Hang Your Hat

Gerwerken Crafts
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The Hang Your Hat podcast is about the history, science, and culture of the home, as well as home design, DIY, and life in general.

  1. Household Budgets

    02/04/2019

    Household Budgets

    Hang Your Hat wants 2019 to be the year you get your finances in order. In this episode I discuss budgeting philosophies, reducing expenses, and how the way we spend money has changed over the years.

    22 min

  2. 12/25/2018

    The 12 Days of Christmas

    On today’s special Christmas Episode of Hang Your Hat I am discussing the 12 Days of Christmas. In this episode I will explore the history behind the song, how it has changed over the years, and why there so many birds in the song.

    11 min
  3. Ancient Air Conditioning

    10/29/2018

    Ancient Air Conditioning

    Even though it is autumn now, down here in Florida it can still get pretty hot, and I was reminded just how hot it can get when Hurricane Michael struck my region. Hurricane Michael left me and thousands of others without electricity and therefore without air conditioning. It made me wonder, how did people stay cool before air conditioning existed? It turns out that ancient people didn’t just sweat it out. They actually came up with some really ingenious ways to keep their cool. On Episode 30 of Hang Your Hat, I explore some of the ways that ancient people stayed cool, even in the hottest climates, and what we can do today to stay cool without electricity.

    20 min
  4. RadaRange

    05/16/2018

    RadaRange

    There is a good chance you have heard the story about the inventor of the microwave standing in front of radar and noticing that the chocolate bar in his pocket had melted.  You probably haven't heard that the event that story was based on occurred more than 70 years ago, or that it wasn't actually a chocolate bar, or that despite growing up in poverty and having almost no formal education the invention of the microwave was among the least important contributions that the inventor of the microwave left to mankind.  Learn the real story on this week's episode of Hang Your Hat.

    14 min

  5. 04/18/2018

    The Science of Springtime Hygge

    Here in the US when we think about Hygge, we usually think about cozying up with blankets next to the fire, but hygge can be a part of our lives all year round.  In this episode, I discuss the ways that we can bring some hygge into our lives this Spring, and why hygge is scientifically a good thing.

    13 min

  6. 03/14/2018

    Episode 27: On The Road Again

    Whether you are traveling for Spring Break, Easter, or the Christmas Holidays, Hang Your Hat has you covered.  On this week's show, I interview world traveler Doctor Aaron Davis, and he shares his favorite travel tips.

    34 min

  7. 03/01/2018

    Episode 26: The Future of Toilets

    Toilets in the US haven't changed much since the 1930's but change is on the horizon. Advancements in toilet technology will make us healthier, reduce the amount of time we spend cleaning, and even make deep space exploration possible.  Find out how on this week's episode of Hang Your Hat.

    18 min

  8. 02/14/2018

    Episode 25: The Throne

    What is the most important invention ever?  If you base your answer on the number of lives saved then it is the toilet.  Toilets have reduced disease, improved child mortality rates, and made it possible for humans to live in close quarters.  In this episode, I explore the long history of the toilet from Neolithic drainage to today's porcelain wonders.

    13 min
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The Hang Your Hat podcast is about the history, science, and culture of the home, as well as home design, DIY, and life in general.

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  • Creator
    Gerwerken Crafts
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Hang Your Hat