Category: SIP

Why does wood smolder while hydrogen explodes? What makes one fuel safe for cooking and another strong enough to launch rockets? In this explosive debut episode, Kaden breaks down the science of combustion — from the molecules that hold our energy to the chemistry that determines whether a fuel burns clean or blows the roof…

In this electrifying episode of Sparking Interest, Kaden dives headfirst into humanity’s most hilariously misguided attempts at generating power — from jellyfish-powered solar cells to hamster-wheel electricity, coffee-fueled cars, and even the absurd dream of tapping into planetary motion. With a blend of humor, curiosity, and just the right amount of scientific skepticism, Kaden explores…

In this gritty, cheeky, and science-packed episode, Kaden dives into the dark legacy of coal—from the rock that powered empires to the pollutant that’s heating our planet. How did ancient solid swamp goo become the backbone of modern civilization? Why are we still burning it in the age of solar panels and electric cars? And…

Welcome back to Sparking Interest! I’m Kaden, and yes, I’m about to throw my own show under the bus—or should I say, into the dumpster. In this episode, we’re peeling back the stinky layers of our everyday garbage—banana peels, haunted diapers, and all—to reveal how trash might actually be a powerful secret weapon. From turning…

In Episode 10 of “Sparking Interest,” host Kaden tackles whether we’re teetering on the edge of rolling blackouts or zooming toward a revolutionary surge of clean, abundant power. Ever wonder how Texas can go from bragging about colossal trucks to freezing solid in a freak snowstorm? Or how Norway can smugly export electricity like potluck…

In this episode, Kaden peels back the sci-fi veneer of The Matrix and asks if we humans could really function as batteries—spoiler: the math isn’t exactly on Morpheus’s side. From the nitty-gritty of how much heat we generate (about enough to power a light bulb) to real-world tech like thermoelectric wearables and the use of…

Dams: green energy icons or massive eco-woes? Host Kaden dives in—exploring how dams generate power, control floods, and yes, even shoot fish through cannons—while also revealing their hidden environmental toll. If you thought dams were all about clean energy, think again. Tune in to discover whether they’re saving our planet or just flooding us with…

Get ready for a high-voltage ride in this episode (literally), as Kaden pulls back the curtain on electric cars—from how they really work and why they’re so darn fast, to the hidden pitfalls like where the electricity comes from and wild new battery tech on the horizon. Plus, he spotlights some of the weirdest EV…

Get ready for a hilariously electrifying crash course in all things zappy! In this episode, Kaden dives into the spooky magic of electricity—covering lightning’s raw power, mind-bending quantum weirdness, and even a wild theory that every electron might be the same particle. With safety tips, comedic tales of epic electrical fails (looking at you, “microwaving…

Crab shells as batteries? Rust used for power? Join Kaden in this solo deep dive into the future of energy storage! From chitin and sodium-ion innovations to iron-air, solid-state, and flow batteries, discover how these offbeat alternatives might dethrone lithium-ion. Along the way, we’ll bust common battery myths—like whether you really need to drain your…