaker claims to be the loudest, rugged, and portable speaker on the market that is specifically built for the outdoors. Let's dive into the tech behind it, and the company and founders that created it, on this episode of Technology Time Machine. Resources https://turtleboxaudio.com/ ⁠Follow the host on X…
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Welcome to season 4! Telly is a California startup that plans to give away half a million 55-inch television sets in 2023 alone. In exchange, you share your personal data - a lot of personal data! Is a free TV really free? Is it still worth getting a free TV for an invasion into your private life? Let's talk about it on this episode of Technology T…
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Welcome to season 4! Let's go back in time to the days of silent film and work our way back up to the 21st century as we learn about the history of the movie projector on this episode of ⁠Technology Time Machine⁠⁠! Listen to the first ever broadcasted audio on a moving film. Resources Lumière: Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory - 1 (1895) The Spok…
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Welcome to season 4! The year is 2023 - As artificial intelligence creeps more and more into our lives - one thing is certain - it's no longer happy living inside our homes - it wants some sun - it wants to smell the fresh cut grass - no, it wants to create the fresh cut grass! On this episode of Technology Time Machine, we will be discussing the E…
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Join host Michael J Maione every other week on his enthusiastic journey through the history of technology and future innovations. In each episode, Michael strives to make learning about technology both fun and informative, whist staying focused on the topic at hand. In his quest to explore the history of technology, he also uncovers the stories beh…
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Welcome to season 4! The Simpsons is a beloved animated sitcom that has captivated audiences for over three decades. But have you ever wondered about the technology that goes into producing this groundbreaking show? Let's take a closer look on this episode of Technology Time Machine! Follow the host on Twitter @TECHTM_Podcast Disclaimer: The Techno…
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Welcome to season 4! On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK Raw, Michael sings his little heart out to a song originally recorded by Spandau Ballet called True, but turns it into a song parody about Social Media privacy and the True application for IOS and Android. Links to both the application, and the music used in the recording are provided below!…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode of MICRO BREAK, Michael talks about a topic that’s both fascinating and a little scary – Artificial Intelligence (AI). So, buckle up and get ready to be amazed - OR FRIGHTENED! ⁠⁠Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter⁠ Disclaimer: The MICRO BREAK podcast serves as aplatform for open discussions and conversations on vario…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode of MICRO BREAK, Michael talks about the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) in the USA. Electric vehicles (or EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend has only continued to grow here in the US. In fact, over the past three years, there have been significant advancements in the pro…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK RAW 4-19-23, I say hello to the show's loyal fans and provide an update as to when they might expect to hear another live episode. Disclaimer: The MICRO BREAK podcast serves as aplatform for open discussions and conversations on various topics. Please notethat the personal opinions expressed by the host during the pod…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 35), Michael continues following the historical timeline of the smartphone. Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter⁠ Disclaimer: The MICRO BREAK podcast serves as aplatform for open discussions and conversations on various topics. Please notethat the personal opinions expressed by the host during the podcast are theiro…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 34), Michael follows the historical timeline of the smartphone. Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter⁠ Disclaimer: The MICRO BREAK podcast serves as aplatform for open discussions and conversations on various topics. Please notethat the personal opinions expressed by the host during the podcast are theirown and do no…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 33), Michael takes us back to the invention of frequency modulation, best known as FM radio. Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter⁠ Disclaimer: The MICRO BREAK podcast serves as aplatform for open discussions and conversations on various topics. Please notethat the personal opinions expressed by the host during the p…
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Welcome to season three! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 26), we go back in history once more. This multi-part series will cover a variety of popular items found in almost every home in America during the 1970s to the 1980s! To continue, we learn about the history of the Swatch Watch Company. Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter!⁠ --- Support this…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 25), we go back in history again. This multi-part series will cover a variety of popular items found in almost every home in America during the 1970s to the 1980s! Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitter!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/technologytimemachine/support…
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Welcome to season three! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 24), we go back in history again. This multi-part series will cover a variety of popular items found in almost every home in America during the 1970s! To kick things off, we learn about the history of the Sony Walkman, portable cassette player and more importantly, the true birth of p…
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Welcome to season 3! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 23), following on the heels of episode 83, guest spotlight with Leo Allen, I cover the rise and fall of Boston, Massachusetts' Radio Shack retail electronics stores. The company was started as in 1921 by two brothers, Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, who wanted to provide equipment for th…
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Welcome to season 3! On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I spend some quality time with Leo Allen Jr. He is the host of the Voluntary Input podcast and a fellow nerd! He is also an advocate for Indie Podcasts everywhere. This is a show you don't want to miss! Resources https://voluntaryinput.com/ https://leojallenjr.com/ Follow MICRO BREAK on Twi…
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Welcome to season three! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 22), we learn about the "unmentionable" bath tissue or as many of us call it, toilet paper. Yep, this will be a crappy episode! From the sponge on a stick, to medicated rolls, and everything in between! Resources https://www.history.com/news/toilet-paper-hygiene-ancient-rome-china htt…
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On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I chat with Russ Robinson, host of the Infectious Groove podcast. They love music. Do you love music? Let's talk about it. From current events, crazy show stories, what they are currently listening to and anything else that is on Russ's mind.ResourcesInfectious Groove https://linktr.ee/InfectiousgroovepodcastWe…
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On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I chat with Eric and Matt, hosts of the 69 Whiskey podcast. I know, I know, episode 69 with 69 Whiskey! Military Veteran Eric Weinstein began 69 Whiskey as a college radio show on 107.7 The Bronc. A show once restrained by rules and boundaries is coming straight to you as raw, uncensored and unapologetic as eve…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 21), we go way back to when it all started! No, not the creation of Earth, the creation of Tequila! You know, the one that makes your cloths come off! (So they say).ResourcesAFA – Tequila (Metal Cover) https://youtu.be/1K7FhGxLyGEAFA Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/adrienafaalbant/Tequila Wiki https://en.w…
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On this episode BONUS of MICRO BREAK, I chat with Dave Zalatoris, host of the Beer in Front podcast. BIF is a podcast about enjoying the beer in front of you. No waiting in lines for it, no badges, just enjoy. Dave talks about some old school beers and some new local (Chicago) classics too. He also has a rant at the end of his show about Jagoffs! W…
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On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I chat with Heath and Jamie Britt, hosts of the E-14 podcast. Never before has there been a platform to amplify the Sailor‘s voice. E-14 creates that environment. Together they have over 40 years of Navel experience! ResourcesE-14 Podcast https://e14podcast.com/E-14 on Twitter https://twitter.com/e14podcast E-1…
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On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 20), we explore the history of big companies we've all come to know and how they got their not-so-normal names. Yep, like Google! From the word googol. Yep, it's a math term. This is going to be a fun one!ResourcesBusiness Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/how-17-famous-companies-got-their-names-2015-7…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 19), we take the way back machine to when it all started! No, not the creation of Planet Earth; Podcasts! Podcasting, previously known as "audioblogging", has its roots dating back to the 1980s.With the advent of broadband Internet access and portable digital audio playback de…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I am humbled, to have on the show, someone who has been in music for decades and has worked with some of the biggest names in show biz! Funkboy aka Ivan Bodley is a bass player and music director for the stars. He has performed with 50 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and in…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 18), we wrap-up our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a listen to all 10 years of intros and I leave my listeners with some 80s commentary. It's like a best-of series! Resourceshttp://www.liketotally80s.comhttps://www.thepeoplehistory.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MICRO BREAK on Twitt…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 17), we conclude our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1989! What happened in 1989? 1989 In Technology the 486 series of microprocessor is released by Intel opening the way for the next genera…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 16), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1988! What happened in 1988? Major News Stories include; George W Bush beats out Michael Dukakis, and the election of Sonny Bono as the n…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 15), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1987! What happened in 1987? Major News Stories include; The Simpsons first episode airs, USS Stark a Frigate is attacked by an Iraq Air …
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 14), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1986! What happened in 1986? Major News Stories include; Space Shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after take off, Oprah Winfrey Show, Ha…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 13), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1985! We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jacks…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 12), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1984! From the blockbuster release of Purple Rain, to the $900,000 ad spot for Apple's Macintosh computer. It was one of the most expensi…
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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 11), we continue our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1983! Mario Brothers, Sally Ride, the Astronaut and much, much more!Resourceshttp://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1983.html https://www.infopl…
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