Who Came Up With That? is the show that uncovers the surprising, weird, and often hilarious origin stories behind the everyday objects we all take for granted. From shopping carts and zippers to microwaves and coffee filters, each episode dives into the people, moments, and accidents that brought these ordinary things into our lives.
You’ll meet forgotten inventors, stubborn skeptics, and marketing geniuses who changed the world—one object at a time.
So the next time you flip a light switch, sharpen a pencil, or flush a toilet… you might just find yourself asking: Who came up with that?
From ancient obsidian tools to the modern float glass that makes up our windows, glass has shaped human history in ways we often overlook. In this episode, we trace the story of glass—its invention, breakthroughs in craftsmanship, industrial innovations, and how it became one of the most important materials in the world today.
Glass. Who Came Up With That?
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20 Aug 2025
Who Came Up With Podcasts?
From its early beginnings with experimental audio files to becoming a global industry, podcasting has transformed how we share stories, news, and ideas. In this episode, we explore the key milestones that shaped podcasting’s rise and reflect on how it became one of today’s most powerful forms of media.
Podcasts. Who Came Up With That?
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13 Aug 2025
Who Came Up With Plumbing?
Plumbing is everywhere — it brings fresh water to our homes, flushes away waste, and keeps cities running smoothly. But have you ever wondered where it all started?
In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of plumbing, from ancient underground wells and clay pipes to the sprawling sewer systems of Rome and Victorian London. Discover how early civilizations like the Indus Valley, the Minoans, and the Romans engineered some of the world’s first water supply and drainage systems, and how modern plumbing evolved over centuries to become the complex infrastructure we rely on today.
Get ready for a fascinating dive into the hidden history beneath our feet!
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6 Aug 2025
Who Came Up With The Television?
Ever wonder who invented TV? In this episode, we explore the surprising history of television—from early experiments with moving images to the first broadcasts, color TV, and the rise of streaming. Meet the inventors who made it all possible, like Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird, and find out how world events, rivalries, and big ideas shaped the TV we know today. Let's learn how television went from a crazy idea to a part of everyday life.
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30 Jul 2025
Who Came Up With Glasses?
From ancient emeralds to modern designer frames, eyeglasses have a long and surprising history. In this episode, we trace the evolution of vision correction—from Roman emperors and medieval monks to Renaissance inventors and modern fashion icons. Learn how science, art, and a whole lot of trial and error shaped the glasses we wear today.
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23 Jul 2025
Who Came Up With Beer?
Beer might seem like a simple, everyday drink—but its story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Who Came Up With That?, we dive deep (and drink deeply) into the surprising, complex, and occasionally wild history of beer. From ancient Mesopotamian brews made by priestesses to open-air lambics in Belgium and the industrial beer booms of America, we follow the long journey of humanity’s favorite fermented friend.
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16 Jul 2025
Who Came Up With Potato Chips?
What started as a thinly sliced kitchen experiment in the 1800s has become one of the most beloved (and salty) snacks on Earth. In this episode of Who Came Up With That?, we crunch through the full story of the potato chip — from its first recorded recipe in 1817 to the flavor wars of the 20th century, the invention of Pringles, global naming confusion (chips vs. crisps vs. chippies), and even the health scares that put this snack under a microscope.
This is the complete, surprisingly dramatic history of the potato chip — and how it became the crunchy global phenomenon it is today.
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14 Jul 2025
Who Came Up With Duct Tape?
It holds the universe together (or at least your broken stuff), but where did duct tape actually come from? In this episode of Who Came Up With That?, we peel back the layers on one of the most useful — and misunderstood — inventions of the 20th century.
From WWII battlefield hacks to NASA space missions, and from waterproof ammunition boxes to fixing Apollo 13, duct tape has been through it all. But did you know it started as cotton duck cloth? Or that it was once sold in department store blinds? We’ll take you from muddy trenches to moon landings, exploring how this humble adhesive went from war-time necessity to DIY legend — with plenty of weird, little-known facts along the way.
This is the history of duct tape like you've never heard it before.
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14 Jul 2025
Who Came Up With The Internet?
From ARPANET to TikTok, this episode dives deep into the surprisingly weird, revolutionary, and accidental history of the internet. We explore how military engineers, grad students, meme culture, and dial-up tones all came together to create the most powerful communication system in human history.
Discover the early communication networks, the invention of email, the rise of the World Wide Web, and the explosion of social media. Plus: little-known facts, famous stories that broke online, and how the internet went from academic tool to digital playground. Whether you're a digital native or remember the sound of a modem, this episode has something for you.
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14 Jul 2025
Introduction
Did you know the microwave was invented by accident when a guy melted a chocolate bar in his pocket? Or that potato chips started as a spiteful response to a picky customer? Or that the guy who invented the shopping cart had to hire actors to pretend it was cool?
Yeah—this podcast is all about that.
Who Came Up With That? is the show where we dive into the weird, surprising, and often hilarious origin stories behind the everyday things we all use without thinking—like zippers, paperclips, Q-tips, and bubble wrap.
In this short intro episode, host Bang Biskit explains what the show is all about, what to expect in each episode, and why you’ll never look at a toothbrush the same way again.
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