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Mrigank Shubham Saxena
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Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you've ever thought, “How does this thing even work?”—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Since 2007, I’ve been on a mission to take the world of inventions, technology, and wonders, sprinkle in a bit of humor, and serve it up so anyone can understand. But here’s the twist: I’m taking my blog, The Weird Tech (check it out at theweirdtech.blogspot.com), and turning it into this very podcast! Yep, I’m making things easier for all of us—no need to scroll endlessly or squint at your screen.

  1. 03/28/2025

    Two математических Minds: Nash and Singh – The Brilliance and Madness

    About the Release: History has seen some of the greatest minds struggle with their own genius, often walking a fine line between brilliance and insanity. Two of the most fascinating mathematicians of the 20th century—Vashishtha Narayan Singh from India and John Forbes Nash Jr. from the U.S.—lived eerily similar yet vastly different lives. Both were prodigies. Both made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics. And both battled schizophrenia, which cast a long shadow over their genius. But while Nash’s story became world-famous thanks to the movie A Beautiful Mind, Singh’s tale remains relatively unknown outside India. Read the full article here:https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2025/03/two-geniuses-one-struggle-vashishtha-and-john-nash.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    13 min

  2. 03/26/2025

    Anneliese Michel Faith, Science, and a Tragic Exorcism

    About the Release:Imagine a 16-year-old girl who starts seeing terrifying faces, hearing sinister whispers, and experiencing uncontrollable convulsions. At first, doctors say it's a medical condition. But as things spiral out of control—violent episodes, speaking in strange voices, and an strange fear of religious symbols—her family becomes convinced that something far darker is at play. Read the full article here:https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-tragic-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    15 min

  3. 03/19/2025

    Einstein's Biggest Blunder? He Wasn't Alone!

    About the Release: Imagine being one of the greatest scientific minds in history, making a bold claim about the universe, then calling it your biggest mistake—only for scientists decades later to prove that you were actually right all along. That’s exactly what happened with Albert Einstein and his famous cosmological constant (Λ). It’s a wild story filled with discoveries, miscalculations, and one of the biggest scientific comebacks of all time. Let’s dive into it! Read the full article here:https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2025/03/einsteins-biggest-blunder-he-wasnt-alone.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    10 min

  4. 03/16/2025

    The Nocebo & Placebo Effect: Science, Fear, and Chilling True Stories

    About the Release: Imagine you have a terrible headache. You take a pill, and within minutes, the pain starts fading away. But what if I told you that the pill contained nothing but sugar? This is the essence of the placebo effect—a phenomenon where a person experiences real changes in their body simply because they believe they are receiving a treatment.If belief can heal, it can also harm. This is called the nocebo effect—when expecting a negative outcome actually causes symptoms. Read the full article here: https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2024/11/measuring-star-distances-using-parallax.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    12 min

  5. 03/11/2025

    Fire, Ghost Lights & Deadly Disasters The Shocking Science of Chemicals

    About the Release: Elements like phosphorus and nitrogen might seem like ordinary chemical compounds to a scientist, but for centuries, their strange and sometimes deadly behaviors have inspired myths, folklore, and even real-life tragedies. Imagine a world where water can catch fire, ghostly flames dance over swamps, and entire cities are wiped out by a single explosion. It might sound like magic, but these are all true stories—born from the unpredictable chemistry of these elements. Let’s dive deep into the fascinating history of burning water, ghost lights, and some of the most terrifying explosions in history. Read the full article here: https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2025/03/fire-ghost-lights-and-deadly-disasters-the-shocking-science-of-chemicals.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    15 min

  6. 03/10/2025

    A Woman Who Was Her Own Sister

    About the Release:This intriguing story revolves around an extremely rare biological phenomenon called chimerism. A woman being her own sister is not a science fiction concept but an extraordinary occurrence explained by genetics. Let’s explore how this happens, examine real-life cases, understand the concept of being one’s own twin, and discover how such cases can be identified—all in simple terms. Read the full article here: https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2024/11/measuring-star-distances-using-parallax.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    21 min

  7. 03/09/2025

    Why Do We Love Watching People Suffer in Soap Operas?

    About the Release: Alright, let’s be real. Soap operas and reality shows are basically emotional roller coasters where everyone is either crying, scheming, or discovering a long-lost evil twin. Yet, millions of people are obsessed. Why? What kind of twisted psychological need makes us enjoy watching fictional (or semi-fictional) people suffer daily? Well, grab your popcorn (or tissues), because we’re about to dive into the strange but fascinating reasons why these shows keep us glued to our screens. Read the full article here: https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2024/11/measuring-star-distances-using-parallax.html About the Podcast: Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    24 min

  8. 03/09/2025

    How Far Are the Stars? A Cosmic Road Trip

    About the Release:Ever driven past a row of parked cars and noticed how the ones closest to you seem to zip by, while distant objects like mountains barely move? That’s not just a quirky visual trick—it’s a fundamental principle of perception called parallax. Astronomers use this exact concept to measure distances to stars, unlocking the secrets of the cosmos. But did you know that parallax isn’t just for astronomers? Our brains rely on it every single day. From depth perception to memory recall, parallax plays a bigger role in our lives than you might think. Read the full article here: https://theweirdtech.blogspot.com/2024/11/measuring-star-distances-using-parallax.html About the Podcast:Welcome to the 2nd Season of The Weird Tech Podcast! Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you’ve ever wondered, “How does this thing even work?”—you’re in the right place. Since 2007, I’ve been breaking down inventions, technology, and mind-blowing discoveries with a sprinkle of humor, making complex stuff easy to grasp. Why this podcast? It’s The Weird Tech blog (theweirdtech.blogspot.com)—but in audio form! No more endless scrolling or screen squinting. Tune in anytime, anywhere—whether you’re driving, cooking, or crunching numbers. The Geeky Cherry on Top Created using NotebookLM, where AI turns my blog into an audio experience. Originally a way for me to revise my own posts without re-reading, but now you get to join in! What’s in it for you? Explore fascinating inventions, quirky tech marvels, and futuristic wonders—without breaking a sweat (or your brain!). All the weird, wonderful, and “Wait, what?!” moments in tech—simplified and fun. So buckle up, grab your headphones, and let’s get weird—the tech kind of weird!

    13 min
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Hey there! I’m Mrigank Saxena, your friendly neighborhood explainer of all things tech and science. If you've ever thought, “How does this thing even work?”—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Since 2007, I’ve been on a mission to take the world of inventions, technology, and wonders, sprinkle in a bit of humor, and serve it up so anyone can understand. But here’s the twist: I’m taking my blog, The Weird Tech (check it out at theweirdtech.blogspot.com), and turning it into this very podcast! Yep, I’m making things easier for all of us—no need to scroll endlessly or squint at your screen.

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  • Creator
    Mrigank Shubham Saxena
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