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Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world.

Follow the podcast for daily episodes.

Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions

Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly.

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  • Today · 26 min

    Money’s Mostly Digital, So Why Is Moving It So Hard? | Wendover Productions

    Money’s Mostly Digital, So Why Is Moving It So Hard? Buy your custom domain or email for 10% off at http://Hover.com/wendoverWatch Jet Lag: The Game at http://youtube.com/jetlagthegameBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsWriting by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation led by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon BuckmasterReferences [1] https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/files/docs/historical/nmc/nmc_491_1910.pdf [2] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/western-union-company-generations-transferring-cash-sweta-chaturvedi/ [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1yjHtAi1ig [4] https://youtu.be/gd8B-zrMSYk Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ------ Keywords: space exploration, electric grid, southwest airlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 20 min

    How Air Traffic Control Works | Wendover Productions

    How Air Traffic Control Works Buy your domain before it’s gone for 10% off at http://Hover.com/WendoverListen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingGet the Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSupport Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsAnimation by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net) Thumbnail by Simon BuckmasterSpecial thanks to Patreon supporters Adam Chelminski, Arkadiy Kulev, Charles Zilinski, Chris Allen, Connor J Smith, Daddy Donald, Etienne Dechamps, Eyal Matsliah, Hank Green, John & Becki Johnston, Kyle, MyNameIsKir, Plinio Correa, Qui Le, Remi_Scarlet, Tom Dooner, Tyler Hamm, and Vaughn MudrickMusic by http://epidemicsound.com Select footage courtesy the AP ArchiveReferences: [1] https://www.heathrow.com/company/company-news-and-information/company-information/facts-and-figures [2] https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-30326125 [3] https://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/flight-planning [4] https://www.nats.aero/about-us/what-we-do/our-control-centres/ [5] https://www.nats.aero/ae-home/introduction-to-airspace/ [6] https://www.reuters.com/article/europe-airlines-atc/air-traffic-control-issues-cost-eu-economy-20-bln-in-2018-airline-body-idUSL5N20T0TU [7] https://www.eurocontrol.int/news/2018-air-traffic Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ----------- Keywords: college costs, airline industry, budget airlines, trucking industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 24 min

    How to Design a Theme Park (To Take Tons of Your Money) | Wendover Productions

    How to Design a Theme Park (To Take Tons of Your Money) Get a 30-day free trial of Audible Premium Plus by signing up at http://Audible.com/WendoverThanks to LMG Vids for licensing us their Rise of the Resistance Ride footage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFgO1aEI66fh06p6u6-juwWatch Extremities at http://youtube.com/extremitiesBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsWriting by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation led by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon BuckmasterSelect footage courtesy Getty and AP; Select imagery courtesy Geolayers; Select music courtesy Epidemic sound Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. --------------- Keywords: airline industry, grocery stores, airport operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 14 min

    How the US Government Will Survive Doomsday | Wendover Productions

    How the US Government Will Survive Doomsday Get 10% off your custom domain or email from Hover at http://www.hover.com/wendoverThis video was partially based on the book, "Raven Rock" by Garrett Graff: http://a.co/23ud2faCheck out my new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?mt=2 (iTunes link) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_10vJJqf2ZK0lWrb5BXAPg (YouTube link)Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsGet a Wendover Productions t-shirt for $20: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-shirtYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsSelect visuals courtesy http://www.Shutterstock.comMusic: Morning Four by David Szesztay and Raw Deal by Gunnar OlsenScript with sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2p-HoK9KXEANnJBMHF3ME9IcFU/view?usp=sharingNational Gallery Image courtesy Sam-H-AAnimation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net)Big thanks to Patreon supporters: Arkadiy Kulev, David Cichowski, Venkata Kaushik Nunna, Josh Berger, Vincent Mooney, Marcelo Teivelis, Victor Zimmer, Paul Jihoon Choi, Huang MingLei, Dylan Benson, Maximillian van Kasbergen, Etienne Dechamps, Alex Duvall, Rob Harvey, Ark Balagan, Hagai Bloch Gadot, Aitan Magence, William Chappell, Eyal Matsliah, Sihien, Joseph Bull, Marcelo Alves Vieira, Hank Green, Plinio Correa, Connor J Smith, and Brady Bellini Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ------------- Keywords: fruit logistics, aviation, airline industry, trains in america, logistics, college costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 13 min

    The Little Plane War | Wendover Productions

    The Little Plane War Build your website for 10% off over at http://squarespace.com/wendoverSubscribe to this new channel from Wendover Productions: https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingCheck out my podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?mt=2 (iTunes link) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_10vJJqf2ZK0lWrb5BXAPg (YouTube link)Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsGet a Wendover Productions t-shirt for $20: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-shirtYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsAnimation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net) Thumbnail by Joe Cieplinski (http://joecieplinski.com/)E175 footage courtesy PDX Aviation Boeing footage courtesy Boeing Airbus footage courtesy Airbus Bombardier footage courtesy BombardierMusic: "Wake Up" by Kai Engel and "Bass Vibes Rollin at 5" by Kevin MacleodBig thanks to Patreon supporters: Kevin Song, Kevin Song, David Cichowski, Andy Tran, Victor Zimmer, Paul Jihoon Choi, Dylan Benson, M van Kasbergen, Etienne Dechamps, Adil Abdulla, Arunabh Chattopadhyay, Ieng Chi Hin, Ken Rutabana, John Johnston, Connor J Smith, Rob Harvey, Arkadiy Kulev, Hagai Bloch Gadot, Aitan Magence, Eyal Matsliah, Sihien Goh, Joseph Bull, Marcelo Alves Vieira, Hank Green, Plinio Correa, Brady Bellini Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ----- Keywords: trains in america, how things work, airline routes, space exploration, geography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 14 min

    Which Country Are International Airports In? | Wendover Productions

    Which Country Are International Airports In? Support Wendover Productions and get a custom domain or email with 10% off from Hover at http://hover.com/wendoverCheck out my new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?mt=2 (iTunes link) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_10vJJqf2ZK0lWrb5BXAPg (YouTube link)Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsGet a Wendover Productions t-shirt for $20: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-shirtYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsSelect visuals courtesy http://www.Shutterstock.comMusic is “Back Vibes Clean” by Kevin Macleod and “All Your Faustian Bargains” by Steve CombsDublin Preclearance photo by WestportWiki Hyder photos by Jitze CouperusAnimation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net) Research by William MayneBig thanks to Patreon supporters: Arkadiy Kulev, David Cichowski, Venkata Kaushik Nunna, Josh Berger, Vincent Mooney, Marcelo Teivelis, Victor Zimmer, Paul Jihoon Choi, Huang MingLei, Dylan Benson, Maximillian van Kasbergen, Etienne Dechamps, Alex Duvall, Rob Harvey, Ark Balagan, Hagai Bloch Gadot, Aitan Magence, William Chappell, Eyal Matsliah, Sihien, Joseph Bull, Marcelo Alves Vieira, Hank Green, Plinio Correa, Connor J Smith, and Brady Bellini Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ------------ Keywords: airport operations, transportation, hurricane logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 13 min

    How Much Would it Cost to Live on the Moon? | Wendover Productions

    How Much Would it Cost to Live on the Moon? Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/Wendover ProductionsLiving on the moon would be very, very expensive, but let's take nine minutes to calculate just how expensive it would be.Youtube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: /u/WendoverProductions or http://www.reddit.com/r/wendoverproductionsBig thanks to http://www.shutterstock.com for providing stock footage for this video.Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fX3rVRDX3nn2RYBUjqoLYfSoUZ_JDk1KFx63mlbjBnY/edit http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1969-059C http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1579/1 http://www.space.com/17556-giant-nasa-rocket-space-launch-cost.html http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/publications/usdafoodpatterns/estimatedcalorieneedsperdaytable.pdf http://www.actahort.org/books/952/952_73.htm http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/146558main_RecyclingEDA(final)%204_10_06.pdfAttributions Lunar greenhouse photos courtesy University of Arizona and used under fair use guidelines ISS videos courtesy NASA Photosynthesis photo courtesy Somepics Fuel module picture courtesy Idaho National Laboratory Mars Colonial Transporter photo courtesy https://michelresidence.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/mars-colonial-transporter/ and used under fair use guidelines “Moonlight Reprise) by Kai Engal Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. -------- Keywords: how things work, geography, trucking industry, airport operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 6 min

    How the Layouts of Grocery Stores are Secretly Designed to Make You Spend More Money | Wendover Productions

    How the Layouts of Grocery Stores are Secretly Designed to Make You Spend More Money Did you know that the way a grocery store is arranged is calculated to make you spend the most money profitable? In fact, the way the aisles are arranged can be the difference between a successful and failing grocery store.Email: wendoverproductions@gmail.com Twitter: @WendoverProAttributions: Airport Lounge- Kevin MacLeod Visuals provided by Wiki Commons Visuals licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 Additional footage provided by VideoBlocks LLC Licenses available upon request Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly.------------------------------- --------------------------How the Layouts of Grocery Stores are Secretly Designed to Make You Spend More Money Did you know that the way a grocery store is arranged is calculated to make you spend the most money profitable? In fact, the way the aisles are arranged can be the difference between a successful and failing grocery store.Email: wendoverproductions@gmail.com Twitter: @WendoverProAttributions: Airport Lounge- Kevin MacLeod Visuals provided by Wiki Commons Visuals licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 Additional footage provided by VideoBlocks LLC Licenses available upon request Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. --------------- Keywords: music festivals, urban planning, logistics, educational podcast, college costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 8 min

    TWL #8: Immortality Through Quantum Suicide | Wendover Productions

    TWL #8: Immortality Through Quantum Suicide Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/Wendover ProductionsImmortality sounds, uhh... Kinda awful, but there is a theory on how to achieve it by using quantum mechanics.Twitter: www.twitter.com/wendoverpro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.comSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Unusual_articles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_suicide_and_immortality http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/quantum-suicide.htmAttributions: Deadpool and Wolverine poster images property of 20th century fox and used under fair use Picture of Heisenberg in the public domain Stevie Wonder photo courtesy of Antonio Cruz Cliff Jumping Video licensed under Creative Commons from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnPhKo3xoWNz4auRxfq4dA Universe photo licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 by ESO/T. Preibisch Licenses available upon request Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 or fair use guidelines Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly.-------------- ----------------TWL #8: Immortality Through Quantum Suicide Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/Wendover ProductionsImmortality sounds, uhh... Kinda awful, but there is a theory on how to achieve it by using quantum mechanics.Twitter: www.twitter.com/wendoverpro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.comSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Unusual_articles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_suicide_and_immortality http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/quantum-suicide.htmAttributions: Deadpool and Wolverine poster images property of 20th century fox and used under fair use Picture of Heisenberg in the public domain Stevie Wonder photo courtesy of Antonio Cruz Cliff Jumping Video licensed under Creative Commons from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnPhKo3xoWNz4auRxfq4dA Universe photo licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 by ESO/T. Preibisch Licenses available upon request Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 or fair use guidelines Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. -------- Keywords: geography, budget airlines, trucking industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 15 min

    Why Planes Don't Fly Faster | Wendover Productions

    Why Planes Don't Fly Faster Get a free 30 day free trial and a free audiobook from Audible here: http://www.Audible.com/WendoverSupport Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsGet a Wendover Productions t-shirt for $20: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-shirtYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsSelect visuals courtesy http://www.Shutterstock.comSound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net)1970s first class image courtesy British Airways and used under fair use guidelines Concorde interior photo courtesy ravas51 British Airways First Class Photo courtesy TravelingOtter British Airways Business Class Photo courtesy Peter McCarthy and Tony Kent“Prelude No. 7” and “Prelude No. 14” by Chris ZabriskieBig thanks to Patreon supporters: Rob Harvey, Venkata Kaushik Nunna, Josh Berger, Paul Jihoon Choi, Huang MingLei, Dylan Benson, Maximillian van Kasbergen, Victor Zimmer, William Chappell, Eyal Matsliah, Sihien,Joseph Bull, Marcelo Alves Vieira, Jonah Paarman, maco2035, Hank Green, Plinio Correa, Connor J Smith, Brady Bellini Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ----- Keywords: urban planning, travel industry, infrastructure, space exploration, budget airlines, college costs, trains in america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 7 min

    A Map Geek's Tour of the World #2 | Wendover Productions

    A Map Geek's Tour of the World #2 A tour of the world, presented by a map geek. From West Virginia's that aren't really that west to pieces of Scotland in the Netherlands, learn about our world from a different perspective.Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Twitter: @WendoverProAttributions: Airport Lounge- Kevin MacLeod (Outro Music) Visuals provided by Wiki Commons Visuals licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 Additional footage provided by VideoBlocks LLC Licenses available upon request Air Accident Investigation Branch - Air Accident Investigation Branch Report No: 2/1990 - Report on the accident to Boeing 747-121, N739PA, at Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland on 21 December 1988 Report name: 2/1990 Boeing 747-121, N739PA http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/formal_reports/2_1990_n739pa.cfm Appendix B, Image B-9 "Photograph of nose and flight deck" http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/2-1990%20N739PA%20Append.pdf Map of World with Countries - Single Color by FreeVectorMaps.com Maps Courtesy of OpenStreeMap.org and Maps.Google.com Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ---------------------- Keywords: grocery stores, transportation, flight operations, music festivals, aviation, space exploration, geography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 23 min

    Okinawa vs the US Military: The Decades-Long Feud | Wendover Productions

    Okinawa vs the US Military: The Decades-Long FeudWendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world.Follow the podcast for daily episodes.Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions⁠Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ------------ Keywords: trucking industry, music festivals, aviation, airline industry, infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 12 min

    Why Trains Suck in America | Wendover Productions

    Why Trains Suck in America Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/Wendover ProductionsTrains, well, just aren't that great in America. Here's why.Youtube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.comAttributions: Opening Amtrak video courtesy Coleman Place (Creative Commons License) Amtrak System Map modified from original by Maximilian Dörrbecker (Creative Commons License) Train icon created by Roman J. Sokolov from the Noun Project Airport Check-in video courtesy Amsterdam airport Schiphzl (Creative Commons License) TSA video courtesy Brian Wilson (Creative Commons License) Acela Express footage courtesy Alexander Wood (Creative Commons License) Turkey high speed rail photo courtesy B’Tian Denizen P. Dorsam (Creative Commons License) Poland high speed rail photo courtesy Jakub Halun (Creative Commons License) Uzbekistan high speed rail photo courtesy Guidecity (Creative Commons License) Acela express photo courtesy Michael Kurras (Creative Commons License) Railway post office photo courtesy Bruce Fingerhood (Creative Commons License) Mail sorting photo courtesy Jason V (Creative Commons License) USPS truck photo courtesy Jason Lawrence (Creative Commons License) Amtrak southwest chief video courtesy Walt Loevy (Creative Commons License) Amtrak sunset limited video courtesy D&Y family travel (Creative Commons License) US Rail Map used under fair use guidelines Amtrak idling video courtesy PnPrailroad (Creative Commons License) TGV video courtesy Bastiaan Blinksma (Creative Commons License) High speed track photo courtesy S. Terfloth/Sese Ingolstadt (Creative Commons License) ICE train video courtesy Dutch Train Channel (Creative Commons License) TGV Sud video courtesy Sylvain Chemist (Creative Commons License) Amtrak top speed video courtesy Rich Roberts (Creative Commons License) Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ---------- Keywords: supply chain, how things work, budget airlines, space exploration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 9 min

    How Maritime Law Works | Wendover Productions

    How Maritime Law Works Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/WendoverProductionsMaritime law is confusing, but interesting (I hope.)Last Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PsmkAxVHdMTwitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.comAttributions: South China Sea video courtesy youtube.com/militarytiger (Creative Commons License) Cruise Ship icon by Rohan Gupta from the Noun Project Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness Map by Alinor (Creative Commons License) Old Cruise Ship photo courtesy Roger W from Flickr (Creative Commons License) Foreign Coders photo courtesy Cory Doctorow from Flickr (Creative Commons License) Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. -------- Keywords: electric grid, geography, hurricane logistics, transportation, grocery stores, trains in america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 22 min

    Egypt's Dam Problem: The Geopolitics of the Nile | Wendover Productions

    Egypt's Dam Problem: The Geopolitics of the Nile The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/wendoverproductions11201Listen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsWriting by Sam Denby Research by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon BuckmasterSelect footage courtesy the AP ArchiveReferences: [1] https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2011/04/20/a-dam-nuisance [2] https://www.economist.com/node/21688360/print [3] https://www.economist.com/leaders/2020/07/02/egypt-ethiopia-and-sudan-must-learn-how-to-share-the-nile-river [4] https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90344/Sudan-urges-reaching-agreement-guaranteeing-safety-of-Roseires-Dam [5] https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/07/02/the-bitter-dispute-over-africas-largest-dam [6] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54531747 [7] https://www.ifpri.org/blog/whats-future-food-subsidies-egypt [8] https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?locations=ET [9] https://www.worldfinance.com/infrastructure-investment/ethiopias-remarkable-economic-ascent [10] http://www.iwtc.info/2007_pdf/2-5.pdf [11] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/ethiopias-leader-hails-1st-filling-of-massive-disputed-dam/2020/07/22/b3bd4e1e-cc0f-11ea-99b0-8426e26d203b_story.html#comments-wrapper [12] https://www.hidasse.gov.et/web/guest/about-the-dam [13] https://egyptindependent.com/sudan-announces-sudden-decline-of-nile-waters-despite-ethiopias-denial-of-dam-filling/ [14] https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/09/28/renaissance-dam-ethiopia-egypt-negotiations/ [15] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_hydroelectric_power_stations [16] https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC?locations=ET [17] https://web.archive.org/web/20170824011833/http://www.ethpress.gov.et/herald/index.php/technology/item/8498-purpose-driven-commitment-from-every-corner-to-realize-ethiopian-renaissance [18] https://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/policy/the-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-gets-set-to-open [19] https://www.press.et/english/?p=20760# [20] https://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/africa/grand-reneissance-dam-ethiopia/index.htmlMusicbed SyncID: MB013HQAMU1QWXR Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ------------- Keywords: travel industry, trucking industry, budget airlines, economics explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 35 min

    How We Built a $150 Million Streaming Platform with $100,000 | Wendover Productions

    How We Built a $150 Million Streaming Platform with $100,000 Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/wendover Watch the Logistics of X: https://nebula.tv/thelogisticsofxWatch Jet Lag: The Game at http://youtube.com/jetlagthegameBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsWriting by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy Editing by Alexander Williard Animation led by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon Buckmaster Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. -------- Keywords: music festivals, airline industry, how things work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 15 min

    Why Taiwan and China are Battling over Tiny Island Countries | Wendover Productions

    Why Taiwan and China are Battling over Tiny Island Countries Sign up for a CuriosityStream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the new streaming platform built by creators) here: http://CuriosityStream.com/wendoverListen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinterestingYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sam.from.wendover Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Sponsorship Enquiries: wendover@standard.tv Other emails: sam@wendover.productions Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsAnimation by Josh Sherrington Sound by Graham Haerther Thumbnail by Simon BuckmasterSelect footage courtesy the AP ArchiveReferences: [1] https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=PW-PG-SB-FM-NR-VU-MH-FJ-TV-KI-WS-TO [2] https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/stronger-together-safeguarding-australia-s-security-interests-through-closer-pacific-0#_edn23 [3] https://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=5276&CtNode=29823&mp=2 [4] https://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12487&CtNode=29823&mp=2 [5] https://www.icdf.org.tw/fp.asp?fpage=cp&xItem=30438&ctNode=29877&mp=2 [6] http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=4395&ctNode=29824&mp=2 [7] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-diplomacy-kiribati/taiwan-says-china-lures-kiribati-with-airplanes-after-losing-another-ally-idUSKBN1W50DI [8] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7102519/ [9] https://pacificaidmap.lowyinstitute.org [10] https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-great-wharf-from-china-raising-eyebrows-across-the-pacific-20180411-p4z8yu.htmlMusicbed SyncID: MB01XES0BROWHKG Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ---- Keywords: economics explained, space exploration, how things work, fruit logistics, supply chain, aviation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 7 min

    TWL #10.5: Argleton (+ Patreon) | Wendover Productions

    TWL #10.5: Argleton (+ Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsI travelled to Argleton to show why I'm getting a Patreon.Youtube: https://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ----- Keywords: aviation, transportation, geography, electric grid, college costs, maritime law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    How to Fix Traffic Forever | Wendover Productions

    How to Fix Traffic Forever The first 100 people to sign up will get three meals off their Blue Apron order free! Click here: http://cook.ba/2tNrXSI This video is sponsored by Blue Apron.Check out my new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?mt=2 (iTunes link) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_10vJJqf2ZK0lWrb5BXAPg (YouTube link)Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendoverproductionsGet a Wendover Productions t-shirt for $20: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-shirtYoutube: http://www.YouTube.com/WendoverProductions Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/WendoverPro Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Reddit: http://Reddit.com/r/WendoverProductionsMusic is “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod and “Solar Flares” by Silent PartnerAnimation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net)Ramp meter photo courtesy SounderBruce via Flickr Ramp meter photo 2 courtesy Garrett via Flickr Stockholm congestion charge photo courtesy Eurist ev via Flickr FedEx Field photo courtesy Rory Finneren via Wikipedia US Roundabout photo courtesy Una Smith via Wikipedia Exhibition road shared space photo courtesy Romazur via Wikipedia Stuttgart shared space photo courtesy Mussklprozz via Wikipedia Bohmte shared space photo courtesy Kai Kowalewski via Wikipedia Alleyway shared space photo courtesy Jarret M via Flickr DDI photo courtesy Supercarwaar via Wikipedia Select visuals courtesy Google Maps/EarthBig thanks to Patreon supporters: Aitan Magence, Alex Duvall, Andy Tran, Anson Long, Arcadia Kulev, Arunabh Chattopadhyay, Brady Bellini, Connor J Smith, David Cichowski, Dylan Benson, Etienne Dechamps, Eyal Matsliah, Hagai Bloch Gadot, Hank Green, John and Becki Johnston, Joseph Bull, Ken Rutabana, Kevin Song, Marcelo Alves Vieira, Maximillian van Kasbergen, Noam Lawi, Paul Jihoon Choi, Plinio Correa, Rob Harvey, Sihien, Victor Zimmer, Vincent Mooney, William Chappell Wendover Productions is all about explaining how our world works. From travel, to economics, to geography, to marketing and more, every video will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. Follow the podcast for daily episodes. Find Wendover Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wendoverproductions Disclaimer: This podcast is an unofficial, fan-created project that repurposes content originally produced by Wendover Productions. It was made with the intent of broadening access to Wendover’s educational videos by offering them in an audio-only format, ideal for on-the-go learning. This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Wendover Productions. All original video content, including rights and intellectual property, remains solely with Wendover Productions. If you represent Wendover Productions and would like to request changes or removal, please reach out directly. ---------- Keywords: american cars, geography, music festivals, wendover productions, urban planning, budget airlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices