Woah! Took another little break, sorry, it’s summer, but we’re back and talkin’ education in the age of Google. Do not fear … it’s mostly light hearted … this is not a deep dive into the politics of education (although we might approach the cliff a few times). We hit it all: statistics, media literacy, history, philosophy, Khan Academy, partial credit, science eating its own tail, and the value of answering a question with a question… Teaching all subjects at once seems crazy. We need to stagger...
Aug 23, 2016•56 min•Ep. 16
Hey Zengineers! Ever wonder what it really takes to keep water coming out of your tap and filling up your toilet? Let’s be real, what you’re really worried about is The Joker poisoning Gotham’s water supply. This week we’re chatting with Ian Prichard, and he’s got the answers. Ian’s a writer, a runner, and for the last few years has worked in the “water business.” We get into what it takes to keep the water flowing, how bad the California drought really is, how that’s even measured, what you can...
Jul 12, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15
Hey Zengineers! We’re back after a little break with more hitlist goodness. This week we’re talking Facebook displays of affection, babies with their own Facebook page, the value of things that go in cycles, and the quantifiability of self control. Enjoy! Got an idea? Get us on the socials or hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support...
Jun 21, 2016•31 min•Ep. 14
Hey Zengineers! So, this was a tricky one, but this week we're talking about how to keep fitness from feeling like a chore. We get into the body, the idea of what it means to practice at something, and the value of finding and enjoying "the zone." Dig it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
May 24, 2016•57 min•Ep. 13
This week your hosts are outraged about outrage on the interwebs, talking the importance of controlling the light around you, and realizing the Enterprise D had a epic backup camera. Come, purify yourself in the waters of lake Minnetonka. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
May 10, 2016•30 min•Ep. 12
Zengineering is back with another "hitlist" episode: some nice bite-size nuggets to get you thinkin'. This week we're talking Wikipedia, Kardashev scales, GMOs, DNA manipulation, why we shouldn't let scary things stop us from doing science, and, of course, Star Trek TNG. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Apr 26, 2016•37 min•Ep. 11
This week Adam & Brian have special guest Mike Rosolio on the podcast. Mike's a screenwriter, but who cares about that, he's here to try to explain why people care so damn much about their sports teams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Apr 12, 2016•49 min•Ep. 10
Well, good timing. This week Brian & Adam are talking about hacking, encryption, cryptography, and cyber-security. Stick around for everything you need to know to understand the FBI vs. Apple case, and everywhere it intersects with history and the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Mar 29, 2016•47 min•Ep. 9
Zengineers! Adam & Brian are back with some deep dive, single topic goodness. This episode all about search engines. Of course that breaking down the thing they're searching: the web, and the stuff they're returning: information. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Mar 01, 2016•47 min•Ep. 7
Howdy Zengineers! Adam and Brian are back with their first hitlist only episode. They're talking about the merits of unlimited paid vacation, the new telescope due to replace Hubble, and going for a ride on a gravitational wave. Enjoy! Got questions!? Get us at hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Feb 16, 2016•27 min•Ep. 6
Hello fellow Zengineers! This week Adam and Brian are talking about how Dungeons & Dragons and Fantasy Sports are pretty much the same game. Dig it. Deal with it. This is the 6th recording, disguised as the 5th episode (because of a recording glitch.) So yeah, don’t mind all that Episode 6 talk, this is number 5! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support...
Jan 26, 2016•58 min•Ep. 5
Should you buy an electric car? Maybe. This week Adam and Brian are digging in on the difference between normal cars, electric cars, and what all of this means for the planet. Also: The Library of Words, The Noun Project, and the importance of proving if Adam's an asshole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Jan 10, 2016•46 min•Ep. 4
This week Adam and Brian get into computers, how they work, where they're going (quantum computing) and what it means for the world. Also: our love of velcro, and the dexterity required to tie your shoes. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Dec 27, 2015•53 min•Ep. 3
We're back! Ever wonder what a megapixel really is? We've got you covered. This week we're talking digital cameras. How they work, what's happening inside, why everyone cares so much about pictures, and where to start if you want to take better pictures yourself. Also: modern nerd kids, and skateboard tricks with stupid names. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support...
Dec 13, 2015•48 min•Ep. 2
Here we go. Training wheels are off, but we might still be a bit wobbly. In this one we're talking about where all the stuff comes from. Literally, all of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support
Nov 29, 2015•32 min•Ep. 1
