Monday, April 16, 2012

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Nineteen: How Does Soap Work?"

Join inventor Dr. Howard Wright and I as we explore the bubbly, bodacious world of soap! Why do we need it? How does it work? And what does the game “Angry Birds” have to do with it again?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Eighteen: Help! I Have a Canker Sore!

In this week's podcast, Dr. Wright and I tangle with a terrifying topic: canker sores! We battle viruses, bacteria, and several toothpaste commercials from the 1950s to bring you our thoughts on canker sore treatment. Supported by several animations, lovingly by yours truly in Microsoft Paint.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Seventeen: What's the Deal with Fluoride?"

At last! A new podcast from Dr. Wright!


In this week's podcast, Dr. Wright and I explore the ins and outs of fluoride: what is it? Whose idea was it to put it in the drinking water? Why is that seal getting its teeth brushed?

Accompanied, as always, by my delightful animations, painstaking crafted in Microsoft Paint.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Sixteen: How Do Glow-In-The-Dark Toys Glow?"

In this week's episode, Dr. Wright and I discuss how exactly all those glow-in-the-dark frisbees, yo-yos, and Glowstorm Whistles work. I jump to the conclusion that these items clearly must be emitting nuclear radiation, and have to be reminded about the Law of Conservation of Energy. Oops.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Fifteen: How to Deal with Rip Currents

Keeping with our summer theme, Dr. Wright and I navigate the ins and outs (literally!) of rip currents, also called rip tides. Rip currents are insidious, deadly, and clandestine--the similarities to javelinas are not overlooked. Oh no, dear listener! They are not overlooked at all.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Fourteen: Do Dogs Sweat?

The dog days of summer are upon us, and so Dr. Wright explores an important topic about our favorite canines: how exactly do the poor things keep cool? We discuss werewolves, sweat glands, and the importance of NEVER SHAVING A HUSKY EVER EVER EVER.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

"Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Thirteen: What Should My Price Point Be?


All right! So, you’ve got an idea, and you’ve built a prototype. Now what? Join Dr. Wright and I as we lead you through the final steps of making your dream a reality: getting a manufacturer and figuring out a good price for your product. If you can successfully manufacture your item and sell it for a price that consumers will actually pay, then congratulations! You’ve done it! Go get your patent!

Video coming soon...