Tesla: The Life and Times Podcast

Stephen Kotowych

  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    033 - Tesla Goes West (1899)

    Tesla takes a momentous professional leap and heads west to Colorado Springs. There he builds the experimental station that would allow him to understand the fundamental principles needed to build his world wireless system.

    23 June 2023, 3:30 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    032 - The Earthquake Machine (1896 - 1898)

    Tesla realizes he's reached the limits of experiments he can do on wireless transmission from his Manhattan laboratory when he almost lays waste to his entire neighborhood with an earthquake machine.

    8 December 2022, 3:48 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    031 – Where’s My Remote Control? (1896 - 1898)

    Tesla abandons x-rays, pioneers radio control, and tries to end war for all time--but not before blowing up what had been one of his closest personal and professional friendships.

    27 September 2022, 1:53 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Interview with Tesla Biographer Dr. Marc J. Seifer
    I'm joined by Tesla biographer, Dr. Marc J. Seifer, for a discussion of his fascinating new book Tesla: Wizard at War: The Genius, the Particle Beam Weapon, and the Pursuit of Power on this very special episode of the podcast.
    30 August 2022, 4:01 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    030 - The Light That Never Was (1895 - 1896)
    Tesla begins the monumental task of rebuilding his lab after the fire and, as 1896 dawns, he misses out TWICE on making a revolutionary scientific discovery.
    25 April 2022, 3:30 pm
  • 56 minutes 26 seconds
    029 - Tesla - Towering Inferno (1895)

    On March 13, 1895, at the height of his powers, Tesla suffered a devastating tragedy as his world--and his work--came crashing down around him.

    14 March 2022, 12:55 am
  • 17 minutes 21 seconds
    Hiatus Update & New Episodes in 2022!

    TL;DR - This year knocked me off schedule completely, but new episodes are coming soon! Thanks for sticking with the show--I'm looking forward to getting back to telling Tesla's story. Listen to the end for full details of upcoming plans (including...merchandise???)

    5 December 2021, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    028 - War of the Currents: Part 8 - Victory Niagara (1893-1897)

    It's the endgame of the War of the Currents! After their betrayal by the Cataract Construction Company, Tesla and Westinghouse finally secure the contract to harness Niagara Falls. They won the war and changed the world.

    11 January 2021, 3:28 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    027 - War of the Currents Part 7: Hail Hydro (1889-1893)

    No one wanted to harness Niagara Falls for hydroelectric power longer than Tesla himself. But he and Westinghouse faced liars, cheats, and thieves as they fought to win the final battle of the War of the Currents. Hail hydro!

    1 December 2020, 1:43 am
  • 45 minutes 54 seconds
    026 - Tesla - In Tesla's Laboratory (1894)

    Tesla, at the height of his fame, hobnobs with the Gilded Age's 1%. He hosts exclusive events after-hours in his lab, gets up to unusual experiments with Mark Twain, and reveals himself a consummate trickster...

    5 October 2020, 12:05 am
  • 43 minutes 3 seconds
    025 - Tesla - A Star Is Born (1894)

    Tesla reputation as a leading man of electrical science grows, and publications and accolades come his way by the handful, thanks in no small part to the help of T.C. Martin, his friend, editor, and hype man.

    8 September 2020, 11:11 am
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