The Lab With Brad

Brad Barton
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The Lab With Brad

Two brothers, talking science and telling bad jokes. Barely scripted, sometimes accurate, almost funny, Thursdays at 8PM pacific.

Episodes

  1. MAR 7

    Ep429: Still stuck on glue

    Still stuck on glue We talk of chemical and other forces that make sticky things sticky. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Only one link this time, a video on the invention of post-it notes. Chance Discoveries: Post-it Notes

    15 min

  2. FEB 21

    Ep428: Hooks and loops and stickiness

    Hooks and loops and stickiness There isn’t just one way that glues work. This time, we look at mechanical forces that attach one thing to another. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of videos on the invention of super blue. The Story Behind Super Glue How super glue was invented Here's an article on super glue. The Surprising Military History of Superglue And here are two videos on Velcro. A Brief History of: Velcro History of Velcro

    13 min

  3. JAN 17

    Ep427: When did we find what glue?

    When did we find what glue? We start a look at the science of stickiness with a quick historical overview, and a nifty trick with phonebooks. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of videos from the MythBusters on intermeshed phonebooks. They’ve both got the same name, but are different videos. MythBusters - Phone Book Friction Mythbusters - Phone Book Friction Here’s a video by someone other than the MythBusters, playing with the same thing. Tearing two interlaced phone books apart using two 18 wheeler trucks Here’s an article on how and why it is so difficult to separate intermeshed phonebooks. Researchers explain why it's nearly impossible to separate two interleaved phonebooks Here’s an article on the history of phonebooks, just for fun. The end of an era: Whatever happened to the phone book? And here are some articles on the history of glues and adhesives. History of Glue The History of Glue | Back Then History The Sticky History of Adhesives

    13 min

  4. 12/20/2024

    Ep426: Capitalism vs socialism vs communism vs robots!

    Capitalism vs socialism vs communism vs robots! We compare the three best known economic systems, and take a look at how AI is changing what jobs you can get. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are some articles on the impact of AI on employment. The Impact of AI on Job Roles, Workforce, and Employment: What You Need to Know Machines Will Do More Tasks Than Humans by 2025 but Robot Revolution Will Still Create 58 Million Net New Jobs in Next Five Years Jobs of the future: Jobs lost, jobs gained The impact of artificial intelligence on employment: the role of virtual agglomeration Here are some articles on what capitalism is. What Is Capitalism? - Back to Basics What Is Capitalism? What is Capitalism? Capitalism Explained | Pros and Cons of Capitalism? And here’s an article about socialism and communism, and what their differences are. What is the difference between socialism and communism?

    19 min

  5. 12/06/2024

    Ep425: What makes a nation wealthy?

    What makes a nation wealthy? Time for a look at Adam Smith and his extraordinary book, “The Wealth of Nations.” Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a video and an article about Adam’s Smith’s nifty book. Adam Smith Tercentenary | The Wealth of Nations The Wealth of Nations And here’s a bit about the actual person, Adam Smith. About Adam Smith

    14 min

  6. 11/27/2024

    Ep424: What if wealth is more than gold and silver?

    What if wealth is more than gold and silver? Let’s have a gander at the physiocrats, a French movement that considered farming to be more important than gold. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article about the Physiocrats. The Physiocrats Here’s something on hunter gather energy use and food intake. Hunter-Gatherer Energetics and Human Obesity Here’s a thumbnail sketch of the history of agriculture. History of Agriculture Here's an article about how hunter gatherers may actually have worked less than farmers, or even modern nine to five folks. Farmers have less leisure time than hunter-gatherers And in case you thought fake news was a new thing, here’s an article about an old conspiracy theory that helped fuel the French revolution. Pacte de famine

    19 min

  7. 11/01/2024

    Ep423: Folk tales and freaky finance

    Folk tales and freaky finance Let’s find out how Halloween makes money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of articles and a video on the economics of pumpkin farming. The economics of pumpkin patches The Economics of Pumpkin Patches | YouTube Halloween Pumpkins: A Booming Farm Business And here’s a short video on how much Americans are expected to spend on Halloween this year—2024. How much money will Americans spend on Halloween this year?

    17 min

  8. 09/27/2024

    Ep422: Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle

    Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle We start our look at the theory of economics, even though, or perhaps because, we don’t get it. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a link to the episode in which we take a closer look at how the Dutch became a world power. Ep417: Tall ships and troubled trips And here are a couple of articles on mercantilism. Mercantilism - Econlib Mercantilism

    13 min

  9. 09/13/2024

    Ep 421: 420 for the money

    420 for the money A quick look at the business of marijuana. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article on the challenges marijuana businesses face. Why weed companies can't make any money Here’s a video about starting a marijuana business in Oregon state. So you want to start a cannabis business—NOW WHAT? Here’s a list from Washington state of banks and other businesses that will work with pot based companies. Financial Services Options for Cannabis Retailers Here’s an IRS article about the tax issues facing marijuana businesses. Providing resources to help cannabis business owners successfully navigate unique tax responsibilities And here’s an article about the trouble pot businesses have finding banking services. The Big Problem for Marijuana Companies? What to Do With All That Cash

    15 min

  10. 08/30/2024

    Ep420: Economics, and the start of World War II

    Economics, and the start of World War II The federal reserve had complicated reasons not to do their job. This caused a few miner issues, and a major war. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 162 of Episode One: Don’t fear the reaper Here’s an article about the federal reserve, and what they did and didn’t do during the great depression. The Great Depression And here’s a little something on the real bills doctrine. Real bills and the Federal Reserve

    19 min
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About

Two brothers, talking science and telling bad jokes. Barely scripted, sometimes accurate, almost funny, Thursdays at 8PM pacific.

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  • Creator
    Brad Barton
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Lab With Brad

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