About this episode

Kiley explores the life and contributions of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.

Send us Fan Mail This month Kiley learns how to code about 100 years before the first computer is ever invented. Topic: Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. Support the show ✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new ) Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman. Cover Art by Lezulla Visit our website at www.HalfwitPodcasts.com! Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at HalfwitPod@gmail....

People in this episode

Host: Kiley

Topics covered

• Ada Lovelace
• computer programming
• history of computing
• women in tech
• 19th century innovations

Keywords

• Ada Lovelace
• computer programming
• history
• 19th century
• women in technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Halfwit Podcasts, Buzzsprout, HalfwitPodcasts.com, HalfwitPod@gmail

Books & works: Another Day

More episodes of Halfwit History

• 118 - Henry Heimlich (ft. Matt Spaziani) · June 1, 2026 · 1h 59m
• 116 - Beatrix Potter · April 1, 2026 · 52 min
• 115 - The Terracotta Army · March 4, 2026 · 37 min
• 114 - Typhoid Mary · February 1, 2026 · 37 min
• 113 - The Order of the Golden Fleece · January 1, 2026 · 38 min
• 111 - Mystery Science Theater 3000 ( MST3K ) · November 1, 2025 · 44 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Halfwit History podcast page.