Mike's Nerd Bytes

About Mike's Nerd Bytes

Mike’s Nerd Bytes – Hosted by Jersey Guy Mike Maione, this podcast serves up snack-sized episodes packed with fun science, wild tech facts, and mind-blowing discoveries—all with a lighthearted, nerdy twist! From quirky science history to the inventions that shaped our world, Mike keeps things fast, fun, and full of surprises. Whether you're a history buff or just love a good laugh, this podcast is perfect for curious minds who like learning in bite-sized chunks with a light-hearted approach. New episodes drop every Friday—subscribe today! Also, remember to stay curious, and keep it nerdy!

Publisher

Michael J Maione

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2025

   The Final Byte (For Now) E44

   After dozens of episodes diving into science, tech, and the minds behind history’s greatest inventions, Mike’s Nerd Bytes is taking a break. In this heartfelt final episode, host Mike Maione reflects on the show’s journey, shares a few laughs, and thanks the listeners who made it all worthwhile. It’s not goodbye — just a pause. So stay curious… and keep it nerdy. Episode Summary: In this special closing episode, Mike takes a moment to look back at the creation and evolution of Mike’s Nerd Bytes — from the early days of experimenting with short, snack-sized episodes to the deep dives into inventions like anesthesia, the printing press, and beer. He talks about what he’s learned, what he’s loved, and why he’s hitting the pause button for now. Highlights: Reflecting on how Mike’s Nerd Bytes began Favorite topics and discoveries from past episodes Why taking a creative break can be just as important as creating A message of gratitude to listeners and supporters Hints at possible future projects or a new direction Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on PodMatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mikes-nerd-bytes-5885008⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jerseymjm/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew #chatgpt

2. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Rerun: The Killer Tomato E43

   Rerun: Welcome to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—bite-sized stories about the strange, the curious, and the just plain nerdy! On this episode, we’re diving into a juicy bit of science history—tomatoes. Did you know that at one point, people thought tomatoes were deadly poison? Yep, they had a reputation as “poison apples,” and it kept them off dinner plates for ages. So, how did something so delicious get such a deadly reputation? Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode. New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends! Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠ (https://pod.link/1777711855) Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/) Find me on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes) Find me on PodMatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423) Find me on Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mikes-nerd-bytes-5885008⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mikes-nerd-bytes-5885008) Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew

3. 

   26 Sept 2025

   NJ INVENTORS SERIES - David Sarnoff – The Father of Broadcasting E42

   In this episode of Mike’s Nerd Bytes, we tune in to the life of David Sarnoff — the visionary who took radio from ship-to-shore communication to nationwide entertainment, and later brought television into millions of homes. From the Titanic distress calls to the RCA research labs in Camden, NJ, Sarnoff’s story is as much about the Garden State as it is about broadcasting history. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: David Sarnoff’s immigrant beginnings and early career. The Titanic connection that made him famous. His 1915 “Radio Music Box” memo and how it changed media forever. New Jersey’s pivotal role in radio and TV development. Fun facts and myths about his career. Perfect For:
Media buffs, history lovers, Jersey pride fans, and anyone who’s ever flipped on a radio or TV. LINKS ⁠TITANIC CLIP (https://youtu.be/KZqw1-pkfQs?si=nTgbTPOL8SIVvDXt)⁠ Listen Now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pod.link/1777711855⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on PodMatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mikes-nerd-bytes-5885008⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jerseymjm/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning #SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew #chatgpt

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

99,875

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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