Episode 29: Television
From Hyperfixation Investigations by Wolf & Stag Productions LLC
January 25, 2026 · 59 min · Season 2 · Episode 29
About this episode
Kara and Josh discuss the history and science of mechanical television, focusing on John Logie Baird and key technological advancements.
In January 1926, some of the most important strides in mechanical television technology were made! Join Kara and Josh as they discuss the history & science of mechanical television and one of it’s most important inventors: John Logie Baird. With technology created in the 1880’s through to the switch to electronic television, we will flip the channels through many cool and impressive moments in television’s early history. Discussion Includes: Nipkow Discs & Other Science Early Mechanical TV History John Logie Baird Overview of the Move to Electronic Television © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2026
People in this episode
Hosts: Kara, Josh
Topics covered
- mechanical television
- history of television
- John Logie Baird
- Nipkow Discs
- electronic television
Keywords
- mechanical television
- John Logie Baird
- Nipkow Discs
- television history
- electronic television
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wolf & Stag Productions LLC
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