Explore how the headphone jack's minimalist design enabled decades of cross-device compatibility and creative adaptation. From stereo sound to smart mic input, this episode highlights how tiny rings and clever engineering helped the jack evolve without reinventing the wheel.  Oskay, W., Schlaepfer, E. (2022). Open Circuits. No Starch Press.Davis, G., & Jones, R. (2000). The Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Hal Leonard Corporation.

Explore how the headphone jack's minimalist design enabled decades of cross-device compatibility and creative adaptation. From stereo sound to smart mic input, this episode highlights how tiny rings and clever engineering helped the jack evolve without reinventing the wheel. Oskay, W., Schlaepfer, E. (2022). Open Circuits. No Starch Press. Davis, G., & Jones, R. (2000). The Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Hal Leonard Corporation.

Explore how the headphone jack's minimalist design enabled decades of cross-device compatibility and creative adaptation. From stereo sound to smart mic input, this episode highlights how tiny rings and clever engineering helped the jack evolve without reinventing the wheel.&nbsp; Oskay, W., Schlaepfer, E. (2022). Open Circuits. No Starch Press.Davis, G., &amp; Jones, R. (2000). The Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Hal Leonard Corporation.&nbsp;

Episode 2: Modern Uses

A mini three-part narrative podcast that explores the surprising history, evolution, and continued relevance of one of tech’s tiniest titans. From 19th-century switchboards to 21st-century innovations in medicine and accessibility, this series uncovers how the headphone jack quietly shaped—and continues to shape—our world.&nbsp;

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A mini three-part narrative podcast that explores the surprising history, evolution, and continued relevance of one of tech’s tiniest titans. From 19th-century switchboards to 21st-century innovations in medicine and accessibility, this series uncovers how the headphone jack quietly shaped—and continues to shape—our world. 

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Episode 2: Modern Uses

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